What to Expect at Affordable Art Fair Austin

There is so much to see and do at the highly anticipated first edition of Affordable Art Fair Austin (May 16 – 19) at the Palmer Events Center, read on to know more about what we can offer you.

A diverse range of artwork spanning across styles and mediums ready to be purchased

With 60 local, national, and international galleries all under one roof, prepare to experience original artworks by artists, each priced between $100 and $10,000, that are ready to find their forever home. Now is the chance to discover the joy of collecting art.

Artwork for every budget

We’re not your typical art fair! Affordable Art Fair champions a core ethos of accessibility and transparency. We are delighted to bring you a special collection of artworks priced under $1,000 and $500 throughout the fair. These affordable and impressive artworks will be marked with a pink stickers. Keep your eyes peeled as you walk around the fair!  

An opportunity to connect with not only art, but the artists themselves

At every edition, we encourage our artists to engage with you, our visitors. There will be multiple artists onsite and some even making art throughout the fair. This is your opportunity to build relationships that extend beyond the canvas, fostering a deeper understanding of the artistic process and a genuine appreciation for the stories embedded in each piece.

Talks, Tours and Programming in The Barminski Lounge

Bill Barminski, a self-taught American artist and filmmaker from Chicago, has contributed to groundbreaking projects including Banksy’s Dismaland, Beyond The Streets, and The Cunning Little Vixen opera by the Cleveland Orchestra. His portfolio also includes music video animations for renowned artists like Gnarls Barkley, Kid Cudi, and Death Cab for Cutie.

Step into the immersive world of Bill Barminski at the Affordable Art Fair Austin! Dive into a world where art comes to life—where you can be part of the masterpiece, and even take it home with you! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be both spectator and spectacle.

Daily Timeline

Choose your own Affordable Art Fair adventure, whether you have a few hours or a few days – you can tailor your journey uniquely to you with diverse programming, activities and events through out the fair.

From a Friday night party for you and your friends to attend, to family activities on Saturday morning, check out our WHAT’S ON PAGE to find the right activation that fits your personality!

THANK YOU, Austin!

With a reputation for nurturing and championing an ever-growing artistic scene, Austin is a culturally rich city that is proud to showcase its creative roots in both music and the visual arts. Welcoming, inclusive and forward-thinking, the atmosphere aligns perfectly with Affordable Art Fair.

Austin has long been on our radar as we admire the city’s commitment to cultivating its annual local arts events calendar. We want to join in this development by building and expanding this established community dedicated to the arts. This local cultivation is key to the question of why we’ll be setting up in Austin in 2024: true to our ethos, we want to bring new people into the art community. 

Bringing Affordable Art Fair to Austin gives us the opportunity to connect local galleries to new local networks, complement the open feeling of the city and provide a new must-attend event as the only art fair citywide.  

With so much to see and do, what are you waiting for? Secure your Advanced Tickets and sign up for fair updates to receive all our exclusive arty news, offers and inspiration.

Main image: ARTPark Sydney, 2022.