MAIN ART – International Art Fair Aschaffenburg
International Art Fair for Contemporary Art in the Heart of Lower Franconia — 7th Edition in the Grünewaldhalle
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An International Art Fair for Lower Franconia
MAIN ART is the central platform for contemporary art in the Lower Main region — the economic and cultural landscape between Aschaffenburg, Hanau, and the Hessian Frankfurt hinterland. Since its first edition in 2019, the fair has established itself as an annual meeting point for art enthusiasts, collectors, and artists from Bavaria, Hesse, and beyond. In 2026, it will take place for the 7th time.
Three Curators, One Clear Program
The curatorial team — Brigitte Seiler-Rothfuss, Rita Stern, and Bianca Hambusch — sees MAIN ART as a place of encounter between artist and visitor: "Art has a special power in turbulent times," they state, defining their ethos. Bianca Hambusch adds: "A fair where thinking and feeling are inseparably linked." With this, the fair consciously positions itself alongside large, commercially oriented art fairs — as a curated space for dialogue.
53 Artists from 11 Nations
The 2026 edition brings together 53 artists from eleven nations: three galleries, two artist associations, and six newcomer positions. The disciplines are deliberately broad: painting, drawing, graphics, sculpture, photography, collage, mixed media, and digital works. Thus, the fair covers the entire spectrum of contemporary art — from classical easel painting to experimental media art.
Retrospective Ursula Ullrich-Jacobi
A central program point in 2026 is an extensive retrospective of the sculptor Ursula Ullrich-Jacobi (1926–2020), whose work impresses with "clarity and focus on the essential." The exhibition honors a significant artist from the Lower Main region, whose sculptures are represented in collections and public spaces.
Aschaffenburg — "Bavarian Nice"
The venue is the Grünewaldhalle in Aschaffenburg city center, directly on Schlossplatz and just a few steps from Johannisburg Castle and the city's museums. Aschaffenburg, the "Bavarian Nice," is a location rich in art and cultural history on the Main River: Johannisburg Castle, the Pompejanum, the Main riverbank, and the nearby Spessart forests form an unusual backdrop for an international art fair.
Audience Award and Dialogue
An annual Audience Award (Visitor's Choice Award) of €1,000 is presented on Sunday afternoon at 4 PM — a deliberate inclusion of visitors in the evaluation process. Free guided tours during the fair deepen the dialogue with the artists on site.
MAIN ART — edition 2026
The 7th MAIN ART — International Art Fair Aschaffenburg will take place from May 8 to 10, 2026, in the Grünewaldhalle Aschaffenburg. The opening reception on Friday, May 8, at 6:00 PM, will kick off the fair for invited guests and collectors.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the doors will open to the general public from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
A total of 53 artists from eleven nations will present their works — including three galleries, two artist associations, and six newcomer positions. The disciplines range from painting, drawing, and graphics to sculpture, photography, collage, mixed media, and digital works.
A special highlight is the retrospective of sculptor Ursula Ullrich-Jacobi (1926-2020) — a tribute to a significant artist from the Lower Main region. On Sunday afternoon at 4:00 PM, the Audience Award (Visitor's Choice Award), endowed with €1,000, will also be presented.
Programme MAIN ART 2026
Program 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Opening reception at Grünewaldhalle (by invitation for press representatives, collectors, artists)
- Opening speeches by the curatorial team (Brigitte Seiler-Rothfuss, Rita Stern, Bianca Hambusch)
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM — Public day with all 53 artist positions
- Free guided tours throughout the day
- Artist talks at the booths
- Retrospective Ursula Ullrich-Jacobi (1926-2020) — dedicated special exhibition section
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM — Second public day
- 4:00 PM — Award ceremony for the Audience Award (Visitor's Choice Award) — €1,000 endowment
- Free guided tours
Artist and Gallery Participation 2026
- 3 galleries
- 2 artist associations
- 6 newcomer positions
- Total of 53 artists from 11 nations
Detailed artist and work catalog: mainart-messe.com
Highlights MAIN ART 2026
- 7th edition of the international art fair
- 53 artists from 11 nations
- Retrospective Ursula Ullrich-Jacobi (1926-2020), regional sculptor
- Disciplines: Painting, drawing, graphics, sculpture, photography, collage, mixed media, digital works
- Audience Award with €1,000 endowment
- Free guided tours during the fair
- Newcomer section for emerging positions
Prices MAIN ART 2026
Day ticket: €9.00 regular, €7.00 reduced. Free admission: Children under 13 and students accompanied by adults. Tickets at the box office on site. Free guided tours during opening hours — no advance registration required.
Practical information — MAIN ART
Getting There
By train to Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof (ICE stop on the Frankfurt–Würzburg line), from there an 8-minute walk to the Grünewaldhalle. By car via the A3 or A45, parking available in the Schlossplatz parking garage or in the city center.
Admission
Day ticket: €9, reduced €7. Children under 13 and students accompanied by adults are free. Free guided tours during the fair.
Opening Hours
Opening reception Friday, May 8, 2026, 6:00 PM (by invitation). Public days: Saturday 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Aschaffenburg city center, from boutique to chain hotels — reservations recommended for the fair weekend.
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Where it takes place MAIN ART
Grünewaldhalle Aschaffenburg
Schlossstraße 1, Grünewaldhalle, 63739 Aschaffenburg