SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The other art fair, a global arts event dedicated to showcasing independent artists, will hold its eighth edition in Los Angeles September 22-25, 2022, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Presented by Saatchi Art in partnership with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®, The Other Art Fair will feature 140 independent and emerging artists alongside guest artist Melissa Villaseñor.
Fair attendees will have the chance to meet artists in person and discover thousands of original works of art in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, textile arts, ceramics, and more. ., in a price range from less than $100 to $10,000. Plus, guests can enjoy special set-ups, live DJ sets from dublab creatives, delicious food from local food vendors, and more, including Siobhan’s live tattoo and custom portrait prints. Me.
Throughout the show weekend, the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Bar will be serving complimentary gin cocktails, and show attendees can expect refreshing twists on the quintessential classic Gin & Tonic created by the experts at BOMBAY SAPPHIRE.
Comedian, actress, singer, and entertainer Melissa Villaseñor joins as a guest artist at the Moonlight Arts Collective, unveiling exclusive new works from her latest series, “Free to Break Apart.” In addition to Villaseñor’s works, visitors to the fair can discover other exclusive works as part of a special report by Moonlight Arts Collective. Founded by the leader of Incubus, an artist himself, Brandon Boyd, Moonlight Arts Collective presents works by artists with multiple hyphens often known in other fields. Original works and printed editions by Melissa Villaseñor, Aric Improta, Brandon Boyd, Brian Bowen Smith, Dolly Wiseman, Heart Evangelista, Jen Rosenstein, Jose Pasillas and Sarah Rose Hyland will be available at the show.
Alongside its roster of exhibitors – handpicked by a selection committee of art world luminaries that includes acclaimed artist Analia Saban, Natalie Godinez of Self Help Graphics & Art and Saatchi Art’s Chief Curator Rebecca Wilson – The Other Art Fair will also feature the three Los Angeles-based recipients of its Fall 2022 New Futures Awards in partnership with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE. Formalized in 2021 as part of The Other Art Fair’s ongoing mission to break down traditional barriers in the contemporary art world, New Futures is designed to launch the careers of talented emerging artists by providing mentorship to local artists and a free exhibition space on site at the Fair. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE’s support provides further amplification to winners as part of a common pursuit to nurture and create opportunities for emerging artists. The Other Art Fair is currently accepting applications from local artists for its remaining 2022 editions.
Exclusive to the Los Angeles Fair, Saatchi Art will debut Visions of the futurean auction and exhibition showcasing some of the best emerging talent in photography’s NFT space, hosted by a panel of world-class experts.
“As we enter a second decade of hosting fairs, I am proud of the work we have done, the success of our exhibiting artists, and our substantial growth into new markets, both in the United States and abroad. abroad,” said Ryan Stanier, founder of The Other Art Fair. “We have always sought to create a welcoming, non-intimidating environment for new and seasoned art collectors, and over the past decade we have continued to deliver on that promise.”
FULL FAIR GUIDE AND FEATURED ARTISTS
For more information on The Other Art Fair and to purchase tickets, please visit here.
The Other Art Fair remains committed to the safety and well-being of its artists and fair attendees and will ensure the safety precautions in accordance with local health guidelines so that visitors and artists feel comfortable in the environment of the fair.
PRIVATE VIEW
Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Friday, September 23, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday September 24, 2022 | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 25, 2022 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
LOCATION
Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Carpool drop-off at the west gate. Use the address 3017 Airport Ave.
About The Other Art Fair
The Other Art Fair is a global art fair that connects independent artists with thousands of art buyers in a welcoming and creative environment. Against the backdrop of the world’s greatest cities, each fair offers the unexpected, combining access to boundary-pushing yet still affordable artwork with immersive installations, performances and special features. The result is an inspiring, evocative, inclusive and fun event that creates lasting bonds between artists and art lovers. Since its launch in 2011, The Other Art Fair has worked with over 3,000 artists from over 20 countries and now hosts 11 fairs each year, in the UK, US and Australia. For more information, visit www.theotherartfair.com.
ABOUT BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®:
Based on a recipe from 1761, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin is created by perfectly balancing a unique combination of 10 hand-selected exotic botanicals from around the world. The design of the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE distillery at Laverstoke Mill has won a BREEAM award for sustainability and houses the unique process of steam infusion, where the natural flavors of the botanicals are expertly captured, resulting in the fresh and vibrant taste with which BOMBAY SAPPHIRE stands for. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is on a mission to be the most sustainable gin in the world, with all 10 botanicals certified as sustainably sourced, through Ecocert SA’s For Life certification. The BOMBAY SAPPHIRE brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.
About Saatchi Art
Leading online art gallery Saatchi Art offers one of the world’s largest selections of original art and helps people around the world find the art and artists they love. The online art gallery features original paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs by over 100,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art redefines the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art consulting services and an expertly curated selection of art, while providing artists with a convenient and welcoming environment. in which to exhibit and sell their work. To discover the world of Saatchi Art, go to www.saatchiart.com.
About Leaf Group
Leaf Group Ltd. is a diversified consumer internet company that builds enduring, creator-focused brands that reach passionate audiences in broad and growing lifestyle categories, including fitness and wellness (Well + Good, Livestrong.com and MyPlate App), and home, art & design (Saatchi Art, Society6 and Hunker). Leaf Group is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). For more information on the Leaf Group, visit www.leafgroup.com.
Media Contact:
Susan Turner
PR Director
Susan.Turner@leafgroup.com