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Walter Lindner Retrospective
International, Modern & Contemporary
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IMA Foundation
International, Contemporary
A3
Stephen Walton Fine Art
British, Modern & Contemporary
A4
Wrapping Station
WRAPPING STATION
B1
Granta Fine Art
British, Modern
B2
Sheridan Russell Gallery
British, Contemporary
B3
Farmer Fine Arts
British, Contemporary
B4
Jim Woodman Fine Art
British, Contemporary
C1
Art Of Cambridge
British, Contemporary
C2
British Art Portfolio
British, Modern & Contemporary
C3
Eleven & A Half
British, Contemporary
C4 Lilford British, Contemporary D1 UK Artists British, Contemporary
Layout & Exhibitor List
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Linton 59
British, Modern & Contemporary
D3
Gallery East
British, Contemporary
E1
Robert Fogell Gallery
British, Contemporary
E2
Hadfield Fine Art
British, Contemporary
F1
David Parr House
British, Modern CHARITY PARTNER
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Kittoe Contemporary
British, Contemporary
F4
Norton Way Gallery
British, Contemporary
F5
Oriel Fine Art
British, Modern
Hannay Robertson Private VIP Reception in the Coffee Lounge on Thursday 27th September 5.30-9pm The David Parr House Charity Auction in the Wine Bar on Friday 28th September from 5pm. All welcome. The WINE BAR & COFFEE LOUNGE provided by Quy Mill Hotel & Spa Catering Sculptures in the Outside Terrace and Sculpture Garden kindly provided by Sheridan Russell Gallery
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Event Layout & Exhibitor List Contents Welcome Message Art Collecting Made Easy Our Private View Sponsor: Hannay Robertson Our Charity Partner: The David Parr House Exhibitors
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Iliffe Media is a family-run independent publisher with the community at its heart. We publish an impressive portfolio of titles across the eastern region, including the Cambridge Independent and Velvet Magazine, the offi cial Media Partners titles for Cambridge Art Fair. Our aim is to offer a high quality, trustworthy, useful and entertaining service to the community of Cambridge and its surrounding region. We know that Cambridge is a wonderful place to live and work. We are keen to celebrate it and work with the community and businesses that call it home. We are proud to be working with Red Dot Events on the prestigious Cambridge Art Fair- in only 5 years it has become established as one of the major visual arts events in the entire eastern region and a high point in the calendar for Cambridge.
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WELCOME TO THE 6TH EDITION OF THE CAMBRIDGE ART FAIR Cambridge Art Fair is still the largest sale of 20th and 21st century original fi ne art and prints in the eastern region. It takes a year of planning, over a hundred people and two and a half days to build, just for you. This year our well-established event gets a refresh and a lovely new home at Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, with free parking and easy access to the road network for the fi rst time ever. We’ve also partnered the event with a new boutique home interest & lifestyle show called Inspire Cambridge, presented by Velvet Magazine. Over the years, tens of thousands of people have visited the event, some visit purely out of interest and others come specifi cally to buy a piece of art. Whatever your motivation for attending Cambridge Art Fair, we love to hear your stories and receive your feedback. An event like Cambridge Art Fair is so much more than the sum of it’s parts and it contributes much more greatly to the cultural environment in the East of England than a three and a half day annual event really should. One of the things that hasn’t changed this year is the mixture of 20th and 21st Century art. This year we have regulars Oriel Fine Art, together with Granta Fine Art (back for their second year) & a fabulous retrospective by Berlin Artist Walter Lindner, devised & managed by Simon Hearnden. Our Charity Partner this year is the absolutely stunning David Parr House, a recently discovered treasure for Cambridge. If you haven’t heard about
it, read more on page 10 of this fair guide and make sure you book a visit once it offi cially opens next year. If you’ve visited Cambridge Art Fair before you will be pleased to see the return of many of our most popular regulars, such as Eleven & A Half, The Darryl Nantais Gallery (now referred to as ‘Linton 59’ at art fairs), Robert Fogell Gallery, Lilford Gallery and Sheridan Russell Gallery. There are plenty of newcomers this year too, boasting fantastic portfolios of artists from all over the world. Our thanks, as ever, go to all of the wonderful businesses that have supported the event this year, especially our Private View sponsor Hannay Robertson Financial Planning. We would also like to thank Ricky, Dawn & the team at Iliffe Media for the media partnership with Cambridge Independent & Velvet Magazine. The coverage written by Alice Ryan has, as always, been exceptional. As always, the smooth running of the art fair relies on the commitment and professionalism of our volunteers and staff. We thank you all for your invaluable contribution- we really couldn’t do it without you. Fleur & I hope you enjoy the art fair this year and fi nd something beautiful that you can enjoy for many years. Thank you all for coming.
