This is a fascinating article about why and when so many art fairs started and about the many hidden costs involved in them. It’s well worth the read. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2018/03/11/arts/not-just-exhibits-expensive-art-fairs/#.WqecyyhuaUk
If you live in or near Detroit, Michigan you will not want to miss these summer happenings. There are so many awesome activities for families, singles and everyone in between. Here are just a few examples of what they have listed on the Detroit News site. “Craftcom : Part beer festival and part comic convention, this new event also throws… (more…)
If you live in Chicago or are passing through, you may want to check out the Life Force Arts Centre in Chicago. The exhibit opens on May 13 and will last until August 22, 2017. The exhibition includes a fascinating theme about how art can play a role in healing people’s nerves and anxieties. At the exhibit, Sujata Tibrewala will… (more…)
What used to be an art week in April in Dallas has turned into an art month! The entire month of April is now an art month in Dallas which will include the ninth edition of the Dallas Art Fair and many other amazing opportunities. Here is the entire list of the activities for the month. Jennifer Scripps, the director… (more…)
This is such a lovely idea. The Affordable Art Fair Battersea will take place from October 20-23 and will include 110 galleries bringing 1000 artists together to sell art that is priced between £100 and £5,000. The art collection ranges from the contemporary to the antique and it includes paintings, prints, photography, sculpture and more. They are also having a… (more…)
Certainly, many of us will spend a lifetime trying to deal with our memories of September 11th and trying to make sense of such tragedy. One way that people are coping with their memories and pain is certainly through art, and there is no more poignant place to experience this art than through the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Opening tomorrow with… (more…)
Portland, Oregon is a fantastic city, and the Portland2016 Biennial of Contemporary Art is a show not to be missed. This event is a survey of Oregon’s visual artists. Michelle Grabner, a nationally recognized curator, will be leading the Portland2016 Biennial. Now, the show runs through September 18th, so you have awhile to get there. The gallery hours will be… (more…)
If you’re in Palm Beach, you’ll want to be part of the Art Palm Beach event that is taking place tomorrow, Thursday January 21 through Sunday, January 24. It will take place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Exhibitors include artists from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Korea,… (more…)
Here is a great idea for Mother’s Day. If you’re in St. Louis, Missouri you can enjoy the 28th Annual Art Fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park at 12580 Rott Road. The event will take place from May 8-10 and admission costs $10 for ages 12 and up. It’s only $5 for little guys, and under five is free. The fair… (more…)
The NY Ceramics and Glass Fair is definitely worth enjoying. It is taking place at the UES’s Bohemian National Hall from January 21-25 at 321 East 73rd Street. The opening night preview on Tuesday, January 20th will start the kick off. This year’s fair is the 16th annual show and includes works from 30 galleries. These include pieces from leaders… (more…)