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Startup Art Fair LA is back February 27 - March 1, 2026 at the fun and colorful Kinney Hotel in Los Angeles, with easy access to Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. Startup LA takes place concurrently with Frieze LA, Post Fair, and Felix Art Fairs nearby. Participating artists will have a fantastic opportunity to expose new work to a myriad of collectors, curators, gallery owners, art consultants, and writers who will be coming to the city for a weekend of contemporary art. It's a rolling application process through November. Once accepted, you will immediately be able to select the room of your choice, so APPLY EARLY to get your preferred spot! Simply fill out our brief application and upload a CV, bio, exhibition proposal, and 4-8 images. Most artists exhibit solo in their rooms, however, up to 3 artists may apply to exhibit together. Your artwork will be reviewed by an impressive Selection Committee of art world professionals: Bridgette Mayer, Owner/Director, Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia; Liz Garvey, Director, Co-Founder/Director, Garvey|Simon, NYC; Max Presneill, Director/Chief Curator, Torrance Art Museum, CA.