Independent art fair. The only art fair in the UK exclusively for independent artists, studio groups and graduates, all of who are looking to develop their careers and promote their work.
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Independent art fair
Fresh Art is the ONLY art fair in the UK exclusively for independent artists,
studio groups and graduates, all of who are looking to develop their careers and
promote their work. Now in it's 3rd year this is your chance to buy the best work
by emerging independent artists. Our primary aim is to nurture new talent and
provide an affordable platform for emerging individual artists and fine art
graduates to display and sell their work directly to an enthusiastic buying
audience as well as to arts experts, dealers and the media.
Now in its third year, Fresh Art 2003 will run from 18th -
20th July 2003 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.
Fresh Art is the only art fair of its kind in the UK, where
emerging artists, studio groups and recent graduates
have the opportunity to reach a wide audience of buyers,
galleries and press. For the visitor the fair represents a
unique opportunity to discover artists at an early stage in
their career and to buy artwork directly from artists.
Fresh Art has already launched the careers of many
artists with several of last year's exhibitors now
represented by galleries. Many also had their work
shown on gallery stands at the London Art Fair in
January of this year, which is run by the same team.
Participating artists are selected by an independent
panel of experienced art professionals who ensure that only work of the
highest quality is chosen. On the panel this year are Stephen Beddoe
(ARTQUEST), Rod McIntosh (Florence Trust Studios), Cat Newton-Groves
(Suite 77), Rebecca Hossack (Rebecca Hossack Gallery) and Jill
Journeaux (NAFAE and Head of Fine Art Coventry University). The work
selected ranges from painting and photography to sculpture, video and
installation and participating artists are both international and UK based.
Last year's fair was hugely successful with over 15,500 people visiting
Fresh Art over the three day period.
"It gives the public a unique opportunity to meet artists first hand and to
discuss their work without the medium of the dealer. It also provides a
one stop shop for talent spotting. Last year I "discovered" a wonderful
young artist from Manchester whom I have since exhibited internationally
to much acclaim." Rebecca Hossack, Gallery Director, Rebecca Hossack
Gallery
While over 150 artists take stands independently, studio groups and
collectives pool their resources to exhibit at Fresh Art taking large stands
which can accommodate a range of artists' work.
With around 30 universities and colleges from all over the country taking
part, Fresh Art offers a fantastic opportunity to see the cream of this
year's graduate shows all under one roof. For the students this is much-
needed exposure at a critical moment in their career and can play a
crucial role in determining the next step for them to take.
Business Design Centre
52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH
T: 020 7288 6475 F: 020 7226 0590