AAF İzmir returns in 2026 as a major regional art and antiques fair held at Fuar İzmir, offering a platform for galleries, dealers, artists and collectors to meet, exhibit and trade over five days. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 13–17 May 2026, with a VIP preview on 13 May.
Organisers position IAAF İzmir as a continuation of the IAAF network (including IAAF Istanbul and Bodrum editions), using previous experience and collector contacts to scale the İzmir fair significantly. The programme typically includes contemporary art, antiques, digital art, sculpture, painting, photography and specialist dealers across an expansive fair footprint at İZFAŞ / Fuar İzmir.
Exhibiting at IAAF İzmir provides direct access to visiting collectors, gallery professionals and sector buyers from Turkey, the wider Aegean region and international markets — a practical opportunity for galleries and selected artists to showcase work within a concentrated market period.
Quick facts (info box)
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Event: IAAF İzmir Art & Antique Fair 2026. expoassist.net
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Dates: 13–17 May 2026 (VIP Preview: 13 May).
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Venue: Fuar İzmir / İZFAŞ (İzmir Fair Grounds).
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Scope: Art, antiques, digital art, photography, sculpture, publishing and specialist dealers. expoassist.net+1
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Organiser / Network: IAAF (organisers of IAAF Istanbul / Bodrum editions).
Who should consider exhibiting
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Commercial galleries seeking visibility in the Aegean/Turkish market.
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Dealers in antiques, design objects and specialist works.
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Independent artists and artist-run galleries exploring booth or project-space opportunities (subject to organiser rules).
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Publishers, art services and sector suppliers looking to connect with collectors and trade visitors. How to apply / book a stand
Stand requests and exhibitor applications are managed by the IAAF organiser via an official stand/registration request form and exhibitor portal. Interested parties should consult the IAAF İzmir pages and complete the Stand Request / Registration form linked from the organiser’s site for availability and detailed technical specifications.
(Organisers typically publish floorplans, booth rates and technical rules after initial enquiries — confirm deadlines and payment terms directly with the fair organiser before signing any contract.) expoassist.net
Practical notes & exhibitor checklist
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Prepare high-resolution images of works, price lists, gallery profile and staff credentials; fairs often ask for catalogue-ready materials.
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Clarify shipping, customs and insurance arrangements early — international exhibitors normally handle shipping and insurance unless the organiser offers logistics packages.
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Confirm stand dimensions, electrical and hanging provisions with the organiser’s technical specifications.
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Check whether the fair offers project booths, curated sections or special solo/gallery projects if a non-standard format is required.
Why this matters
IAAF İzmir leverages the IAAF brand and previous editions’ networks to attract a mix of local and international visitors; exhibiting offers a concentrated opportunity to reach collectors, museum professionals and trade buyers in a city that sits at a cultural crossroads between Europe and the Middle East. For galleries and artists aiming to expand into Turkish and Aegean markets, the fair can be an efficient way to build contacts and sales prospects. 10times+1
Official links & where to verify
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IAAF İzmir event listing / FAQ: ExpoAssist / event details for IAAF İzmir 2026. expoassist.net
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IAAF organiser site — Izmir application / stand request form: IAAF Istanbul (organiser) — application and registration pages. iaafistanbul.com
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IAAF official Instagram (announcements & visual assets): @iaaf.art.antique.fair.
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Venue calendar (İZFAŞ / Fuar İzmir): İzfaş fair and event calendar. izfas.com.tr
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Event listing (summary & save-the-date): 10Times / event overview.
Publishers should link the page CTA directly to the organiser’s stand request or exhibitor registration page to ensure applicants use the official application route. iaafistanbul.com
