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FIAC LA's inaugural edition delayed to 2016, citing need for preparation

festival-fair · 2026-04-20

The Los Angeles Convention Center will host the first FIAC LA art fair in early 2016, not March 2015 as originally planned. Reed Expositions, the fair's organizer, announced the postponement to ensure the event meets high standards expected by galleries and organizers alike. This decision follows reports from Artnet about the delay. Speculation had emerged that the fair might not have secured a sufficient number of exhibitors. The statement from Reed Expositions emphasized the need for additional preparation time. FIAC, traditionally based in Paris, is expanding to Los Angeles with this new edition. The announcement was made on November 11, 2014.

Key facts

  • FIAC LA's inaugural edition postponed from March 2015 to early 2016
  • Reed Expositions is the organizer of FIAC
  • The fair will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center
  • Artnet reported on the postponement
  • Organizers cited need for more preparation time to ensure high standards
  • Speculation existed about insufficient exhibitor interest
  • The announcement date was November 11, 2014
  • FIAC is expanding from Paris to Los Angeles

Entities

Institutions

  • FIAC
  • Reed Expositions
  • Artnet
  • Los Angeles Convention Center

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • Paris
  • France

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