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Manchester Art Fair 2024

Gallery Applications Open Now

Gallery Applications Open Now

Gallery applications are open to commercial galleries with a history of exhibitions and sales from their own gallery space, online platform or at art fairs.

Applicants are asked to apply online providing exhibitor information along with artist details, example images, artwork price range and the size of stand required. Successful applicants will be contacted with a stand allocation within 4 weeks.

Find more about exhibiting at Manchester Art Fair 2025

Stand Prices

Manchester Art Fair works with Aubury’s to deliver a high-quality walling and lighting system for the fair.

4x2m = £2600 +vat
5x2m = £3250 +vat
6x2m = £3900 +vat
7x2m = £4550 +vat
8x2m = £5200 +vat
4x4m = £5200 +vat

Exhibitors will receive a standard allocation of lighting with the chance to order additional lighting and storage options once the booking is confirmed.

Payment Terms
A deposit of 20% of the total invoice is payable on booking, followed by 2 instalments of 40%. 

Stand Package

  • Traditional white wooden wall panels, approx. 1m wide x 3m high.
  • Standard spotlight allocation and track and nameboard signage.
  • 10 exhibitor passes.
  • Profile on Manchester Art Fair website including art preview and news.
  • Inclusion in complimentary catalogue provided to visitors.
  • Free art wrap service.
  • Complimentary weekend and preview tickets.
  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • Additional porters and trolleys on-site during build-up and breakdown.
  • 24hr secure artwork storage*
  • Stand furniture, additional panels, wall painting, and extra lighting options available*
  • Gallery to stand delivery service.*
  • Technician hanging service.*
  • International shipping support.*


* Some options may incur additional charges

Criteria

  • All exhibitors must show original work and all work must be for sale.
  • Original prints and prints made with the hand of the artist are acceptable with a maximum edition size of 150.
  • Limited fine art photography is acceptable when signed and numbered with a maximum edition size of 150.
  • Digitally created artwork will be considered on an individual basis. Mass produced digital or giclée reproductions are not acceptable.
  • The decision of the organisers is final and based upon the selection criteria and fair objectives.

Start Your Application

Please complete the entire application form to apply to exhibit at Manchester Art Fair. Before you get started, please have ready the following items:

  • Gallery background (no more than 100 words)
  • 5 digital images that clearly represent the style of work you intend to show
  • Range of media you intend to show
  • List of artists with 50 word biographies
  • Total number of pieces you intend to show over the 3 days
  • Price range of pieces – there is no upper price limit at Manchester Art Fair
  • Size of stand required (eg 4x2m 8m²)
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