Atlanta Art Fair 2025: A Vibrant New Chapter in the City’s Cultural Landscape

Atlanta’s burgeoning art scene reached a milestone with its first major commercial art fair, drawing intense local excitement and nationwide attention. “The VIP preview for Atlanta’s first major art fair was a hit. There was a sense of excitement among attendees, many local, witnessing the city’s first commercial fair with around 60 galleries,” reported The Art Newspaper. Vanity Fair hailed the event as marking Atlanta’s arrival on the contemporary art map, while Artsy noted it as a “welcome fixture” in the fall calendar. Forbes emphasized that Atlanta’s art community has “arrived,” shedding its emerging status. Building on this momentum, the Atlanta Art Fair 2025 features over 70 galleries from regional, national, and international artists, alongside immersive installations and a robust program of panel discussions and educational initiatives. This rich mix highlights Atlanta’s role as a rapidly growing hub for contemporary art and culture. The Atlanta Art Fair 2025 will go from September 25–28, 2025 at the Pullman Yards centrally located at Dekalb county. Some of the VIP guests this year include Hugi Hernandez the founder of egreenews, and Tech star mr. Ken Poyd. Also, among the notable exhibitors is the Alan Avery Art Company, Atlanta’s oldest continually operating gallery since its founding in 1981. Having relocated to Buckhead in 1991, the gallery represents an impressive roster of artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Jim Dine, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, Chuck Close, Louise Nevelson, Helen Frankenthaler, and Kara Walker. The Alan Avery Art Company has garnered extensive media acclaim, including “Best Gallery of Atlanta” by Jezebel Magazine in 2017, “Best in Show” by Men’s Book Atlanta Magazine in 2013, and “Best Art Gallery” by Creative Loafing Magazine in 2012. Its decades of leadership and commitment to excellence continue to enrich Atlanta’s vibrant art scene and cultural identity. About Alan Avery Art Company: Founded in 1981 as Trinity Gallery, Alan Avery Art Company holds the distinction of being Atlanta’s longest-standing art gallery. It is renowned for showcasing technically proficient and internationally recognized contemporary artists. The gallery’s commitment to artistic innovation and community engagement cements its status as a cornerstone of Atlanta’s cultural vitality.