Borders Art Fair

Borders Art Fair An annual 3 day visual art fair showcasing work to view and buy from over 70 exhibiting artists, galleries and collectives. Plus, artist demos and other fun!
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Family friendly and great atmosphere. At Borders Events Centre, Kelso

31/08/2026

Less than a week to apply!!
Don't miss out.

01/07/2026

Take part in 2027!

Apply now at www.bordersartfair.com

We welcome applications from solo artists, galleries, collectives, and arts organisations, or why not share a stand with another artists and double the fun?

Over £1million of art sold at the event over the last 5 years.
Over 4000 visitors each year
Meet new buyers, make gallery contacts, network with other artists and enjoy a weekend of creative conversations!

09/05/2026

Borders Art Fair 2027.....diary date!

We'll be open for exhibitor applications throughout July and August. All the info will be on our website during those months.

A huge thank you to all our brilliant exhibitors, visitors, staff, suppliers, Sponsors, and supporters who made the 2026...
17/03/2026

A huge thank you to all our brilliant exhibitors, visitors, staff, suppliers, Sponsors, and supporters who made the 2026 McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair such great fun.

Over the three days, around £200,000 worth of art found new homes, new connections and friendships were formed, and we’ve received some truly lovely feedback from both exhibitors and visitors. The fair continues to be an important event for the region, giving artists a valuable platform to network, share ideas, gain gallery representation, and, of course, make sales.

We’re especially grateful to our fantastic sponsors—McInroy & Wood, Lochcarron, Hugo Burge Foundation, and VivID—for their ongoing support. We couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you all once again.
See you next year!

Come and support these and many other fabulous artists THIS WEEKEND at the 2026 McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair.Open Sat...
14/03/2026

Come and support these and many other fabulous artists THIS WEEKEND at the 2026 McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair.

Open Sat 14th March 10am-5pm
Sun 15th March 10am - 4pm


PLUS artist demos, drop in workshops, our doodle wall, arty scavenger hunt and pop up cafe. Don't miss it!

Free parking
Entry: pay what you can afford

See you there.

Images by Phil Wilkinson

The McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair 2026 opens today (Friday 13th March)!Join us over the next three days and be part of...
13/03/2026

The McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair 2026 opens today (Friday 13th March)!

Join us over the next three days and be part of the excitement! Discover an inspiring range of artwork, meet and chat with talented artists, enjoy live demonstrations, and get expert advice from galleries on building your collection. There are also workshops for all ages and abilities, plus a fun arty scavenger hunt for children (just ask at reception for details).

We invite visitors to 'pay what you can afford' on entry to help support the future of the event. Parking is free.

Hope to see you soon!

McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair
13-15 March 2026
Fri 10-4
Sat 10-5
Sun 10-4
Borders Events Centre

Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here CABN Scottish Borders
Visit Kelso Love Kelso Allanbank Arts

Really fun opening night and a great start to the weekend!The exhibitors have put on an amazing show - come and visit to...
12/03/2026

Really fun opening night and a great start to the weekend!
The exhibitors have put on an amazing show - come and visit to see for yourself.

Open from 10am Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
13-15 March 2026

Lots of busy exhibitors getting ready for this weekend’s McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair! There’s a lot of excitement a...
12/03/2026

Lots of busy exhibitors getting ready for this weekend’s McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair!

There’s a lot of excitement across the room and it’s contagious! Don’t miss out on the ‘friendliest art fair’ at Borders Events Centre in Kelso.


Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here
CABN Scottish Borders

As the McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair 2026 opens its doors from 13th–15th March, we would like to say a huge and heartf...
12/03/2026

As the McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair 2026 opens its doors from 13th–15th March, we would like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to our amazing event sponsors.

The support from our Title Sponsors McInroy & Wood over the last few years has been invaluable, demonstrating a genuine commitment to championing local artists, creatives and organisations. Their continued partnership plays a vital role in making the fair possible, and their team bring professionalism, warmth and a real sense of shared purpose to the event each year.

The Hugo Burge Foundation sponsors our Artist in Residence opportunity, which runs throughout February and culminates in a supported stand at the fair. Their backing provides meaningful opportunities for artists to develop and showcase new work.

Joining us as a sponsor for the first time this year, Lochcarron brings a design-led approach and a reputation for exceptional creativity. We’re delighted to be partnering with such an iconic Scottish brand.

Speaking of creativity, VIVID has supported us with our graphic design projects for several years, bringing energy, clarity and style to everything we do.

THANK YOU ALL — we truly couldn’t do this without you. We look forward to seeing you over the weekend and are so grateful for your continued support!

McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair
13 -1 5 March 2026
Events Centre

Lochcarron of Scotland The Hugo Burge Foundation Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce South of Scotland Enterprise

Justine Miller trained as a printmaker at Edinburgh College of Art, where alongside traditional printmaking techniques s...
11/03/2026

Justine Miller trained as a printmaker at Edinburgh College of Art, where alongside traditional printmaking techniques she also studied computer imagery and digital manipulation.

She believes this combination has opened up exciting and innovative possibilities for contemporary artists. Today, she integrates these digital skills into much of her landscape-based work, blending time-honoured processes with modern technology to create richly layered, atmospheric pieces that bridge tradition and innovation.

Come and say hello to her - you'll spot her stand as soon as you arrive.

McInroy & Wood Borders Art Fair
13-15 March 2026
Visit www.bordersartfair.com for all the information.

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