Connect Art Fair runs from 29th January - 2nd February 2020 and it is now in its second year . Here at Blondes Fine Art in Hertfordshire we are proud to be celebrating 10 years of trading this year and just as proud to have a strong association with this boutique fair.
Over the past 10 years we have mainly operated from our website with the additional bonus of having a large gallery open by appointment - this was converted from a stable block in the grounds of our home. Over the years we have taken various stands at a number of fairs including ones in provincial and central London locations, with 20/21 International at Royal College of Art and Works on Paper in Knightsbridge to name but two. We have also maintained strong links with public galleries and schools of art sourcing rare works for the Ben Uri collection and we are currently working closely with Central St Martins School of Art and Design on a new project for later this year.
So, there is always something going on here at Blondes Fine Art but Melanie and I are delighted to be making final preparations for Connect Art Fair . I was recently asked by another gallery owner why we like Connect so much and having given him an answer I thought I would blog it so that everyone can read why.
Lets start with the facts first
Fairs are not cheap to attend with central London high profile events costing upwards from £10,000 for 5 days depending on the size of the stand, so it is an expensive outlay for any business. Additionally, there are the logistics, with a great deal of time, expense and effort going into the planning, transport and manning of the stand.
So why do we like Connect Art Fair so much ? This is most easily answered by referring to comments from last years visitors .
‘I have never been to a more friendly fair , and I go to all the London events’
’ There is such a great range of paintings I could buy them all ‘
’ Everything is such good value , and the galleries are genuinely friendly’
’ I came to see what a fair would be like here at Mall Galleries as I was not sure how it would look . I have to say it is wonderful’
’ Love the venue, love the galleries, love the space - I do hope this becomes a regular event ‘
These are actual comments from a few people that attended the 2019 fair and we would have to agree with them all. It really is a Boutique fair , where you will find something to suit every collectors interest and every budget . Connect Art Fair is unique in that it is run by the dealers with no other organisation taking a profit from the event - like a cooperative . This means overheads are low and these savings can be passed onto the collectors. If collectors keep attending then I am sure it will be around for many years to come as I hope Blondes Fine Art is too. We look forward to the next 10 years and to meeting lots of new and existing clients at this years event .
The event is at Mall Galleries in London 29th January - 2nd February 2020 and if you need tickets just ask.
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