A four-day international art fair is coming to Vancouver this May

If you love contemporary art, this four-day art fair will have plenty of one-of-a-kind pieces to view. Art Vancouver is a celebrated international art fair that brings together talented artists and exhibitors from across Canada and the globe to the Vancouver Convention Centre, and it’s now in its 10th year.

Established as a platform for artistic exchange, the event brings artists, galleries, collectors, curators, and art appreciators together for the ultimate showcase experience.

This year, visitors will find a range of paintings, sculptures, murals, and interdisciplinary work that reflect the diverse lived experiences and cultures of the artists who created them.

Some example artistic themes from this year’s showcase include identity, relocation, material transformation, and contemporary life, according to organizers.

For one, Iraqi–American artist Sousan Alwan works with figurative painting to examine questions of identity, femininity, and resilience.

Opeyemi Matthew Olukotun is another exhibiting artist, bringing his art rooted in portraiture and lived experience between Nigeria and Canada.

Vancouver-based Kelcy Timmons Chan works through mural and pop-inspired visuals to reflect everyday cultural symbols, food, and shared spaces.

Working in sculpture and mixed media, Jorge Izaza’s work explores how natural material, light, and surface interact.

This is all just a snippet of how contemporary artists from different parts of the world are engaging with similar questions of belonging, identity, and material experience.

Opening Night Party

Ready to check out some art? Art Vancouver’s Opening Night Party kicks off the fair on Thursday, May 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. Those who attend enjoy first access to the showcase, drinks at the bar, and the Face of Art runway show.

Opening Night Passes are available online for $45 a pop.

Art Vancouver will take place at the East Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 28 to May 31, at the following hours:

• Thursday, May 28: 7 to 10 p.m.
• Friday, May 29: 1 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, May 30: Noon to 9 p.m.
• Sunday, May 31: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How much are tickets?

Aside from Opening Night admission, single-day admission is priced at $25 per person, and weekend passes are $50 each.

VIP admission is priced at $105 per person, and includes early access to all four days of the festival, curated experiences, and private opportunities to connect with exhibitors and industry leaders.

When: Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: Times vary per day
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building — 1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost: $25 for single-day admission, $50 for a weekend pass, $45 for an opening night pass, or $105 for VIP

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