Affordable Art Fair New York has announced its Spring 2022 exhibitors and highlights. The upcoming fair includes presentations by over 75 local, national, and international galleries and takes place from Wednesday, March 23 through Sunday, March 27 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea marking the kickoff of its 20th Anniversary celebration in New York. The Affordable Art Fair has a long history across the globe of acting as a critical entry point for curious art-goers and new collectors seeking access to the contemporary art market. The fair’s Spring edition sees the return to a full suite of programming and wider capacity after operating with limitations imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Among the fair’s 75 exhibitors are 4 “legacy” galleries who have participated with Affordable Art Fair New York since its debut edition 20 years ago, including Linda Blackstone Gallery and Art Movement. Stand-out newcomers include the New York-based Jonathan Spies Miller Fine Art, LLC and Paris-based Galerie Duret.
About Affordable Art Fair
Since its launch in 1999, the Affordable Art Fair has welcomed over 2.5 million visitors through its doors, and sold over $487 million worth of art. A global brand and one of the leading and most popular art fairs in the world; this year 12 fairs take place in 10 cities worldwide inNew York, London, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Brussels, Hamburg, Melbourne, Singapore and Stockholm.
For additional information, please visit affordableartfair.com/new-york-spring. Follow on Instagram at @affordableartfairnyc for timely updates. Affordable Art Fair remains committed to maintaining compliance with the protocols and mandates of New York City following their guidance on indoor gatherings and the city’s Key to NYC regulations. In the lead-up to the fair, the Safe Fair Policies listed on the fair website will be updated accordingly.
Fair Timetable
Wednesday, March 23
Private View | 6pm – 9pm
Thursday, March 24
General Admission | 12pm – 6pm
Art After Dark | 6pm – 9pm
Friday, March 25
General Admission | 12pm – 6pm
Free Admission | 6pm – 8pm
Saturday, March 26
Stroller Hour | 10am – 11am
General Admission | 11am – 8pm
Sunday, March 27
Stroller Hour | 10am – 11am
General Admission | 11am – 5pm
Programming highlights include the reintroduction of the Curatorial Excellence Award, and the Young Talent Exhibition curated by Arts Gowanus featuring a site-specific installation by artist Traci Johnson.
Ramsay Fairs has announced the appointment of Erin Schuppert as Fair Director of the Affordable Art Fair New York ahead of its 2022 Spring edition. Erin joins the Ramsay Fairs team with eight years of experience in the New York art market. Her previous positions at Menconi & Schoelkopf, Phillips, and Christie’s span finance and operations with specializations across art departments including American art, contemporary art, and antiquities. As Director, Erin applies her passion for operational strategy and accessible art to her vision for the fair.
US Regional Managing Director at Ramsay Fairs, Cristina Salmastrelli, states: “We are delighted to celebrate our 20th Anniversary by welcoming Erin to the Ramsay Fairs family. The Spring 2022 edition of Affordable Art Fair marks a unique opportunity to reintroduce our New York and wider international art community to a fair that stands for the democratization of the art world through transparency and inclusivity. Erin shares our vision to inspire curiosity and connoisseurship in new, seasoned, and aspirational art collectors alike.”
In sharing her vision for the future of AAF in New York, Erin states: “The Affordable Art Fair has a long history across the globe of acting as a critical entry point for curious art-goers and new collectors seeking access to the contemporary art market. As the director of the New York City editions, I am energized by the opportunity to welcome an ever-broadening audience to the fair in its only North American location.In this role, I hope to inspire confidence and enthusiasm for collectors as they discover beautiful art while supporting the artists and galleries who make up our vibrant arts community.”
