Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea Park this October
“Art collectors will be spoilt for choice as we rock up at Battersea once more this year for our Autumn Fair.”
- Will Ramsay, Affordable Art Fair CEO and Founder
When: 21-24 October 2021
Where: Battersea Park
Price: Starting at £9. All tickets must be booked in advance
Image: Bleach Box, Poppy-Faun, Control 1976, Price: £750
Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea Park this October with a line-up of emerging and established galleries, alongside entertainment and installations. Over 90 galleries are confirmed to set up shop with 1,000s of affordable, original contemporary artworks under one roof. Those looking for the perfect new piece can peruse household names alongside the hottest emerging new talent, all priced between £50 - £6,000.
Other highlights to expect at the Fair includes the world’s first super premium gin, Martin Miller’s Gin, will launch as the Fair’s new Official Drinks Partner with a series of educational and inspiring masterclasses and tastings with its global brand ambassador, creative themed bar installations and delicious art-inspired gin. Martin Miller’s Gin will also reveal the Art out of Isolation installation Fluid Form, by Violeta Maya and Persiis Hajiyanni, which allows visitors to experience the transformative power of water and reflect on the theme of solitude post-pandemic.
Image: Liberty Gallery, Bonnie and Clyde, Time To Daydream, Price: £800
Family Hour returns from 10 – 11am at the weekend, allowing exclusive early entry for families to enjoy the Fair without the crowds. Families can buy group tickets for discounts.
The Affordable Art Fair aims to deliver the art-filled and fun experience you know and love, while maintaining a safe environment in line with the UK Government’s latest advice on indoor gatherings. Click here for more.
Location:
Evolution London, Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, SW11 4NJ
Nearest station:
Battersea Park Station
Opening hours:
Wednesday 20 October – Private View 5.30-9.30pm
Thursday 21 October – General Public Opening – 11am-5.30pm
Thursday 21 October – Late View – 5.30pm-9.30pm
Friday 22 October – general opening 11am-9.30pm
Saturday 23 October – Family Hour, 10-11am |general opening, 11am – 6pm
Sunday 24 October – Family Hour, 10-11am | general opening, 11am – 6pm
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