Animal Art Paris 2026 at the Auteuil Hippodrome

In 2026 Animal Art Paris returns for its fifteenth French edition, standing as one of Europe's leading gatherings devoted to contemporary wildlife art. Selected professional and independent artists —the elite of the animalier tradition— exhibit and sell their work directly, with no middlemen and no commission on sales. The fair spreads across roughly 1,000 sqm on the first floor of the public grandstand at the Auteuil racecourse in Paris's 16th arrondissement, organised in partnership with France Galop. Between 40 and 60 artists are expected, presenting more than 1,200 pieces: bronze, ceramic, raku, wood and direct-carved stone sculptures alongside paintings, drawings, engravings and photography. Public opening spans two days with free invitation but mandatory registration, preceded by two invitation-only preview and vernissage days. Around 4,500 visitors are anticipated this year, with roughly 40% first-time attendees each edition. Booking accommodation near the Auteuil racecourse or elsewhere in the 16th arrondissement lets you walk to the venue and pair the fair with the rest of western Paris's cultural offerings.