The 2026 edition will have seven sections: Galleries, Institutions, Arte Cámara, Editorial Meeting, Trajectory, Design Route and Conversations, which expand the experience of the fair from the exhibition and the market to creation, thought and design.

Another new feature this year will be ARTBO Conecta, a solution that integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the meeting between buyers and works available at the fair, reduce barriers to market access and stimulate new commercial opportunities for galleries.

Bogotá, September 2026. From September 24 to 27, ARTBO, the International Art Fair, will celebrate its 22nd edition in Ágora Bogotá, bringing together 50 galleries from 20 cities around the world, 228 artists, more than 30 institutions and 40 publishers, in a meeting that integrates exhibition, circulation of knowledge and transactions around the Latin American art market.

The 2026 edition represents growth for the fair, which goes from 44 galleries in 2025 to 50 this year, compared to the 34 that participated in 2023. This Expansion also strengthens the presence of South and Central America, with galleries from countries such as Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama and Guatemala, and consolidates Bogotá as a connection point between artists, galleries, collectors, institutions and audiences in the region.

“ARTBO is much more than a fair: it is a meeting space that connects Bogotá with Colombia, Latin America and the world through art. This edition demonstrates that our city has the ability to attract talent, creativity, investment and knowledge, and to project itself as a strategic scenario for the circulation of Latin American art. From the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce we will continue to promote these spaces that strengthen the cultural ecosystem and generate new opportunities for our city and its actors,” stated Ovidio Claros, president of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce.

The fair will be organized in seven sections, each with a proposal. particular.

museums, foundations, magazines and other projects linked to the plastic and visual arts, as well as launches and publications.

Editorial Meeting: located on the 3rd floor, a space curated by Relámpago, with editorial projects, distributors and bookstores specialized in plastic arts publications and visuals.

Conversations: space for the construction of critical thinking regarding art, curated by Benedicta Badía.

Career: an ARTBO–Bauer alliance that this year will recognize the work of the Colombian artist Fanny Sanín, with curated by José Roca and the support and management of the Alonso Garcés Gallery.

Artecámara: will be part of the Artecámara programming, an ARTBO–Whitman alliance dedicated to the circulation and visibility of emerging artists without commercial representation, which in this edition will be curated by Melissa Aguilar.

Design Route: joins these proposals, which for the first time will bring activities to La Macarena and expand the connection of the fair with other creative circuits in the city.

The fair will have a strong presence of contemporary art, which represents close to 80% of the offer, with proposals for video, photography, installation, performance, engraving, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, multimedia and painting. Of the total participating artists, 65% are Colombian and 35% international, reflecting the dialogue between national creation and global trends.

ARTBO Conecta

The main novelty of this edition will be ARTBO Conecta, a solution that integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate the meeting between buyers and works available at the fair. The tool cross-references visitors' preferences, budgets and expectations with the galleries' inventory to guide their journey. The initiative seeks to reduce barriers for new buyers, energize collecting and increase commercial opportunities for exhibitors.

“We want those who visit ARTBO not only to discover new proposals and artists, but also to find tools to take the step towards collecting. With ARTBO Conecta we especially accompany those who are beginning this path, bringing them closer to the galleries and providing them with a closer, simpler and more accessible experience to make the decision to acquire a work”, said Jaime Martínez, director of ARTBO.

The programming will be complemented with guided tours, activities for children and families and an offer of more than 40 publishers. The institutional agenda will also commemorate the 50 years of ArtNexus and the Taller Arte Dos Grafico, two projects linked to the development of art and graphic culture in the region.

With this edition, ARTBO reaffirms its commitment to connecting art, market, innovation and the city, strengthening the positioning of Bogotá as a scene for the circulation and internationalization of Latin American art.

ARTBO 2026 will take place in September 24 to 27 at Ágora Bogotá. General admission will have a value of $25,000. Admission will be free for students, minors, people over 60 years of age, people with disabilities and members of the Circle of Affiliates of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce.