Glasgow Art Fair 2008
27th - 30 March
George Square, Glasgow
Now established as the UK's most prestigious contemporary art fair outside of London and in it's 13th year. Scotland's National Art Fair returns to the heart of Glasgow's city centre and will exhibit work by over 1000 artists and include showcase a record 46 selected galleries from Scotland.
Glasgow's outstanding reputation for the visual arts; the Art Fair's status as a platform for encouraging and developing Scotland's art buying market, together with the City's position as a European shopping and style capital, make Glasgow an ideal platform to present the best of contemporary art for sale and to encourage its residents and visitors alike to invest in new pieces...
This year's Fair will feature the largest ever selection of galleries including many international galleries and also some exhibiting for the first time in Scotland. The range is magnificient with something to suit all tastes and budgets, whether your interest is in well known artists or emerging talents.
Featured artists include Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Joan Eardley, SJ Peploe, Leslie Hunter, John Byrne, Terry Frost, Craig Mullholland, Kenny Hunter, Damien Hirst, Tracy Emin, Banksy, Dalziel + Scullion and Rosalind Nashashibi.
Talking Art
Talking Art, Glasgow Art Fair's dedicated lecture space, will have a full programme of lively and informative talks and discussions. Contributors will include: Writers, corporate collectors, teachers and artists talking about their approaches to buying, interpreting, creating and exhibiting art.
TICKETS
Adults: £6.00
Concessions: £4.00
4 Day Unlimited Access Ticket: £10.00
Children under 10yrs: FREE
Group rate: Buy 4 tickets, pay for the price of 3 (in advance only)
You can purchase tickets for Glasgow Art Fair 2008 by going to the Ticketmaster site , calling 08444 99 99 90 or visiting one of the Ticketmaster centres.
OPENING TIMES 2008
- Thursday 27 March: 10.30am - 8.00pm
- Friday 28 March: 10.30am - 8.00pm
- Saturday 29 March: 10.30am - 6.30pm
- Sunday 30 March: 12.00pm - 6.30pm
Catalogues are available to buy at the Fair for £5.00.
Showing all participating galleries, list of artists and floor-plan.
ACCESS
Glasgow Art Fair is a fully accessible space with wheelchair access to all areas of the Fair. There is level access to the main exhibition pavilion and the Art Café. A wheelchair is available to borrow from the admissions desk. Glasgow Art Fair welcomes guide dogs.
Should you have any additional requirements, please contact Glasgow Art Fair prior to your visit on +44(0) 141 552 6027.
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Glasgow's outstanding reputation for the visual arts; the Art Fair's status as a platform for encouraging and developing Scotland's art buying market, together with the City's position as a European shopping and style capital, make Glasgow an ideal platform to present the best of contemporary art for sale and to encourage its residents and visitors alike to invest in new pieces...