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NewcastleGateshead Art Fair 2008

You’ve been to Scotland, why not extend your trip south of the border where the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair takes place for its 2nd year from 11-14 September in the world class Norman Foster venue, The Sage Gateshead.

15 August 2008 - Go to Own Art August Bulletin

N Hebson, Doppelgangers, Courtesy of VANE

The exhibition will bring together over 45-50 art dealers and galleries under one roof and is a perfect opportunity to collect unique works from a broad range of artforms including painting, photography, sculpture and video.

We are very pleased to announce that the following Own Art galleries will be present, so don't miss out on this terrific opportunity to purchase art in a more affordable way* Alan Reed Gallery, Bianco Nero Gallery, Bohemia Galleries, fifiefofum, Northern Print, Opus Art, Vane.

An innovation this year is a series of talks on buying art and building a collection which will be held in conjunction with Baltic, next door to The Sage Gateshead. Another new attraction is an emerging artist section which will feature work from up to 15 artists from the region who are not yet represented by galleries. The artists and work will be chosen by a distinguished panel including: Alastair Robinson from the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art in Sunderland; Godfrey Worsdale, Director of mima, Middlesbrough; Paul Stone from Tyneside's Vane Gallery; Julie Milne, Director of the Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle; and Anna Wilkinson who runs Northern Print, based in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. Northern Print will also hold demonstrations and workshops throughout the weekend while displaying prints by established artists.

Dave White, Spiderman, Courtesy of Opus Art

Win tickets to the VIP night!

Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to win tickets to the VIP night on Thursday 11 September Between 6-9pm. The evening is invite only and will include sporting heroes and some of the top 250 most successful business entrepreneurs within the North East! Each ticket admits 2 people and also allows you access into all 3 days of the public viewings from the 12th to the 14th September.

If that doesn't sound appetizing enough, the VIP night includes a prize draw with proceeds going to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Prizes to win include a one off offer from Group20 private car club, who have given use a selection of their sports cars, stays at Linden Hall with dinner in the AA rosette restaurant, and a round of golf for 4 at Slayley Hall on the PGA course.

To win a VIP ticket email ownart@artscouncil.org.uk by 22 August, quoting 'The Sage' in the subject header.

 

* Note: If you plan to make 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).

 

NewcastleGateshead Art Fair
The Sage Gateshead
Gateshead Quays
Tyne and Wear