British Crafts Bristol and British Crafts Autumn
30 September-1 October and 24-26 November
Tel: +44 20 8742 1697
This contemporary craft fair will be held twice, early dates being in Bristol, while the second dates will be in Chiswick, London. Look for work created by the UK's leading artists and designers in the mediums of wood, ceramics, glass, and jewelry.
Goldsmith Fair
2-8 October
Tel: +44 20 7367 5913
The only European fair devoted exclusively to works in precious metal. Over 90 of Britain's jewelry designers and silversmiths will be on hand to interact with buyers and offer advice. Exhibitors vary from well established names to recent Jewelry design graduates and silversmiths. The fair will be held at Goldsmiths' Hall, an architectural gem built in 1835; it's worth a visit to this event for the architecture alone.
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
3- 8 October
Tel: +44 20 7923 3188
Now in its 21st year, this internationally respected fair will have over 100 dealers offering various antiques ranging from traditional and decorative to accessories and 20th Century design. This year the fair will host a special exhibition on the history of the folding screen curated by Mark Aldbrook.
Origin: The London Craft Fair
3-15 October
Tel: +44 20 7806 2580
Held at Somerset House, this new fair sponsored by the Crafts Council will exhibit the work of 300 UK and international craftsman and designers of contemporary crafts. Works will vary in price from £20-£20,000.
Art London
6-10 October
Tel: +44 20 7259 9399
This contemporary and modern fair, held at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, will host 70 galleries from around the world showing paintings, sculpture, photography, works on paper and 3D art. New features this year are the Sculpture Garden and a special exhibition showcasing unseen prints by fashion and society photographer Norman Parkinson.
Scope London
12-15 October
Tel: +1 212 528 1522
Perfect for new collectors, this fair ocated in London's East End is one of three held internationally by Scope in an effort to demystify the buying process of contemporary art. Expect to choose from over 80 British and international exhibitors. Scope London will also feature a video and film program, The Perpetual Art Machine, which offers more than 600 videos by over 400 emerging and established artists from 60 countries.
Frieze Art Fair
13-16 October 2006
Tel: +44 20 7025 3970
Major contemporary art fair held at London's Regent's Park. The fair features over 150 international galleries, specially commissioned artists projects and talks. In addition, organizers will offer visitors the opportunity to participate in a guided tour introducing fair highlights.
Zoo Art Fair
13-15 October
Tel: +44 20 7723 0285
Great contemporary art air for new collectors, held at the London Zoo, Regent's Park. The third Zoo Art Fair focuses on emerging contemporary artists and commercial and non-commercial arts organizations that are under 5 years old. There will be 46 UK and international exhibitors, selected in collaboration with VOLTAshow, Basel.
Affordable Art Fair
19-22 October
Tel: +44 20 8246 4848
Held at Battersea Park, London. This fair features 125 UK and International galleries showing works of contemporary art not exceeding £3,000. Mediums includes sculpture, photographs, prints, and paintings. Free hands-on printmaking workshops run by Artichoke Print Workshop will take place daily.
The LAPDA Autumn
19-22 October
Tel: +44 1797 252030
Association of Art and Antiques Dealer Autumn fair specializes in arts antiques that range from antiquities to contemporary art, to Georgian furniture to Art Deco jewelry. 65 dealers and members of LAPDA from all parts of the country will exhibit their quality stock.
Asian Art in London
2-10 November
Tel: +44 20 7499 2215
London's Asian Art dealers and auction house come together for this two week event that specializes in Asian Antiques from China, Japan, Korea, India and the Himalayas. Objects including ceramics, furniture, glass, jade, jewelry, manuscripts, metalwork, paintings, screens, stone carvings and textiles span over 5000 years of culture. There are over 35 gallery exhibitions that vary in theme. Check the organizer's website for dates and times of lectures, talks and workshops.
Off the Wall Art Fair
4-26 November
Tel: +44 1296 331441
This new fair held at the Buckinghamshire County Museum, Aylesbury, will exhibit contemporary art. Royal Academicians Sonia Lawson and Chris Orr are several artists taking part at this new fair. All proceeds will go to help the museum.
The Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia
6-12 November
Tel: +44 20 7370 8200
Traditional fine art and antiques fair with over 240 top British and International dealers exhibiting classic and traditional furniture, works of art and paintings. Check the organization's website for scheduled talks and lectures.
