• LISTS
  • DETAILS
  • SCHEDULE
  • HUMAN

How to track global art fairs with your AI

Connect Artsy to your AI client to pull live exhibition data. Once connected, your agent handles the searching while you handle the planning.

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Short answer

How can I track global art fairs with my AI?

Your AI uses the Artsy MCP to pull lists of international art fairs and specific exhibitions. You can then ask your agent to filter these by date or location to build your travel itinerary. This breakdown shows how to turn raw show data into a schedule.

Where your data lands.

The outcomes of your search.

The AI processes Artsy data into these four practical results.

LISTS

Current fair data

The AI pulls a list of upcoming international art fairs. You get a clear view of what is happening globally.

DETAILS

Specific exhibitions

The agent identifies individual shows within those fairs. You get the exact details for the exhibitions you want to see.

SCHEDULE

Organized itineraries

Your agent sorts shows by date and city. This helps you plan which cities to visit and when.

HUMAN

Final decisions

The AI provides the data, but you decide which shows are worth the trip. You make the final call on your travel plans.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between Artsy and your chat window.

  1. Find major fairs

    The agent pulls a broad list of upcoming international art fairs.

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  2. Locate exhibitions

    It looks up specific shows happening within those fairs.

    list_shows

  3. Filter results

    The AI narrows down the list based on your specific location or date needs.

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  4. Build schedules

    The agent organizes the filtered shows into a chronological list.

    list_shows

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to start working with Artsy data.

Starting points

Replace the cities or months with the ones you actually care about.

Artsy Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Artsy capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "artsy-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cYPK5v9KcsDArnP0q4wD3nnYyCgTZkREVodeXXUh/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all upcoming art fairs in Basel and Miami.

  • Find all exhibitions happening in Paris this month.

  • Show me a list of major art fairs scheduled for the second half of 2025.

  • What are the most important shows happening in London right now?

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Start here

Connect Artsy once, then ask.

One click connects Artsy to your preferred MCP-compatible client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying show data immediately.

Connect Artsy to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI book my flights to the art fairs?

    No. The AI only retrieves exhibition and fair data from Artsy. You must handle all travel bookings yourself.

  • 02

    Does the AI update my personal calendar automatically?

    No. The AI provides the list of shows, but you are responsible for adding them to your calendar.

  • 03

    Can I ask for shows by a specific artist?

    Yes, you can ask your agent to find shows or fairs that feature specific artists using the available data.

  • 04

    Will the AI change my Artsy account settings?

    No. This MCP is read-only for show and fair data. It cannot modify your Artsy profile or settings.

  • 05

    Can the AI buy tickets for me?

    No. The AI only pulls data about the shows. It cannot perform any purchases or transactions.

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