Must-See Fairs and Events During LA Art Week

# LA’s February Art Week: Highlights and Events You Shouldn’t Miss

LA’s February Art Week is charging ahead despite recent challenges, including wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Five of the six major fairs—Frieze, Felix, LA Art Show, The Other Art Fair, and Post-Fair—are moving forward with a resounding commitment to supporting the vibrant artistic community of Los Angeles.

For art lovers, collectors, and casual visitors alike, this week presents a unique opportunity to explore both established and emerging art scenes through a variety of exhibitions, offsite events, and interactive experiences. Below is a comprehensive guide to the must-see fairs and alternative art happenings defining this year’s edition of LA Art Week.

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## **Major Art Fairs**

### **Frieze Los Angeles**
📅 **February 20–23**
📍 *Santa Monica Airport, 3027 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica*
🔗 [frieze.com](https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-los-angeles)

As one of the most high-profile contemporary art fairs, Frieze LA will host nearly 100 international galleries. This year’s highlights include presentations from LA-based artist Lila de Magalhaes at Matthew Brown, Noah Purifoy’s assemblages at Tilton, and a reimagining of Chris Burden’s 2001 installation *Nomadic Folly* at Gagosian. The fair will also feature Frieze Focus, a section dedicated to emerging galleries, curated by Essence Harden.

### **Felix Art Fair**
📅 **February 19–23**
📍 *Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles*
🔗 [felixfair.com](https://felixfair.com)

Returning for its seventh year, Felix Art Fair offers an intimate setting at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with over 70 galleries from around the world. A blend of cabana booths and intimate tower presentations will showcase works from first-time exhibitors like Voloshyn Gallery from Kyiv and murmurs from LA.

### **LA Art Show**
📅 **February 19–23**
📍 *Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles*
🔗 [laartshow.com](https://www.laartshow.com)

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the LA Art Show brings together 70+ international galleries. Attendees should not miss *DIVERSEartLA*, a retrospective of the fair’s non-commercial exhibition section, or a special feature on Ukrainian women artists addressing themes of war and resilience.

### **The Other Art Fair**
📅 **February 20–23**
📍 *2800 Casitas Ave, Atwater Village, Los Angeles*
🔗 [theotherartfair.com](https://www.theotherartfair.com/la/)

Known for showcasing independent artists outside traditional commercial gallery systems, The Other Art Fair presents 140 exhibitors with an emphasis on affordability, including artwork priced under $500. Highlights include a newly revealed segment of Judy Baca’s *The Great Wall of LA* and a special feature spotlighting artists in MFA programs across LA.

### **Post-Fair**
📅 **February 20–22**
📍 *Santa Monica Post Office, 1248 5th Street, Santa Monica*
🔗 [post-fair.com](https://post-fair.com)

Post-Fair debuts as a minimalist alternative to larger commercial fairs. Featuring 29 galleries, the event emphasizes artist-driven presentations and affordability, with $10 tickets inviting accessibility to a broader audience.

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## **Alternative Art Events & Exhibitions**

### **One Hundred Percent**
📅 **Through February 22**
📍 *619 North Western Avenue, East Hollywood, Los Angeles*
🔗 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/griefxhope)

This pop-up benefit exhibition unites approximately 100 LA-based artists who were directly affected by January’s wildfires. All profits go directly to the participating artists, making this an impactful response to recent hardships.

### **Anti-Frieze: LA**
📅 **February 21–22**
📍 *The Reef, 1933 South Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles*
🔗 [antifrieze.xyz](https://antifrieze.xyz/)

This event serves as a non-commercial counterpoint to the art fair circus. Hosted in conjunction with the CalArts REEF Residency, it includes immersive experiences like Genevieve Fowler’s *Long Stretches of Short Time* and Nicholas Ginsberg’s *Container Port no. 1*.

### **Eastside Gallery Day**
📅 **February 21**
📍 *Various Locations, Eastside Los