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Event overview
Overview
The Dallas Art Fair offers a unique opportunity for collectors, arts professionals, and the public to engage with a rich selection of modern and contemporary artworks. Held at the Fashion Industry Gallery in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the fair features leading national and international galleries.
The event includes a VIP preview on April 15, followed by public days from April 16 to 18, 2027. Dallas Art Fair takes place in Dallas, United States.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Dallas Art Fair runs April 15-18, 2027 at Fashion Industry Gallery, Dallas, Texas.
- 2Scale and Focus: This premier art fair showcases modern and contemporary artworks from leading galleries.
- 3Organiser: The event is organized by the Dallas Art Fair team, with details available at dallasartfair.com.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include collectors, arts professionals, and the general public.
- 5Entry / Access: Tickets are available for purchase online, with VIP previews on April 15.
Why visit
Visitors can explore a diverse range of artworks from renowned galleries, participate in engaging programming, and connect with artists and collectors. The fair provides a vibrant atmosphere for art enthusiasts to discover new talents and trends in the contemporary art scene. Attending the Dallas Art Fair allows guests to immerse themselves in the dynamic Dallas arts community, making it a must-visit event for anyone passionate about art.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the Dallas Art Fair offers galleries unparalleled exposure to a diverse audience of collectors and art professionals. The fair's strategic location in the Dallas Arts District enhances visibility and engagement with potential buyers. Participating galleries benefit from networking opportunities and the chance to showcase their artists in a prestigious setting, contributing to their overall visibility and sales potential.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Art collectors seeking contemporary works
Gallery owners looking to network and showcase
Art enthusiasts interested in modern art
Curators from museums and institutions
Students and professionals in the art field
VIP patrons and sponsors of the arts
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Contemporary art galleries from Texas and beyond
Emerging artists showcasing innovative works
Established galleries representing renowned artists
Art dealers specializing in modern and contemporary art
Non-profit art organizations and foundations
Cultural institutions promoting art appreciation
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Modern and contemporary paintings
Sculptures and installations
Photography and mixed media artworks
Art books and publications
Art-related merchandise and collectibles
Digital art and new media
Location & Facilities
Venue
Fashion Industry Gallery
1807 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201
Facilities
Parking
Fashion Industry Gallery in Dallas typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Fashion Industry Gallery in Dallas typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Fashion Industry Gallery for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
Event days: VIP Preview on April 15
Public Days from April 1618
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
Last edition
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Completed
Exhibitors: 95
Next edition
Not announced yet
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Dallas, United States
Why it matters
On 2027-04-15 to 2027-04-18, Dallas Art Fair in Dallas covering Modern and contemporary paintings, Sculptures and installations, Photography and mixed media artworks, Art books and pub gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Dallas/Fort Worth International
The main long-haul gateway for Dallas and the wider North Texas region. DART Orange Line connects DFW Airport Station to Pearl/Arts District Station in downtown, a short walk from Fashion Industry Gallery. Allow extra time for the 4-6 pm rush on the I-35E and Woodall Rodgers approaches
Approx. 22 mi / 35 km
to venue
Approx. 30-45 min by road; 50-60 min by DART Orange Line
by car
Dallas Love Field
Closer to the Arts District and dominated by Southwest and short-haul domestic routes. DART bus 55 links the terminal to Inwood/Love Field Station on the Green and Orange lines. Rideshare pickup is on the upper-level roadway
Approx. 7 mi / 11 km
to venue
Approx. 15-25 min by road; 35-45 min by bus plus DART rail
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Express Dallas Medical - Market Ctr by IHG
3-star
Dallas Medical / Market CenterApprox. 4 mi / 6.5 km north of the Arts District to venueUSD 110–137 / night
Captured as a 3-star property with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, outdoor pool, fitness centre, pet-friendly policy and accessible rooms; Google Hotels flagged it as a deal at roughly 29% below its usual rate for these dates. Free parking offsets the daily rideshare cost into downtown.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas I-35 Walnut Hill Ln
3-star
North Dallas / I-35 Walnut HillApprox. 7 mi / 11 km north of the Arts District to venueUSD 110–137 / night
Captured as a 3-star property with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant, fitness centre and pet-friendly policy. Best suited to exhibitors with a car or a team splitting rideshares; not a walkable base for the fair.
