Intersect Aspen is the Aspen Art Fair
Aspen’s Premier Summer Contemporary Art Fair
Intersect Aspen is the Aspen art fair—Aspen’s premier summer art fair held annually since 2010. Originally Art Aspen, the fair takes place each during Art Week, Aspen’s peak cultural art season and one of the nation's most esteemed collector communities. In 2020, the fair came under the leadership of Intersect Art and Design, giving the event a fresh perspective. Now under the name of Intersect Aspen, the fair has a renewed focus on community connection. It is committed to not only showcasing top-tier art and design galleries, but also to bringing them together with local institutions and collectors that help them thrive. Additionally, Intersect Aspen aims to develop unique and relevant programming that can invigorate the spaces where the fair is held. In this way, the event continues to evolve, maintaining its relevance and appeal to the art-loving public.
📍 Aspen Ice Garden | July 28–August 1, 2026
Brief history of the longest running Aspen art fair
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![The Aspen art fair in 2010]()
AUGUST 5, 2010
The inaugural Art Aspen fair is launched at the Aspen Ice Garden, Aspen, Colorado
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![The Aspen art fair in 2015]()
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Atlanta-based Urban Expositions acquires Art Aspen from Hamptons Expo Group
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![The Aspen art fair in 2020]()
APRIL 16, 2020
Intersect Art and Design acquires the fair led by brothers and industry veterans Tim and Dirk von Gal
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![The Aspen art fair in 2021]()
AUGUST 1, 2021
The first in-person edition of Intersect Aspen is launched with strong sales through the week
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![The Aspen art fair present day]()
PRESENT DAY
Each year the fair strengthens and develops its local partnerships and exhibitors with continued success
A Leading Contemporary Art Fair in Aspen
Originally founded as Art Aspen, the fair has evolved and strengthened its position as a premier platform for contemporary art in a highly influential collector market. In 2020, the fair joined Intersect Art and Design under the leadership of industry veterans Tim and Dirk von Gal, introducing a renewed focus on curatorial quality, gallery experience, and cultural engagement.
Intersect Aspen Today
Now operating as Intersect Aspen, the fair emphasizes:
Leading international contemporary galleries
Strong collector and institutional engagement
Thoughtful, site-responsive presentation
Community connection within Aspen’s cultural landscape
The fair continues to evolve as a key destination for contemporary art during the summer season in Aspen.
How to Exhibit at the Aspen Art Fair
Applications for Intersect Aspen 2026 are now open. Exhibitor space is limited and allocated on a rolling basis as interest continues to grow following a record-breaking recent edition. We encourage galleries to apply early for consideration.
