February in Bologna focuses attention on contemporary art with the fair scheduled from 5 to 7 February 2027. The program combines the Main Section with a new project titled Viaggio in Italia and a lineup of thematic sections that shape the visitor route.
Dates and venue for Arte Fiera 2027
Arte Fiera 2027 takes place from 5 to 7 February 2027 in Bologna. The event is held at the Bologna Exhibition Centre, which hosts the fair’s sections and reserved professional areas.
Sections and named curators
The fair features the Main Section together with Viaggio in Italia. Listed sections include Fotografia e dintorni, Multipli, Pittura XXI, Prospettiva and Ventesimo+. Public programming includes Book Talk and Performance. The curators named for this edition are Marta Papini in a management and selection role, Lorenzo Gigotti for Fotografia e dintorni, Ilaria Gianni for Multipli, Michele D’Aurizio for Pittura XXI, Alberto Salvadori for Prospettiva and Guendalina Piselli for Ventesimo+. These appointments indicate the editorial focus across the fair.
Program highlights and special projects
The 50th edition carries the title C’è tempo and introduces Viaggio in Italia as a project that reshapes the Main Section. Alongside the traditional exhibitor layout, the fair maintains Book Talk and Performance strands and reinforces photography within the general program through Fotografia e dintorni. Multipli concentrates on editions and serial works. These components define the areas to prioritise when planning B2B activity during the fair.
Practical prospecting advice for galleries and professionals
Preparation should be tactical and section-driven. Practical steps:
- Target by section: prioritise Fotografia e dintorni for photography, Multipli for multiple editions and Pittura XXI for contemporary painting.
- Bring both digital and printed materials: image dossiers, technical sheets and clear sales terms. A tablet with a well-organised portfolio speeds conversations.
- Schedule meetings ahead of time and consult the exhibitor list to secure slots at the Bologna Exhibition Centre.
- Manage logistics early: confirm packing, transport and insurance for any work planned for display or sale to avoid last-minute costs.
- Allocate staff roles for client handling, press queries and logistics so conversations remain focused and efficient.
Plan meetings with curators and galleries that align with your catalogue rather than ad hoc visits.
Final note and link
Arte Fiera 2027 frames the anniversary edition around a reconsideration of format through projects such as Viaggio in Italia. For dealers and cultural professionals it is a moment to test works in targeted sections and to observe curator choices across Fotografia e dintorni and Multipli. Full program details and practical information are available on the official site http://www.artefiera.it/en/home/776.html
