Art to win over hearts
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A LOCAL gallery is setting up the first ever air fair of its kind in Dundee.
Gallery i from Inverurie is organising the Dundee Art Fair, which will take place between May 24 and 26 in The Caird Hall.
The event is expected to attract over 50 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors across the weekend, with people travelling from all over the UK to attend.
Kim Curson from Gallery i said: “With the opening of the V&A last year and the waterfront redevelopment, we feel the timing is right. There’s a real buzz in Dundee and a welcomed interest in the arts from across the city.
"We hope to build on this by introducing the city to new artists, but also, we hope to inspire more people to enjoy art and to get involved.”
The Fair aims make original art accessible, offering an opportunity to buy an original piece from as little as £50 up to £3000 and beyond.
To encourage youngsters into art, there will be a kids art and crafts corner.
Attendees will have the chance to meet artists and gallery owners in person and hear the stories behind the works.
The fair kicks off with an opening preview evening on the Friday from 6pm-9pm (tickets £12 including weekend pass).
It will run over the weekend from 10am-5pm, with advanced tickets priced £5 (£6 on the door). These can be purchased from Eventbrite or from Dundee’s City Box office.
For more information on the event visit www.thedundeeartfair.co.uk.
