ART AND HOME DECOR TRADE SHOWS IN USA

FINE ART TRADE SHOWS

ARTEXPO NEW YORK Established nearly forty years ago, ArtExpo features the original artwork of hundreds of new and established artists through individuals, galleries, and publishers, collected together by a group of juried professionals. The event brings in more than 25,000 visitors from around the world, including art lovers and collectors, designers, architects, buyers, and others! Dates: April, annually Location: New York, New York

HOUSTON FINE ART FAIR Established in 2000, the Houston Fine Art Fair brings in an international selection of artwork in a wide range of media, old and new. In addition to the wall hangings, the show features installations and panel discussions. The event is expected to expand on its 12,000 visitors with its vast body of works from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Dates: September, annually Location: Houston, Texas

EXPO CHICAGO This "International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art" was established in 2012. Showcasing artwork from 140 galleries from dozens of cities around the world, the expo grants new galleries the chance to exhibit on an international scale, to gain access to the show's full week of browsers and buyers. Dates: September, annually Location: Chicago, Illinois

ART SAN DIEGO More than 500 publishers, studio artists, and galleries come together in Balboa park each November to exhibit their wares to 15,000 visitors over four days. Established in 2009, the popular show sees attendees from around the world and features special projects, entertainment, and an art prize presented annually to outstanding artists. Dates: November, annually Location: San Diego, California

IFPDA PRINT FAIR Held during Print Week, which features lectures, exhibits, demonstrations, and more, the International Fine Print Dealers Association's annual Print Fair displays collectable prints by the industry's top dealers and artists, as well as lectures and special programming of its own. Extending over five days, the fair saw close to 10,000 visitors in 2014, its 23rd year. Dates: November, annually Location: New York, New York

HOME DECOR TRADE SHOWS

DECOR EXPO NEW YORK Taking place at the same time as Artexpo, Decor Expo features decor and picture framing current and not-yet trends, tools, and tips. The event offers everything from beautiful custom frames and the framers who build them, down to the hanging hardware required to display them. Retailers, decorators, photo studios and more attend the event each year. Dates: April, annually Location: New York, New York

LAS VEGAS MARKET Twice a year, the Las Vegas Market brings in more than 2000 furniture, home decor, and gift producers and retailers to present their wares in a 5-million square foot arena. Since 2005, the largest expo of its kind in the Western US has offered exhibitors, seminars, and other events for five days in January and August. Dates: January and August, annually Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR Established in 1988, the ICFF shows off the current trends, and the up-and-coming styles each year at the Javits Convention Center. In addition to more than 150,000 square feet of exhibition space, the event draws visitors with interesting features and educational programming. Each year, almost 35,000 designers, developers, manufacturers, and folks in every other aspect of design, flock to the show. Dates: May, annually Location: New York, New York

HIGH POINT MARKET Considered the "largest furnishings industry trade show in the world", the High Point Market draws in close to 100,000 visitors from around the world, two times per year. The event is spread out through 180 buildings totally more than 11 million square feet of space for 2000+ exhibitors from 100+ countries. Dates: April and October, annually Location: High Point, North Carolina

HOME DESIGN AND MODELLING SHOW This decor expo features home design and decorative elements hand chosen especially for South Florida. With celebrity stage shows from renovation and decor specialists, discounts for corporate employees, and two show dates each year in both Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, this long-running show (it began in 1996) brings four days of inspiration and products to professional and layman decorators from across the state. Dates: May and September/October, annually Location: Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida