Newcastle Gateshead Art Fair 2008 & 2009

WE ARE delighted to welcome you to the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair 2009 at The Sage Gateshead.

Now in its third year, the event is drawing international recognition with galleries exhibiting from as far away as Norway and the Czech Republic.

Artists and galleries will be gathering under one roof over four days to showcase the very best art on offer at affordable prices for visitors.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a serious collector, the fair is set to appeal to all.

This year it has attracted more galleries than 2008 - showing how the event is well on its way to being on the international art fair map and one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the North East's arts calendar. Anthony Sargent, general director, The Sage Gateshead, said: "Alongside our focus on music, we're always very glad when we can host other kinds of events here and we're really looking forward to welcoming the art fair back after its runaway success last year." The event's sponsors include the Bupa Great North Run 2009, Gateshead Council, graphics company Chromazone and catalogue sponsor RMT. …

NewcastleGateshead Art Fair

The largest commercial Art Fair in North East England returns to The Sage Gateshead, 1st to 4th October 2009.

Now in its third year, the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair has an exciting range of Northern, National and International Galleries, selling unique artworks.

Art galleries from the UK and overseas are taking part in the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair 2009, to be held at its permanent home, The Sage Gateshead, one of the UK's most iconic, modern buildings.

Opening Times

Thursday 1st October 6pm-9pm*

Friday 2nd October 11am-6pm

Saturday 3rd October 11am-5pm

Sunday 4th October 11am-5pm

*VIP Open Evening - Invitation Only

Location

The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead Quays, Tyne and Wear

Exciting Artists - Extensive Artworks

An eclectic range of unique artworks - paintings, photographs, sculpture, ceramics and glass - will be on show and available to buy with price tags ranging from under £100 to the several £1000's.

Galleries from overseas and the UK are taking space, exhibiting a fascinating range of works sure to capture the imagination.

Emerging Artists Showcase

This year will see the return of the emerging artists showcase at the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair with unrepresented artists from the North East exhibiting. Acclaimed galleries Locus+, Vane, Globe and Northern Print, will be exhibiting their own artists at the fair, and were asked to select emerging artists that they believe have the potential to develop their careers in the arts.

Following the success of the 2008 emerging artist showcase, a dedicated meet and greet session will take place on Friday 2nd at 15.30 in the Northern Rock Foundation Hall.

Visitors will get the chance to meet the emerging artists and their nominating galleries, giving a unique chance to receive advice guidance from artists and host galleries.

Buying art seminars and Live Print Demonstrations

A host of seminars will be held over the weekend on buying art, photography and Architectural Views, in addition to live print demonstrations from Northern Print. Further details and times will be available at the Art Fair.

Making it Easy

The NewcastleGateshead Art Fair is a must for all visitors, art lovers and collectors along with those interested in browsing for their first investment.

All the art shown will be available to buy. It is easy and affordable for everyone to purchase their desired work of art and a wrap and pack delivery service is available for all new additions to your art collection.

Emerging artists.

This year sees the return of the emerging artists showcase with 15 unrepresented artists from the North East, nominated by the regions leading non-profit galleries, exhibiting their work in the Northern Rock Foundation Hall to view and buy.

Exhibiting alongside their nominated artists are four critically engaged galleries, Vane, Globe Gallery, Locus + and Northern Print.

The showcase provides an excellent opportunity to spot fresh talent in the arts world and catch these up and coming artists at an early stage in their career.

About Us

Andy Balman started in events and moved into the Arts setting up and running the Biscuit Factory, Europes biggest commercial art gallery based in Newcastle. Andy has now decided to move from the Biscuit Factory to spend more time on developing the Art Fair into an internationally recognised event and present a platform for leading galleries and artists to profile themselves in NewcastleGateshead.

Vincent Woods started within the arts industry having studied fine art and moved into event management setting up Benchmark Communications which are now the leading event management company in the North East. He worked on large corporate events producing and directing both live events and video productions for many blue chip companies including Proctor & Gamble, Nissan, Sage, Thorn, Nike, and Ever-ready. His work for the national online retailer MoonAtMidnight featured a campaign entitled "Batman never wears a Batman t shirt" that won several marketing awards for the offbeat presentation of Batman apparel including hoodies, sweatshirts and the now famous Batman t shirts. When asked about the viral success of this campaign, Vincent commented, "It's obvious we tapped into a huge fan base that we suspected existed, but until we put this out there, we had no idea of the intensity of the love for Batman. Sales of Batman t shirts, and all the apparel items bearing the Dark Knight took off. Social media then picked up on the idea that Batman never wears a Batman t shirt and a large number of spin off memes got created by others. I can't really take the credit for this amazing following that Batman has, but we definitely proved it's really a monster!"

