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Key Facts
- —What happened The 11th Arte Foto Florianópolis opens on 27 August 2026 with 38 photographers.
- —How big The fair runs until 19 September at the Helena Fretta Galeria de Arte in Florianópolis.
- —The real story It both shows and sells photographic art, which makes it a market as well as an exhibition.
- —The catch No entry fee has been confirmed for 2026, and no artist names or work descriptions are published.
- —Special guest Cuban artist Yanahara Mauri Villarreal adds an international presence, counted separately.
- —What comes next Visitors can attend Monday to Friday 10am–6.30pm and Saturdays 10am–1pm.
The 11th Arte Foto Fair brings together 38 artists and a Cuban special guest in Florianópolis. The focus is on photography from Santa Catarina.
Arte Foto Florianópolis opens its 11th edition on Thursday 27 August 2026 at 6pm. It presents 38 photographers at the Helena Fretta Galeria de Arte.
The fair, which runs until Saturday 19 September, both shows and sells photographic art.
Arte Foto Florianópolis 2026 Dates and Venue
The 11th edition of Arte Foto Florianópolis opens on Thursday 27 August 2026 at 6pm and runs until Saturday 19 September 2026. The venue is the Helena Fretta Galeria de Arte, located at Rua Presidente Coutinho, 532, in the Centro district of Florianópolis.
This central district is in the capital of Santa Catarina, an island city in southern Brazil. The gallery has a continuous exhibition programme, according to its website.
The fair runs until Saturday 19 September, giving visitors nearly a month to explore. Meanwhile, the gallery’s location in the Centro district is easy to reach.
The fair’s address is Rua Presidente Coutinho, 532, in the Centro district, with the postcode 88015-231. However, the gallery’s exact founding year is not documented.
38 Photographers Plus a Special Guest
Arte Foto Florianópolis 2026 brings together 38 artists who develop their own research, according to the Brazilian art magazine Dasartes. The fair also receives, as a special guest, the Cuban artist Yanahara Mauri Villarreal.
The special guest is counted separately from the 38. The curators are Lucila Horn and Isabela Cisne, who selected the works for this edition.
The curators selected works by 38 artists who develop their own research. In addition, the special guest Yanahara Mauri Villarreal adds an international presence.
The 38 artists show alongside the special guest. The curators’ selection process has not been described.
What the Fair Means for Photography
Dasartes frames the fair as giving photography from Santa Catarina new encounters, dialogues and chances to circulate. The term “catarinense” refers to anything from the state of Santa Catarina.
Therefore, the fair serves as a platform for local photographic art to reach a wider audience. It is a selling fair rather than an institutional show.
The fair creates new chances for photography from Santa Catarina to circulate. As a result, local photographers gain broader visibility and dialogue.
The fair both shows and sells photographic art. That makes it a commercial platform for photographers.
Opening Hours for Visitors
Visitors can see the fair from Monday to Friday, 10am to 6.30pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm. These hours are confirmed by Dasartes for the 2026 edition.
The opening night starts at 6pm on Thursday 27 August, and the fair remains open until 19 September. No other details about the opening were published.
The opening night starts at 6pm on Thursday 27 August, but no other details were published. Still, the fair remains open until 19 September with regular hours.
The fair runs until Saturday 19 September, with regular hours on weekdays and Saturdays. However, no ticket price or entry fee has been confirmed for 2026.
The Curators Behind the Show
Lucila Horn and Isabela Cisne are the curators of this edition, according to Dasartes. A curator selects and arranges the works in an exhibition.
No biographies for either curator were published in the research. Still, their role is central to the fair’s organisation.
Lucila Horn and Isabela Cisne curated the 2026 edition, according to Dasartes. However, no biographies for either curator were found in the research.
Lucila Horn and Isabela Cisne are the curators for the 2026 edition. However, no biographies for them were found in the research.
Special Guest From Cuba
The Cuban artist Yanahara Mauri Villarreal is the special guest of Arte Foto Florianópolis 2026. She is an addition to the 38 artists, not part of that count.
No description of her work was available in the research. Even so, her presence adds an international dimension to the fair.
Yanahara Mauri Villarreal is the special guest, counted separately from the 38 artists. Yanahara Mauri Villarreal is the special guest, adding an international dimension.
However, no description of her work was available.
Past Editions and Their Legacy
The fair has been held at the same gallery since at least 2017, when the second edition took place. The 10th edition was staged in 2025, also at the Helena Fretta Galeria de Arte.
However, the year the fair started or the gallery was founded is not documented. The research records both as not found.
The fair has been held at the same gallery since at least 2017, when the second edition took place. Meanwhile, the 10th edition in 2025 shows continuity.
The second edition in 2017 offered free entry, but that is a past fact. Meanwhile, the fair has been held at the same gallery since at least then.
What to Expect From the Works
For the ninth edition in 2024, works included objects, photo collages, photographs interfacing with painting, and documentary photography. That description applies to 2024, not necessarily to 2026.
In 2026, the 38 artists develop their own research, but no list of their names has been published. Therefore, the range of works remains unknown.
In 2024, works ranged from photo collages to documentary photography, but that description applies only to that year. For 2026, the range remains unknown because no list of artists was published.
In 2024, works included photo collages and documentary photography, but that is not a 2026 description. However, the 2026 artists develop their own research, as stated by Dasartes.
Practical Information for Attendees
The fair is organised by the gallery in partnership with the Centre for Studies in Photography and Art, known as NEFA. This partnership has been documented since the 10th edition.
No entry fee has been confirmed for 2026, so visitors should check with the gallery. In 2017, the second edition offered free entry, but that is a past fact.
The fair is organised with NEFA, the Centre for Studies in Photography and Art. However, no entry fee has been confirmed for 2026, so visitors should verify with the gallery.
The fair is organised with NEFA, the Centre for Studies in Photography and Art. However, no entry fee has been confirmed for 2026, so visitors should check with the gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Arte Foto Florianópolis 2026 open?
Arte Foto Florianópolis 2026 opens on Thursday 27 August 2026 at 6pm. The fair runs until Saturday 19 September 2026.
Where is the fair held?
The fair takes place at the Helena Fretta Galeria de Arte, at Rua Presidente Coutinho, 532, in the Centro district of Florianópolis. The postcode is 88015-231.
How many artists are showing at the 2026 edition?
There are 38 artists in the main lineup, plus a special guest, the Cuban artist Yanahara Mauri Villarreal. The curators are Lucila Horn and Isabela Cisne.
Is entry to the fair free?
The 2026 edition has not published an entry price. Entry was free at the 2017 edition, and the gallery has not said whether that still applies.
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Sources: Dasartes; Helena Fretta Galeria de Arte; NSC Total; ND Mais; NEFA; Banco Central do Brasil.
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