Frieze Los Angeles To Move To Santa Monica In 2023

SANTA MONICA, CA — Frieze Los Angeles, one of the largest international art events, will move to Santa Monica in 2023, officials said this month.

Frieze Los Angeles is slated for Feb. 16-19, 2023 at the Santa Monica Airport Open Space Lot.

It's a special space for the arts community in town. The airport has a rich history and it's home to more than 60 artist studios and creative spots.

The event takes place over four days, hosting a multitude of the world’s leading galleries and featuring the fair’s much-celebrated section, Focus LA, which is devoted to younger local galleries.

“We are thrilled to be bringing such a venerated art fair to our community and welcome the benefits it will provide to Santa Monica," Cultural Affairs Manager Shannon Daut said.

"We look forward to working with Frieze to connect the event to local artists and arts organizations, and to continue to leverage opportunities to expand the arts at both the Santa Monica Airport and beyond," Daut said. "We are proud to be a city that supports arts and culture."

The fair will take place over multiple sites across the airport, including a signature Frieze bespoke tent, built from the ground up and designed by Kulapat Yantrasast’s WHY studios. Additional activations in the surrounding area will include Frieze Projects, other partner activations, and food offerings.

“Frieze Los Angeles’ new home offers us so much – the scale of the site allows for ambitious activations and collaborations with artists, galleries, and non-profits," said Christine Messineo, Director of Americas for Frieze.

"As a major destination, the fair will extend its reach across the city and celebrate the creative communities of Los Angeles,” Messineo said.

Visit frieze.com or santamonica.gov/arts for more information.