Contemporary Art Fair ArtVilnius’25

The International Contemporary Art Fair ArtVilnius’25

The 16th edition of the international contemporary art fair ArtVilnius’25 will take place from 3 to 5 October at the Exhibition and Congress Centre Litexpo in Vilnius. ArtVilnius’25 will feature 81 contemporary art galleries and institutions, showcasing more than 320 artists from 16 countries. Each year, the fair attracts 18,000–23,000 visitors of all ages.

Focus on collecting
ArtVilnius’25 will place special emphasis on art collecting in the Baltic States and, for the first time, will comprehensively present a curated selection of private and institutional collections from the region. The Focus on Collecting programme will run throughout ArtVilnius’25 (including the Project Zone and the exhibition The Path), offering insights into the practices and narratives shaping collections across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Curators of the Focus Baltic programme are Maria Arusoo (Estonia), Inga Lāce (Latvia), and Sonata Baliuckaitė (Lithuania).

Project Zone
Hall 4 will host the Project Zone, featuring a curated selection of the most compelling private and institutional contemporary art collections from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Participants include Boris Symulevič (Lithuania), Cobalt Collection (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia), Martin and Epp Kruus (Estonia), Noewe Foundation (Lithuania), Sapieha Palace (Lithuania), Stasys Museum (Lithuania), Rothko Museum. The Rothko Bridge (Latvia), VV Foundation (Latvia), and Zuzeum Art Centre (Latvia).

The Path exhibition
The Path, an annual exhibition of sculpture, installation, and performance, will present works by 14 international artists.

Additional events
The creative programme of ArtVilnius’25 is complemented by discussions, lectures, presentations of art publications, an educational programme, and guided tours with art critics. As in previous years, a jury will select the best fair participants. The Young Collector’s stand will return with a curated selection of artworks priced up to €700. The fair will also present ArtVilnius Talks, curated by Dr. Paco Barragán (Spain) and Dr. Simona Skaisgirė (Lithuania).

Full programme: https://artvilnius.com/

ArtVilnius’25 is financed by the Lithuanian Council for Culture, with Vilnius City Municipality as its patron. The official Maecenas of ArtVilnius’25 is the law firm Cobalt, main partner – Eika Group.

Please note: Photography and/or filming may take place during the event. By attending, you consent to the use of photos and videos on social media and other platforms.
Dogs are not allowed at the fair.

Visitors of the fair are prohibited from touching or picking up the artworks, moving them, or in any other way relocating the artworks from their designated place. Fair visitors are liable for any damage (loss) caused to the Organizers and/or Participants and must compensate for such damage in accordance with the procedures established by law.

Opening times:

October 3, Friday, from 11.00 am – 8 pm.
October 4, Saturday, from 11.00 am – 8 pm.
October 5, Sunday, from 11.00 am – 6 pm.

As the event approaches, tickets will become more expensive.

For more information please visit: www.artvilnius.com