Craig Kerrecoe, Fair Director
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Cambridge Art Fair, the largest sale of 20th & 21st century original fine art in the eastern region, provides you with an opportunity to select and acquire great art and live with it, experience it in your own environment, get to know it and share it with others- all with the reassurance of buying from professional dealers and galleries who have spent years, even decades, carefully selecting talented artists worthy of your investment. The art world can seem, to the outsider, like a secretive, unfamiliar and intimidating place. But it doesn’t have to be like that. We believe that great art should play an important part in everyone’s life. To make that happen for you, we make buying art at Cambridge Art Fair a safe and supportive experience for all, whether expert or novice. The combined knowledge and experience of the galleries and dealers exhibiting at Cambridge Art Fair will ensure that you are able to find the perfect piece of art to suit you and your needs, even if you don’t know what you are looking for yet! When wander through the art fair, you will discover high quality modern art from the 20th century all the way through to exciting contemporary work by some of todays leading British and international artists at a range of prices. So how about some tips on ‘how’ to buy?
The big secret is... there is no secret!
The most important thing to know about buying art, either as a one off or as the start of a collection, is that there’s no list of things that you need to know before you jump in. If you see a piece of art that you absolutely love and you want to buy it, then buy it! You don’t need to have credentials or a degree in Art History to start a collection, you just need to have a desire to collect and the means to pay for it. The more you expose yourself to art and the art world in general, the more you will be able to evaluate what is fundamentally good art, what suits your taste and how to build and develop your collection. If you’re collecting for investment purposes then you’ll need to research as much as possible and build relationships with good quality, experienced dealers and galleries who can advise you further.
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“Acquire great art and live with it, experience it in your own environment, get to know it and share it with othersall with the reassurance of buying from professional dealers and galleries who have spent years, even decades, carefully selecting talented artists worthy of your investment.” If however, you are collecting for your own enjoyment in the hope that your collection will increase in value over time, make sure that you like what you buy. It is you that will live with the art for many years so it has to be something that you are confident you will enjoy.
Ask questions
One of the major benefits of buying art from an art fair that has a vetting process, like Cambridge Art Fair, is that you know that the work on display has already met stringent criteria based on quality. Even so, if you have questions about a piece of work or the artist responsible, just ask the gallerist or dealer selling the work. The gallerist or dealer will have established a good relationship with the artist over a period of time and have invested themselves in that work because they believe it has merit. Don’t be nervous about asking ‘stupid’ questions - there’s no such thing. You could ask questions about the artist: What are their credentials? Where have they exhibited? What is their training? Can you see the artist’s CV? Or you could ask about the work: When was the art produced? What is it’s provenance, it’s history? What method and materials did the artist use?
Set a budget
Like you would with any major purchase- set a budget. Be realistic with your budget - if you are looking for a huge, signature piece for your home then you should already know that £200 will be unlikely to get you what you need. However, if you are looking for a small framed print for a corner somewhere in your home then you should have lots of choice at £200.
Art Collecting Made Easy
Cambridge Art Fair features work that begins at a very affordable £75 and goes all the way up to the tens of thousands and beyond. Be prepared for the possibility you will see something you absolutely love but is completely beyond your budget. Whatever you fall in love with, know that you have options available.
The ‘Own Art’ scheme
Many of our dealers and galleries participate in the Arts Council funded ‘Own Art’ scheme which gives you an opportunity to pay for the art you love in ten interest free instalments. Ask them directly.
