Art Ankara Contemporary
ARTAnkara is Turkey’s long-running contemporary art fair held annually in the capital, bringing together hundreds of galleries, art institutions and independent artists under one roof. The fair is organised by Atis Fuarcılık, the same company behind Istanbul’s Art Contact fair, and has grown into one of the largest artist-participation art events in the country.
About the Fair
The most recent edition ran 26–29 March 2026 at ATO Congresium in Ankara (with an invitation-only preview on 25 March), bringing together more than 1,000 artists from 45 countries alongside nearly 150 local and international galleries, museums and institutions. The 2026 programme also included 33 panels and talks, 34 workshops and around 40 music events, according to Türkiye Today’s coverage of the fair.
Dates & Venue
| Fair | ARTAnkara (Ankara Contemporary Art Fair) |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Atis Fuarcılık |
| Most recent edition | 26–29 March 2026 (preview day 25 March, invitation only) |
| Venue | ATO Congresium, Ankara, Turkey |
| Scale (2026) | Over 1,000 artists from 45 countries; around 150 galleries, museums and institutions |
| Tickets (2026) | General admission ₺500; student ₺250 |
| Next edition | ARTAnkara runs annually each spring; exact 2027 dates have not been officially confirmed by the organiser as of this writing — please check ATO Congresium’s events calendar or the fair’s own channels closer to the date. |
Plan Your Visit
ARTAnkara is a ticketed public fair rather than a free gallery show, with both general admission and student pricing in 2026. Alongside the gallery booths, visitor programming has included talks, workshops and live music, making it as much a cultural festival as a sales fair. Anyone planning to visit, or an artist considering submitting work to a future edition, should confirm current dates directly with ATO Congresium or the organiser, since trade-fair schedules can shift from year to year.
See more fairs, biennials and gallery exhibitions in Turkey and worldwide on Upcoming Art Exhibitions in Leading Galleries and the full Art Events listing, including Istanbul’s sister fair, Art Contact Istanbul.
Cover image: ARTAnkara contemporary art fair, Ankara. Details are taken from Türkiye Today’s coverage of the 2026 edition; please confirm current dates and venue with the organiser before planning a visit.