Hyatt Place Dallas/Park Central
upscale select-service
Park Central / North DallasApprox. 9 mi / 14 km north of the Arts District to venueUSD 165–222 / night
Listed among Dallas hotels in the same Google Hotels capture for the show dates, with a 3.8 guest rating shown in the results. Larger rooms and a business-focused location suit gallery teams, but it is the furthest of the three captured options from Fashion Industry Gallery.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro / light rail
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDFW Airport Station to Pearl/Arts District Station (DART Orange Line)
Direct rail link into downtown Dallas, roughly 50-60 minutes, with Pearl/Arts District Station a short walk from Fashion Industry Gallery. Trains run through the day but are less frequent late evening; check the last service if you land after 10 pm.
bus plus light rail
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDallas Love Field to Inwood/Love Field Station (DART bus 55), then Green or Orange Line to Pearl/Arts District
Cheapest option from DAL, typically 35-45 minutes door to door including the transfer. Bus 55 connects the terminal to the rail station; allow extra time with luggage at the transfer.
taxi / rideshare
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDFW International Airport to Fashion Industry Gallery
30-45 minutes outside peak traffic, materially longer between 4 and 6 pm on weekdays. Shared or wait-and-save rideshare options can cut the cost if you are not time-critical.
taxi / rideshare
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDallas Love Field to Fashion Industry Gallery
15-25 minutes, the fastest airport transfer to the venue. Pickup is on the terminal's upper-level rideshare roadway at DAL.
rideshare short hop
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDowntown or Uptown hotel to Fashion Industry Gallery
Useful during preview evenings and thunderstorms. Walking between the Arts District, Klyde Warren Park and the museums is often quicker than a car at rush hour.
car parking
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forFashion Industry Gallery garage and Arts District surface lots
The venue has attached garage parking, with additional lots within a few blocks. Arrive early on opening night when the surrounding blocks fill first.
DART day pass
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forUnlimited DART local travel across fair week
Cost-effective if you are staying outside walking distance and making two or more trips per day between downtown, Uptown and the museums. Buy in the GoPass app to avoid ticket-machine queues.
taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) to Fashion Industry Gallery
Approx. 30-45 min by road; 50-60 min by DART Orange Line; The main long-haul gateway for Dallas and the wider North Texas region. DART Orange Line connects DFW Airport Station to Pearl/Arts District Station in downtown, a short walk from Fashion Industry Gallery. Allow extra time
Weather
April 2027 falls in Dallas's spring season, with mild to warm days and a real chance of thunderstorms. Expect daytime highs around 24-27 C (75-80 F) and overnight lows around 13-16 C (55-60 F), with April among the wetter months at roughly 8-10 rain days. These are climatological averages, not a forecast - check a local Dallas forecast in the final 72 hours and allow slack for weather-driven flight delays at DFW.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage in central Dallas is strong on the major US carriers, and 5G is widely available around the Arts District. Visitors from outside the US should arrange an eSIM or a prepaid US SIM before arrival, since pay-as-you-go roaming from some home carriers is expensive. Fashion Industry Gallery is a concrete-and-glass venue, so expect standard hall Wi-Fi for email rather than reliable bandwidth for streaming or large file uploads; use a personal hotspot for sending high-resolution artwork images. US mains power is 120 V at 60 Hz with Type A and Type B plugs, so European and UK devices need a voltage-compatible adapter.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Dress code across the fair and gallery circuit
Dallas Art Fair week is a gallery-and-collector circuit rather than a convention floor: business casual or smart casual works for daytime booth visits, with evenings skewing dressier for museum patron dinners and collector receptions. Comfortable shoes matter more than formality, because the Arts District programme runs across several buildings in a day.
Getting around the Arts District
Fashion Industry Gallery sits in downtown Dallas, with the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Museum of Asian Art and Klyde Warren Park within walking distance or a short rideshare. Traffic on the I-35E and Woodall Rodgers corridors tightens between 4 and 6 pm on weekdays, so build in 20 minutes of slack for evening events.
Tipping and paying in Dallas
Tipping is expected in the US: 18-20% at sit-down restaurants, USD 2-3 per bag for hotel porters and USD 5-10 per night for housekeeping is standard practice. Card payment is accepted almost everywhere, but carry some cash for valet and coat-check. Texas sales tax applies to most purchases, and art sales at the fair are generally taxable unless a valid resale or export exemption is documented.
