Since 2006, Market Art Fair has presented a curated selection of solo, duo, and curated group presentations with the most exciting Nordic art and artists, represented by leading galleries from the Nordic countries as well as recognized international galleries representing Nordic artists. The fair has also presented galleries with more emerging programs, a vast live program of talks, site-specific sculpture exhibitions, and an attractive VIP programme showcasing collections of artists' studios and institutions.

During almost two decades, Market has developed into the leading contemporary art fair in the Nordic region and has become a trusted meeting and marketplace in the heart of the Nordic art industry.

 

Terms and Conditions

Please read our terms and conditions before submitting your application.

Terms & Conditions Market Art Fair 2025

Application Information 2025

Key Dates

- Applications are open until 1 November 

- Selection results are communicated in mid-November 

- Fair installation 13–14 May 

- VIP Preview days 15–16 May

- Public days 17–18 May 

- De-installation 18 May

We are happy to provide you with more information about the fair and the application process. Please be in touch with Fair Manager and Acting Director Josefine Hardstedt at josefine@marketartfair.com.

 

How to Apply

For the 2025 edition, Market Art Fair is moving from only accepting applications from galleries that represent and thus can show Nordic artists at the fair to opening for applications with international artists and presentations. This will open the world to curious visitors who appreciate the chance to explore a curated selection of some of the most interesting Nordic and international art locally.

Eligible galleries

  • Galleries whose primary business is the arrangement of art exhibitions, showing the works of living artists, in close collaboration with these artists, and which responsibly market and sell the works of these artists.

  • The gallery must be open to the public with regularly staged exhibitions in the gallery’s own premises.

  • Galleries may combine representing living artists with estate representation, art advisory, or other art-related sales.

  • The gallery is operated in accordance with the basic principle of divided risk with the artist.

  • The gallery practises long-term representations of artists and operates in a professional and responsible manner towards its stakeholders.

  • The gallery may not be financed in larger parts by public funding or be primarily artist-run.

How to Apply

Although Market is still deeply rooted in the Nordic art scene, this global outlook and invitation is part of an ongoing expansion, with 2025 marking the start of initiatives that will take the fair into its next chapter.Although Market is still deeply rooted in the Nordic art scene, this global outlook and invitation is part an ongoing expansion, with 2025 marking the start

Eligible presentations

  • All artistic media are eligible for exhibition at Market Art Fair, with the selection made based upon the quality of presentation.

  • Artworks exhibited at Market Art Fair must be original and the artists must consent to the exhibition of their works.

  • Galleries are encouraged to apply with solo and duo presentations.

  • Galleries may apply with two or more artists if the presentation has a clearly defined curatorial concept. 

Selection Committee

The Selection Committee 2025 consists of the following members:

Lars Nittve (Chairman)

Museum director emeritus (SE)

Founding director of Tate Modern, and former director of Moderna Museet, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and M+

Marie Nipper

Director, ARKEN (DK)

Former director Copenhagen Contemporary, Senior Curator Tate

Magnus af Petersens

Independent curator (SE)

Former director Bonniers Konsthall, Chief Curator Whitechapel Gallery

Pilvi Kalhama

Director EMMA Espoo Museum of Art (FI)

Market Extended

Take the opportunity to exhibit sculptures and artworks that go beyond the booth context in an outdoor setting. The artworks will be placed around Liljevalchs Konsthall and in the garden shared with the restaurant Blå Porten. We prioritise artists included in your main fair presentation but will also consider suggestions for larger works and sculptures by other Nordic artists represented by the gallery. Please email Josefine Hardstedt, josefine@marketartfair.com for more information on how to apply for Market Extended.

VIP Programme

Market Art Fair offers our guests a great VIP experience during the fair. We work dedicatedly in inviting international collectors, art professionals and press to Stockholm to promote Nordic art and to connect them with our exhibitors, but also to provide great opportunities for the local collector base to get introduced to new galleries. By invitation only, Market’s VIP Programme during the fair includes lunches and evening receptions, visits to artists’ studios and private collections, a luxury accommodation stay and car services. Exhibitors are encouraged to propose activities for the program, as well as invite your important guests.