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The fourth edition of the 1703 art fair is set to take place at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall from June 17 to 22, 2025. Galleries, art associations and new media platforms are invited to apply on the fair's website from January 21 through February 28, 2025.

The third edition of 1703 Saint Petersburg Art Fair in the Manege Central Exhibition Hall featured 41 galleries from Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Istanbul and Dubai, as well as four collections in the non-profit section. The Fair attracted an overall attendance of over 20,000 throughout its public days. 1703 Art Fair was initiated by Gazprom PJSC and supported by the Saint Petersburg Committee for Culture.

The opening ceremony of the third 1703 Saint Petersburg Art Fair took place in the Manege Central Exhibition Hall. The project was initiated by Gazprom PJSC, and supported by the Saint Petersburg Committee for Culture. It has become a feature of the SPIEF’s "Petersburg Seasons" cultural Festival.

On the eve of the opening, the 1703 St. Petersburg Art Fair announced its partners for the third season. Compared to the previous editions of the 1703 Fair, the list has expanded significantly.

The third edition of the Contemporary Art Fair 1703 will take place in Saint Petersburg from June 5 to 9, 2024, at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall, where galleries from Russia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates will display a wide range of works by contemporary artists, including paintings, sculptures, graphics, photography, installations, and digital art.

The open call for the 3rd 1703 Saint Petersburg Art Fair closed on March 5. We’re grateful to all the applicants for their engagement!