Over 80 galleries, Indigenous-owned art centres, and design studios assemble at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 18 to 21 February 2027

Melbourne Art Fair has revealed the full exhibitor line-up for its milestone 20th edition, set to take place from 18 to 21 February 2027 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Produced by the non-profit Melbourne Art Foundation, the fair remains one of the Australasian region’s essential contemporary art events, driving both critical engagement and commercial vitality across the visual arts ecosystem.

Since 2003, the Foundation has facilitated an estimated AUD $96.4 million in artwork sales and distributed over AUD $1.6 million in direct grants and artist fees. The upcoming edition continues this legacy, presenting over 80 commercial galleries, Indigenous-owned art centres, and collectible design practices alongside tailored curated initiatives.

Galleries & Exhibitors

The 2027 main section features more than 50 established and leading galleries from across Australasia through a combination of solo showcases and curated group presentations. Returning stalwarts include 1301SW/STARKWHITE, Alcaston Gallery, Ames Yavuz, Arthouse Gallery, Arts Project Australia, Australian Galleries, Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP), D LAN GALLERIES, Daine Singer, Fine Arts, Sydney, FUTURES, Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert, Gallerysmith, MARS Gallery, MOORE CONTEMPORARY, Neon Parc, Niagara Galleries, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, STATION, Sullivan+Strumpf, and Vivien Anderson Gallery.

A notable contingent of first-time exhibitors will also join the 20th edition, including 8 Wall (Sydney), BSG Projects (Melbourne), Helgoland (Melbourne), Karen Brown Fine Art (Darwin), Lander-Se (Red Hill), Lennox St. Gallery (Melbourne), Mitchell Fine Art Galleries (Brisbane), Parker Contemporary (Brisbane), Plomacy (Auckland), and Project8 (Melbourne).

Special Programs & Curated Platforms

William Mora Indigenous Art Centre Program

Supported by the Australian Government’s IVAIS program and Morgans Financial Limited, the 2027 Fair hosts six key remote First Peoples art centres: Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka, Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts, Hope Vale Arts and Culture Centre, Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association, Maningrida Arts and Culture, and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts. The platform offers vital market integration and international visibility for artists based in remote communities.

FUTUREOBJEKT

Returning for its second iteration, the curated collectible design sector FUTUREOBJEKT, led by Andy Kelly, explores boundary-pushing contemporary studio practice and functional art. The 2027 roster features returning practitioners such as Christopher Boots, Don Cameron, Oigåll Projects, and TOM FEREDAY, alongside newcomers including Andrew Carvolth, Canberra Glassworks, Dean Norton, Edward Linacre Studio & BARBERA, and FEARON.

Victorian First Peoples Art and Design Fair

Curated around the central motif of wood, the 2027 Victorian First Peoples Art and Design Fair honours South Eastern First Peoples connection to Country through sculpture, painting, furniture design, and traditional craftsmanship. Driven by Creative Victoria’s First Peoples Directions Circle and managed by Principal Project Manager Janina Harding, the showcase includes talks, workshops, and panel discussions designed to build local and international markets for regional First Nations creatives.

VIDEO & Project Rooms

Matthew Hanson, Assistant Curator at Artspace Aotearoa, will curate VIDEO 2027, highlighting cutting-edge moving-image works from local and international artists. Concurrently, the Melbourne Art Foundation’s non-commercial PROJECT ROOMS platform returns, highlighting experimental, multidisciplinary presentations by BlakDot (Melbourne) and Outer Space (Brisbane).

Visitor & Ticket Information

First Release tickets are available from Thursday, 08 October 2026, with discounted rates running through 01 November. The fair takes place 18–21 February 2027 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.