The Other Art Fair is coming back to L.A. at a different location—and with a few new tricks up its sleeve

The Other Art Fair Los Angeles returns to Art Week 2026 with a brand-new Culver City home and a surprisingly competitive twist.

Running February 26 through March 1 at 3Labs, the fair brings its signature mix of accessible, boundary-pushing contemporary art back to the city, this time with 155 independent artists and a heavy emphasis on discovery. Sixty-five percent of the lineup is new to the fair, including 45 percent local artists, reinforcing its reputation as a launchpad for fresh voices rather than a predictable circuit of art-world fixtures.

That commitment to new talent is central to what has made The Other Art Fair a mainstay of L.A.’s art calendar. Instead of spotlighting the same blue-chip names year after year, the fair leans into experimentation and direct connection between artists and buyers, making it as much about conversation as commerce. For collectors, that often means the chance to find work that feels personal, timely and unexpected.

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Among the artists included this year are Vanessa Valero, whose fiber-based sculptures explore memory and time, alongside Xan Padron, Alec Cumming and Los Angeles-based talents Kiara Aileen Machado, Michael Bove and Carrie Cramer. The breadth of work spans painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media, with an emphasis on pieces that feel conceptually ambitious and approachable for first-time buyers.

This year’s edition also carries a deeper sense of community purpose. Marking one year since the Altadena fires, the fair is supporting Altadena Brick by Brick, a nonprofit founded in the wake of the Eaton Fires, continuing The Other Art Fair’s ongoing focus on local impact and recovery. 

Beyond the walls, the fair is leaning into playful, experiential programming. A standout feature is The Art of Ping Pong, which transforms table tennis into an interactive art form. The London-based brand, known for its designer tables and artist-created paddles spotlighted by outlets like The New York Times and Wallpaper*, brings together sport and contemporary design in a way that invites visitors to compete, spectate and engage. Select VIP tickets even include a limited-edition artist-designed paddle to take home.

Opening night kicks off Thursday, February 26, from 6 to 10pm, followed by Friday from 7 to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 7pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. For tickets and more info, click here.