Pointe-À-Pitre becomes a focal point for Caribbean contemporary art with Pool Art Fair - Guadeloupe (BLACK Market) 2026 running from 12 to 14 June. The fair is held at the Terminal de Croisière and brings together artists and programmed activities aimed at collectors, curators and cultural professionals.
Dates and venue for Pool Art Fair - Guadeloupe (BLACK Market) 2026
The event runs from 12 to 14 June at the Terminal de Croisière in Pointe-À-Pitre. The venue hosts stands for individual artists and collective booths as well as spaces dedicated to performances and educational visits according to the event program.
Artists and sections on show
The roster includes the invited artist Barthélémy Toguo. Participating artists and groups listed by the fair include Malala Andrialavidrazana, JR, Jonone, Wilson Bigaud, Marc Barbot, Awoz and a wide range of creators from the Caribbean and France. Collectives and platforms such as Bandjoun Station, United Karibean Artists and Kreol West Indies feature in the exhibitor list.
The fair organizes areas for international projects, local initiatives and artist support schemes including artist grants. That mix facilitates sourcing works for acquisition and initiating contact with galleries and curators.
Parallel program highlights
Program strands referenced by the fair include Conversations, Les Ateliers and the Corpus Christi performance festival. These formats allow professionals to see live work and to enter conversations outside the booth setting. The fair also runs mediation activities such as school visits linking the event to the local audience.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Pool Art Fair - Guadeloupe (BLACK Market) 2026
- Set clear targets. Use the exhibitor list to prioritize artists and collectives to meet.
- Bring a professional packet. A concise dossier with images, sales conditions and contact details speeds up negotiations with galleries and buyers.
- Schedule time for performances and talks. These moments often generate introductions that lead to follow up meetings.
- Identify the right partners. If your aim is to work with Caribbean galleries or residency programs prepare outreach messages and request meetings during fair hours.
Arriving with concrete proposals increases the chance of turning initial conversations into agreements. The fair’s varied program gives space for both formal and informal exchanges.
Final note and official link
Pool Art Fair - Guadeloupe (BLACK Market) 2026 showcases a broad spectrum of Caribbean artistic production and supports it with performance and outreach programs. If you plan to scout artists or engage regionally prepare an agenda and a clear acquisition or collaboration brief. The full exhibitor list and ticketing information are available at the official site http://poolartfair.squarespace.com
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