Summer is on its way and our Hampstead fair is just around the corner, packed with fresh exciting new artworks! Discover the full programme below, and book your tickets today!
OVER 100 GALLERIES
Discover the best in contemporary art from over 100 exhibiting galleries from all over the world. From stunning paintings and sculptures to cutting-edge photography, printmaking and mixed-media artworks – you’ll find a world of art waiting for you! And the best part? Every piece is priced between £50 and £7,500, so there’s something to suit all tastes, spaces, and budgets.
Be sure to check out fresh artworks from our debut exhibitors making their first appearance at a London Affordable Art Fair, and for more inspiration, take a look at The Director’s Cut: a personally curated selection of must-see artists and galleries from our very own art expert, Fair Director Hugo Barclay.
NEW INSTALLATION BY JULES WITTOCK
Get lost in Brussels-based artist Jules Wittock’s immersive new installation in our atrium. Discover his new intricate, immersive labyrinth, featuring an entrance and an exit, with the path to the solution forming a hidden word. Visitors can experience stepping into Wittock’s world to explore his hand-painted labyrinths adorning the walls, as you lose yourself in his art.
SPECIAL EVENTS
PAINTING ON THE HEATH
Thursday 9 May and Friday 10 May, 2pm
Get involved with our outdoor painting classes overlooking the idyllic Heath, led by landscape artist Joanna Constable-Green.
Tickets are £40, which includes entry to the fair. Spaces are limited.
📍Meet at the info desk.
AFTERNOON ART TOURS
Thursday 9 May and Friday 10 May, 2pm
Join our fabulous artist tours featuring leading artists exhibiting at Hampstead for the very first time, who all work with fascinating processes, including wood-burning, hand-painted mazes and even AI.
These are free, walking tours. First-come, first-served.
📍Meet at the info desk.
WINE SPEED TASTING
Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 May, 3pm
Join a fun Speed Wine Tasting class, pairing three incredible wines with fine art!
Tickets are £20 per person or two for £35.
📍Visit the MUST Wine & Champagne Bar at the fair to book.
ARTY FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
It’s family hour on the weekends from 11am – 12pm, with activity packs and scavenger hunts, face painting and more! Children aged 7 – 12 can also enjoy the fun-packed Little Grand Tour of the fair exploring popular art movements and techniques. Tours are 11.15am on Saturday and Sunday, £20 per child, places are limited so book ahead!
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
2024 is a whole year of celebration for us – we’re turning 25! And to celebrate, we’ve commissioned a limited edition print from bestselling artist Nadia Attura, which pays homage to our first ever home in Battersea Park. Don’t miss seeing this exclusive print in person at stand E2. Read more about it here and buy online.
Nadia Attura is represented by Will’s Art Warehouse, the gallery of our founder and CEO Will Ramsay.
PROGRAMME PARTNERS
Browse top emerging artistic talent from University of the Arts London (UAL) in the Made in Arts London showcase, and finalists from Jackson’s Art Prize 2024 global competition. Plus, discover an inspiring new exhibition from our Fair Charity, ARTHOUSE Unlimited, showcasing the artistic talents of adults with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs.
SUMMER LATES
Summer Lates is back at Affordable Art Fair after-hours! Join the party with complimentary welcome drinks and a live DJ, and soak up the vibes surrounded by beautiful Hampstead Heath. Taking place Thursday 9 May and Friday 10 May, 5 – 9pm, book your tickets today.
DOGGY PHOTOSHOOT
The Doggy Photobooth is back this year after much past success, giving visitors the chance to have their four-legged friends immortalised by the award-winning dog photographer Amie Barron.
Amie works with natural light to capture the unique and beautiful personalities of dogs, turning moments with them into magical pieces of art to freeze in time. So bring your four-legged friend along to Affordable Art Fair Hampstead and create your own special portrait of them to treasure forever!
Advance booking recommended – simply select the Dog Photoshoot bundle from the ticket options available on our ticket shop. Well behaved doggos only please.
CURATED DISPLAYS
Need some innovative inspiration? Inspire your art search with our special curated displays, including artworks connected to the spaces we love with The Heath and Beyond and Shaping the Abstract, a dive into absorbing geometric abstract artworks. Savvy art hunters should also stop by our curated edits of the best art under £1,000 and £500, in partnership with JM Finn.
FUEL YOUR ART HUNT
Time for a refuel? Make sure to stop off at our fully-stocked Central bar, offering a variety of wines, prosecco, champagne, and lager. Discover MUST Wine Bar at the back of the marquee, serving fine wines, including English varieties, and hosting daily English Wine Speed Tasting classes. Plus, don’t miss the scenic Tree Top Terrace so you can toast to your new art purchase with a cocktail! If you’re feeling peckish, there’s something to suit all tastes with our outdoor food-trucks, including wood-fired pizza, Moroccan street food and much more.
FAIR CHARITY: ARTHOUSE UNLIMITED
We’re delighted to be supporting ARTHOUSE Unlimited as our Charity Partner for the Hampstead 2024 edition!
ARTHOUSE Unlimited showcase the artistic talents of adults with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs, offering them an opportunity to enhance their emotional wellbeing and sense of purpose through inclusion and celebration of their artistic skills. Their aim is to help each artist feel happier in life by offering a stage, voice, and an audience to showcase individual talents.
Artworks from their creative community will be available for viewing and purchase at the fair, with 100% of funds raised supporting sustainability and growth. This enables ARTHOUSE Unlimited to continue fostering a sense of purpose and social inclusion, which lies at the heart of their important work.
Affordable Art Fair Hampstead runs from 8 – 12 May (Private View 8 May). We can’t wait to welcome you along – make sure to grab your tickets online and save.