Trade Events - Outside UK

 Government support (TAP Grant Aid) for exhibitors may be available at these shows. For details see the Export page on this website.

When: 13 May - 14 May 2012
What: Meet Learn Celebrate
The Fine Art Trade Guild hosts 2 days of free demonstrations, seminars, hands-on workshops and a range of exhibitors. A fantastic opportunity for artists, printers and framers to learn one-on-one from experts in the industry and be the first to view new products on the market.
Where: Holiday Inn, Elstree, WD6 5PU (M25, Junction 23)
Web: http://www.fineart.co.uk/Awards_Meet_Learn_Celebrate.aspx

When: 16 May 2012
What: Guild 'London' branch event
All are welcome to attend this event hosted by the London branch of the Fine Art Trade Guild. Come along for learning, networking and a bite to eat. With speaker Julia Korner from Julia Korner Fine Art on the Conservation of Paintings, Polychrome sculpture and Frames.
Where: Best Western Reigate Manor Hotel, Reigate Hill, Reigate, RH2 9PF.
Members: Log in and go here to view the invitation.
Non members: Please email nii@fineart.co.uk for more details.

When: 16th May - 18th May 2012
What: Parallax AF
A specialized art expo which deals in art works of eminent artists from all over the world. The art fair is organized to promote the sale of paintings and art exhibits from professional painters.
Where: Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, SW3 5EE
Web: www.barlowfinedrawings.com/parallaxaf.html

When: 22 May 2012
What: Guild 'Wessex' branch event & AGM
All are welcome to attend this event hosted by the Wessex branch of the Fine Art Trade Guild. Come along for learning, networking and a bite to eat. With speaker Jan Baker, owner of The Frame. The talk is entitled: “Swimming against the tide”.
Where: The Frame, 81 High St, Odiham, Hants, RG29 1LB
Members: Log in and go here to view the invitation.
Non members: Please email nii@fineart.co.uk for more details.

When: 10th - 12th June 2012
What: Pulse
The Uk's only summer trade event. With sectors on Home, Gift, Fashion, Accessories & Wellbeing.
Where: Earl's Court, London.
Web: http://www.pulse-london.com/

When: 7th - 17th June 2012
What: Olympia International Fine Art & Antiques Fair
Products on show include paintings, jewellery, antique textiles and ceramics. For buyers, dealers and industry professionals.
Where: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Grand Hall, Olympia Way, London, W14 8UX
Web: www.olympia-art-antiques.com

When: 15th - 18th July 2012
What: Home & Gift Harrogate
Sectors include Gift, Home, Jewellery, Greatings & Stationary. Geared towards Christmas retail.
Where: Harrogate International Centre,Harrogate, HG1 5LA.
Web: www.homeandgift.co.uk

When: 2 September - 5 September 2012
What: Autumn Fair International
The season's most comprehensive selection of general and design-led gifts, housewares, greetings cards, fashion accessories and much more across nine show sectors.
Where: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Web: www.autumnfair.com

When: 23 September 2012
What: Framers Forum Live 2012
This live event supports the Framers Forums purpose of providing a place for picture framers, and suppliers, to gather and exchange information and opinions. It is also an opportunity to learn from and socialise with each other. Tickets are FREE.
Where: Stratford Manor Hotel, Black Hill, Warwick Road, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 0PY.
Web: www.fflive.co.uk 

When: 30th July - 3rd August 2012
What: Gift+Home
1500+ exhibitors in the gifts and decorative accessory industry.
Where: Las Vegas World Market Centre, 495 S Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, U.S
Web: www.giftandhomelv.com

EVENT CANCELLED

When: 29 September - 1 October 2012
What: Art Fair Europe
Trade Fair for pictures, frames & framing.
Where: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Messezentrum 90471, Nürnberg, Germany
Web: www.artfair-europe.de