WHAT MAKES ART FAIR 14C DIFFERENT?

Mission

A program of a a 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit, Art Fair 14C has always been mission-led. The fair was created to help galleries, organizations and artists who might otherwise be shut out of international art fairs, as well as expose the region’s art lovers to diverse talents in fine art.

As a mission-driven program, Art Fair 14C is open to exhibitors of all kinds – from brick and mortar galleries, to arts organizations, artist collectives and individual artists. Last year we had a typical eclectic mix of exhibitors, from a Chelsea gallery to a small New Jersey organization for artists with disabilities to the Centre Pompidou. The loft studio spaces allow for expansive exhibitions, installations and salon settings.

Always more affordable than most other fairs, in 2025 Art Fair 14C switched to an innovative model of discounted exhibitor fees and shared revenue. 

Revolutionary pricing plan for exhibitors

It started in 2025, six weeks before the opening of the 6th Edition. The exhibitors had been selected, contracts were signed, but in our ongoing discussions with artists and gallerists, we heard again and again about concerns with the softening art market.

There are always risks to participating in art fairs – they can be hugely expensive and there is always the chance of work not selling. Art Fair 14C decided to take on that risk on behalf of our exhibitors, and created a tiered system of participation fees. It was well received by our exhibitors, and we’re keeping the system in place for 2027.

Option 1
Pay exhibitor fees of $12 per square foot, process your own sales, keep 100%

Option 2
Pay half the fees, and 14C will process your sales and retain 25%

Option 3
Pay nothing, and 14C will process your sales and retain 50%

Beyond the exhibitors

The Showcase

The Showcase is open to unrepresented artists who are based in the state of New Jersey, juried each year by a different panel of art world experts. Accepted artists will be exhibited in the Showcase Gallery free of charge.

The 2026 judges:
Jessica Holmes, Zoë Pulley, Irene Mei Zhi Shum

Special Installations

The venue has several spaces that are not suited for an exhibition booth, but which will work well for an art installation. Installation proposals can be site-specific or adaptable, and Art Fair 14C is particularly interested in bold and non-commercial work. Accepted proposals will be offered the installation spaces free of charge.

7th edition art fair 14c
MaY 2027
Powerhouse Arts District
157B 1st Street
Jersey City NJ

The Venue

Art Fair 14C returns to the historic landmark 150 Bay building for its 7th Edition – the 40,000 sq ft (3,716 sq m) 4th floor of ARTS 14C’s arts incubator and residency facility in the Powerhouse Arts District of downtown Jersey City.

The 7th Edition of Art Fair 14C is readily accessible by mass transit, just two blocks from the Grove Street PATH Station, a 5-minute walk from the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and 15 minute walk from the ferry and Hudson River waterfront.

Rather than booths and cubicles, Art Fair 14C’s exhibitors show in twenty two large and airy loft studios. We allow exhibitors a full week to install, providing the time to create bespoke salon and installation spaces.

Dates & Hours

TBA