The Art Fund - What's On

Courtesy of The Fine Art and Antiques Fair, Olympia

British Crafts Bristol

British Crafts is a unique opportunity to see and buy a stunning range of contemporary crafts directly from the designer makers including a tantalising range of jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles and much more.

Address:	Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EH
Phone:	020 8742 1697
Website:	Click here
Dates:	27 - 28 September
Admission:	Art Fund members free entry - simply email info@britishcrafts.co.uk putting 'Art Fund website offer' in the Subject box with your name, address and telephone number and your invitation will be posted to you.

Goldsmiths' Fair

De Stijl Ring, square topped 18 carat white gold with fine gold inlay aquamarines and handmade chain by designer maker Will Evans, £2,400 (week one)

Visit Goldsmiths’ Hall, London, for the annual selling exhibition of innovative jewellery and stunning silverware by leading and up-and-coming designer-makers from all over the UK

Address:	Goldsmith's Hall, Foster Lane, EC2V 6BN
Phone:	020 7606 7010
Website:	Click here
Dates:	22–28 September; 30 September–5 October
Admission:	Two-for-one entry on presentation of a current membership card (normal price £6).

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Art London

Sitting in a Circle by Michele Del Campo 2008

This leading contemporary and modern fair features over 75 leading UK and international galleries. Painting, sculpture, photography, works on paper, ceramics and glass are exhibited in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

Address:	Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3
Phone:	020 7259 9399
Website:	Click here
Dates:	2-6 October
Admission:	Two-for-one entry on presentation of a current membership card (normal price £12).

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Autumn Art Fair

Over 70 artists and designers will be exhibiting a range of sculpture, ceramics, glass and prints at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington.

Address:	Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN
Phone:	020 8977 7558
Website:	Click here
Dates:	4-18 October
Admission:	Free entry, including catalogue, on presentation of a current membership card (normal price £4).

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Origin: The London Craft Fair

Kathryn Pearce, Saturn Wavy Bowl (Turquoise)

300 contemporary craft makers show work in the Edmond J Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House, and you can see a different selection of work on each week of the fair.

Address:	Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
Phone:	0901 331 0035
Website:	Click here
Dates:	7-12 October; 14-19 October
Admission:	£16

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Frieze Art Fair

One of the most influential contemporary art events, Frieze Art Fair presents exceptional works by top artists from inter-national galleries, alongside its unique curatorial programme of artists’ projects.

Address:	Regent's Park, London
Phone:	0870 890 0514
Website:	Click here
Dates:	16 - 19 October
Admission:	Two-for-one entry when you book one full-priced ticket, purchased in advance, subject to availability (normal price Thurs/ Fri £20, Sat/ Sun £25). Call 0870 890 0514 and quote 'Art Fund' before 1 October.

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Affordable Art Fair

Held in Battersea Park, this fair presents accessible contemporary art for all budgets.

Address:	Battersea Park Events Arena, London, SW11 4NJ
Phone:	020 82464848
Website:	Click here
Dates:	23-26 October
Admission:	Art Fund Members two-for-one entry on presentation of the Arts Fairs page of Arts Quarterly Autumn (p85) at the door (normal price £12)

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British Crafts Bristol

The Fair's venue is paintworks - a restored Victorian industrial site reflecting the quality and workmanship of the pieces on show.

Address:	Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EH
Phone:	020 8742 1697
Website:	Click here
Dates:	27 - 28 November
Admission:	Free entry for Art Fund members (normal price £2.50)

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British Crafts Autumn

Visit Chiswick Town Hall and buy work directly from award-winning designer-makers. The range of craft objects and materials is vast and includes jewellery, glass, textiles, wood and ceramics.

Address:	Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, London W4 4JN
Phone:	020 8742 1697
Website:	Click here
Dates:	28 - 30 November
Admission:	Free entry for Art Fund members (normal price £3)

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Winter Fine Art and Antiques Fair

London's Olympia is the home of this major event, where you'll fine fine art, furniture, prints, sculpture, glass, ceramics, textiles, clocks, mirrors and maps. This year's loan exhibition includes the 18th-century forerunner of the world's first computer from Chevening in Kent.

Address:	Olympia Exhibition Halls, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
Phone:	0871 231 9218
Website:	Click here
Dates:	10 - 16 November
Admission:	Two-for-one entry for Art Fund members (normal price £12)

LAPADA Autumn Fair

The country's largest professional antique dealers' event is held at the Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, and is an opportunity to view and buy all sorts of antiques, from fine art to furniture.

Address:	The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH
Phone:	01797 252030
Website:	Click here
Dates:	27 - 30 November
Admission:	Two-for-one entry for Art Fund members (normal price £10)