Affordable Art Fair Hongkong
The Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong, inaugurated to make art accessible to a broader audience, quickly became a key event in the city's cultural calendar. Since its first edition, the fair has been instrumental in democratizing the art buying experience, offering thousands of original contemporary artworks ranging from HK$1,000 to HK$100,000. The fair's appeal lies not just in its affordability but also in its vibrant atmosphere, which includes interactive art workshops, live performances, and educational panels, making art more approachable for new buyers and seasoned collectors alike.
Strategically held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Affordable Art Fair gathers local and international artists and galleries, providing them a platform to showcase their work to a diverse crowd. Each year, the fair continues to evolve, reflecting the dynamic nature of Hong Kong's art market and its growing influence in the Asian art scene.
Strategically held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Affordable Art Fair gathers local and international artists and galleries, providing them a platform to showcase their work to a diverse crowd. Each year, the fair continues to evolve, reflecting the dynamic nature of Hong Kong's art market and its growing influence in the Asian art scene.
2024:::::::: the 11th edition of Affordable Art Fair Hongkong
Date
May 16-19, 2024
Location
Convention & Exhibition Centre,
1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Entrance Fee
110-374
HK Dollor
HK Dollor
Meduim
painting/mix media/
Installation/Sculpture /photography...
Installation/Sculpture /photography...
Art Period
Comtemporary
Total Exhibtion Area
N/A
Exhibting Galleries
97
VIP Preview
14-16pm, May 16
Founded In
2013
Contact
INFO
Last year marked the 10th edition of the Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong, which saw a notable increase in attendance, attracting over 26,000 visitors. The fair also experienced a significant boost in sales, demonstrating the growing appetite for high-quality art at various price points within the city and highlights the increasing affirmation from young art buyers in Hong Kong’s art market.
Given the price cap at the Affordable Art Fair, it's uncommon for blue-chip galleries to participate, as the price limit makes it challenging to cover the high costs associated with transportation and insurance of premium artworks. Consequently, the fair predominantly features emerging galleries and mid-tier galleries. This setup not only provides these galleries with a valuable platform to reach new audiences but also makes the fair a key event for discovering fresh talents and affordable art.
Exhibitor application: https://affordableartfair.com/exhibit-with-us/express-interest-in-exhibiting/
List of galleries: https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/hong-kong/exhibitors/
2023: 93 galleries in total
2024: 97 galleries in total
Transportation
Visitors can take the MTR to Wan Chai MTR station on the Blue Island Line. Then you can go to HKCEC along the footbridge from MTR station Exit A1.
By Star Ferry
Visitors can take the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier (next to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre) across the Victoria Harbour to the HKCEC.
By Bus
The following buses can ride you directly to the HKCEC:
From Hung Hom Station：103, 104, 182, etc.
From the Airport：A11, A12 or E11
From Central/ Hong Kong Station：40, 40M, 70, etc.
Note: the hotel accomendation during the Art Basel fair period is realtively high in demand. The price of hotel room near the Convention & Exhibition Centre could be as high as 6000 HK dollor on average. (but in 2018-2019, the hotel average price was around 15,000.)