About this expo
art karlsruhe is an international fair dedicated to Classic Modern and Contemporary Art, founded in 2004. It is positioned as a marketplace where collectors can conveniently view art spanning from Classic Modernism to current contemporary trends. The event successfully integrates the art market with educational opportunities and cultural encounters.
The fair encompasses approximately 120 years of art history, featuring thematic areas such as Classical Modernism, Art after 1945, and Contemporary Art 21. The diverse program includes painting, sculpture, graphic art, photography, object art, installations, and works on paper. A distinctive aspect of the fair is its generously designed sculpture zones, known as "sculpture:square," located both inside the halls and in outdoor areas, alongside "paper:square" in Hall 3 for artists working with paper media. Only professionally operating galleries are eligible to exhibit; art brokers, self-marketing artists, and purely online galleries are not admitted.
The target audience for art karlsruhe includes professional visitors and the general public, with a particular focus on attracting collectors from the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and Upper Rhine regions. The event is organized annually by Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH. Concurrent programs enhance the visitor experience, such as a "Paint workshop for children" and daily activities for children from 5 years in Hall 3. Shuttle services, including the "Messe-Express" from Karlsruhe Central Station and a bus to galleries in Karlsruhe city center, are also provided.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed
- 215 exhibitors (2022)
- 30,000 visitors (2022)
- Held at Messe Karlsruhe
- Organized annually
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
art karlsruhe takes place from 18 to 21 February 2027 at Messe Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH.
What industries and products are covered?+
The fair covers Classic Modern and Contemporary Art, spanning approximately 120 years of art history. It features painting, sculpture, graphic art, photography, object art, installations, and works on paper.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
The fair is open to the public. To exhibit, only professionally operating galleries may apply. Art brokers, self-marketing artists, and purely online galleries are not admitted.
What are the practical participation details?+
The application period for art karlsruhe 2027 began in July 2026, with a deadline of 18 September 2026. Information on ticket prices and the link to the ticket shop will be available from December 2026. Shuttle services are provided, including the "Messe-Express" and a shuttle bus to galleries in Karlsruhe city center.