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Startup Art Fair Los Angeles 2026
February 27 - March 1 - 2026, Venice Beach, CA

Where careers ignite, art gets personal, and hotel rooms go wild.

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For three days only, over 80 independent artists take over The Kinney Venice Beach hotel, turning every room into a one-of-a-kind contemporary art experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Come hang with the artists, discover bold new work, and buy directly from the source in a totally unpretentious, come-as-you-are atmosphere. No velvet ropes, just real conversations and great art.

We’re steps from the Venice Beach Boardwalk and a short stroll to Abbot Kinney’s shopping scene, smack in the middle of LA’s wildest art weekend alongside Frieze, LA Art Show, and Felix. You won’t want to miss this.

  • Event Location:

    Startup LA takes place at the vibrant The Kinney Venice Beach, 737 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292

    Event Dates & Hours:

    Friday, February 27:

    • VIP Early access: 5-7pm

    • All Access: 7-10pm

    Saturday, February 28: 12 noon - 9pm

    Sunday, March 1: 12 noon - 7pm

  • Details coming soon!

  • Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja
    Ali Hall
    Allied Special Projects
    Amy Oates
    Andrew Thompson
    Angela Warren
    Anjale Perrault
    Annie Clavel
    Annie Galvin and Eric Rewitzer
    Annie Seaton
    Annie Wood
    Art Vancouver / Lisa Wolfin and Taisha Teal
    Barbara Boissevain
    Barbara Danzi
    Beth Abaravich
    Catherine Ruane
    Charlotta Hauksdottir
    Clare Schmehl
    Costina Stan
    Dan Lythcott-Haims
    David Kurtz
    Emily Araújo
    Fernando Reyes
    Hannah Moore
    Heather Allison
    Ivaylo Angelov
    Jakupsil Creative Collective
    Jane Runyeon
    Jerrin Wagstaff
    Jill Sykes
    Karii Rurup-Coleman
    Katherine Filice
    Kevin Perrault
    Kipaipai Fellows
    Kristine Schomaker
    Lori Markman
    Mark Wagner
    Mary Zeran
    Melanie McFarland
    Melissa Johnson
    Michelle Victoria
    Naoto Fuchigami
    Paul Merryman
    Perceive Me
    Rachel Sager
    Ray Beldner
    Reginald Tucker
    Ruby Dora
    Sahba Shere
    Seth Dembar
    Shannon Abbey
    Shannon Milar
    Stephanie G Metz
    Stephanie Vaughan

  • Details coming soon!

  • Check in later in the fall for exciting dining and lodging offers from our hospitality partners.

  • Check back for updated room map.

Visiting Startup Art Fair LA:

EXHIBITING
ARTIST LIST
COMING 2026

Startup Art Fair Los Angeles 2026 Jury

  • A pink textured surface with a yellow plush toy, a pair of pink glasses, assorted small stones, and a pink chain with a speckled heart attached, arranged to resemble a smiling face.

    Liz Garvey

    Co-Founder/Director, Garvey|Simon, NYC

  • Cartoon zombie character wearing a face mask, exercising against a yellow background.

    Bridgette Mayer

    Owner/Director Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia

  • A pair of purple glasses with cartoon eyes in the lenses, a black mussel with pink flesh, and an orange rubber glove on a pink textured surface.

    Max Presneill

    Director/Chief Curator, Torrance Art Museum, CA

What artists & collectors have to say:

  • "It was my goal to explore a new market and to gauge interest in the LA area, where there is so much great art already and lots of competition. I had a great time talking to people and building new connections, my mailing list grew quite a bit and I'm glad I got to be at this Rockstar Hotel, with some amazing artists!"

    Katja Leibenath

  • "This was an incredible experience as an artist...making sales is wonderful and the success goes far beyond that. I was able connect with so many people about my work and art making in general. Being a part of this unique community for the weekend was a rare and invaluable opportunity."

    Ellie Fritz

  • "I can't tell you how amazing all of the feedback and comments have been both during and after the exhibition...overall, I found the experience quite rewarding."

    Shannon Schmidt

  • “My primary objective in signing up for the fair was to build an awareness of my work and make connections in Los Angeles. To that end, the fair has been a resounding success. Through the fair, I connected with a local curator and we had a studio visit this week. He offered to help me screen galleries and make introductions. I also started a correspondence with a writer from Artillery Magazine. None of this would have been possible without Startup Art Fair.”

    Alison Woods

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