Last call for applications for Art Fair East 2017 – submissions close 31 October for major East of England international art fair

The deadline for submissions to Art Fair East, Norfolk’s very own London styled art event running from 1 to 3 December in St Andrews Hall, Norwich is almost here. The fair is one of the Eastern region’s largest and liveliest contemporary visual arts events bringing together artists, galleries and dealers from the UK and overseas with a large contingent of talented artists from across the east of England.

Selected artists from region will have the opportunity to exhibit alongside world famous artists such as Damien Hirst and Banksy.

There are still a few days to apply to take part in the prestigious event and artists from the eastern region are especially encouraged to apply. Artists who would like to be considered for the December event should complete the online application form at www.artfaireast.com, where full details are available. The organisers invite applications from established art dealers, galleries, artists and collectives to show contemporary art including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video art, installation, performance and original limited edition prints. All artworks must be one off or limited edition, craft items, digital reproductions of paintings or mass- produced items will not be accepted.

Art Fair East is organised by Norfolk based art professionals Will Teather and Brian Korteling. Will said ‘We have already had a fantastic range of submissions of high quality contemporary art, from across the UK and overseas but we want to make our selection process as tough for ourselves as possible! We are especially keen hear from more artists based in the Eastern region. Art Fair East aims to showcase the best the art-world has to offer to a wide audience of collectors, art professionals and the general public.’

London’s prestigious Underdog Gallery represents a hand-picked selection of modern artists. They will be returning after a successful first year in 2016. Director Sammy Forway commented ‘Art Fair East was a great way for us to create interest outside London in our gallery and artists. We made several substantial sales and have had people who saw us at the Norwich event coming to London to buy work. We met a lot of talented artists and have worked with a couple of them on exhibitions since. All in all, it’s is a great way to break into the world of art fairs for galleries or individual artists and it’s a big bonus that it’s run by artists for artists’

As enthusiastic exhibitor Louisa Milsome, from Norwich’s Gallery in the Lanes, says ‘Art Fair East has rapidly become a key event in the Norwich cultural calendar and a fantastic showcase for commercial galleries in the region.’

Suffolk artist Val Bright-Jones is a first-time exhibitor. Val, who paints moving figures in landscapes or water is ‘thrilled to have been selected for Art Fair East 2017. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reach new audiences with my work and I am excited to be showing at a fair that has already exhibited international names like Banksy and Nando Kallweit.‘

Now established as a regular feature in the annual art calendar, Art Fair East showcases a curated selection of quality galleries, dealers and artists and brings a slice of the art-world to both seasoned and new art lovers. The early December slot makes it a prestigious addition to Norwich’s Christmas shopping experience and offers visitors a great chance to expand an existing art collection, start their own journey into collecting or buy original and authentic Christmas presents for loved ones.

Art Fair East is presented in association with sponsors Musker McIntyre.

www.artfaireast.com

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