Promoted by the association of galleries Arte Madrid, in 2020 Apertura celebrates its 11th edition. From Thursday September 10 to Sunday 13, the art galleries, with more than 70 artists, come together to offer a unique program of exhibitions, open to all and free, that take place throughout the city.

This year Apertura extends over the month of September to offer a complete program of activities accessible to the public for free: joint opening in all galleries, a program of events and guided tours of the galleries, visits to some of the most unique art centers and museums in the city, as well as tours to discover and appreciate contemporary artworks located in public spaces like streets, squares and buildings of Madrid.

Apertura also organizes a private program that aims to develop the contemporary art sector and encourage collaboration between cultural agents and professionals. In addition to the invitations made by the galleries themselves and by the association, an international group of directors of art centers or institutions, curators and advisers attend, invited by the Spanish Government through Acción Cultural Española.

Arte Madrid and Apertura are financed through the contribution of the associated galleries and through the help, collaboration and sponsorship of both private companies (Fundación Sabadell, Fundación Arco, Mahou group, Iberia group, Lan wineries, IT gallery), as well as public administrations (Community of Madrid, Ministry of Culture).

In this edition, the support and collaboration of the Madrid City Council has been exceptional and key to the start-up and development of the project.