Gallery etiquette on the fair floor
Ask before photographing a booth, and ask the dealer for a price list rather than quizzing staff on individual prices across a crowded hang. Reserving a work is normal, but confirm the hold window in writing. If you are working with an advisor, introduce them to the gallery early - Dallas dealers are used to advisor-led collector groups during preview days.
Local context beyond the fair
Dallas has a compact, car-oriented downtown and a separate Uptown and Design District scene. The Design District, Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts are the main clusters outside the Arts District for independent galleries and dinners. Rideshare is the default way to move between them after dark, and the DART Orange Line is the practical rail link back toward DFW.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: DFW
Book into DFW for the widest choice of nonstop domestic and long-haul routes and the direct DART Orange Line into downtown; choose DAL (Love Field) only if a Southwest or short-haul fare is materially cheaper, since it has fewer connecting options and no rail link. Aim to land by early afternoon on 14 April so you can reach the hotel, register and attend any preview evening without rushing, and book a return no earlier than the evening of 18 April. April is a high-demand convention month in Dallas, so fares rise inside 21 days - book early and favour refundable or changeable tickets given the spring thunderstorm risk.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW): Approx. 30-45 min by road; 50-60 min by DART Orange Line; Dallas Love Field (DAL): Approx. 15-25 min by road; 35-45 min by bus plus DART rail. Allow road or rail time to Fashion Industry Gallery; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Fashion Industry Gallery: Dallas Medical / Market Center: Holiday Inn Express Dallas Medical - Market Ctr by IHG; North Dallas / I-35 Walnut Hill: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas I-35 Walnut Hill Ln; Park Central / North Dallas: Hyatt Place Dallas/Park Central.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate across Dallas, with strong coverage at DFW, Love Field, the Arts District and Uptown. Use the designated rideshare pick-up zones at both airports, and expect surge pricing on preview evening and after the fair closes on Friday and Saturday. For short hops between the Arts District and Uptown, check the walking time first - the grid is compact and a 20-minute walk often beats a 10-minute drive at rush hour.
Public transit: DART light rail is the practical public transport option: the Orange Line connects DFW Airport Station to Pearl/Arts District Station in downtown, and the Green, Blue and Red lines serve the same downtown corridor. From Love Field, bus 55 links the terminal to Inwood/Love Field Station. Local single rides are around USD 2.50 and a day pass around USD 6.00, bought through the DART GoPass app or station machines. Services run into the evening but thin out after about 10 pm, so check the last train if you are staying for a late reception.
Parking: Fashion Industry Gallery has attached garage parking in the downtown Arts District, supplemented by surface lots and commercial garages within a few blocks. Event-week parking is typically charged by the day rather than the hour, in the region of USD 10-25 depending on proximity and demand, with preview evenings the most expensive. Arrive 30-45 minutes before your slot on opening night and confirm current rates and entry points with the venue or the organiser's visitor page.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027 (North Texas spring)
Temperature: Daytime highs typically 24-27 C (75-80 F); overnight lows typically 13-16 C (55-60 F). These are climatological averages for Dallas in April, not a forecast - confirm the actual range in the final week before travel.
Seasonality: April is one of Dallas's wetter months, with roughly 8-10 rain days and a real chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Rain tends to arrive in short, heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle, but it can delay flights at DFW and snarl downtown traffic. Build a little slack into airport transfers and keep indoor backup plans for gallery-hopping afternoons.
Packing: Pack layers: a light jacket or blazer for air-conditioned booths and cooler evenings, breathable shirts for warm afternoons, and comfortable walking shoes for the Arts District and Design District circuits. Bring a compact umbrella or packable rain shell, sunglasses and sunscreen for the outdoor sculpture and park stops, and a universal adapter for 120 V Type A/B US sockets. A small cross-body bag is more practical than a tote on the fair floor.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Dallas Art Fair usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
T-13 days: Lock in accommodation in downtown, the Arts District or Uptown; April is a high-demand convention month in Dallas, so compare cancellation policies before paying.
Day 2
T-12 days: Book flights into DFW or DAL. DFW has the wider schedule and the direct DART Orange Line into downtown; DAL is closer to the venue but has fewer long-haul connections.
Day 3
T-11 days: Check passport validity (six months beyond travel is the safe rule) and confirm ESTA status or B-1 visa appointment timing if you are travelling from outside the US.
