20/21 British Art Fair
12-16 September 2012: Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2EU
Tel: 020-8742 1611
Tel: 020-8742 1611
Email: info@britishartfair.co.uk Web: www.britishartfair.co.uk
The fair champions British art from 1900 to the present day. Some 60 leading dealers show works by the great names of the 20th century: Bacon, Freud, Frink, Frost, Hepworth, Hockney, Hodgson, Lanyon, Lowry, Moore, Nash, Piper, Riley, Scott, Spencer and Sutherland to name a few. Alongside these will be a large selection of work by emerging and established contemporary artists, some of whom already have achieved international reputations - like Hirst, Emin and Grayson Perry - as well as work by emerging artists who may be the stars of tomorrow.
20/21 International Art Fair
16-19 February 2012: Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London, SW7
Tel: 020-8742 1611
Tel: 020-8742 1611
Email: info@20-21intartfair.com Web: www.20-21intartfair.com
Launched to much acclaim in February 2007, the fair features modern and contemporary art from China, Japan, Russia, Australia, the Ukraine, Poland, France, Eire and, new this year, from Thailand and New Zealand, alongside a large selection of Modern British and contemporary work. 0ver 50 exhibitors, most of whom are UK based, will offer art by both 20th and 21st century artists : Matisse, Miro, Picasso and Chagall (all works on paper) plus British 20th century favourites such as Henry Moore, David Hockney, Bridget Riley and Damien Hirst as well as many artists who may be less well known but are well worth discovering.
Antiques News
PO Box 3369, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 9DU
Tel: 01225-742240
Tel: 01225-742240
Email: mail@antiquesnews.co.uk Web: www.antiquesnews.co.uk
The online newspaper for antiques and news since 1998. This one-stop read and resource for the world of antiques
includes a comprehensive antiques fairs calendar, the latest news in the antiques world, features, a trade index and useful contacts. Antiquesnews also co-ordinates National Antiques Week with the aim of promoting the antiques trade to the public and to encourage a younger audience to visit antiques shops and fairs (www.nationalantiquesweek.co.uk).
BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair
21-27 March 2012: Duke of York's Square, Chelsea, London, SW3
Tel: 020-7589 6108 Fax: 020-7581 9083
Tel: 020-7589 6108 Fax: 020-7581 9083
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this is the UK's leading national art and antiques fair, which brings together 100 of the country's leading specialists, all members of the British Antique Dealers' Association. Together they offer for sale a wide range of top quality pieces, displayed in a unique setting, in the heart of fashionable Chelsea. All items are checked for quality and authenticity so everyone from the first time buyer to the seasoned collector can buy with confidence. Visit their website for details of the Cellini Restaurant at the Fair, special hotel offers, the Charity dinner, and the Loan Exhibition.
Bath Decorative & Antiques Fair
8-10 March 2012: The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath, BA2 4EU
Tel: 07710-107464 Tel: 01225-333130
Tel: 07710-107464 Tel: 01225-333130
This well loved fair is now in its 22nd year. Once dubbed 'a mini Olympia', there will be plenty for both the trade and the collector to feast their eyes upon with painted English and Continental furniture, period and country oak furniture, homely English Staffordshire, decorative accessories, garden items, textiles and much more on display from 45 exhibitors from across the UK.
Brighton Art Fair
20-23 September 2012: Corn Exchange, Church St, Brighton, BN1 1UG
Email: info@brightonartfair.co.uk Web: www.brightonartfair.co.uk
Brighton Art Fair is now firmly established as a major annual event in the arts calendar of the South East. It is the largest art exhibition on the South Coast and brings together about 130 of the most talented national painters, printmakers, photographers and sculptors along with artist groups and Sussex based galleries. Around 5000 visitors from all over the UK visit Brighton Art Fair each year, and they enjoy talking and buying directly from the artists themselves, learning more about their artwork, techniques and interests.
