This 15th edition showcases 80 galleries: the main level comprises of internationally recognized galleries and the second floor is dedicated to emerging and established galleries. Gabriel de Guzman is the curator of 'Recent Graduate Exhibition'.
(New York, NY) – This year celebrates
Affordable Art Fair’s 15th anniversary as
a global contemporary art fair, giving
people the opportunity to own art
regardless of the size of their wallet. The
event is dedicated to fostering a relaxed
and enjoyable environment where a
diverse array of affordable contemporary
art by living artists is available.
This spring’s fair will showcase 80
galleries at the Metropolitan Pavilion in
Chelsea. New York City’s most recent fall
edition of the Affordable Art Fair received
over 12,000 visitors and generated $2M in art sales in four days. “The strength
of our niche market is increasing across all regions. Purchases at Affordable Art
Fair this year totaled $45M – and when you consider the price ceiling ($10,000),
that’s a lot of artwork being taken to a new home!” says Will Ramsay, Founder
of the Affordable Art Fair. With such growing momentum, the fair, scheduled for
April 3-6, with Private View on April 2, is slated to yet again break records.
The fair’s main level, comprised of internationally recognized galleries and
Affordable Art Fair mainstays, including Manifold Editions, Rebecca Hossack
Gallery, Coates and Scarry, Cube Gallery, Bicha, and Elisa Contemporary Art,
will once again bring a wide range of contemporary work that will satisfy the
diverse taste of this vast city.
The second floor is dedicated to emerging and established galleries showing
new talent. “It is always important to us, at the Affordable Art Fair, to support
and nurture the next generation of artists and galleries. This spring we will have
an entire floor dedicated to them, including: Uprise Art, Art Students League of
New York, See No Evil Gallery and Minan Gallery,” says Cristina Salmastrelli,
Director of the Affordable Art Fair New York.
As always, there will be a strong Recent Graduate Exhibition at this edition of
the fair. We are thrilled to announce Gabriel de Guzman, curator of visual arts at
Wave Hill, as the curator of this recurring fair feature.
In addition, the fair will offer engaging programming for visitors
alongside children’s weekend workshops, ensuring that there is something
enticing for everyone. Onsite programming will take place throughout the run of
the fair, with details to be announced.
About the Affordable Art Fair
The Affordable Art Fair celebrates the idea that art is for everyone, offering
original artwork priced from $100 - $10,000, with half of the work under $5,000.
The Fair offers unique programming including a wide variety of artist and curator
talks, panel discussions, kids’ activities and more. Since its launch in 1999, over
1.4M people have visited an Affordable Art Fair, and over $316M in art has been
sold at the Fairs. A global brand, the Fair now takes place in Amsterdam,
Bristol, Brussels, Hamburg, Hong Kong, London, Maastricht, Mexico City, Milan,
New York, Singapore and Stockholm.
MEDIA CONTACT
LINDSAY SIWIEC
THE EIGHTH FLOOR
LS@IDEASON8.COM
(212) 561-5488
Private View: Wednesday April 2, 7-10pm
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street (between 6 and 7 Avenues)
Thursday April 3 11am – 8pm
Friday April 4 11am – 8pm (free admission 6 – 8 pm)
Saturday April 5 11am – 8pm
Sunday April 6 11am – 6pm
Tickets at the Door: $15
Students and Seniors: $10
Children under 12: Free