Join The Collective for exclusive access to the inaugural Friends Fair Austin, a groundbreaking addition to the ever-expanding art community. Launching May 15–17 at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake, this highly anticipated fair brings together five of Austin’s most forward-thinking galleries—grayDUCK, Ivester Contemporary, Martha’s, McLennon Pen Co., and Northern–Southern—alongside esteemed exhibitors from across the country, including 12.26 (Dallas, Los Angeles), Dutton (New York), Half Gallery (New York), Inman Gallery (Houston), and Megan Mulrooney Gallery (Los Angeles). Designed as an intimate yet impactful experience, Friends Fair will also feature special exhibitions curated by Taylor Danielle Davis and Austin-based nonprofit SAGE Studio. With its thoughtfully curated presentations and collaborative spirit, the fair aims to cultivate a new era of collecting in Austin, tapping into the city’s rapidly growing contemporary art scene.

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Starting at 4:00 PM, before the VIP opening, join art advisor Nick Campbell for an exclusive, tailor-made tour of the inaugural Friends Fair. Nick will personally guide you through the art fair, highlighting standout artworks from each participating gallery.