Collect 2026

Details

Collect, the leading international art fair for contemporary, museum-quality craft and design, returns to Somerset House for its 22nd edition from 27 February to 01 March 2026, with previews taking place on 25 and 26 February. The fair, presented by Crafts Council, will bring together 40 specialist galleries and arts organisations from across the globe, including 14 new exhibitors in 2026.

Positioned at the forefront of the contemporary craft movement, the fair showcases an expertly curated lineup of galleries featuring works by over 300 living artists. The exhibitors hail from countries including Canada, China, France, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, and the UK.

There will be a wide range of disciplines and materials at Collect, spanning ceramics, glass, lacquer, furniture, jewellery, metalwork, wood, textiles, and paper, pushing the boundaries of traditional craft techniques. On display will also be works embracing more unusual materials such as oak leaves, denim, discarded shopping bags, and moss, as well as those from artists incorporating digital technology in their practice. Emerging names will be positioned alongside established masters, highlighting the importance of sustaining and evolving traditions and heritage across generations.

The majority of works have been created within the last five years, with many specially commissioned for the fair, ensuring collectors, interior designers, architects, art advisors, global arts institutions, and art and craft enthusiasts can discover, acquire, and commission the very best in contemporary craft.

Highlights for Collect 2026
Contemporary Lacquer
One medium set to feature prominently at Collect 2026 is contemporary lacquer, with works from a number of first-time exhibitors pushing the boundaries of this centuries-old art form.
Mono Art (Tokyo)
WAJOY (Kanazawa)
HIROKI / White Conduit Projects (London)
The Gallery by SOIL (Hong Kong)

A Variety of Disciplines
Leading specialist galleries will showcase works by a diverse range of artists, offering an overview of the finest contemporary craft across a variety of disciplines
Gallery FUMI (London)
Peter Layton London Glassblowing (London)
Bluerider ART (London, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Taipei)
BR Gallery (Beijing)
Siat Gallery (Seoul)

Design Presentations
Mia Karlova Galerie (Amsterdam)
Creative Industries Institute (Warsaw)
Max Radford Gallery (London)
House of Bandits (London)

Thematic Displays
Jennifer Lauren Gallery’s (Manchester)
Cavaliero Finn's (London)
FIVE (London)
Thrown (St Austell)
Caroline Fisher Projects (Norfolk)
Alveston Gallery Notting Hill (London)
Craft Alliance Atlantic Association (Halifax)

COLLECT OPEN
Alongside the gallery presentations, Collect Open will bring together the work of 11 artists selected for the annual showcase of bold, craft-led installations by artists and collectives.

COLLECT TALKS
Working with international experts including curators, collectors and gallerists, Collect 2026 will present a public talks programme at Somerset House, providing compelling discussions and presentations which will celebrate and champion contemporary craft and design.