Day 4
T-10 days: Email your shortlisted galleries for price lists, installation views and availability, and ask whether works can be reserved for preview evening.
Day 5
T-9 days: Arrange art insurance and get indicative shipping quotes for anything you might buy, so you are not negotiating freight in the booth.
Day 6
T-8 days: Book museum slots and satellite shows - the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center and the Design District galleries all programme around fair week.; T-7 days: Download the DART GoPass app and map the Orange Line from DFW Airport Station to Pearl/Arts District Station so arrival day is simple.
Day 7
T-5 days: Check the ten-day Dallas forecast and pack layers, a compact umbrella and comfortable shoes for gallery-hopping between downtown venues.
Day 8
T-4 days: Confirm restaurant reservations for Thursday to Saturday nights; the Arts District and Uptown book out during fair week.
Day 9
T-3 days: Set your acquisition budget with a hard ceiling, including Texas sales tax, shipping and framing.
Day 10
T-2 days: Charge devices, download the fair floor plan and save the venue address plus your hotel's rideshare pickup point.
Day 11
T-1 day: Reprint your ticket, ID and any preview invitations, and confirm your return airport transfer before the fair opens.
Day 12
T-14 days: Confirm 2027 dates and public versus preview hours on dallasartfair.com, then book a refundable ticket or register for VIP access if your gallery or museum contact can nominate you.; Fair day: Arrive at opening, work the floor from the far end inward, and keep a running list of booth numbers, prices and hold expiry times.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Fashion Industry Gallery
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Dallas Art Fair registration concourse
Fashion Industry Gallery
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Fashion Industry Gallery
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$220.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$370.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Dallas Art Fair fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Dallas Art Fair, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Modern and contemporary paintings and Sculptures and installations solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Dallas Art Fair in Dallas.
Min. budget
$594.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Modern and contemporary paintings and Sculptures and installations products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,673.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Dallas show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where is the Dallas Art Fair 2027?
The 2027 edition runs 15-18 April 2027 at Fashion Industry Gallery in Dallas, Texas, in the downtown Arts District. The venue is the fair's long-standing home, which keeps the show within walking or short-ride distance of the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Crow Museum of Asian Art. Confirm exact public and VIP hours on dallasartfair.com before you book travel.
What kind of galleries exhibit at the Dallas Art Fair?
The fair is a modern and contemporary art fair: exhibitors are commercial galleries showing painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, video and editioned multiples, with a strong core of Texas and wider US dealers alongside international galleries. Booth formats range from solo artist presentations to group hangs and curated sections. Check the 2027 exhibitor list on the organiser site for the dealers confirmed to date.
Is the Dallas Art Fair open to the public or is it trade only?
It is a public-facing art fair with ticketed general admission plus a VIP and collector preview programme before public opening. Unlike a trade-only expo, anyone can buy a ticket; the preview days are where museum groups, advisors and established collectors do most of their buying. Check dallasartfair.com for 2027 ticket tiers, preview access rules and any separately ticketed talks.
How do I get from DFW International Airport to Fashion Industry Gallery?
DFW is roughly 22 miles (35 km) north-west of the Arts District. The DART Orange Line runs from DFW Airport Station into downtown, with Pearl/Arts District Station a short walk from the venue, taking around 50-60 minutes door to door. A taxi or rideshare from DFW to the Arts District is typically 30-45 minutes outside peak traffic and costs materially more than rail; allow extra time if you land during the 4-6 pm commute.
How do I get from Dallas Love Field to the fair?
DAL is the closer airport, about 7 miles (11 km) from downtown. DART bus 55 links the terminal to Inwood/Love Field Station on the Green and Orange lines, from where you continue to Pearl/Arts District Station; total journey is usually 35-45 minutes. A rideshare or taxi from DAL to the Arts District typically takes 15-25 minutes.
Where should I stay for Dallas Art Fair week?
Most visitors stay either in downtown and the Arts District (walkable to the venue and the museums) or in Uptown, Deep Ellum and the Design District (a short rideshare away, often better value). April is a busy convention month in Dallas, so book early and check cancellation terms. Rates for the captured three-star properties north of downtown sit well below Arts District full-service hotels, at the cost of a 10-15 minute drive each way.
What is the weather like in Dallas in April?
