About Intersect Art and Design

Intersect is a partnership of brothers Tim and Dirk von Gal, who are event industry veterans with more than 50 years of combined experience creating successful trade shows and conferences for business, consumer, and art industry sectors. The three fairs had been under the umbrella of Tim von Gal’s former company Urban Expositions (founded in 1995), which was acquired by Clarion in 2015. The von Gal brothers’ launch of Intersect in April 2020 brings the fairs back under their management once again. Intersect is part of vGMgt LLC, which is a team of dedicated professionals focused on customer service, integrity, and the experiential value of Intersect Art and Design.


Our Portfolio

Palm Springs

Intersect Palm Springs is an art and design fair taking place each February in the Coachella Valley. Formerly known as Art Palm Springs, it has been running since 2012.

Aspen

Intersect Aspen is an art fair taking place each August in the heart of one of the nation’s most prestigious collector communities. Formerly known as Art Aspen, it has been running since 2010.

Chicago

SOFA Chicago focuses on three-dimensional artworks that cross the boundaries of fine art, decorative art, fiber arts, functional art, and design. It has been running since 1993.