Travelling to NewcastleGateshead Art Fair 2008

By Bus & Metro

The closest metro and bus concourse is Gateshead Interchange. The Sage Gateshead is within a 10 minute walk. Alternatively Quaylink bus 1 leaves frequently from Gateshead Interchange and takes 8 minutes to arrive at The Sage Gateshead.

The bright yellow Quaylink buses run every 10 minutes during the day, around every 20 minutes during the evenings and directly serves The Sage Gateshead. The Quaylink Service 1 (Q1) starts from both Newcastle Central Station and Gateshead Interchange. It takes 10 minutes from Central Station to The Sage Gateshead; the last return bus leaves The Sage Gateshead at 11.59pm. It takes 4 minutes from Gateshead Interchange, with the last return service leaving The Sage Gateshead at 12.28am.

By Car

The Sage Gateshead and Gateshead Quays is sign posted from all directions.

There is a drop-off and collection point at the west door of The Sage Gateshead.

The Sage Gateshead has its own car park with lift access situated directly behind the building. If you arrive and depart within 30 minutes, there is no charge. From 06.00-17.00 charges are 90p per hour, paid for on exit only. From 5pm there is a pre-pay discounted rate available at a fixed charge of £2.70 for the whole evening.

Further car parking is available within two to fifteen minutes walking distance from The Sage Gateshead, in Gateshead and Newcastle centres. Please click here (link to location map) to view nearby car parks on a map. Car parking charges will apply. Most car parks charge approximately £0.80 per hour.

By Bicycle

The venue is adjascent to many cycle routes. Cycle racks are available adjacent to the building.

By Taxi

There is a taxi rank at the west entrance of The Sage Gateshead, NewcastleGateshead Art Fair can be reached in ten minutes by taxi from Central Station.

"The inaugural year of the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair proved a huge success, attracting thousands of visitors to Gateshead Quays. It is thanks to events such as this that the international profile of NewcastleGateshead as a destination for world-class art & culture continues to grow.

"The iconic Sage Gateshead, which has attracted high profile events ranging from Party conferences to world music festivals to major retail events, will provide a spectacular venue. Gateshead looks forward to welcoming the Art Fair in 2008 and I have no doubt that it will continue to go from strength to strength."

Jane Robinson (Assistant Chief Executive)
Gateshead Council

"I am delighted to offer the backing of the City Council to the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair. The 2007 event seemed to be a real success and I'm sure an Art Fair on Tyneside will grow and grow as the market develops.

"As you know the Council is keen to ensure that events of national impact take place in our area, and working through Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, will support such events through a range of means."

Paul Rubinstein (Director of Policy/Assistant Chief Executive)
Newcastle Council

"BALTIC is pleased to be working with the organisers of the Newcastle Gateshead Art Fair to build on the success of its inaugural Fair in May 2007. We are developing a series of seminars and talks around our Collectors Series and aim to co-ordinate a range of activities over the period of the Fair. There is a natural synergy between the Fair and BALTIC’s Collectors Series and we hope that by working together both projects will go from strength to strength."

Claire Byers (Director of Communications)
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

"I was delighted with my own particular purchases this year [2007]! It's also a terrific way of picking the brains of the experts, and finding out about new and upcoming talent. It brought lots of people into the region, and I'd love to see it grow and prosper."

Wendy Gibson (BBC TV Presenter )

"A number of HSBC’s staff, customers and guests bought work, some for the first time, and some to add to existing or growing collections; we’ve had many enquiries as to when the next Fair will take place. The organisers generated genuine interest from visitors who have shown great enthusiasm to build their knowledge of, and collections of art

"Planning the 2008 event at the permanent location of The Sage Gateshead I have no doubt that the Fair will build on the high profile of 2007 and develop the art buying market this year and beyond."

Allan Wilkinson (Regional Commercial Director North)
HSBC