Outsider Art Fair 2026 in New York Expands with New Director and Programming
The 34th Outsider Art Fair will take place at New York's Metropolitan Pavilion from March 19 to 22, 2026. This edition features 68 exhibitors under new director Elizabeth Denny, with 13 galleries making their debut. The fair introduces live performances and an outsider fashion shop for the first time. Notable participants include the Gallery of Everything presenting Sam Doyle's work, PASC from Detroit supporting artists with disabilities, and Edlin Gallery showcasing Nicole Apellum. Other highlights include Inuit art in the 'From The North' section, works by Martín Ramírez at Fleisher-Ollman, and contemporary pieces by Iranian artist Affsoongar at PULP. Fair owner Andrew Edlin notes the genre's appeal lies in its personal, non-commercial nature.
Key facts
- The 34th Outsider Art Fair runs March 19-22, 2026 at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York
- Elizabeth Denny is the new fair director, overseeing 68 exhibitors including 13 first-time galleries
- New programming includes live performances and an outsider fashion shop
- Attendance increased by 40% in the previous year, with most visitors being newcomers
- The fair features curated sections like 'From The North' focusing on Inuit art and 'RUN STORE' for fashion
Entities
Artists
- Sam Doyle
- Aloïse Corbaz
- Robert Griggs
- Martín Ramírez
- Sarah Theresa Lee
- Jon Serl
- Lee Brozgol
- Affsoongar
- Nicole Apellum
Institutions
- Outsider Art Fair
- Gallery of Everything
- PASC
- Andrew Edlin Gallery
- Fleisher-Ollman
- Ricco/Maresca
- SHINE NYC
- Powers | Lowenfels
- PULP
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal
Locations
- New York
- London
- Detroit
- Philadelphia
- Holyoke
- Montréal
- Tehran
- Canada