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Compare booth fees, jury fees, application deadlines, travel distance, indoor/outdoor setup, category fit, load-in details, promoter information, event marketing, and available photos from past years.

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Estimate what you need to sell before a fair is profitable — adding booth fees, application costs, gas, lodging, meals, inventory, displays, and helper costs. Know your number before you apply.

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After each show, record sales, expenses, profit, best-selling items, buyer quality, weather, booth notes, and whether you would apply again. Build your own show history over time.

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On the Calendar

Upcoming Fairs

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Basel, Switzerland

Europe

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Liste Art Fair Basel

June 15–21, 2026

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Basel, Switzerland

Europe

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VOLTA Basel

June 15–20, 2026

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Basel, Switzerland

Europe

International

Art Basel

June 18–21, 2026

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FineArtFairs.com helps fair organizers reach artists who are actively researching where to apply next. Featured listings give your event more visibility with deadline highlights, category details, booth information, photos, and direct application links.

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FineArtFairs.com does not claim to predict whether a fair will be successful for every artist. Results vary widely based on medium, style, price point, booth presentation, buyer fit, location, weather, timing, and travel costs. Our goal is to help artists make better-informed decisions and build their own show history over time.