Art Madrid'26 – La New Fair launches it\'s second edition for emerging artists

La New Gallery, Madrid gallery, hand in hand with the curator and blogger Semiramis Gonzalez has announced the second edition of La New Fair, an event to publicize and promote the work of younger artists, many of them recent graduates and have not yet entered the commercial circuit and are not represented by any gallery. Fresh Alternatives to the coolest art.
Taking advantage of the pull for the general public and collectors that represents the Madrid Art Week, with all the art galleries showing their best ideas and a trail of curious art aficionados and touring the various districts and various art fairs in the capital (Arch, Art Madrid, Justman,...) born - a year ago- La New Fair, a proposal which, according to the words of his coordinator and curator Semiramis González, "follows the line of Only opening. Noticias, eventos y amigos, a project curated by Tania Pardo and Guillermo Espinosa in La New Gallery, where for a few hours paid tribute to Walter Hopps through an exhibition open to those who wanted to participate. "In the end, it was an exhibition, but also a party and lA New Fair reflects this spirit to promote the talent of emerging artists who have not yet joined the gallery circuit, trade shows, market ...
The first call was a success, with over 300 applications or Spanish artists living in Spain, as individuals or as groups, with photography, mixed media, site-specifics, ... and so repeated the call for the second edition to be held during 19 and 20 February 2015. La New Fair provides an opportunity for artists to present their proposals in a professional environment, so they can contact the main cultural actors, audiences, critics, curators, press, collectors, galleries, museums, art centers,...
 
As explained on its website, the program is aimed at artists who are not in the commercial circuit's galleries and have no representation but yet have high-quality projects that deserve to be exposed, giving the opportunity to experience participation in this particular contemporary art fair. To Semiramis, "is a young generation but is leaving the skin in a very interesting and profound projects. They deserve our respect and desire to learn more. "
Basic information about the current call:
 
- It is essential that the artist is not represented by any gallery.
- All media and artistic disciplines are allowed provided that they can adapt to the gallery space.
- The prices of the works shall be solely determined by the artist.
- The project will be received until the day January 16, 2015.
 
The full announcement can be downloaded at the following link:
http://meetinarts.com/call/13858
 
Adriana M. Berges, Alberto Marcos Barbados, David Gonzalez-Carpio, David Ortega, Edurne Herran, Felix Coll, Joo Eun Bae: Among the 300 dossiers received in the last edition, 25, 25 artists who continue to take their first big break was selected Jorge Flores, Jorge Manes, José Carlos Naranjo Coto Kela, Martín Blázquez, Miren Pastor, Nauzet Mayor, Baena Nuria Oliver Behmann, Plastic Guajiras, Pol parrhesia Rigoberto Camacho, Rocio Guerrero, Santi Xander, Santiago Gómez Racing, Sebas Cabero Simon Arrebola and Xavi Garcia.

 

The 22nd edition of Art Madrid opens its application period. From 3 to 7 March 2027, the Galería de Cristal del Palacio de Cibeles will once again become the meeting point for national and international contemporary art. Galleries interested in taking part can submit their application until 20 October 2026.



Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Aerial view.

The Art Madrid contemporary art fair

Art Madrid takes place each year as part of Madrid Art Week, the moment in the Spanish art calendar with the highest concentration of collectors, institutions and specialist press. With 22 years of history, the fair brings together national and international galleries with a programme focused on recently produced contemporary work.


Located at the Galería de Cristal del Palacio de Cibeles, in the cultural heart of the city and steps away from the Triángulo del Arte and the Paseo del Prado, Art Madrid offers participating galleries a distinctive and recognisable setting within the Spanish art fair landscape.


Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Entrance.

Art Madrid'26 in figures

The previous edition closed with 35 galleries from 7 countries (Spain, Portugal, France, Denmark, Taiwan, South Korea and Cuba), over 200 artists and around 20,000 visitors. 35% of the audience were new collectors, with an age range between 35 and 60 and a gender split of 55% women and 45% men.


The fair welcomed representatives from more than 30 foundations, museums and collections, including Fundación Mapfre, Fundación BBVA, Fundación Telefónica, Fundación Banco Santander, Fundación Bertelsmann, Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson, Fundación Carmen y Lluís Bassat, Fundación Studiolo, Fundació Lluís Coromina, IVAM, MARCO, CAAM, MEIAC and the Museo del Romanticismo. Delegations from Madrid City Council, the Community of Madrid, the Ministry of Culture and ambassadors from several countries also attended.


Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Fundación Studiolo Acquisition Award.

PROGRAMMES

GALLERIES PROGRAMME

In each edition, Art Madrid brings together a carefully curated selection of around 35 national and international galleries with proposals focused on recently produced contemporary work.


ONE SHOT COLLECTORS PROGRAMME

Sponsored by One Shot Hotels and led by Ana Suárez Gisbert (art advisor specialising in international law and the art trade, art appraiser and court expert), the Collectors Programme connects new and experienced buyers with the participating works and galleries through a personalised advisory service throughout the five days of the fair.


For galleries, it operates as an additional channel for engaging active buyers, running in parallel to their own commercial activity.


PATRONAGE PROGRAMME

Art Madrid partners with institutions, collectors and private companies to directly support artists and galleries through awards and acquisitions. At the 2026 edition:


  • One Shot Hotels Breakthrough Artist Award (€1,000): Joost Vandebrug · KANT Gallery (Copenhagen–Palma)
  • Cervezas Alhambra Emerging Artist Award (€1,000): Iyán Castaño · Galería Arancha Osoro (Oviedo)
  • Colección Studiolo Acquisition: Roger Sanguino · DDR Art Gallery (Madrid)
  • Colección E2IN2 Acquisition: Albert Bonet · Inéditad Gallery (Barcelona)
  • Devesa Law Acquisition: Kim Han Ki · Banditrazos Gallery (Seoul)
  • Colección dn2 Acquisition: Iván Baizán · Galería Arancha Osoro (Oviedo)

Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Devesa Law Acquisition Award.


PARALLEL PROGRAMME AND ON-SITE ACTIVITIES

Throughout February, Art Madrid runs a Parallel Programme of series, talks and projects that extend the dialogue beyond the fair venue.


During the five days of the fair, alongside the galleries' exhibition programme, on-site activities include the Open Booth, the Performance Series and Readings: Curated Tours.


Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. View of Daniel Barrio's Open Booth.


Communication and reach

The Art Madrid'26 communications campaign reached 17 million people across online and offline media: print press, radio, exclusive catalogue, web, newsletter, social media and virtual 360° tour. Coverage included general and specialist national and international media, with appearances on RTVE, TeleMadrid, Onda Madrid, Onda Cero, COPE, El Mundo, ABC, Vogue, TimeOut and Elle, among others.


All participating galleries and artists feature on the Art Madrid website during and after the fair, with their own profile, images of works and contact details.


Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Aerial view.


KEY INFORMATION:

Galleries interested in taking part in the 22nd edition of Art Madrid can submit their application through the online registration form available on the website until 20 October 2026.



For any queries, please write to info@art-madrid.com or call +34 91 535 87 11.