Art! Vancouver to Return to Vancouver Convention Centre, May 26-29, 2016; 2015 Fair a Success

    VANCOUVER, BC, August 18, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Art! Vancouver returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre for its second annual arts fair, May 26 - 29, 2016, after the success of its inaugural fair. Art! Vancouver 2015 brought over 130 exhibitors and 8,500 attendees, from Canada and abroad, together under the Sails of Canada Place. According to exhibitors it was "a great place for art sales" (Red Canvas Gallery) and "can improve art in Western Canada." (M.R. Ashtzad)

The international art fair circuit is progressively gaining importance in the art market; according to The European Fine Art Foundations annual art market report, in 2014 almost $12 billion (USD) worth of art was sold at fairs, which makes up 40% of gallery sales worldwide. In 2014, the ten largest fairs attracted over 798,500 visitors combined (ArtVista), bolstering tourism in their host cities. As Art! Vancouver is the only international art fair in Western Canada, Lisa Wolfin, Director and Founder of Art! Vancouver, has made it her mission to develop Art! Vancouver into an essential stop on the international art fair circuit.

Art! Vancouver 2016 will follow the success of 2015, it will feature a wide-range of Canadian and International artists and galleries. The Opening Night Gala with feature The Face of Art, a runway show where artists strut down a catwalk highlighting their favorite work. Art! Vancouver 2016 will also include a speaker series, featuring a broad range of artists and art professionals, art tours and walks, and various forms of entertainment.

Art! Vancouver 2016 takes place May 26 - 29, 2016, in the Vancouver Convention Centre's East building. More information and tickets are available at http://www.artvancouver.net/

About Art! Vancouver
Art! Vancouver is Western Canada's only international fine arts fair and features local and international artists and galleries. The fair includes a diverse collection of exhibitors, along with an Opening Night Gala runway show and an extensive speaker series. Art! Vancouver was founded by Director Lisa Wolfin, an accomplished artist and curator, with its inaugural fair in 2015. The event attracts international visitors with a genuine passion for art, including a range of influential, creative and sophisticated professionals.

Art! Vancouver 2016 is presented by DeSerres, Canada's leader in art, craft and DIY hobby supplies. DeSerres has been the presenting sponsor of Art! Vancouver since its inception in 2015. DeSerres has a rich history of supporting artists and creativity throughout Canada. To find out more about Art! Vancouver's partners and sponsors please visit: http://www.artvancouver.net/partners/

For more information visit: http://www.artvancouver.net/

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