Conceived as a dynamic platform engaging directly with the city, Art Show: Galeriler Buluşması 2026 is set to open in Istanbul. Organized under the umbrella of the International Association of Art Galleries (USGD), the event will start with a VIP preview on Thursday, February 12, and will be open to the public from February 13–15.
Launched with the goal of strengthening the institutional framework of the gallery profession and fostering a transparent, solidarity-based art ecosystem, Art Show 2026 emphasizes collective production and collaboration over competition. The event aims to bring together galleries representing Turkey’s art market on an international level within a non-hierarchical and accessible structure.
Hosting the Art Show for the first time this year, 2Plan Terminal – Etiler will welcome 28 galleries. In addition to solo and duo presentations that reflect each gallery’s program, the event will also feature a series of talks bringing together key figures from the art world.
Proceeds to Support Artistic Production
Revenue generated from Art Show: Galeriler Buluşması 2026 will be reinvested into the arts in line with the principle of transparency, supporting artistic production, establishing scholarship programmes, and initiating publishing projects.
Participating Galleries
The participating galleries include Ambidexter, Art On İstanbul, artSümer, Bosfor, BüroSarıgedik, C.A.M. Galeri, DİRİMART, EVİN, Ferda Art Platform, Galeri 77, Galeri Nev İstanbul, Galerist, KAIROS, Martch Art Project, MERKUR, OG Gallery, Öktem Aykut, PG Art Gallery, Pi Artworks, PİLEVNELİ, PİLOT, SANATORIUM, Simbart Projects, Galeri Siyah Beyaz, The Pill, Versus Art Project, x-ist and Zilberman.
First Edition Held in 2024
The inaugural edition of Art Show: Galeriler Buluşması took place in 2024, bringing together 24 galleries at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul, Block B.
