FAIR GUIDE

RETURN TO HOME

Curious encounters ahead.

See what we’ve got in store for you September 26- 29.

AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Performances and experiences for you to discover and immerse yourself in.

Pet Portraits

“Give your fur family the star treatment with a custom pet portrait. Artist Ben Lenovitz will be painting pet portraits on-site all weekend long.

1. Dive into your favorites photo album, select the perfect shot of Bella or Spike, and head to the fair.
2. Once you’ve arrived (sans pet, please), visit Ben’s booth where you’ll simply email him your photo and watch as the portrait comes to life. (Allow 30 minutes).

The fine print: Choose between a small portrait (10x15in) for $250 or a large portrait (14×19 in) for $350.* Sessions available Friday from 6-9pm and Saturday & Sunday from 1-4pm.

*A percentage of proceeds will support Big Love Animal Rescue, a Los Angeles-based 501(c)3 rescuing abandoned dogs off the streets and from shelters, and placing them in foster and forever homes.

Balcones Distilling

The Other Art Fair is continuing its partnership with the award-winning Balcones Distilling to celebrate the artistry in whisky-making and the connection between craftsmanship and creativity.

At the fair, attendees will have the chance to connect with members of the Balcones distillery team, savor craft Balcones cocktails, and sample various award-winning American Single Malt expressions at the Balcones’ sample station.

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Poster Journal Mural Takeover

Do you ever need reassurance that we’re not living in a simulation? Enter Poster Journal, a spunky Instagram account sharing vulnerable, yet cheeky, poetic phrases encompassing the human experience.

Snap a photo with one of these larger-than-life manifestos and maybe even purchase a print version for your wall from SaatchiArt.com.

Napkin Killa Portrait Experience

Step into The Killa Lounge for a napkin portrait and a chat with multi-media artist, Napkin Killa. In 2014, the Nap turned his regular habit of drawing on napkins in Brooklyn dive bars into an Instagram account. When New York Magazine contracted the visual hitman to document Fashion Week shows and parties in his signature style, napkin portraits became a hot commodity.

Join the 5”x5” napkin portrait club with the likes of Steph Curry, Pharell Williams, PushaT, and Kendall Jenner! Portraits will cost $40 for one sitter, and $60 for two sitters. 

Friday Late visitors will enjoy complimentary napkin portraits from 7 pm-9 pm.

Make New Friends at Collage Club

Hosted by art+mind studios, a local organization that prioritizes connection, creation, and play, Collage Cub is a monthly creative outlet for fostering connection and friendship in a city that can at times feel lonely and isolating.

All weekend long, you can join Collage Club for an informal workshop experience. Try your hand at collage techniques, have a chat with a friendly stranger, and walk away with a new sense of community.   

Participation is $15 per person, and all materials are provided. 

Framebridge

Framebridge makes it easy to custom frame just about anything you love—art from your travels, memories and milestones, photos on your phone. Frame online at framebridge.com anytime, anywhere or visit one of their 27 retail stores. They can’t wait to meet you at the fair.

Stop by the Framebridge booth to learn more and see some of the artists from the fair featured on their custom gallery wall (selfies welcome!). Be sure to enter their giveaway for a chance to win one of these pieces at the end of the weekend.

ART REFRAMED

Explore unforgettable art installations and exhibitions throughout the fair.

Meet Our Artists

Who’s on your list? Explore the 140 game-changing artists exhibiting with us at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

Have a peek at our exhibitor list.

Celebrating 100 with Works Under $100, Benefitting Hümnkind Collective

In celebration of The Other Art Fair’s 100th edition, the Los Angeles fair will feature a shoppable exhibition, featuring works by exhibiting artists priced for $100 and under. All proceeds will benefit HÜMNKIND COLLECTIVE, an organization committed to overcoming the loneliness epidemic in Los Angeles by fostering authentic human connection through social clubs and events that bring people back to a shared humanity — like nature, the arts, and mindfulness.

As an inspiring, inclusive, and fun event that reframes how art can be perceived and creates lasting connections between artists and art lovers, The Other Art Fair is proud to help continue this mission beyond the scope of the Fair. 

Chalk Art Installation

Your art adventure starts here!  Los Angeles-creative Sydney Conrad’s colorful chalk mural is your warm welcome to the fair and a preview of the fun ahead of you.

