Affordable Art Fair Boston makes its debut Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26 at the SoWa Power Station. The first edition features presentations by 56 galleries, family hours, exciting exhibitions, and more. Scroll down for a look at what’s on!
Join us Thursday, October 23 from 5pm – 9pm as we open the doors and toast to our inaugural edition. This is your chance to get exclusive access to the amazing artworks on display from 56 galleries. Come and be the first to stroll the halls and enjoy a complimentary drink! Must have All-Access Pass for entry.
Affordable Art Fair is thrilled to partner with Cohart, the digital platform that brings the art world online. This collaboration streamlines how galleries market and sell at our fairs, providing exhibitors with professional tools including tap-to-pay functionality via mobile app, QR artwork cards, automated certificates of authenticity, insured shipping, digital collector management, and promotion to Cohart’s global network of collectors.
Cohart’s comprehensive platform complements the Affordable Art Fair’s mission to make art accessible. While Affordable Art Fair creates welcoming physical spaces for art discovery, Cohart provides galleries with the complete digital toolkit they need to operate efficiently and build lasting relationships with collectors. Together, we’re expanding how galleries can connect with collectors—in person and online.
Dedicated to presenting affordable art that everyone can discover and collect, Affordable Art Fair is excited to showcase a collection of works priced under $1,000. A longstanding and much-loved feature, the Wonders Under $1,000 wall is the perfect place to start out your fair journey and an excellent tool for the emerging collector.
3pm Saturday, October 25, 2025
FREE TO ALL-ACCESS PASS AND SATURDAY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS
Boston and Montreal-based art advisory, art_works, will bring together leaders from across the Boston area arts ecosystem to discuss how artists can build resilient, long-term careers. From public art and institutional commissions to philanthropy, fairs, and collector engagement, panelists will share insights from their work supporting artists at every stage and in every way.
Moderated by Natalie Lemle of art_works, this conversation features Alison Croney Moses (Artist), Joseph Henry (Director of Cultural Planning, City of Boston), Kate McNamara (John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Director, Carpenter Center at Harvard, and Founder, Odd-Kin), Christine O’Donnell (Founder + Executive Director, ShowUp), and Erin Schuppert (Fair Director, Affordable Art Fair).
Curated by Mallory A. Ruymann and Jasper A. Sanchez
This exhibition features works by recently graduated BFA and MFA artists living and working in the Boston area and reflects on the inventive, “scrappy”, and often playful ways they navigate early career realities–making art with limited space, big ideas on small budgets, and ambition that might outpace access. In dialogue with the notion of affordability, the exhibition will celebrate creative resourcefulness as both necessity and a mode of expression.
Straight Lines, Qunicey Spagnoletti, 2024.
can I kiss you II, Virgilijs Tilks, 2024.
Plot #16, Brooke Toczylowski, 2025.
Secular devotional object (walking the dog), Gavin Fahey, 2024.
Boston’s Citgo sign has been a landmark of the city’s skyline since 1965. Peeking out behind Fenway Park’s notorious “Green Monster” in the outfield, this eye-catching logo has come to symbolize much more than a mere brand.
ShowUp will be presenting artworks that portray local artists’ interpretations of the landmark in a variety of compelling ways. Each contemplates the question “What does it mean when a beloved landmark is a giant neon sign for an oil company?”
Thursday, October 23 from 5pm – 9pm is your chance to get exclusive access to the amazing artworks on display from over 50 galleries and enjoy a complimentary drink!
Must have All-Access Pass for entry.
Family Hours is a fun and accessible way for parents to enjoy the fair, discover art and shop with their little ones, hassle-free. There’s something for everyone at the fair so be sure to get your Family Hours tickets to enjoy our family-centered experience on Sunday, October 26 starting at 10am.
Plan the perfect artsy weekend with your youngest collectors. Your little ones will enjoy fun enrichment activities thanks to our partner Clover Clubhouse join us for mess-free arts and crafts and enrichment activities.
$35
The All-Access Pass allows entry for two (2) people starting at 5pm on Thursday, October 23 and all fair hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 24 – 26, 2025.
Special Event Access:
First Look | Thursday, October 23, 5pm – 9pm
Family Hours | Sunday, October 26, 10am – 5pm
$18
General Admission allows entry for one (1) person for one (1) day during General Admission hours:
Friday, October 24, 12pm – 9pm
Saturday, October 25, 10am – 8pm
Sunday, October 26, 10am – 5pm
EXCLUDES access to the First Look on Thursday, October 23 and Family Hours area on Sunday, October 26.
We welcome Lexel Moving & Storage as our official Art Handling and Logistics Partner for the Boston fair. Whether it’s fine art, luxury furniture, antiques, exhibition installations or interior design, clients trust Lexel to project manage it safely, quickly and discreetly. They offer a simple, straightforward, and personal service for everyone from interior designers to auction houses, art collectors, galleries, art fairs and exhibitions, and private clients.
Cohart
Cohart is an all-in-one art sales platform backed by top investors and celebrities like Paris Hilton. Like Shopify for art professionals, we provide artists and galleries with the backend infrastructure they need to manage inventory, process sales, and streamline operations. On the buyer side, Cohart is a discovery platform similar to Zillow for art, where collectors can discover art with detailed information and market insights, build connections with artists and galleries, and showcase and manage their collections.
Official Media Partner: Boston Art Review
As the exclusive media partner for this fall’s Affordable Art Fair, Boston Art Review will be on-site with the launch of Issue 15. In alignment with our shared commitment to making contemporary art accessible, fostering dialogue, and championing diverse perspectives, we are honored to share this new issue in a space that mirrors our mission. Visitors are invited to explore the new issue, engage with our team, and join us in celebrating the artists, ideas, and communities that shape Boston’s cultural landscape.
Head up to our lounge in the beautiful mezzanine area and enjoy a drink and some light food options at the bar.
