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20/21 British Art Fair

Mark Gertler, Portrait of Iris Bruce, the Landlady's Daughter, 1928, at the 20/21 British Art Fair

London’s Royal College of Art is the venue for the 21st anniversary of this high-profile fair. Leading art dealers show works by major 20th-century artists as well as contemporary stars. Prices range from the low hundreds to hundreds of thousands.

Address: Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, SW7 2EU
Phone: 020 8742 1611
Website: Click here
Dates: 10–14 September
Admission: Art Fund Members two-for-one entry; normal price £8

Brighton Art Fair

Charles Bartlett, Lighthouse (etching), 2008, at the Brighton Art Fair

Over 120 contemporary painters, printmakers, photographers and sculptors exhibit at Brighton’s Corn Exchange. The artists sell their work direct to the public, bringing a personal atmosphere to the viewing and buying process.

Address: Brighton Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE
Phone:
Website: Click here
Dates: 19–21 September
Admission:  £5

British Crafts Bristol

Ark Glass at British Crafts Bristol

British Crafts is a unique opportunity to see and buy a stunning range of contemporary crafts directly from the designer makers including a tantalising range of jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles and much more.

Address: Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EH
Phone: 020 8742 1697
Website: Click here
Dates: 27 - 28 September
Admission:

Art Fund members free entry - simply email info@britishcrafts.co.uk putting 'Art Fund website offer' in the Subject box with your name, address and telephone number and your invitation will be posted to you.

Goldsmiths' Fair

De Stijl Ring, square topped 18 carat white gold with fine gold inlay aquamarines and handmade chain by designer maker Will Evans, £2,400 (week one)

Visit Goldsmiths’ Hall, London, for the annual selling exhibition of innovative jewellery and stunning silverware by leading and up-and-coming designer-makers from all over the UK

 

Address: Goldsmith's Hall, Foster Lane, EC2V 6BN
Phone: 020 7606 7010
Website: Click here
Dates: 22–28 September; 30 September–5 October
Admission: Two-for-one entry on presentation of a current membership card (normal price £6).

Art London

Sitting in a Circle by Michele Del Campo 2008

This leading contemporary and modern fair features over 75 leading UK and international galleries. Painting, sculpture, photography, works on paper, ceramics and glass are exhibited in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

Address: Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3
Phone: 020 7259 9399
Website: Click here
Dates: 2-6 October
Admission: Two-for-one entry on presentation of a current membership card (normal price £12).

Autumn Art Fair

Armchair, Brian Hodgson, at the Autumn Art Fair

Over 70 artists and designers will be exhibiting a range of sculpture, ceramics, glass and prints at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington.

Address: Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN
Phone: 020 8977 7558
Website: Click here
Dates: 4-18 October
Admission:  Free entry, including catalogue, on presentation of a current membership card (normal price £4).

Origin: The London Craft Fair

Kathryn Pearce, Saturn Wavy Bowl (Turquoise)

300 contemporary craft makers show work in the Edmond J Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House, and you can see a different selection of work on each week of the fair.

 

Address: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
Phone: 0901 331 0035
Website: Click here
Dates: 7-12 October; 14-19 October
Admission:  £16

Frieze Art Fair

Frieze Art Fair

One of the most influential contemporary art events, Frieze Art Fair presents exceptional works by top artists from inter-national galleries, alongside its unique curatorial programme of artists’ projects.

 

Address: Regent's Park, London
Phone: 0870 890 0514
Website: Click here
Dates: 16 - 19 October
Admission: Two-for-one entry when you book one full-priced ticket, purchased in advance, subject to availability (normal price Thurs/ Fri £20, Sat/ Sun £25). Call 0870 890 0514 and quote 'Art Fund' before 1 October. 

Affordable Art Fair

Nicholas Kuligowski, Chaise, at the Affordable Art Fair

Held in Battersea Park, this fair presents accessible contemporary art for all budgets.

Address: Battersea Park Events Arena, London, SW11 4NJ
Phone: 020 82464848
Website: Click here
Dates: 23-26 October
Admission: Art Fund Members two-for-one entry on presentation of the Arts Fairs page of Arts Quarterly Autumn (p85) at the door (normal price £12)