PHOTO L.A.
Jan. 12–16. Twenty-first edition of contemporary photography fair featuring local and international galleries. Dealers exhibit and sell vintage masterworks, contemporary photography, video and multimedia instillations. Show also features panel discussions, artist and author talks and more. Opening night gala is Jan. 12. Jan. 13–15, 11 am–7 pm, Jan. 16 until 6 pm. $15–$30; tickets for speakers, $10 each. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica, 323.458.8551. www.photola.com
L.A. ART SHOW: MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
Jan. 18–22. Seventeenth annual art fair features modern and contemporary artworks exhibited by 90 galleries from around the world. Includes Print Fair. Call for hours. $15–$35. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 310.822.9145. www.laartshow.com
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR
Jan. 18–22. Showcases contemporary artwork from more than 70 galleries priced from $100 to $10,000. Call for hours. $15–$20, under 12 free; free admission Jan. 19 4–9 pm. L.A. Live Event Deck, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 212.255.2003. www.affordableartfair.us/losangeles
ART LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY
Jan. 19–22. Contemporary art fair with 70 international blue-chip and emerging galleries. Jan. 19 (opening night) 7–9 pm; $40–$45. Jan. 20–21 11 am–7 pm, Jan. 22 until 6 pm; $18–$30. Parking $10. Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 323.851.7530. artlosangelesfair.com