The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair
24-29 Jan; 24-29 April; 2-7 Oct 2012: The Marquee, Battersea Park, London, SW11
Tel: 020-7624 5173 Fax: 020-7625 8326
Tel: 020-7624 5173 Fax: 020-7625 8326
Email: fairs@decorativefair.com Web: www.decorativefair.com
'For twenty years the Decorative Fairs have been an important calendar event for designers and decorators and, more recently, private buyers. We provide an imaginative source of decorative furniture, art and objects, C20th, modern and antique, in an enjoyably informal atmosphere. Our dealers have great skill in choosing and presenting their stock in a creative fashion. Visitors can easily envisage how each particular piece might work for them.' Patricia Harvey, Organiser.
IACF Antiques Fairs
PO Box 100, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1DJ
Tel: 01636-702326 Fax: 01636-707923
Tel: 01636-702326 Fax: 01636-707923
Web: www.iacf.co.uk
IACF (International Antiques & Collectors Fairs) organise two of the antiques world's best-known fixtures, the Ardingly and Newark fairs. The Ardingly fair boasts up to 1,700 stalls and is only one hour from London and Newark is Europe's largest antiques fair, with up to 3,000 stalls. Other events are held at Shepton Mallett, Newbury Racecourse, RAF Swinderby and Redbourn; with six locations around the UK and 28 events taking place each year, you never have to wait too long before one of their fairs is taking place (see their website for the calendar and more details). Their fairs are a must for dealers, collectors, anyone interested in interior design, as well as anyone wanting a great shopping experience. The breadth and wealth of goods on offer is amazing and there's something for everyone - no matter what your budget.
Olympia International Fine Art & Antiques Fair
7-17 June 2012: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Road, London, W14
Ticket hotline: 0871-230 5592
Ticket hotline: 0871-230 5592
Web: www.lifaf.com
The London International Fine Art Fair is the essential art and antiques event in London for over 30,000 private buyers, curators, interior designers and devotees from around the world. Housed in Olympia's magnificent Grand Hall, the annual June Fair is the largest, and only truly international Fine Art and Antiques Fair in London, offering an unparalleled variety of world class art and antiques for sale. Over 150 of the world's most prestigious British and international galleries will exhibit an extraordinary selection of unique pieces, ranging from ancient Chinese ceramics to Art Deco jewellery, 20th century Design Classics, Old Master paintings and a diverse range of furniture from English formal, oak and country to painted and Continental.
Each object has been carefully vetted by a team of 200 experts.
Palace Art Fair
16 – 19 May 2013: Fulham Palace, London, SW6
Email: info@palaceartfair.co.uk Web: www.palaceartfair.co.uk
The team behind Brighton Art Fair is organising this event at Fulham Palace in London.
The Palace Art Fair will build on what people like most about the successful Brighton Art Fair, in terms of quality, size and friendliness. It will provide a high quality but smaller scale art event in London. Like Brighton, The Palace Art Fair will showcase just over 100 contemporary artists across all media who will exhibit and sell their work direct to the public. For 2013 the Fair will be improved with high quality art and craft from the best designer/makers.
Penman Antiques Fairs
Office: Widdicombe, Bedford Place, Uckfield, TN22 1LW
Tel: 01825-744074
Tel: 01825-744074
Email: info@penman-fairs.co.uk Web: www.penman-fairs.co.uk
Penman Antiques Fairs offer authenticated furniture, art and artifacts
from the past 300 years, with around 40+
reputable specialists. 2012 Fairs: February 3-5 Petersfield Antiques Fair;
February 9-12 Chester Antiques & Fine Art Show; March 21-25 Chelsea Antiques Fair; April 19-22 Chelsea Art Fair; May 24-27 Guildford Antiques Fair; June 22-24 Cressing Art, Antiques & Garden Fair; Sept 7-9 Petersfield Antiques Fair; Sept 19-23 Chelsea Antiques Fair; Oct 18-21 Chester Antiques & Fine Art Show; Dec 8-9 Guildford Antiques Fair. Complimentary tickets via their website.
SalvoFair
22-24 June 2012: Stubbings Estate, Maidenhead, Berkshire,
Tel: 01225-422300
Tel: 01225-422300
Web: www.salvo-fair.com
If you are interested in architectural salvage, garden antiques and reclaimed building materials, make sure you visit the Salvo Fair, the UK's only architectural salvage fair. It's held outdoors, in the grounds of Stubbings Estate in Berkshire, with some 65 dealers from all over the UK.