From 4 to 8 February 2026, The Masters of Realism proudly exhibited at the Affordable Art Fair in Brussels. This marked our very first participation in the Brussels edition of the fair, following our successful experience in Amsterdam.

Once again, the fair proved to be an outstanding success. Not only did it offer valuable networking opportunities and meaningful new connections, but it was also a strong financial achievement. We are delighted to share that we realized €25,000 in sales during the event.

We look back on an inspiring and rewarding edition, and we are grateful for the warm reception, the engaging conversations, and the continued support for our artists and their work.

Watch the highlights here

No fewer than 11 Masters of Realism are exhibiting their finest artworks from October 8 to 12 at the Affordable Art Fair in Amsterdam.

For the second year in a row, the Masters of Realism have been admitted to this prestigious gallery fair in Amsterdam. The following Masters are represented: Marcel van Hoef, Natascha Sastra, Rik Verdenius, Sonja Roosenhart, Erna Van Lith, Riejanne Boeschoten, Debora Makkus, Karin Neijenhuis, Maarten Welbergen, Manon Baptist and Marjon van Boeckel.

Visit the Masters of Realism at stand C6: https://affordableartfair.com/gallery/meesters-van-het-realisme/

View here the art booklet that will be published with this exhibition.

For the second year in a row, a large number of Masters of Realism are exhibiting in the beautiful Galerie RRMND. From October 4 to November 9, more than 50 works of art by 23 Masters can be admired on the Weerstand grounds in Roermond. Each one is a masterpiece of realistic painting.

In Roermond you can admire work by the following Masters of Realism: An Luthart, Anja Jager, Annie van der Maten, Bastiaen Vries, Bettina Nienhaus, Cor Lap, Dirk Bal, Ellen Valk, Enno Paulusma, Gerrie Mathijssen, GJ Slotboom, Jannes Koetsier, Karin Neijenhuis, Louis van der Linden, Manon Babtist, Marije van Toledo, Marjon van Boeckel, Maud Masselink, Melinda Rutgers, Minke Buikema, Natalie Koeken, Sierk van Meeuwen and Suzanne de Riet.

www.rrmnd.nl

Hannelore Houdijk will hold a solo exhibition in the large exhibition hall at the invitation of the Huizer Museum this autumn. The exhibition, entitled ‘Beneath the Surface,’ will feature previously unseen work by the talented painter.

For Hannelore, her paintings are an attempt to capture and preserve vulnerable and transient beauty. Everything that is beautiful passes. A moment, a special incidence of light, or movement.

Once a year, the Huizer Museum hands over the key to the large exhibition hall to a regional artist with enormous potential, hoping to stimulate interesting interactions between local artists and the museum audience.

From October 5 to November 9, 2025 in Huizen.

https://www.huizermuseum.nl

At the first edition of the EuropArtFair (September 13/14) in Maastricht, no fewer than seventeen Masters of Realism are represented in the group stand. In addition, the following Masters are participating with their own stand: Dirk Bal, Riejanne Boeschoten, Bojan Gurbaj, Dennis Pfeil and Rik Verdenius.

After a closure of 1.5 years, Museum Møhlmann has reopened its doors as if ‘reborn.’ It has been strengthened, improved, and renovated, and is open again every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 1 PM and 5 PM, starting April 6, 2025.

Currently, the exhibition ‘Reborn!’ is running, featuring artworks by 116 realists and figuratives, including many different Masters of Realism.

On May 24 and 25, there will be another national studio weekend. Master of Realism Hans de Heus will also open his studio with an exhibition of his work.

The studio is open daily that weekend from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

www.landelijkatelierweekend.nl/deelnemer/hansdeheus

The second exhibition of Master of Realism Elzo Dibbets from the series “Voordelig nadeel” runs from April 9 to May 31. This exhibition can be viewed both online and live. More information can be found at https://elzo.exto.nl

Painter and Master of Realism Marcel van Hoef organizes a large annual exhibition in his studio and garden at his home in Nederweert. Each edition combines his recent paintings with three-dimensional art objects by renowned fellow artists who excel in their field.

This year the exhibition will take place from June 7 to 29.
The participating guest artists are: Studio Job, Maria ten Kortenaar, Sabine Lintzen, Marco Käller and Marti de Greef.

Brochure and Information: www.ateliermarcelvanhoef.nl
Address:
Burgemeester Vullersstraat 41
6031 CD Nederweert

“Join me on this unforgettable journey as I exhibit my largest painting to date at one of France’s largest art fairs. Thanks to Masters of Realism, I am not only exhibiting my work, but I am also standing alongside three other masters (Robert Ram, Alfred Ophof and Bert Hermans). Watch me experience an overwhelming response from art lovers of all ages – even a major local TV station comes by!

From intense moments with a huge crowd to sincere reflections on the art market and personal growth, this video is a real-life experiment at an art fair. Was my painting sold or does it offer new opportunities? And what does it mean for my next project – a smaller work I’m vlogging about?

Don’t miss the behind-the-scenes action and take a look into the vibrant world of art fairs. Like, subscribe and stay tuned for more art adventures!”

And then, two weeks after Lille Art Up!, an update from Amarins followed:

“There was someone who had taken photos of my work at the fair in Lille, who showed it to someone else. Those people viewed the work yesterday and they bought the painting! They live 40 minutes away from me 😊 so a nice end to the fair after all. I am of course very happy. 🎉”