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Color Me Collected: A Tour Through Saraa Franco's Home

“A home wouldn’t be complete without art,” [Saraa Franco] says. Over the past five years, that belief has guided her collecting, with many of the pieces in her home sourced from the Affordable Art Fair Austin. What draws her back is the accessibility. “It’s really intimidating to go into an art gallery,” she notes. “But at the Affordable Art Fair, everybody’s here—from other countries, galleries you wouldn’t even have access to unless you travel. You get so inspired.”

Austin Home

From The Archives: The Circuit: Art Fairs, Festivals & Beyond

“While the launch may be one small step for Affordable Art Fair’s expansive programming, it’s a giant leap for Austin’s evolving art market.”

Glasstire

Affordable Art Fair Makes Houston Debut This Fall

“The $100 to $12,000 price range is central to the fair’s mission to remove the intimidation often associated with collecting art, [Cori Teague] said. “You have established collectors, and you have collectors that have it right at their fingertips or emerging could-be collectors. … There’s so much at their fingertips, but they just need to get over that line. With [the] Affordable [Art Fair], we remove that stigma of art fairs, and it’s art for everybody,” Ms. Teague said. “We really drive home that it’s not just for the established collectors.”

Glasstire

A Design-Driven Future for Art Collectors

“Now back for its second annual edition, the fair returns not just with global galleries and accessible price points (relative to the global arts world), but with a theme that hits especially close to home: “Make a House a Home.” The concept emphasizes the connection between art collecting and interior design—an intersection that Austin’s design community has long understood, and one that the Affordable Art Fair is now championing front and center.”

Austin Home

Affordable Art Fair Returns to Austin this May; Early Bird Tickets Available Now

“The Affordable Art Fair, which hosts nontraditional art fairs in cities across the world, will return to Austin this May. Last year, thousands attended the Affordable Art Fair’s Austin debut.”

Glasstire

Great News for Your Walls: Affordable Art Fair Is Returning to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in 2025

“Alongside London and its three Down Under host cities, Affordable Art Fair has brought its budget-friendly wares to Brussels, Hamburg, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Berlin in Europe; Singapore and Hong Kong in Asia; and New York and Austin in the US.”

Concrete Playground

Austinites become art collectors for $100 at worldly traveling fair

“Generally speaking, collecting art can be an expensive hobby to get into. Pieces often cost in the thousands, making the art world an inaccessible one for the average person. This is one reason behind the Affordable Art Fair, which is returning to Austin’s Palmer Events Center for the second year in a row from May 15-18.”

CultureMap

Affordable Art Fair at Palmer Events Center

“The Affordable Art Fair returns to the Palmer Events Center from May 15–18, transforming the space into a vibrant art destination. Featuring 55 local, national, and international galleries, the fair offers thousands of contemporary artworks priced between $100 and $10,000.”

Tribeza

Affordable Art Fair During SXSW

Our Fair Director, Cori Teague popped into Studio 512 to speak to presenter, Rosie Newberry about how to buy art – what to look for, how to decide what you like, how to hang, and everything in between!

KXAN

Affordable Art Fair Gears Up for Its Austin Debut This Spring

“When looking at which U.S. city would be the best fit for our first national location outside of New York City, Austin was at the top of our list. We felt a strong connection to the city and saw the demand for contemporary art at an affordable price.”

Artnet

Discover the Joy of Collecting Art at Affordable Art Fair

“As the Affordable Art Fair unfolds its canvas in Austin, it becomes a part of the city’s creative narrative, leaving an indelible mark on the local art scene, helping explore the notion that quality contemporary art is within reach.”

Tribeza

Affordable Art Fair Austin Announces Participating Galleries

“Earlier this year, the fair, which hosts events in 11 cities across the world, announced that it will debut its inaugural Austin edition this spring. More than 60 galleries will be displaying thousands of artworks by emerging and established living artists. The prices of works will range from $100 to $10,000.”

Glasstire

Meet Cristina Salmastrelli – USA RMD at Affordable Art Fair

“Affordable Art Fair is celebrating its 25th year in business this October and I am very honored to be a part of this company for the last 13 of them.”

Canvas Rebel

The Affordable Art Fair is coming to Austin for the first time ever

“The fair, which puts thousands of art pieces under one roof, is making its Texas debut while sharing art from local and international artists.”

ATX Today

Affordable Art Fair lands in Austin

“The contemporary art fair brings together over 50 local, national and international galleries who will display thousands of extraordinary works, making Affordable Art Fair the biggest art event that Austin has ever seen! From paintings to prints, sculpture to photography – there is something for every taste, space and budget – all within a relaxed and buzzy atmosphere.”

Crave DFW

Affordable Art Fair springs into Austin with international galleries and local talents

“Art aficionados and casual admirers alike have something to cheer about this spring as the internationally celebrated Affordable Art Fair is planting its easels in Austin. The fair isn’t just a salesroom; it’s a full-blown experience.”

Hoodline