The Affordable Art Fair is back for the Summer
“Whilst we have been busy holding Online Fairs, there is no better feeling than the buzz of people viewing and buying incredible artworks in person.”
- Will Ramsay, Affordable Art Fair CEO and Founder
When: 8-11 July 2021
Where: Battersea Park
Price: Starting at £9. All tickets must be booked in advance
Image: Blue Trees by Will Solomon from ‘Back to Life’ series, natural petrified ghost wood on oak base, edition of 20, £3,200-£3850 per individual tree, Noon Powell Fine Art
The Affordable Art Fair is returning to Battersea Park for a Summer Edition Fair from 8-11 July. Showcasing artworks at affordable prices (from £50 - £6,000), the Fair will give art lovers the chance to browse and buy from a curated selection of local, national and international galleries, all under one roof for the first time since March 2020.
This year, new exhibitors will be shaking up the Fair’s existing line-up of established galleries by displaying works from emerging talent and household names. Now in its 22nd year, the Fair is continuing to deliver on its mission to democratise the art world and provide a vital platform for artists and galleries looking to emerge from a year in lockdown.
Location:
Evolution London, Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, SW11 4NJ
Image: Black Sun by Jess Quinn, oil on canvas, £750, Kittoe Contemporary
Nearest station:
Battersea Park Station
Opening hours:
Thursday 8 July 2021: 11am - 5.30pm
Late viewing: Thursday 8 July 2021: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Friday 9 July 2021: 11am - 9.30pm
Saturday 10 July 2021: 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12 July 2021: 11am - 6pm
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 to read more about their Safe Fair Policy.
Image: Selfie by Jess Quinn, oil on canvas, £1200
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