Palm Beach Show Group

What Palm Beach Show Group does

Palm Beach Show Group is a privately-held, full-service show production company headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida that specializes in producing fine art, antique, and jewelry exhibitions across major US markets. Founded in 2004 and led by President & CEO Scott Diament, the company operates a portfolio of ten wholly-owned annual shows including the flagship Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show, the New York City Jewelry & Watch Show (NYC JAWS), the LA Art Show, the Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show (in its 39th year as of 2019), the Miami Jewelry & Antiques Show, the Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show, Art Palm Beach, the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, the Palm Beach Design Showroom, and the Modern + Contemporary Fine Art Shows line.

The company's core technology is operational rather than software-based: it coordinates and promotes exhibitions across multiple US cities using standard event management and website platforms, with its value delivered through physical show production, vetted exhibitor curation, and marketing reach rather than proprietary software or data products. Distribution is anchored in marquee venues such as the Baltimore Convention Center, Palm Beach County Convention Center, Naples Exhibition Center, and the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea.

The business model is event-driven: revenue is generated primarily through exhibition booth rentals paid by international and domestic galleries and dealers who showcase fine art, antiques, estate jewelry, and contemporary craft to attending collectors, museum curators, interior designers, and corporate buyers. Two primary customer segments are served — high-net-worth art and antique collectors on the demand side, and international galleries and dealers on the supply side — with secondary corporate buyers (e.g., sponsorship from UBS at Naples) supplementing the model through charity partnerships and corporate hospitality.

Name

Palm Beach Show Group

Legal name

Palm Beach Show Group

Website

https://palmbeachshowgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palm Beach Show Group is a privately-held, full-service event production company that organizes 10+ annual fine art, antique, and jewelry shows across major US markets, serving international galleries, dealers, and high-net-worth collectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art and Antique Trade Show Production

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers (THAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Fine art exhibitions
• Antique trade shows
• Jewelry shows
• Event production
• Art fair management

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Event Production: Revenue is generated through organizing and producing fine art, antique, and jewelry trade shows. The company facilitates exhibitions where dealers and galleries pay for booth space to showcase their merchandise to collectors and buyers attending the events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Palm Beach Show Group produces and organizes a portfolio of fine art, antique, and jewelry trade shows across the United States. The company operates 10+ annual exhibitions including the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show, NYC Jewelry & Watch Show, LA Art Show, Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show, Miami Jewelry & Antiques Show, Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show, Art Palm Beach, Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, Palm Beach Design Showroom, and Modern + Contemporary Fine Art Shows, providing vetted venues where international dealers and galleries exhibit to collectors and buyers.

Product overview

Palm Beach Show Group is a leading producer of fine art, antique, and jewelry exhibitions, operating a portfolio of major collector events across the United States. The company organizes 10+ annual shows including the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show, New York City Jewelry & Watch Show, Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, Art Palm Beach, Miami Jewelry & Antiques Show, LA Art Show, Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show, Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show, Palm Beach Design Showroom, and Modern + Contemporary Fine Art Shows. These events feature internationally acclaimed exhibitors, galleries, and dealers showcasing fine art, antiques, estate jewelry, and contemporary craft items. The company is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with events held in major markets including Palm Beach, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Naples.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New York City Jewelry & Watch Show Annual jewelry and watch exhibition held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, New York City, featuring antique and estate jewelry dealers and watchmakers.
• Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show Premier fine art, antique, and jewelry exhibition held in Palm Beach, Florida, featuring internationally acclaimed exhibitors and galleries.
• Palm Beach Fine Craft Show Annual showcase of contemporary craft artists held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, featuring over 100 top craft artists.
• Art Palm Beach Contemporary art fair featuring modern art exhibitions and galleries in Palm Beach.
• Miami Jewelry & Antiques Show Jewelry and antiques exhibition held in Miami featuring collectible and estate pieces.
• LA Art Show Fine art exhibition and convention held in Los Angeles showcasing modern and contemporary art.
• Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show Large-scale antiques, art, and jewelry show held at the Baltimore Convention Center, one of the largest summer collector events on the East Coast, attracting 30,000+ attendees annually.
• Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show Fine art, antique, and jewelry exhibition held at the Naples Exhibition Center in Naples, Florida.
• Palm Beach Design Showroom Ongoing design showroom featuring curated design collections in Palm Beach.
• Modern + Contemporary Fine Art Shows Fine art exhibitions focusing on modern and contemporary art across various locations.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 August 2019The Baltimore Art, Antique & Jewelry Show partnered with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) in 2019. Contributions were collected online through the show's dedicated foundation page and at the show's Baltimore Lemonade Bar and Lounge.
• American Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 January 2015The Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show announced the American Red Cross as its benefiting charity partner. The Opening Night Preview Party honored the American Red Cross at the Naples Exhibition Center, featuring a Heroes Reception with Presenting Sponsor UBS.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heritage Auctions: Largest U.S. auction house across collectibles categories including fine art, jewelry, and antiques, with both live auction events and online sales. Comparable as a venue and channel connecting dealers/collectors in fine art and antiques, with overlapping exhibitor base.
• Christie's: Premier global auction house with deep fine art, jewelry, and antiquities offerings. Comparable as a competing venue for high-end buyers and sellers that PBSG's shows aggregate, including through Christie's Online.
• Art Basel: The world's preeminent modern and contemporary art fair organizer, operating Art Basel Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris Plus. Highly comparable to Palm Beach Show Group as a producer of flagship fine art fairs, but at a larger global scale and focused on contemporary vs. PBSG's broader art/antiques/jewelry mix.
• Sotheby's: Global auction house running major evening and day sales of fine art, jewelry, watches, and antiques. Overlaps with PBSG's exhibitor and collector ecosystem and competes for the same high-net-worth buyer attention through its branded events and online platform.
• Frieze: Major global art fair organizer (Frieze London, New York, Los Angeles, Seoul, Seoul) and digital editorial platform. Comparable as a competing U.S. and international art fair producer, though Frieze focuses on contemporary/modern art rather than antiques and jewelry.

Direct peers

• SOFA Chicago (Sculpture Objects Functional Art): Annual fair dedicated to sculpture, contemporary craft, and functional art, attracting galleries and collectors with a focus on craft and design. Comparable to PBSG's Palm Beach Fine Craft Show segment in scope and exhibitor base, with overlap in design-showroom programming.
• San Francisco Fall Show (U.S. Antique Shows): Long-running annual antiques and fine art show held in San Francisco featuring vetted dealers across antiques, fine art, and decorative arts. Closely comparable format and audience to PBSG's Baltimore, Naples, and Palm Beach shows, serving as a regional West Coast counterpart.
• The Winter Show (East Side House Settlement): Premier annual fine art and antiques show held in New York City, featuring vetted exhibitors of American and European fine and decorative arts. Closely comparable to PBSG's NYC JAWS and Palm Beach shows in scope, audience, and vetted-dealer format.

Regional players

• TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair): Leading European fine art and antiques fair based in Maastricht, with vetted exhibitors spanning Old Masters to contemporary. Closely comparable category (fine art, antiques, vetted exhibitors) but operates primarily in Europe rather than across U.S. markets.

Emerging players

• 1stDibs: Online marketplace for luxury furniture, fine art, jewelry, and antiques from vetted dealers worldwide. Comparable seller/buyer base to PBSG's exhibitors and attendees, and a key competing distribution channel for the same high-end inventory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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