April is spring in North Texas: daytime highs typically around 24-27 C (75-80 F), overnight lows around 13-16 C (55-60 F), and it is one of the wetter months of the year with occasional thunderstorms. Pack a light layer for air-conditioned booths and a compact umbrella. These are climatological averages, not a forecast - check a local forecast in the final 72 hours before travel.
Do international visitors need a visa to attend the fair?
Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries can usually enter the US under ESTA for business visits of up to 90 days, which covers attending an art fair, negotiating with galleries and attending meetings, but not employment or selling your own work. Everyone else needs a B-1 business visitor visa, which requires an interview at a US embassy or consulate and can take weeks or months depending on the post. Confirm current rules with the US Department of State before booking.
Is there parking at Fashion Industry Gallery?
Yes - the venue has attached garage parking in the downtown Arts District, with additional surface lots and garages within a few blocks. Event-week pricing is typically charged by the day rather than by the hour, so budget for it and arrive early on preview evening when the surrounding blocks fill first. Confirm current rates and entry points with the venue or the organiser's visitor page.
How should a first-time collector prepare for the fair?
Shortlist 8-12 galleries from the online exhibitor list, request price lists and installation views a week ahead, and set a budget with a ceiling before you arrive. Register for the preview if you can, carry ID and a card, and ask for the condition report, edition information and provenance on anything you are seriously considering. Shipping, insurance and Texas sales tax are additional to the quoted price, so ask each gallery how they handle post-fair delivery.
Can I buy art at the fair and ship it internationally?
Yes, most galleries sell to international buyers and will quote crating, freight and insurance separately from the artwork price. Ask whether the gallery uses a fine-art shipper, what export documentation is provided, and who handles import duties in your country. For works above your country's export threshold, the gallery or your shipper will usually need an export licence, which adds lead time.
Glossary
- Primary market
- The first sale of an artwork by the gallery that represents the artist. At the Dallas Art Fair, primary-market booths show new work consigned directly by living artists or their estates, and prices are set by the gallery rather than by auction results.
- Secondary market
- Resale of works already owned by a collector or institution. Some Dallas exhibitors bring secondary works alongside primary inventory, so ask a dealer which market a quoted piece sits in before you compare prices.
- Blue-chip
- Shorthand for artists with deep auction records, museum representation and stable institutional demand. Blue-chip names anchor many fair booths and usually carry the highest price points on a gallery's list.
- Solo presentation
- A booth devoted to a single artist rather than a group hang. Solo booths are often used by galleries to introduce a focused body of new work and are the easiest format for a first-time collector to read.
- Curated section
- A themed or juried area within the fair where an invited curator groups galleries around a thesis. Sections like this are where younger or experimental programmes tend to appear.
- Vernissage / preview
- The opening event before general public hours, typically open to VIP cardholders, museum patrons and invited collectors. Preview attendance is when the strongest works are usually reserved.
- Provenance
- The documented ownership history of a work, including prior owners, exhibitions and publications. Request the provenance file before committing to a secondary-market purchase at any art fair.
- Condition report
- A written and photographic record of an artwork's physical state, prepared before shipping or sale. For works on paper, canvas and sculpture, ask to see the condition report alongside the invoice.
- Consignment
- The agreement under which an artist or owner places work with a gallery for sale, with the gallery taking a commission on any sale. Consignment terms sit behind the price you are quoted at a booth.
- Edition
- A fixed number of prints, photographs or multiples produced from one image or mould, usually numbered and signed. Edition size and number in the sequence both affect value, so check the colophon.
- Catalogue raisonne
- The scholarly catalogue documenting an artist's complete works. Presence in a catalogue raisonne is a standard authenticity and value marker for established artists.
- Art advisor
- An independent professional who helps collectors source, vet and negotiate works, usually for a retainer or percentage fee. Advisors walk the Dallas fair floor with clients during preview days.
- Reserve / hold
- A verbal or written instruction that takes a work off the market for a short window while a buyer completes diligence or arranges funds. Reserves at fairs are usually time-limited and should be confirmed in writing.
- Installation view
- A photograph of the work as hung in a gallery or booth. Exhibitors circulate installation views before the fair so collectors and advisors can shortlist booths in advance.
- Price list
- The document a gallery provides with titles, dimensions, media, edition information and asking prices for the booth. Requesting it on arrival is normal practice and speeds up comparison across dealers.
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