Austin's Friends Fair Expands for Second Edition with More Galleries and Non-Commercial Spaces
The Friends Fair in Austin will hold its second edition from May 7-9 at the Loren Hotel Austin, featuring 17 exhibitors compared to 10 last year. The event includes an opening preview on May 7 followed by public days. Four of the five original Austin galleries are returning, including Martha's and McLennon Pen Co., along with new participants from various cities. Two rooms will host non-commercial presentations by Co-Lab Projects and University of Texas MFA students. Organizers cite strong community support and gallery interest as reasons for expansion.
Key facts
- Friends Fair returns for second edition May 7-9, 2026
- 17 exhibitors participating, up from 10 in first edition
- Held at Loren Hotel Austin, taking over entire floor
- Includes non-commercial presentations by Co-Lab Projects and UT Austin MFA students
- First edition attracted over 2,000 visitors in 2025
Entities
Institutions
- Friends Fair
- Martha's
- McLennon Pen Co.
- Half Gallery
- Megan Mulrooney Gallery
- Dutton
- Inman Gallery
- Nature of Things
- Seven Sisters
- Tyler Park Presents
- KDR
- Ruiz-Healy Art
- Co-Lab Projects
- University of Texas at Austin
- Andrew Rafacz
- Ivester Contemporary
- Marinaro
- Northern-Southern
- The Valley
- Wolfgang Gallery
Locations
- Austin
- Dallas
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- San Antonio
- New York
- Chicago
- Taos
- Atlanta