Your Guide to Affordable Art Fair Sydney 2024
Whether you have an hour or a whole day, here is a list of suggested activities to help you get the most out of your visit to Affordable Art Fair Sydney in 2024!
Affordable Art Fair
Wednesday 1 May, 2024
We’re delighted to announce that on the 25th year of Affordable Art Fair, the Royal Randwick Racecourse WINX Stand will open its doors to Sydney’s art-loving public from 13 – 16 June 2024.
There’s so much to see and do at the highly anticipated third edition of the Sydney fair. Whether you have two hours, or two days at the fair, read on for our guide to making the most of your visit.
Artwork for everyone!
With 1000s of artworks, 100s of artists, and 50+ galleries from Sydney and beyond, discover a diverse array of original paintings priced between AU$100 and AU$10,000. Whether you’re a first-time collector or a long-time connoisseur, fall in love with artwork for every taste, space, and spend!
Plus, you can take your artwork home the same day thanks to our complimentary wrapping services provided by Grace Fine Art.
Enjoy Breakfast with the Editor in Chief of Home Beautiful
Join us for an intimate Q&A panel accompanied by delicious pastries and a warm cup of coffee on Friday 14 June at 9:00 am. Elle Lovelock will share her tips and tricks for having art in your home and offer guidance on buying art at Affordable Art Fair. Hurry, secure your breakfast tickets now as this exclusive event has limited spaces!
Withdraw a custom artwork at our Art ATM
Withdraw a bespoke artwork at the Art ATM. Become a part of the creative process by depositing a prompt written on a novelty credit card to artist Jackie Case, who sits within the teller machine creating custom five-minute sketches. Each dispensed artwork is unique to you, with every new transaction inspired by the creative exchange.
Enjoy a zesty treat in our Lemon Lounge x Nell Symonds
Relax in the Lemon Lounge x Nell Symonds while sipping on an old-fashioned lemonade or enjoying a slice of lemon meringue pie. Meet our campaign artist Nell Symonds as she masterfully creates fresh works to adorn the walls.
Discover the art of Paul Trefry
From Blockbuster FX to Fine Arts, Paul Trefry will be returning to Randwick with Traffic Jam Galleries after studying here at the local TAFE in the 1980s. Masterfully manipulating silicone and rubber, Paul has worked with the likes of Ridley Scott, Angelina Jolie, Russel Crowe, James Cameron and Baz Luhrmann on feature films. His background creating models, props, and animatronics has built a foundation for incredible attention to detail resulting in a series of sculptures that are eerily lifelike and charged with social commentary. Paul’s artworks are a must-see, their depth and scale are best appreciated in person.
A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process
A stellar lineup of talent will give visitors the chance to peer behind the curtain at their artistic practice. Our Artists in Action will demonstrate diverse techniques and disclose inspirations in the performative process of live painting. This year join Matilda Michell (Project Gallery 90), Evan Shipard (Project Gallery 90), David Hinchliffe (Wentworth Galleries), Sally Ryan (Hamley Studio of Fine Arts), Ben Ryan (Hamley Studio of Fine Arts), and Sandra Brand (Hamley Studio of Fine Arts) as they reveal their methodologies. Artists from Boomali will also create fresh work over the weekend for visitors to enjoy.
Don’t worry – if you fall in love with any of our Artists in Action’s artworks you can head over to their gallery stand to purchase one for yourself.
Discover the romance of oil painting
Building on the Artist in Action concept, new to the fair will be a pop-up oil painters studio, where empty canvases will be turned into moody scenes throughout the four days of the fair. Take a moment to appreciate beauty in real-time and immerse yourself in the traditon of fine painting.
Sandra Brand,
Hamely Studio of Fine Arts
Sally Ryan,
Hamley Studio of Fine Arts
Ben Ryan,
Hamley Studio of Fine Arts
Get ready to dine in the Monopoly Cafe x Ben Tankard
Get ready to dine in this game-changing café. With Australian Turf Club’s award-winning hospitality team cooking up a storm, every bite is a winning move!
Ben Tankard isn’t just collaborating on a cafe; they’re also creating a stunning feature wall as a homage to the iconic game that has captured hearts and imaginations for generations.
Sarah Birtles Art + Advice
Prize winners you can take home
We are excited to share that winners of renowned art prizes will create artwork for the Sydney fair that you have the opportunity to take home. Sony / Zeiss World Photo Organisation Award winner Petry Leary photographs the world from above in striking aerial imagery. Two-time Archibald finalist Sally Ryan will be painting up a storm in our pop-up studio for attendees to witness her creative prowess first-hand. 2024 Gallopili Prize winner, and the first artist to be nominated for the Archibald Prize with a portrait created entirely out of stencils, Luke Cornish (E.L.K) will be collaborating on a feature wall with artists from ART GARAGES.
Sally Ryan,
Hamely Studio of Fine Art
E.L.K,
ART GARAGES
Petra Leary,
Limn Gallery
Spotlight on Sculpture
Explore the different sculptures around the fair, including ‘Lil Dusty’, a four-metre red inflatable dog towering over the aisles.
Keep your eyes peeled for our ‘Spotlight on Sculpture’ signs throughout the fair for the best 3D art on show.
Get creative in our Children’s Art Studio x Dion Parker with free facepainting
Our Children’s Art Studio x Dion Parker will create a magical world of dinosaurs and rabbits with a 7m original mural by the Gold Coast artist. With walk-in creative colouring activities, you, too, can unleash your inner artist.
Free face painting will also be available throughout the fair for extra family fun. Choose between a tiger, dinosaur, rabbit, and rainbow to match your favourite artwork by Dion!
Budget-friendly buys
A highlight of visiting an Affordable Art Fair is searching through thousands of artworks on your hunt for the perfect piece. There is something for every taste, space and spend – and we make it easy for you to find a piece in your budget with our handy Under AU$1,000 and Under AU$500 highlights. Keep your eyes peeled for these as you walk around the fair!
Discover: Young Talent
Affordable Art Fair Sydney is proud to introduce its much-anticipated Discover: Young Talent platform, showcasing six artists selected for their innovative and exciting approach to their practice.
This curated selection of available works offers an ideal opportunity for collectors to snap up emerging artists work early and discover exciting new talent and techniques. With a range of mediums and styles, the Discover: Young Talent platform is not to be missed at the upcoming fair. This year’s rising stars are Sibylla “Billie” Robertson, Indi Swinton, Bronte Cormican-Jones, Louis Wayling, Davy Wong, and Liz Pike.
Read more about each rising star on our handy Discover: Young Talent blog.
Enjoy sweeping views and sparkling wine
As you immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of creativity and expression, take a moment to escape to the terrace where panoramic views await. Surrounded by good friends, enjoy sweeping views, and toast to your arty adventures overlooking the Randwick racecourse.
‘Cosmic Rift’ Installation
Collaboratively crafted by Christophe Domergue, E.L.K (Luke Cornish), Louis Pratt , make your way up the escalator to our First Floor and you’ll be greeted by, ‘Cosmic Rift’ an installation that marries painting and sculpture to create a narrative on the devastation of our planet and the glimmer of hope amidst despair.
Buy your tickets online, or at the fair!
Plan ahead or be spontaneous, it’s totally up to you! Snap up your tickets online and enjoy our Advanced Ticket sale, or get tickets on the door at Affordable Art Fair Sydney 2024.
If you want to purchase your tickets upon arrival, head over to our ticket desk. Whether you want to pay with your card or mobile device, we can take your payment quickly to maximise your time in the fair aisles.
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.
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