A new lineup of art fairs stretches ahead, starting this week in L.A. New this year: The LA Art Book Fair [February 1-3, a companion to the incredible NY Art Book Fair, in October, produced by Printed Matter]; and Paris Photo LA [April 25-28, a companion to the inestimable Paris Photo, in November]. Here's the first installment, enough to keep you flying around until June. [Art fair photos from 2012: Peggy Roalf.]

January

Photo L.A., January 17-21.

Photo LA returns for its 22nd edition from January 17 through 21, with galleries and private dealers across the city exhibiting work from established and emerging photographers. The event also includes lectures, panel discussions, and collecting seminars. Among this year’s scheduled programs: “Archiving in Transition; Digital Darwinism,” a discussion led by Katharine Martinez, director of the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson; and a keynote address by legendary photojournalist Bill Eppridge. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

Classic Photographs Los Angeles, January 19-20. Twenty-four leading galleries and dealers, book signings, and complementary XRF analysis of photographs by conservator Gawain Weaver. Bonhams, 7601 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA.

The San Francisco Fine Print Fair, January 18 - 20, 2013
From traditional Japanese woodcuts to impressionist masters and leading contemporary artists, the San Francisco Fine Print Fair features 15 fine art dealers from the United States and Canada in a relaxed environment where one can view prints and learn from the field’s leading experts. Study and compare impressions just as curators, scholars, dealers, and sophisticated collectors do. Fort Mason Center, Landmark Building A, San Francisco, CA.

Art Los Angeles Contemporary, January 23 - 27, 2013
The 2013 LA Art Show is the West Coast's most comprehensive art experience, with 4 distinct sections: Modern & Contemporary, Historic & Traditional, Vintage Posters, and the IFPDA Los Angeles Fine Print Fair. LA Convention Center, South Hall J and K, Los Angeles, CA.

The Metro Show Jan 24 - 27, 2013
The Metro Show‘s unexpected mix includes top dealers in folk art, Americana, and historic design. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18^th Street, NY, NY.

E|AB Editions | Artists Books 15^th Anniversary. January 24-27.
Founded in 1998 by Susan Inglett of I.C. Editions and Brooke Alexander Editions, the Editions|Artists' Book Fair is known for its vibrant energy and innovation, thanks to over sixty exhibitors, presenting hundreds of artists representing New York, Johannesburg, Amsterdam, London, Paris and points in between. The Altman Building, 135 West 18^th Street, NY, NY.

Art Palm Beach, January 24 – 28.
Lectures and panel series feature a dynamic line up of leading industry professional that including Rosanne Somerson, Provost of Rhode Island School of Design; Pavel Zoubok, Founder/Artistic Director of the International Collage Center in Milton, PA; Anthony Haden-Guest, British-American writer, reporter, cartoonist and art critic; gallery owner Jim Kempner; Italian master glassblower Lino Tagliapietra; Life Magazine and Sports Illustrated photojournalist, Bill Eppridge, and Executive Director & Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami Bonnie Clearwater. The Palm Beach County Convention Center.

Outsider Art Fair, January 31 - February 3, 2013
The leading, annual event in the field of Outsider, Self-Taught and Folk Art. Recognized for its maverick spirit, the fair has played a vital role in building a passionate collecting community for 15 years. Now under Wide Open Arts, a new company formed by art dealer Andrew Edlin, the Outsider Art Fair has moved to Chelsea at the site of the former Dia Foundation and will continue to provide a dynamic atmosphere for dealers to showcase compelling and unusual art works and present special events and programs. Center 548, 548 West 22^nd Street, NY, NY.

February

First Annual LA Art Book Fair, February 1-3
The companion to the NY Art Book Fair in October, the LA Art Book Fair is a unique event for artists’ books, art catalogs, monographs, periodicals, and zines presented by 220 international presses, booksellers, antiquarians, artists, and independent publishers from twenty-one countries. The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA.