Know your own taste
As mentioned above, if you are collecting for your own enjoyment in the hope that your collection will increase in value over time, make sure that you like what you buy. You should get into the habit of exploring different styles and periods, researching Artists and exposing yourself to art. Visit local museums and galleries to see what appeals to you. You might find that a certain colour shade resonates with you or that you have a penchant for abstracted landscapes. The simple act of looking at art will enable you to identify what art you like and, therefore, what art you should buy. You can educate yourself and develop your taste over a period of time but, ideally, it should come down to whether or not you actually enjoy a piece of art.
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Prints
Prints offer an affordable option when buying art but it’s not quite as simple as buying a reproduction of an image. There are many different types of print: engravings, lithographs, screen prints, aquatints, linocuts and woodblock prints are some of the most common types. For several of those methods, the Artist uses a specific method to create an original image on a surface, such as wood, metal or stone. They would then apply paint or ink and then create a print onto paper. This is called an original print because each one is slightly different to the others. These types of print are usually produced by the Artist’s hand and will, most likely, be limited to a small run. There are other types of print that do not necessarily involve the artist in the reproduction process, such as lithographs and giclée prints (digital prints using inkjet printers). Always ask which method was used to produce a print before you buy it. Ordinarily, it is important to only buy limited edition prints, whether lithograph, giclée or any of the ‘Artist hand’ methods. Notable exceptions to this rule are vintage posters and prints by some of todays most celebrated or infamous Artists, such as Banksy and Damien Hirst, which are available in large or unlimited editions.
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CAMBRIDGE BOUTIQUE FINANCIAL PLANNING COMPANY HANNAY ROBERTSON SPONSORS CAMBRIDGE ART FAIR 2018 Hannay Robertson is very pleased to be the Private View sponsor for the 6th Cambridge Art Fair, taking place at The Cambridge Roar Marquee at Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, from 27th to 30th September. At Hannay Robertson, we believe your wealth should inspire and provide you with a life well lived. That’s why we take time to understand what matters to you most, and to build a comprehensive picture of your financial position, needs and ambitions. Our personalised planning and advice provides clarity in complex financial matters, directing you towards your goals and opening new horizons. We are a boutique financial planning company based in Cambridge, providing jargon-free advice, comprehensive planning and long-term wealth management. Established by Duncan Hannay Robertson in 2012, we are small, specialised team who can offer a level of personalised service unmatched by the larger companies available. Working with our established network of accountants, solicitors and other professionals, we ensure that your affairs are always in a trusted pair of expert hands.
Our Sponsor: Hannay Robertson
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As a boutique financial planning company, we build lasting relationships with our select group of clients. We work with successful families that value the clarity and quality of life gained through delegating their affairs to a single, trusted financial advisor. And, with their wealth under our watchful eye, they can focus on what’s important to them and get the most out of life. We have visited Cambridge Art Fair many times since its launch in 2013 and appreciate the opportunity to support this highly-regarded event. This year the event is taking place at a new venue offering parking and easy access to art collectors and enthusiasts from across the eastern region. We are very pleased to sponsor the exclusive Private View launch evening on Thursday 27th September as the art fair moves into this new phase of growth and we look forward to seeing all of the wonderful paintings, prints and sculptures that will be available to buy. CONTACT Duncan Hannay Robertson on 01223 269405 or Marie Newton on 01223 269989 cambridge@hannayrobertson.com or visit www.hannayrobertson.com
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Cambridge is about to welcome a new hidden gem to its cultural offering. Next Spring David Parr House at 186 Gwydir Street will open to the public for the first time although a lucky few have already been through the front door. David Parr worked by day as an artist painter for the local firm of F R Leach & Sons, a Cambridge firm of artist decorators and craftsmen who created interiors for William Morris and other leading figures of the Arts and Crafts movement. He would return to his ordinary terraced house, and working by candlelight, he created an extraordinary interior for his own private enjoyment. Volunteer-led tours will take visitors through the front door of the David Parr House and into each room of the remarkable house as the stories of the occupants’ lives are revealed. Displays of David Parr’s notebook, diaries, painting tools, photos and family audio recordings will illuminate the day-to-day life of the largely forgotten but talented and highly skilled artisans by exploring Cambridge’s social history, domesticity, the 20th Century home, memories and reminiscence. In 1912, David Parr inscribed on his Drawing Room wall ‘If you do anything, do it well’. This sentiment has inspired the passionate private donors and dedicated volunteers who, over the past five years, have helped to save the David Parr House by conserving and restoring it, partly funded by a Heritage Lottery Grant.
