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Collect: the international art fair for contemporary objects returns to the V&A, from 25-29 January 2008

8 Jan 2008

Collect is an international celebration of museum-quality objects from 42 of the world’s leading galleries. The event provides a unique opportunity to see and collect the innovative and the desirable from contemporary masters to rising stars. For more information visit www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect

Malcolm Martin & Gaynor Dowling, 1000 openings, 2006-2007, Courtesy of Martin and Dowling Sarah Myerscough Fine Art, Collect 2008

Own Art loan service at Collect 2008

The Crafts Council will be offering the public the opportunity to apply for an interest free Own Art loan for the purchase of a selection of works of art and craft by a number of exhibitors (including non Own Art member galleries). Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to collect works by some of the most talented makers around.

Own Art member galleries participating at Collect include Bluecoat Display Centre, Cockpit Arts, Contemporary Applied Arts, Contemporary Ceramics, The Devon Guild of Craftsmen.

NOTE: If you are planning on making a purchase with Own Art at the fair, don’t forget to bring 2 forms of identification with you– you will need a proof of signature (such as a credit/debit card or passport) and a proof of address (such as a driver’s licence or utilities bill).

Collect 2008
Exhibition Courts at the V&A, Cromwell Road, South Kensington,
London

25-29 January 2008