Fairs
Battersea Spring Highlights
Here’s what not to miss at Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Spring from 10 – 13 March 2022.
Affordable Art Fair
Thursday 10 February, 2022
Discover over 110 top exhibitors from the UK and around the world, specially curated collections, Late nights, family fun and more! Read on for our highlights…
EXHIBITING GALLERIES
Our spring edition will host over 110 leading galleries from the UK and around the world, with an array of international galleries from Al Contar del Arte in Northern Spain to ARTCODE (Mexico and USA) and the Swedish Galeri Final. And, fresh for spring, we also welcome fifteen brand new exhibitors to the fair.
With 1,000s of artists’ works spanning painting, mixed media, sculpture and photography you’ll be sure to find your next muse!
PANTONE COLOUR OF THE YEAR: THE VERY PERI COLLECTION
Look out for our collection of works inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2022 – an entirely new shade announced as PANTONE 17-3938 or ‘Very Peri’, the colour is a combination of periwinkle blue and violet red. Described by its creators as having a courageous presence, Very Peri wants us to embrace our creative spirit and the new possibilities that 2022 stands to offer. Whether you consider the colour to be blue or (controversially) lilac, you’ll find stunning statement artworks encapsulating the spirit of Very Peri at the fair.
ART UNDER £500
If you’re making your first art purchase, or, just looking for a bargain, be sure to visit our specially curated walls of works under £500 – proving sophisticated art investments needn’t break the bank! Pick up a copy of our fair guide or check out our maps on site, to ensure you don’t miss them!
ART AFTER DARK
Bring your friends, enjoy music from resident DJs, sip complimentary drinks, and soak up all the fun of the fair after dark at our Thursday and Friday Lates, 5 – 9pm. There’s a shuttle bus to take you from the venue to Sloane Square station to make your journey home a breeze. We will also be treating you to live music from the National Youth Jazz Orchestra at our evening openings on 9 and 10 March.
WATCH THE ARTISTS AT WORK
See brilliant artists create work in real time with our live art displays in the Fair’s atrium.
Schedule
Wednesday 9 March (Charity Private View)
5 – 7pm: Susanna MacInnes, known as the ‘pindrop painter’ paints the Fair’s scenery live. Represented by Artfully Sorted.
8 – 9pm: Gabriel Chaim from Darl-e and the Bear demonstrates his unique hand mixing process, creating paint pigments from semi-precious stones.
Thursday 10 March
11am – 2pm: Grace Aza-Selinger (Caiger Art), showcases her method of working with photos and cuttings to create mixed media paintings.
6 – 9pm: Carne Griffiths of JG Contemporary creates artwork using Teas, Alcohols, Calligraphy inks and acrylic paints.
Friday 11 March
11am – 2pm: Emma Loizides showcases her unique painting style mixing pop art, landscape and cityscape to create a new work. Represented by La Belle Epoch.
6 – 7pm: Egle Stabuzyte-Brazdzioniene (RadoArt) showcases a unique painting process using a special air stream instead of a brush and alcohol ink.
Saturday 12 March 12pm – 1pm: Kev Munday, from Forest Gallery Fine Art, will be using a mix of materials including paint, markers, spray paint and brushes to create a live painting in his signature cartoon style.
Sunday 13 March
11am – 2pm: Jess Quinn will be painting a series of compelling fairytale gouaches on paper to form a mini gallery of works. Represented by Kittoe Contemporary.
FAMILY HOUR
From 11am – 12pm on Saturday and Sunday, families can save on tickets and keep little art lovers entertained with face painting and creative activity packs designed to help them discover the fair and the wonder of art. Family Hour tickets admit two adults and up to three children under 16.
FUEL YOUR ART SEARCH
Official Aperitivo Partner Campari will be on-hand throughout the fair serving up a range of cocktails – perfect for toasting your new art purchase! You can also find a delicious selection of cakes, sandwiches and drinks at our Fair Bars and Cafés – whether you need a light bite or something more substantial.
FAIR CHARITY: MAGGIE’S WEST LONDON
Maggie’s has pioneered a ground-breaking programme of practical and emotional support available free of charge to people with any type of cancer, at any stage. Every year over 360,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer, facing life changing decisions, exhausting treatment and emotions that can range from anxiety to loneliness. Every Maggie’s centre is built with an appreciation of how environment can affect wellbeing; contrasting from the clinical feel of a hospital, a home away from home. Maggie’s West London is based at Charing Cross Hospital, in Hammersmith, just off of Fulham Palace Road, and welcomes around 150 visitors every working day.
Find all this and more at Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park, London, from 10 – 13 March.
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