MELBOURNE ART FAIR 2026
THURSDAY 19 – SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2026
MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
1 CONVENTION CENTRE PLACE, SOUTH WHARF, VIC
VAULT returned as a partner of Melbourne Art Fair in 2026, presenting the VAULT Artist Series and appearing onsite at the fair within the Art Ink Bookshop.
The VAULT Artist Series
The VAULT Artist Series offers an intimate encounter with contemporary art, taking place within the gallery booths where the work comes to life. This series focuses on connecting deeply with artists and the ideas that shape their practice. Each session provides a unique opportunity to step closer to the creative process, exploring the thoughts, inspirations, and techniques behind the work. It’s a moment to slow down, immerse yourself in an artist’s vision, and experience the focus that informs their practice, up close and personal. Through conversation and connection, the series reveals the human stories behind the artworks, fostering insight, reflection, and a richer appreciation of contemporary art.
Thursday | February 19 2026
The VAULT Artist Series
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Caroline Rothwell, Ames Yavuz | Booth AI
Julie Fragar, The Renshaws | Booth J3
Simon Zoric, LON | Booth H4
Friday | February 20 2026
The VAULT Artist Series | Shaun Gladwell, PALAS
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Booth B1
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The VAULT Artist Series | Troy Emery, Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Booth G5
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Saturday | February 21 2026
The VAULT Artist Series | First Nations Art in the International Market
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Facilitator: Alison Kubler (VAULT)
Speakers:
D’Lan Davidson (D Lan Galleries)
Vanessa Merlino (D Lan Galleries)
Beverly Knight (Alcaston Gallery)
Olivia Fuller (STATION)
Location: FutureObjekt MOBILIA Design Lounge (Floorplan E10)
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