Palm Beach Art Consultant's Guide to 2025's Premier Art Fairs

This year, West Palm Beach collectors welcomed back two of  Palm Beach County Convention Center most celebrated art fairs—Art Palm Beach and Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary. Traditionally scheduled back-to-back in February, these notable events took place a month apart this year, allowing each fair its own moment to shine at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

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Though sharing a location and a common goal of connecting the community with art, the fairs provided distinctly unique experiences, highlighting different facets of the vibrant Palm Beach art scene.

Art Palm Beach: Elegant, Sophisticated, and Striking

Art Palm Beach is also the sister fair to the acclaimed LA Art Show, further reinforcing its prominence on the national art stage.

Organized by the esteemed Palm Beach Show Group, Art Palm Beach is part of a prestigious suite of events, including the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show and the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, which also takes place in February. As a longtime exhibitor at Art Palm Beach and the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show before starting my own business, this year’s return was both nostalgic and invigorating.

This edition delivered a high-glamour experience with a gala-esque atmosphere where attendees dressed impressively, ready for an elegant evening immersed in art. The fan-favorite installation, Giovanni Casas' "The Big Birk," a giant bright yellow Birkin bag, captivated the audience instantly and became a playful, unforgettable icon. An interactive mixed-media installation further engaged attendees, blending contemporary presence with audience participation.

The curated galleries offered blue-chip, signature collection pieces that reflected quality and refinement. The DIVERSEartPB initiative expanded the dialogue through innovative, socially reflective installations:

• Glasstress (Boca Raton Museum of Art): Murano glass animation by Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg.
• MOCAA Museum: Over 100 ceramic plate works from artists across the Americas.
• Danubiana Museum (Slovakia): Viktor Freso’s monumental 30-foot bear sculpture.
• ReflectSpace Gallery & Culture Nomad: HanHo’s immersive installation "Eternal Light—21C The Last Judgment".

Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary: Vibrant, Accessible, and Diverse

Just a few weeks later, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary returned with a distinctly different vibe—organized by the same team behind Art Miami, which anchors Miami Art Week each December. This fair leaned international, with a strong presence from Central and South American galleries and a refreshingly welcoming atmosphere. It was a family-friendly show that I comfortably attended with my children.

The fair’s approachable tone did not diminish its artistic quality. Instead, it offered an inviting experience for collectors and casual art lovers, showcasing diversity and vibrancy across mediums and cultures.

One particularly intriguing motif across both shows was the recurring subject of portraits of President Donald Trump. Whether portrayed with reverence, irony, or critique, his presence felt almost Warholian—pop-icon meets polarizing figure. It left me wondering: were artists driven by strategy, inspiration, or commentary? In any case, it was a provocative thread throughout.

Personal Highlights

Having attended these events for years as a Palm Beach curator, art consultant, exhibitor, and enthusiast, I continue to be inspired by the caliber and creativity these shows bring to our community. Some of my personal favorites from 2025 included:

• "Projected Landscape 59" by Monika Hardy – poetic and serene.
• "The Big Birk" by Giovanni Casas is fan-favorite and vibrant.
• "Flip Discs Software, Camera, and Computer" by Jumeirah Tide – a fusion of tech and art.
• "Cappuccino Middle" by Kunihiko Nohara is whimsical and clever.
• "Our Creator Who Art in Heaven" by Yusuf Dorodola is spiritual and resonant.
• "Bathsheba Everdene" by Nikoleta Sukolovic – fierce and emotive.
• "Blooming Symphony" by David Dessens is full of vitality.
• "Shema Israel" by Natan Elkanovich is profoundly moving.
• "From Sunrise to Sunset No. 9" by Marta Fabregas – rhythmic and graceful.
• "Untitled Wallpaper Abstraction No. 46" by Amy Feigley-Lee – textural and elegant.
• "Hercules Wave Emperado" by Leo Caillard – classical form meets digital futurism.
• Work by Aboudia Abdoulaye Diarrassouba – raw, expressive, and urgent.
• "The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar" by David Yarrow is cinematic and commanding.
• Untitled work by Simon Berger – glass portraiture with arresting dimensionality.

Save the Dates: 2026 Art Fair Calendar

• Art Palm Beach: January 23–27, 2026
• Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary: February 20–23, 2026

Celebrating Artistic Diversity and Unity

It’s heartening to see how these two distinctly curated shows continue to elevate the cultural landscape of West Palm Beach. Art Palm Beach’s refined, collector-focused curation and Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary’s globally inclusive, vibrant energy together represent the best of the Palm Beach art scene.

I look forward to watching these events evolve and grow, inspiring and enriching our creative community for years to come. S chedule Your Private Art Consultation Today