American International Fine Art Fair February 5 - 10, 2013 
Now in its 17th year, the AIFAF hosts international dealers presenting artwork spanning all periods – from antiquities to contemporary, as well as period to contemporary jewelry. The fair is proud to welcome over 14 new exhibitors from 5 countries as well as many returning exhibitors. Daily art talks and lectures will be presented by prestigious experts including Marla Prather, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Dr. Roger Ward, former Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Norton Museum of Art; Michael Komanecky, Chief Curator at the Farnsworth Museum, and more. Palm Beach County Convention Center.

Texas Photo Roundup, February 7-9
Featuring portfolio reviews, panel discussions, workshops, a Slideluck Potshow, and Dan Winters at the podium for the keynote. Organized by the Austin Center of Photography and ASMP. Event locations.

San Francisco Tribal & Textile Arts Show, February 7 - 10, 2013
Known globally as the destination for serious collectors, curators and museum professionals to purchase new items on the marketplace, spot trends and evaluate the state of their own collections. Hailed by art critics as the ‘best Tribal Art Show in the World’, this event is a unique and exceptional blend of Art History and World Culture. Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA.

Art Wynwood, February 14 - 18, 2013
Featuring 70 international galleries featuring emerging, cutting edge, contemporary and modern works and will have its own distinct identity and design. A unique feature will be the highlight of street art, murals, pop surrealism and other genres from the Lowbrow movement. The Art Miami Pavilion, 3101 NE 1^st Avenue, Miami, FL.

Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, February 15 - 17, 2013
More than 50 national and international galleries will be exhibiting at the third edition of the  Palm Springs Fine Art Fair. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA. 

The Artist Project - Contemporary Art Fair, February 21-24
The Artist Project will celebrate its 6th year with another exciting show featuring original works from over 200 carefully juried, independent contemporary artists. From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, visitors will find this art fair a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and International artists. Better Living Center at Toronto’s Exhibition Place.

Southwest Indian Art Fair, February 23-24
The Southwest Indian Art Fair brings together 200 + Native artists and a cross-section of cultural traditions in performances, music, dance, and demonstrations in many media. Top-quality, handmade art includes pottery, Hopi katsina dolls, paintings, jewelry, baskets, rugs, blankets, and much more. Living cultural practices, coupled with meaningful conversations with the artists, provide context for understanding the artwork. Arizona State Museum, the University of Arizona, Tucon, AZ.

March

Kentucky Crafted: The Market, March 1-3
More than 150 Kentucky Crafted and select out-of-state artists, musicians and artisanal food producers make their finest work available to wholesale buyers and the general public during the three-day event. Lexington Convention Center, 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY.

Armory Arts Week New York, March 5-10

Every March, artists, galleries, collectors, critics and curators from all over the world make New York their destination during Armory Arts Week. The Armory Show has taken this opportunity to launch its first ever series of public programming in celebration of the City’s unparalleled artistic communities in a different neighborhood each night.

The Armory Show and The Armory Show-Modern, March 8-11
Celebrating its fifteenth year and paying homage to the 100th anniversary of its namesake, the legendary 1913 Amory Show International Exhibition of Modern Art, the 2013 edition will feature an international roster of leading galleries; the acclaimed Armory Show VIP program; a lively opening night party at The Museum of Modern Art; the eclectic and engaging Open Forum speaker series; Armory Film, a series featuring a dynamic selection of contemporary film and video work; Armory Performance; and Armory Arts Week in partnership with New York's acclaimed cultural institutions.
Piers 92 & 94, 12^thAvenue at 55^th Street

Volta NY, March 8-11
Venue: 7 W, 7 West 34th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues

Art Now Fair, March 8-11
VMAve Hotel, 62 Madison Avenue at 27th Street

ADAA Art Show, March 7=11
Venue: Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street

Fountain, March 9-11
69th Regiment Armory, 25th Street between Lexington and Park Avenues

Independent, March 8-11
548 W 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011

Moving Image, March 8-11
Waterfront New York Tunnel, 11th Avenue between 27th Street and 28th Street

New City Art Fair, March 7-11
hpgrp Gallery NY, 529 West 20th Street #2W

Pool Art Fair New York, March 9-11
Gershwin Hotel, 7 East 27th Street

Spring/Break Art Show, March 8-11
The Old School, 233 Mott Street, New York City 10012

Scope New York, March 7-11
57th St & 12th Avenue (West Side Highway)

Verge Art Brooklyn, March 8-11
Venue TBD

Salon Zürcher, March 4-10
33 Bleecker Street, between  Lafayette and Bowery, NY, NY.