‘If you do anything, do it well’
Photo credit: Howard Rice
David Parr, 1912
Our Charity Partner: The David Parr House
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Photo credit: David Parr House CIO With support from National Lottery players every £1 is doubled by Heritage Lottery Fund and Barclay will also match the first £1,000 donated at this year’s Cambridge Art Fair so, with Gift Aid, a Gift of £5 becomes £25, £10 becomes £50 and £50 becomes £250. That’s the kind of maths we like! The David Parr House is currently seeking special people to become founding patrons. They will be offered their own personal experiences including handling special objects from the collection, meeting special guests, invitations to curatorial events and to see behind the scenes before and after the house is open to the public. All gifts and donations go towards building a £1m endowment so that art lovers can enjoy an annual programme of exhibitions, talks, special events and craft workshops. We hope that all our visitors at Cambridge Art Fair 2018 enjoy visiting our stand to see objects from the house and collection on display, to meet some of the people who saved the house. To find out how to become a collections, garden, research or house guide volunteer please speak to us on the stand during the show. Contact Rachel French: rachel@davidparrhouse.org
www.DavidParrHouse.org
Photo credit: David Parr House CIO
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Exhibitors
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Art of Cambridge- Stand C1 Cambridge cambridgeartbook.co.uk 07747 123565 Contemporary, British
British Art Portfolio- Stand C2 Guilsborough, Northants. britishartportfolio.co.uk enquiries@britishartportfolio.co.uk Contemporary, Modern British
The David Parr House- Stand F1 Cambridge davidparrhouse.org davidparrhouse@gmail.com Charity Partner
Eleven & A Half- Stand C3 London elevenandahalf.com 0207 377 6144 Contemporary, Cornish
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Farmer Fine Arts- Stand B3 Doncaster farmerfinearts.com 07876 802688 Contemporary, British
Gallery East- Stand D3 Woodbridge, Suffolk galleryeast.co.uk team@galleryeast.co.uk Contemporary, British
Granta Fine Art- Stand B1 Cambridge grantafineart.co.uk 07749 850620 20th Century, British
Hadfield Fine Art- Stand E2 Cheltenham hadfieldfineart.co.uk 01242 821251 Contemporary, British
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IMA Foundation- Stand A2 London IMAfoundation.com 0208 341 7866 Contemporary, Indian
Jim Woodman Fine Art - Stand B4 Teddington jimwoodmanfineart.co.uk 07748 154999 Contemporary, British
Kittoe Contemporary- Stand F3 London kittoecontemporary.com 07968 142289 Contemporary, British
Lilford- Stand C4 Canterbury lilfordframing.com 01227 766616 Contemporary, British & International
Please visit our website for more exhibitor information & links
Lindner Retrospective- Stand A1 Oxford berlinwalls.co.uk 07850 656856 20th Century, German
Linton 59- Stand D2 Linton, Cambs linton59.co.uk 01223 891289 Modern & Contemporary, British
Norton Way Gallery- Stand F4 Letchworth Garden City nortonwaygallery.com 01462 685139 Contemporary, British
Oriel Fine Art- Stand F5 Cambridge orielfineart.co.uk 01223 356356 Modern British & East Anglian Painting
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Robert Fogell Gallery- Stand E1 Stamford robfogell.co.uk 01780 762099 Contemporary, British
Sheridan Russell Gallery- Stand B2 Borehamwood, Hertfordshire sheridanrussellgallery.com 0208 953 0908 or 07985 469620 Contemporary, British
Stephen Walton Fine Art- Stand A3 Bury St. Edmunds theartman.co.uk 07770 987163 Modern & Contemporary, British
UK Artists- Stand D1 Leamington Spa ukartistsonline.com 01926 770924 Contemporary, British
Please visit our website for more exhibitor information & links
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