Buy Art Fair and The Manchester Contemporary
dal 25/9/2013 al 28/9/2013
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25/9/2013
Buy Art Fair and The Manchester Contemporary
Buy Art Fair, Manchester
The UK's biggest contemporary art fair outside London, celebrates its sixth year, while its sister show, The Manchester Contemporary, will mark its fifth anniversary showcasing world-class, critically engaged contemporary art.
Buy Art Fair and The Manchester Contemporary, the north of England’s biggest art buying events,
will return to Hardman Boulevard, Spinningfields, Manchester from 26 to 29 September this year.
Following its unparalleled success in 2012, Buy Art Fair, the UK's biggest contemporary art fair
outside London, celebrates its sixth year, while its sister show, The Manchester Contemporary, will
mark its fifth anniversary showcasing world-class, critically engaged contemporary art.
Last year saw Buy Art Fair welcome almost 7,000 visitors over four days, up 43% on 2011, plus sales
of original art at the Fair topped £400,000, an increase of 39%. Launched in 2008 and supported
2009-2012 by Arts Council England, with 2013 application pending, Buy Art Fair famously offers
original work from a little as £50 up to £5000+ and has helped to create a new audience for art
collectors in Manchester and across the UK, with many visitors purchasing art for the first time and
beginning a collection as well as seasoned collectors.
More than 70 galleries from around the UK will exhibit at Buy Art Fair this year with over 500 artists
represented at the free shows. Popular galleries such as Hepplestone Fine Art, Art Dog London and
Atelier Rose and Gray will return to exhibit paintings, sculptures, photography and mixed media
works to an expected audience of 7,500.
A tours programme hosted by curators from Manchester Art Galleries and Contemporary Art Society
and will give visitors an in-depth look at works by selected artists and an opportunity to hear about
their influences and professional journeys as well as highlighting ones to watch. Partnerships with
Living Ventures’ new Spinningfields kitchen & bar, Artisan (opening July 2013) and live music venue,
Matt & Phred’s, will provide art fans with entertainment and food & drinks during the course of theevent. In addition a children’s zone will be running at the show this year, offering young and young
at heart a chance to get creative and produce their own masterpieces for the family wall.
Thom Hetherington, Buy Art Fair’s managing director, said: “Last year was a milestone in Buy Art Fair
and The Manchester Contemporary’s history with visitor numbers and art sales exceeding all
expectations. Looking at the range of artists and galleries already signed up for 2013, I am confident
that this will be our best fairs yet.
“Over the years, Buy Art Fair has brought original art and the idea of buying work and collecting
pieces, to a new and broad audience as well as introducing emerging artists and galleries to existing
Northern collectors. Our passion for accessing, appreciating and investing in original art has rubbed
off and we’re seeing new collectors each year, as well as more established buyers and even curators
from national institutions.
“With works starting from as little as £50 and going up to £5000+, we’re hoping the art buying bug
continues to catch on and that we can, in turn, carry on supporting some of the UK’s most exciting
galleries and talented artists.”
City centre location
Buy Art Fair is located in the thriving hub of Spinningfields in the heart of Manchester and is housed
in a large pavilion situated along Hardman Boulevard, an area surrounded by bars, restaurants and
designer shops. A few steps away, in Quay House, The Manchester Contemporary will take up
residence for the weekend-long event.
For further information, visit buyartfair.co.uk and themanchestercontemporary.com . On Facebook
follow Buy Art Fair and The Manchester Contemporary or on Twitter follow Buy Art Fair and The
Manchester Contemporary.
Buy Art Fair and The Manchester Contemporary have been supported by the National Lottery
through Arts Council England for the previous 4 years 2009 -2012. We are currently awaiting the
outcome of our 2013 application.
Spinningfields:
Spinningfields combines world-class architecture and contemporary public space, with a vitality that comes
from its exciting mix of offices, retail, restaurants, bars and living space. The award-winning scheme hosts
some of Manchester’s biggest calendar events, including outdoor summer cinema Screenfields.
www.spinningfieldsonline.com
The Avenue:
The Avenue, Spinningfields, brings together the best international fashion collections in the North West.
Anchored by Emporio Armani and Flannels, The Avenue is the ideal place for consumers to buy their next
collection piece. Retailers and brands available on The Avenue include Calvin Klein, Oliver Sweeney, Mulberry,
Prada, Gucci and more.
As well as the iconic Australasia restaurant situated below Emporio Armani, The Avenue is also home to The
Oast House, which provides a bohemian food offering and an exclusive range of beers and ales.
www.theavenuemanchester.com
Media contacts:
For further media information, including image and interview requests, please contact:
Lucy AllenLucy@lucyallenpr.co.uk
07968 145611
Invitation only preview night: Thursday 26 September 2013, 5pm - 9pm
Buy Art Fair
Hardman Boulevard, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER
Friday 27 September 2013 Open to the public 11am - 7pm
Saturday 28 September 2013 Open to the public 11am - 6pm
Sunday 29 September 2013 Open to the public 11am - 5pm
Free Entry
So we don't dent your art spend entry to Buy Art Fair is Free.
Children
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and children under 2 must be in a pram or pushchair.
Catalogues
Don't forget to pick up a free catalogue at the door which will list all the galleries and artists taking part in the fair.