Now in its fifth season, the Art Market will return to the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center on April 29 through May 3. This year features a wide assortment of contemporary art from noteworthy national and international galleries.
Art Market San Francisco 2015 is collaborating with the de Young and Legion of Honor fine arts museums for this year’s first Benefits Preview Reception on Wednesday evening, April 29. Beneficiary ticket buyers will have the pleasure of a first access private preview of the art fair and will enjoy live entertainment at this catered event. Proceeds will benefit the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco’s New Art Acquisitions Fund.
Last year’s Art Market saw record-breaking sales, citywide partnerships, and over 20,000 visitors in attendance. Art Market Productions is Brooklyn-based and owned by Max Fishko and Jeffrey Wainhause, who have organized successful national fairs including the Miami Project, Texas Contemporary, and the Seattle Art Fair. All the fairs seek to provide a high-quality art experience by connecting collectors and dealers in an optimal environment.
This year, be sure to experience a series of presentations coordinated with the galleries and artists including collector tours, curator talks, and special artist presentations by Bay Area curators, collectors, and designers.
As the Art Market has grown into a major regional event, it reinforces the importance of local involvement in the arts. The Art Market is the colorful place where local creativity overlaps with the international art world. And it doesn’t have to end on May 3 if you purchase a one-of-a-kind piece to enjoy year-round.
Art Market San Francisco 2015: Benefit Preview Reception, Wed-nesday, April 29, 6–9 p.m.; VIP Party, Thursday, April 30, 6–10 p.m.; Market, Friday–Saturday, May 1–2, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday, May 3, noon–6 p.m.; $25–$400; visit artmarketsf.com for tickets and to preview images of participating galleries and artists.
— S. Anderson
