Every year, the Palm Beach Show showcases excellence in art, jewelry, antiques and luxury design. The 2026 edition continues in this tradition, while also encouraging patrons to look at the art fair as more than just a marketplace—it’s a cultural experience connecting generations of collectors, dealers and design enthusiasts.
Booth display of Guarisco Gallery at the 2025 Palm Beach Show.
“Our goal is to highlight the diversity and depth of the global art world while maintaining the refined aesthetic and prestige that defines Palm Beach,” says Kelsi Monteith, Palm Beach Show Group’s executive director of communications. “Each year, we strive to foster meaningful connections between exhibitors and collectors in a one-of-a-kind environment that inspires discovery and appreciation for unique, luxury collectibles.”
Collectors can expect an extraordinary mix of works spanning fine art, estate jewelry, furniture, decorative arts, silver, porcelain, textiles, Asian art and design. “The show uniquely bridges eras, from ancient antiquities and Old Masters to modern and contemporary works,” Monteith shares. “This breadth of offerings allows collectors to explore and acquire across genres and price points, making the Palm Beach Show a rare convergence of history and cutting-edge creativity.”
Jean Dufy (1888-1964), Marseille, 1954. Oil and gouache on canvas, 29 x 35 in., signed lower right and titled. Courtesy Leighton Fine Art.
Special programming this year entails keynote speakers, exclusive VIP events, professionally guided tours and live designer talks within the design section, presented in partnership with Florida Design Magazine. The official entrance artist and partner is Surovek Gallery representing Luis Montoya, in partnership with Leslie Ortiz. “Montoya’s bronze sculptures draw inspiration from magical realism and classical Spanish still life traditions, transforming everyday subjects—fruits, sea life and human forms—into works of sublime beauty,” adds Monteith. “The installation, titled A Visual Feast, will serve as a captivating centerpiece, inviting guests to see the extraordinary in the everyday from the moment they arrive.”
Vendors to watch for include Roberto Freitas American Antiques & Decorative Arts based in Stonington, Connecticut. Among several important works of art, Roberto Freitas will be showing two watercolors by American artist Stephen Scott Young. With a subtle color palette, Young eloquently highlights the beauty of an important navigational aid, amply titled Turning Point. “Floridians might recognize the black and white, candy cane striped lighthouse in Turning Point as the historic lighthouse in St. Augustine,” says the gallery owner.
Stephen Scott Young, Cat Eyes (Shelley), 2000. Watercolor, 29½ x 31½ in. framed, signed lower right. Courtesy Roberto Freitas American Antiques & Decorative Arts.
“A portrait titled Cat Eyes, depicting a young Bahamian woman, will undoubtedly catch your attention, as she is leaning forward and looking right at you, as if to challenge you. Here, Young demonstrates his clever use of light and shadow, to center the subject and add depth to the space. She is simply captivating!”
Overall, Monteith and show organizers hope that collectors leave the show feeling inspired, “not just by what they’ve acquired, but by the sheer range of collections on display,” she says. “Whether discovering a rare antique, connecting with an international jewelry designer, or simply appreciating the beauty and history of the objects presented, the show encourages a deeper appreciation for collecting as both a personal passion and an art form in itself.”
Stephen Scott Young, Turning Point, 1986. Watercolor, 38¼ x 30¾ in. framed, signed and dated 1986, lower left. Courtesy Roberto Freitas American Antiques & Decorative Arts.
The Palm Beach Show kicks off with a ticketed Opening Night Preview Party on February 12, from 2 to 9 p.m. General Admission days run from Friday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. To purchase tickets and to review more information, visit www.palmbeachshow.com. —
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