Intertwined Shine – A Participatory Woven Installation

Intertwined Shine is an interactive site-specific installation developed by artist Kacie Lyn Martinez that invites visitors to contribute to a shared tapestry of light and connection. Through the simple yet profound act of weaving on five communal looms, participants will co-create a living artwork that embodies the collective spirit, our individual glow, and the resilience our communities need to move forward together.

Shop Original Works Under $500 at the Fair and Online

Snag an original piece for $500 and under. Keep an eye out for our curated walls of $500 and under-featured artwork from our exhibitors.

Can’t make it and still want to join in on the fun and savings? Shop our under $500 collection here.

 

 

Immersive Neon Installation by Tory DiPietro

Tory DiPietro is a Los Angeles based multimedia neon artist best known for her public art installation “Heart of Los Angeles – Light at The End of The Tunnel” located at the exit of the third street tunnel in Downtown Los Angeles. Her immersive creations transform spaces with use of neon lighting crafted in unique original creations. 

At the Fair, Tory will create an immersive neon experience. One of the pieces to be featured,  ‘Sunset in Neon,’ is inspired by the diamond light of the soul and the connection between the soul and universal light. It is an infinity installation that functions as the rising and setting sun, first lighting a bold orange glow before slowly fading to white light.

DISCOVER MORE

New on the Scene

Art should never be elite.

The New Futures program is part of our continued mission to break down traditional barriers of the contemporary art world by giving prizing to talented, often underrepresented, emerging artists. Each recipient is given free exhibition space at The Other Art Fair along with access to networks and opportunities designed to jump-start their careers.

Nandi Jordan

Nandi Jordan is a multi-disciplinary artist interested in exposing the complexities and contradictions in her everyday Black life.Trained as a sociologist and self-taught as an artist, Nandi’s work weaves the personal with the cultural and historical, creating thought-provoking juxtapositions of image and text. She found her way to art and media while earning her doctorate in sociology, often repurposing seminal texts and personal images as a way of finding her own visual language. 

Her works on paper use both personal and found images alongside book pages to interrogate her own life experiences within the context of the broader Black experience. Her film work explores the boundaries between ethnographic research, social justice and nonfiction storytelling. She is currently developing digital works and installations that explore the intersection of Black popular culture, knowledge production and digital archives. Nandi has Ph.D. in Sociology from New York University and a B.A. in Economics from Emory University.

Explore her works here.

FUEL UP & INDULGE

Swing by the outdoor lounge area where you’ll find delicious eats from some of LA’s hottest food trucks.

LA LA Lasagna

Experience the taste of tradition, a family recipe that has stood the test of time, exclusively at LA LA Lasagna. Come over, indulge in a slice of The Original, and discover the unmistakable difference. Your taste buds will be in for a treat!

 

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – Lasagna, Fresh Pasta, Salads, Dessert, Vegan and Vegetarian Options Available.

Cali Craving

Get an authentic taste of California with Cali Cravings. Enjoy bold flavored gourmet street food made with the finest ingredients.

Thursday and Sunday – Smash burgers and fries. Vegetarian options available.

 

Dina’s Dumpling

Allow Dina’s Dumpling to transport your tastebuds to the streets of China with a single bite of dumpling. Enjoy handmade dumplings, that are equally colorful and pretty as they are delicious.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday – Dumplings and Side Dishes. Vegan Options Available.

Compton Vegan

Compton Vegan is a Black-owned food truck offering plant-based comfort food. Enjoy vegan spins on classic dishes without sacrificing flavor. 

Saturday and Sunday – Ribs, Wings, Poboys, Burgers, Tacos, MacBowls and More. All vegan.

Word of Mouth

Word Of Mouth is an award winning plant based food truck specializing in vegan comfort cuisine. Established in 2017 by co-founders Staci Stewart and Chris Chavez, Word Of Mouth was created with the hope to educate and inspire others by serving the Los Angeles community delicious nostalgic vegan cuisine.

Arrvo Coffee

Treat yourself to a cup of coffee as you stroll the art-filled walls of Barker Hangar. Arrvo is an Australian-inspired,  LA-infused Mobile espresso bar. 

 

Saturday and Sunday – Coffee

Joy on a Stick

Top off your visit to the fair with a Joy on a Stick, handcrafted popsicles made from all natural ingredients. Try their unique flavors like sweet corn, thai tea, and Arnold Palmer.

Thursday – Sunday – Popsicles. Vegan options available.

 

Art Couriers Fine Art Services

Art Couriers will be on-site all Fair long wrapping your newfound obsessions free of charge for safe transport. Need to ship? Art Couriers can provide a custom quote for you.

Book Tickets