The 2026 edition of Paris Drawing Week (Semaine du dessin) is currently underway, running from March 23 to March 30. The event, organized by the Professional Committee of Art Galleries, features a program of exhibitions dedicated to contemporary drawing across numerous participating galleries in the French capital.
This year's program emphasizes the diversity and vitality of current drawing practices, from traditional techniques to digital and multimedia explorations. Key venues include galleries in historic districts like Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Marais, as well as newer spaces in Belleville.
The event serves as a platform for both established and emerging artists, with many galleries presenting solo shows or thematic group exhibitions. It aims to highlight drawing not merely as a preparatory sketch but as a finished and significant artistic medium in its own right.
Parallel to the gallery exhibitions, related talks and studio visits are organized, fostering dialogue between artists, collectors, and the public. The week reinforces Paris's ongoing role as a central hub for the international art market and for critical discourse on contemporary art forms.