ArtExpo New York, March 21-24.
With attendees from all over the world, Artexpo New York hosts the largest gathering of qualified trade buyers, including gallery owners and managers, art dealers, interior designers, architects, corporate art buyers, art & framing retailers and many others. From Europe to the Far East and South America, Artexpo New York hosts an international audience of industry professionals seeking to discover exciting new works from established and emerging artists. Pier 92, 12^thAvenue at 55^th Street.

April

Affordable Art Fair, April 3 - 7, 2013
A fair for new collectors, with thousands of original paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs all under one roof, ranging from $100-$10,000, with more than half priced under $5,000. The work of young, emerging artists hangs alongside some of the biggest household names, while our Recent Graduates Exhibition provides a chance to snap up work by a future art world star.

AIPAD Photography Show New York, April 4-7
More than 70 of the world’s leading fine art photography galleries will present a wide range of museum-quality work including contemporary, modern, and 19th century photographs, as well as photo-based art, video, and new media at the 33^rd annual edition.

Dallas Art Fair, April 12-14
Located at the Fashion Industry Gallery – adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art in the revitalized downtown Arts District – the 2013 Dallas Art Fair will feature over 80 prominent national and international art dealers and galleries exhibiting painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, video, and installation by modern and contemporary artists.

Paris Photo Los Angeles, April 25-28
The first edition of Paris Photo Los Angeles will take place from April 25th - 28th in the heart of the city at Paramount Pictures Studios. The fair will gather 80 international exhibitors, selected by a committee of gallerists.

MoCCA Fest, April 6-7
This independent comics showcase typically includes artist booths, slide shows, and educational panels. It was created by the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in 2002 by bringing together over 2,000 artists, publishers, editors and enthusiasts and was absorbed into the Society of Illustrators in 2012. 69^th Regiment Armory, Lexington Avenue at 25^th Street.

May

CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival, May 1-31
CONTACT 2013 will highlight how photography extends sight to extract meaning from the world around us, from traditional documentary practices that maintain a photographic “truth”, to experimental approaches to image making that challenge the way we see—the camera’s field of view extends the eye’s field of vision.Frieze Art Fair, May 10-13 

Frieze New York Art Fair, May 10-13
Frieze New York features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. In addition to being able to see work by over 1,000 of the world’s leading artists, visitors can experience Frieze Projects, the fair’s program of artists’ commissions, and Frieze Talks, a program of debates, panel discussions and keynote lectures. Randalls Island in the East River.

Pulse New York, May 9 - 12, 2013 
PULSE Contemporary Art Fair is the leading US art fair dedicated solely to contemporary art. The Fair is divided into two sections and is comprised of a mix of established and emerging galleries vetted by a committee of prominent international dealers. The IMPULSE section presents galleries invited by the Committee to present solo exhibitions of artist’s work created in the past two years. Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18^th Street, NY, NY.

The Salon: MasterWorks, May 9-13
Fine art from the Renaissance through the 20^th Century. Park Avenue Armory at 67^th Street.

San Francisco Fine Art Fair, May 17-20
SFFAF offers visitors the very best in broad spectrum of media from 1950 to present. The treasures you can acquire range from paintings, works on paper, drawings, and printed editions to fine art photography, indoor and outdoor sculpture, and glass art. Select from 5,000 significant works of art from 400 respected artists all presented by 70+ prominent galleries worldwide. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA.

June

Look3 Festival, June 13-15
“Pinch me if I’m dreaming, but walking down the mall of Charlottesville last night was like being in Arles in the late 1970s. Photographers everywhere, clumps of them, sitting at outdoor cafes as the heat of the day left the pavement, a palpable sense of excited anticipation before Mary Ellen Mark’s talk…. All that was missing was the sight of a young Ralph Gibson holding court surrounded by a bevy of eager, attractive admirers.” – AndyGrundberg, The New York Times. Charlotteville, NC. dart-frieze