| A Big
Weekend
Phew! After a fabulous weekend at the Fair, I’m
gradually emerging from under the mountain of
email, paperwork and bubble-wrap.
Auckland Art Fair 2009 was a huge success thanks
to all of you who came along and made it so. Congratulations
and a HUGE thank-you to our exhibitors and artists,
our sponsors and suppliers and our fabulous and
indefatigable team on site.
In rain and shine, the Fair enjoyed three days
of sales, smiles and queues and attracted approximately
12,000 visitors.
Many of these visitors left with nicely wrapped
packages and the galleries are very happy with
both sales and feedback on their exhibits. It
just shows that in an economic downturn, the art
speculators tend to drop off, but collectors –
with an eye on the bigger picture – continue
to collect.
When the batteries are re-charged, I will start
all over again on the next one and look forward
to seeing you all - same time, same venue - at
Auckland Art Fair 2011.
In the meantime, I will keep in touch through
regular email newsletters and keep you posted
on significant exhibitions and happenings in the
curious world of contemporary art.
Extend your art fair experience and make sure
you continue to take in some of the many great
exhibitions that take place at galleries near
you. There are surprises around every corner.
Happy art travels…
Jennifer
Buckley
Director, Auckland Art Fair |
Auckland
Art Fair would like to acknowledge the support of the
ASB Community Trusts in the production of this e-news.