Collectors Exchange
Inviting established collectors across the city of Chicago to participate in this exclusive exchange, EXPO CHICAGO launches its inaugural Collectors Exchange, a unique program sending participants to regional, national and international partner art fairs. This initiative provides select Chicago Collectors the opportunity to experience the art expositions around the world, encouraging interactions among gallerists, while expanding both their cultural network and their personal art collection. In an effort to welcome national and international collectors in return, the Collectors Exchange participants receive premier access to the partner fair's VIP program, special events, as well as discounted or complimentary hotel accommodations (2-3 nights, pending fair location). Airfare or alternative modes of transportation are at the collector's discretion.
Register your interest HERE.
Participation in the EXPO CHICAGO Collectors Exchange is by invitation only. Please check back quarterly for further details as opportunities seasonally arise. If interested in participating or should you have any questions, please contact Carmel O'Brien at cobrien@expochicago.com.
Summer 2019
CHART
August 30–September 1, 2019 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Deadline to Participate: July 17, 2019
CHART is the leading international fair for contemporary art and design in the Nordic region. Located in two historic arts venues in the heart of Copenhagen, CHART brings together the best art and design galleries from the Nordic countries creating a single entry point into the region’s gallery scene. Drawing on the Nordic tradition of collaboration, CHART presents a collective exhibition of approximately 45 galleries throughout the exhibition spaces of Kunsthal Charlottenborg (art) and Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art (design).
Building on the city’s strongholds of art, design and architecture, CHART presents a concurrent public programme celebrating creative practices and the cross fields between them. Through curated exhibitions, talks, live events and an ambitious talent platform, CHART combines established artists and unrepresented practitioners in a single programme to create a fully integrated and inclusive art experience. The official 2019 exhibitors are to be announced soon.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- One-night complimentary at luxury hotel
- Exclusive access to the CHART VIP Program
- Invitations to special events
Fall 2019
Art Berlin
September 12-15, 2019 | Berlin, Germany
Deadline to Participate: August 1, 2019
The third edition of Art Berlin offers the international art world a comprehensive overview of contemporary positions while also showcasing works of Classic Modernism. Presenting more than 120 galleries from 21 countries, the German capital's preeminent art fair takes place in two hangars of the historical Tempelhof Airport, since its decommissioning, becoming a central Berlin location for a variety of cultural activities. The official 2019 exhibitors are to be announced soon.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Discounted hotel accommodation
- Exclusive access to the Art Berlin VIP Program
- Invitations to special events
Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain (FIAC)
October 17-20, 2019 | Paris, France
Deadline to Participate: August 12, 2019
For its 46th edition, FIAC is pleased to host, within the prestigious halls of the Grand Palais, an exacting selection of modern art, contemporary art, and design galleries, among the most emblematic of the international scene. A veritable institution recognized worldwide, FIAC is an opportunity for the public to discover the latest developments in contemporary art, through works by some of the most famous artists in the world. The official 2019 exhibitors are to be announced soon.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Exclusive access to FIAC VIP Program
- Invitations to special events
Art Toronto
October 25–27, 2019 | Toronto, Canada
Deadline to participate: August 12, 2018
Founded in 2000, Art Toronto is Canada’s international contemporary and modern art fair, located at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in the city’s downtown core. This four-day program, providing unique access to the Canadian art market, is one of the most important annual art events in Canada. Now in its 20th year, Art Toronto presents important artwork from leading Canadian and international galleries combined with PLATFORM—our engaging series of lectures and panel discussions from prominent art world figures—curated projects, an extensive VIP Program, and top-tier cultural offerings throughout the city. The official 2019 exhibitors are to be announced soon.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive a bespoke two-day VIP itinerary including:
- Two-night complimentary stay at luxury hotel
- Exclusive access to the Art Toronto VIP Program
- Access to private collections and exclusive receptions
Winter 2019/2020
Art Düsseldorf
November 15-17, 2019 | Düsseldorf, Germany
Deadline to Participate: October 1, 2019
At Art Düsseldorf 2019, around 90 established and young, regional and international galleries show post-war and contemporary art. With Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, a former steel factory complex in a prime location, the fair has chosen an exceptional and non-conventional venue, perfectly suitable for the exhibition of art. Art Düsseldorf brings together high-quality modern, contemporary and emerging art from galleries based in the Rhineland, Germany and Benelux countries, as well as international big-name players.
With its art academy, exhibition venues, museums and private collections, the city of Düsseldorf has a strongly developed and internationally renowned art scene. Its cultural map is diverse – and constantly evolving. Having chosen Düsseldorf as location, the fair has positioned itself at the junction of the Rhineland and the Ruhr Valley: in the heart of a metropolitan region that has ten million inhabitants and is, with regard to art and culture, at the center of one of Western Europe’s most vibrant regions. Thus, the fair is embedded within a dense urban cultural landscape with important art institutions directly neighboring it along the Rhine and Ruhr rivers, in Cologne and Bonn, Essen and Bochum."
