Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2027
Event Date
March 18–21, 2027
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryPalm Beach Modern + Contemporary (PBM+C), presented by Art Miami, is South Florida's premier winter art fair, held annually during the height of the Palm Beach season at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. The fair offers an intimate look at investment-quality works spanning the international contemporary, modern, classical modern, post-war and pop eras, drawn from a world-class group of internationally respected galleries and their artists.
PBM+C is widely regarded as a "can't miss" event for serious collectors, curators, museum directors and interior designers, catering to the affluent, high-net-worth audience that migrates to South Florida each winter. Recent editions have gathered roughly 70 premier galleries from around 18 countries, presenting museum-quality pieces by masters such as Picasso, Warhol and Lichtenstein alongside leading contemporary names.
Beyond acquisitions, the fair delivers a full cultural experience, including an exclusive invitation-only VIP Preview benefiting the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, which serves as a satellite venue. Its timing during the peak season—often coinciding with the Palm Beach International Boat Show—makes it a highlight of South Florida's winter cultural calendar and a prime destination for both collecting and networking.
Show Highlights
- Invitation-only VIP Preview: Opens the fair on the Thursday evening (5pm–9pm), offering the first opportunity to acquire the finest works before public opening, and benefiting the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.
- World-class galleries: Recent editions featured approximately 70 premier galleries from around 18 countries, showcasing contemporary, modern, classical modern, post-war and pop works.
- Museum-quality masters and contemporary stars: Past presentations included works by Picasso, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Yayoi Kusama, KAWS, Kehinde Wiley and others.
- Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens satellite venue: A historic two-acre garden and National Register-listed property that hosts collaborative exhibits and welcomes VIP passholders with complimentary admission.
- Collectors Host Committee and Young Collectors Committee: Prominent patrons anchor the fair's VIP programming and social calendar.
Attendance
The fair draws an audience of serious collectors, curators, museum directors, interior designers and art enthusiasts from around the world, reflecting the affluent, high-net-worth demographic that winters in South Florida. Recent editions presented works from approximately 70 galleries across around 18 countries. Verified total visitor attendance figures are not published by the organizer.
Registration
General admission tickets are available for purchase online at artpbfair.com, with public fair hours running Friday through Sunday. Key registration paths include:
- General admission: Purchase tickets online through the fair's website.
- VIP access: The VIP Preview is by invitation only; prospective VIPs can apply for VIP status via the "Apply for VIP" application on the website.
- Press: Members of the press can register through the fair's Press Registration page.
Specific pricing tiers and registration deadlines are not published by the organizer.
History
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary was founded in 2018 and is presented by Art Miami, part of the Art Miami group of fairs (which also includes CONTEXT Art Miami, Aqua Art Miami and Miami Modern + Contemporary) under organizer Informa Markets Art, LLC. The fair has grown into South Florida's premier and most prestigious winter art fair, held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Its eighth edition, in March 2025, gathered approximately 70 premier galleries from around 18 countries. The event returns for its ninth edition March 18–21, 2027. Since its early years, the fair has partnered with the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens as a satellite venue and beneficiary of its VIP Preview.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2027 held?
The ninth edition takes place March 18-21, 2027 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. It opens with an invitation-only VIP Preview, followed by general public days.
Who should attend the fair?
PBM+C is aimed at serious collectors, curators, museum directors, interior designers and art enthusiasts. It is considered South Florida's premier winter art fair and a key stop for anyone acquiring modern and contemporary works.
What kind of art is shown?
The fair presents investment-quality works spanning the contemporary, modern, classical modern, post-war and pop eras. Recent editions featured around 70 galleries from roughly 18 countries, with works ranging from masters like Picasso and Warhol to leading contemporary artists.
How do I register or buy tickets?
General admission tickets can be purchased online at artpbfair.com. The VIP Preview is by invitation only, but you can apply for VIP status through the fair's website, and members of the press can register via the Press Registration page.
What are the parking and transportation options?
The Convention Center offers self-parking all fair days plus valet on VIP Preview night, with additional public parking at The Square garages nearby. Visitors can also arrive via Brightline train, rideshare at the North Entry, or the Blacklane black car service, and Palm Beach International Airport is the closest airport.
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