For The Design Conscious – Affordable Art Fair Returns to Melbourne

Following from a successful launch in Sydney, thousands of contemporary artworks will be under one roof as the Affordable Art Fair returns to Melbourne. From September 1 – 4, the event offers an unmissable opportunity to expand personal art collections or curate pieces for clients.

Affordable Art Fair is one of the largest art fairs organized on a global scale. Taking place in 10 major cities across the world, the event provides an opportunity to peruse and purchase contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints. In contrast to other events of its kind, Affordable Art Fair is programmed to support both emerging and established artists and collectors. Guided tours benefit the fresh faces joining the collection sphere whilst the initiative Young Talent Victoria grants five up-and-coming artists the opportunity to present their work to a wide and attentive audience.

Taking place in 10 major cities across the world, the event provides an opportunity to peruse and purchase contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints.

Since its first exhibition in 1999, over $400 million of artwork has been sold through the Affordable Art Fair. Distinguished by its mission to make art inclusive, the event has attracted over 2.8 million people across the globe. In 2019, the Melbourne fair captured the attention of the local community, resulting in over $1.8 million of art sold from its Melbourne Royal Exhibition Building location. This year sees the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre embrace the event, drawing art lovers into the lively heart of the city.

Over four days, visitors can browse selections from 40 expert galleries, exploring works to suit any aesthetic taste, spatial context and budget. Studio Gallery, Wentworth Galleries, Fenton & Fenton alongside RHG from London are among the many impressive names to grace the event’s walls. Increasing the accessibility of the works on offer, Art Money will be present, facilitating transactions through the medium of tailored payment plans, with pieces on sale from $100 to $10,000. Although the 2022 Affordable Art Fair will focus mainly on Australian and New Zealand galleries due to closed international borders, the event will still retain its informal and inclusive character.

Distinguished by its mission to make art inclusive, the event has attracted over 2.8 million people across the globe.

Experientially, Affordable Art Fair marks a positive change from the online exhibitions that have accompanied the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside tours and special projects, the fair will include a Creative Hub where guests can practice mindful colouring or partake in the ‘save or shred’ activity where they can destroy their creation in a style reminiscent of Banksy. There will also be a live body painting by Adelaide artist Emma Hack and a thought-catcher installation by The Gallery by Fenton & Fenton and collaborative artist Jasmine Mansbridge.

Affordable Art Fair brings like-minded people together as they navigate the variety of pieces on offer. Filled with artistic performances, inspiring talks, live music, restaurants and bars, the fair is a pivotal event in the calendar for the design conscious.

Tickets for the 2022 Affordable Art Fair are available to purchase now, with a 50% discount available for The Local Project readers.