Ultimate Guide to Atlanta Art Fair 2025

Atlanta Art Fair Returns to Pullman Yards with Expanded Exhibitor Lineup and New Programming for 2025

By Daniela Cintron

Last Updated September 5, 2025

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Atlanta’s biggest contemporary art event is back. The Atlanta Art Fair returns to Pullman Yards Sept. 25–28, bringing together more than 60 galleries from Atlanta, the U.S. and the world.

To help you make the most of the fair, we’ve put together this insider guide.

What is the Atlanta Art Fair?

Think of it as Atlanta’s global art marketplace and cultural hub rolled into one. Organized by Art Market Productions (AMP), the fair debuted in 2024 and immediately made its mark, attracting more than 12,000 visitors. This year promises expanded programming, new exhibitors and installations you won’t want to miss.

When and where is it happening?

Where: Pullman Yards,  225 Rogers St. NE
When: Sept. 25–28
Public Hours: Sept. 26–28
VIP & Press Preview: Sept. 25, 4–6 p.m.
Fair Pass & VIP Exclusive: Sept. 25, 6–9 p.m.

Who are the must-see exhibitors?

Atlanta galleries will be out in full force, including favorites like Alan Avery Art Company, Jackson Fine Art, Marcia Wood Contemporary, whitespace and Spalding Nix Fine Art. New local participants include Alday Hunken Gallery, TEW Galleries and Atlanta Photography Group.

Nationally recognized names are joining in, too: Jonathan Carver Moore (San Francisco); GPG Gallery (New York); and Tinney Contemporary (Nashville). Globally, look for work from Dublin, Johannesburg, Mérida, Cape Town, Uganda and beyond.

What special projects should I look out for?

Guest Curator Melissa Messina is presenting large-scale installations by three standout women abstract artists: Krista Clark and Sonya Yong James (Atlanta), and Vadis Turner (Nashville). Their work pays tribute to Atlanta-born abstract pioneer Mildred Thompson (1936–2003).

Any new features this year?

Yes — this year brings the debut of The Balentine Prize, an award that spotlights an emerging artist from Atlanta or the Greater South. The winning work will become part of Balentine’s corporate collection, offering a career-shaping opportunity for local talent.

What is happening beyond the booths?

Plenty. Expect artist talks, panel discussions, site-specific installations and performances designed to spark conversation and bring art lovers closer to the creative process.

The fair is also teaming up with Atlanta cultural partners such as the High Museum of Art, Atlanta Contemporary, Flux Projects, Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, National Black Arts Festival and more, making the weekend a full immersion in Atlanta’s creative ecosystem.

Take the Public Art Tour

One of the highlights of Atlanta Art Fair 2025 is its Public Art Tour, which invites visitors to experience site-specific installations woven throughout Pullman Yards. Guided by curators and artists, the tour offers a deeper look at works created especially for the fair — from large-scale sculptures to immersive installations that transform historic spaces into canvases. It’s the perfect way to see how contemporary art interacts with Atlanta’s architecture, history and community spirit.

A cultural statement

Atlanta Art Fair is more than an event — it’s a cultural statement. Atlanta is a key hub for contemporary art in the South, spotlighting local voices along with global ones while giving visitors a chance to connect with artists shaping the future of the field.

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Daniela Cintrón is an award-winning journalist, editor, and producer passionate about storytelling at the intersection of food, art, and culture. She is the content manager and bilingual editor for Discover Atlanta and contributes to publications like the Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Magazine and Eater.

Originally Published September 4, 2025