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- One-night complimentary at luxury hotel
- Exclusive access to the Art Düsseldorf VIP Program
- Invitations to special events
Abu Dhabi Art
November 21-23, 2019 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Deadline to Participate: October 1, 2019
Abu Dhabi Art expands beyond the notion of a traditional art fair, in placing strong emphasis on a diverse public engagement programme, including art installations and exhibitions, talks and events that take place in different locations throughout the year. The culmination of this year-long programme is the Abu Dhabi Art event in November, which provides an important sales platform for participating galleries whilst also offering these galleries an opportunity to showcase ambitious installations and site-specific works by their artists to a wide audience. The official 2019 exhibitors are to be announced soon.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Exclusive access to Abu Dhabi Art VIP Program
- Invitations to special events
ZonaMaco
February 5-9, 2020 | Mexico City, Mexico
Deadline to Participate: October 25, 2019
Established in 2002, ZONAMACO is an international art fair with four events that take place every year at Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City. For the first time, the four ZONAMACO fairs (ZONAMACO México Arte Contemporáneo, ZONAMACO DISEÑO, ZONAMACO SALÓN, and ZONAMACO FOTO) will simultaneously and independently during the 'ZONAMACO Art Week', enriching the experience for visitors and collectors, enhancing national and international focus in Mexico City. This is how this fair platform reaffirms itself as the main art promoter in Mexico and Latin America.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Two-night complimentary stay at luxury hotel
- Exclusive access to ZONAMACO VIP Program
- Access to private collections and exclusive receptions
ARCOMADRID
February 26 - March 1, 2020| Madrid, Spain
Deadline to Participate: Late December 2019
With the participation of around 200 galleries, ARCOmadrid 2019 presented a new special image alongside two teams with strong connections to Peru. The design of the Fair, as well as the spaces for rest, meeting, talks and gastronomy, were designed by Burgos & Garrido Arquitectos Asociados, whose concept offered new perspectives, new visibility and uses at the fair.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Two-night complimentary stay at luxury hotel
- Exclusive access to ARCOmadrid VIP Program
Spring 2020
SP-Arte
April 1-5, 2020 | São Paulo, Brazil
Deadline to Participate: Late January 2020
SP-Arte - São Paulo International Art Festival - has organized one of the most important contemporary art fairs in the region, promoting Argentine and Latin American art, aiming to continue presenting this genre to the world market. Established galleries bring more than 2,000 artists from Brazil and around the world, partnering with local museums and cultural institutions, in an annual creative crossroads between collectors, professionals and art industry specialists. Throughout the city, lectures, book launches and daily programming in the Pavilion of the Biennial, create a panorama of the contemporary circuit. In this way, SP-Arte consolidates itself as a trendsetter and strengthens the country's creative economy. A complete list of 2019 exhibitors can be found HERE.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Two-night complimentary stay at luxury hotel
- Exclusive access to SP-Arte VIP Program
Miart
April 17-19, 2020 | Milan, Italy
Deadline to Participate: Early February 2020
Miart is a fair where contemporary art, modern art and limited edition design dialogue with each other to explore the relationships between the past and present of creativity. Thanks to its careful selection of international galleries, miart is the Italian fair that presents the public with the widest array of works, from early 20th century art through to the creations of the most recent generations. Making their international allure very evident, miart 2019 is proud to present 186 galleries from 19 countries, 45 of which will be participating for the very first time, showcasing a wide variety of modern art, contemporary art and limited edition design. A complete list of 2019 exhibitors can be found HERE.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Three-night complimentary stay at five-star hotel
- Exclusive access to miart VIP Plus Program
Art Brussels
April 23-26, 2020 | Brussels, Belgium
Deadline to Participate: Late February 2020
Founded in 1968, Art Brussels is one of the most renowned contemporary art fairs in Europe and a must-see in the international art calendar. Art Brussels represents a unique opportunity to discover the richness of the artistic and cultural scene of the European capital, and attracts a growing number of collectors, gallerists, curators, art professionals and art lovers from around the world. Every year in April, the fair welcomes around 25,000 visitors. Since 2016, Art Brussels takes place in the emblematic building of Tour & Taxis, in the heart of Brussels. In 2019, Art Brussels has launched a new and diverse INVITED section, supporting emerging galleries or art spaces that are transcending the typical gallery format and that have never before participated in the fair. As Belgium’s leading fair, Art Brussels continues to build on its profile and track record as one of “Europe’s foremost discovery fairs”, bringing something different to the international art fair practices by privileging solid artistic content and profiling surprising artistic practices which one does not see at other art fairs. A complete list of 2019 exhibitors can be found HERE.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Two-night complimentary stay at luxury hotel
- Exclusive access to Art Brussels VIP Program
- Invitation to the official VIP Collectors Dinner
ARCOLISBOA
MAY 2020 | LISBON, PORTUGAL
Deadline to Participate: Early March 2020
Cordoaria Nacional will host a new edition of ARCOlisboa, International Contemporary Art Fair. In addition to the careful selection of galleries in the main section of the fair (General Programme), which will continue to investigate Portuguese art and its connections with the international scene, there will once again be an Opening section dedicated to galleries with less than 7 years of experience; projects by artists, and a special area dedicated to the publication of books by artists directed by Arts Libris. In addition to this content, for the first time there will be an area featuring ​large sculptures outside the Cordoaria Nacional, thus opening the content of the fair to the city. The official 2019 exhibitors are to be announced soon.
Collectors Exchange participants will receive:
- Two-night complimentary stay at luxury hotel
- Exclusive access to ARCOlisboa VIP Program