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NOVEMBER 1-3, 2024 SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER
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EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
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WHAT IS ART SAN DIEGO? Since its inception in 2009, Art San Diego has become known as the leading contemporary art and design fair in Southern California. In addition to offering an in-person platform to reach thousands of high-net-worth collectors, including Presenting Sponsor UBS clients and constituents, Art San Diego enables exhibitors—from bluechip galleries to independent artists, fine art photographers, and designers—to gain exposure in the art and design world, engage with curators and
leading voices, and meet fellow exhibitors for potential future collaborations. Presenting its 16th edition in 2024, Art San Diego is known for its exceptional presentation, with a curated selection of exhibitors presenting for sale one-of-a-kind works in a gallery-style venue. Ready to capture the moment and venture forth toward new levels of success?
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WE ENJOYED SAN DIEGO AND EXPERIENCED A GOOD RESPONSE TO THE ARTWORK ON DISPLAY IN OUR BOOTH. I BELIEVE THE TRAFFIC WILL BUILD BACK EACH YEAR. REDWOOD DID A GOOD JOB BRINGING IN TRAFFIC, EVEN MAXIMIZING TRAFFIC FROM THE CAR SHOW NEXT DOOR. WE WILL CONTINUE TO DO REDWOOD'S FAIRS BELIEVE REDWOOD ART GROUP RUN FAIRS ARE CURATED WITH QUALITY ARTISTS AND GALLERIES.
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Julia Ross, Art Gallery Pure, Art San Diego 2022
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2 FAIRS | ONE VENUE Art San Diego is two fairs under one roof. Here's a closer look at what makes each pavilion within Art San Diego unique. ART SAN DIEGO GALLERY PAVILION
The Art San Diego Gallery Pavilion features wellestablished galleries, art publishers, and artist collectives. It's why thousands of industry insiders in search of cutting-edge contemporary art and design from galleries worldwide flock to San Diego each fall.
THE [SOLO] PAVILION
After its successful launch in 2018, the [SOLO] Pavilion is officially incorporated into this iconic art fair. The [SOLO] Pavilion is the ultimate venue for independent artists, fine art photographers, functional object artists, and designers to be discovered—not only by gallery owners and art dealers but also by collectors and enthusiasts in search of exciting new works.
Together, Art San Diego and [SOLO] offer collectors, gallery owners, art dealers, designers, and shoppers the unique opportunity to connect with blue-chip galleries and emerging artists—all under one roof.
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PRESENTED BY UBS Since its inception, UBS Financial Services has been the Presenting Sponsor of Art San Diego. Other sponsors and cultural partners who have confirmed returning for Art San Diego 2024 include Monarch School, Humble Design, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, San Diego Visual Arts Network, The San Diego Art Prize, San Diego International Film Festival, and Vanguard Culture. These relationships not only support the San Diego community and encourage our partners' constituents and members to come to the fair, but also provide exposure across their platforms.
ACCESS TO ART 2024
OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW is an invite-only
reception that’s designed to have an impact on the community and our Access to Art partner organizations. In 2023, attendees sipped hosted beverages and nibbled on tempting hors d’oeuvres while interacting with Access to Art partners and their special installations and exhibits.
The Access to Art installations in 2023 were a
smash hit on Opening Night and nearly sold out. Final results tabulated 90+pieces of student art sold garnering thousands of dollars of artwork sales and donations to support Monarch School and Humble Design.
Art San Diego, in partnership with UBS Financial Services, will continue the successful Access to Art program in 2024. Access to Art works with selected charities and those they serve to share opportunities in art, design, business development, and more.
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WHY APPLY?
THE VENUE
Looking to gain more exposure, expand your collector base, and generate buzz for your brand at the only contemporary art and design fair in San Diego? Then Art San Diego is the place to be! Art San Diego has become one of the leading cultural events each fall in Southern California. Here are some facts and figures from our successful 2023 fair:
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Featured 90+ international galleries and studio artists
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Opening Night Preview attendance of 2,500+ high net-
Taking place at the beautiful San Diego Convention Center in the heart of the city, Art San Diego welcomes its esteemed exhibitors and attendees to a beautiful gallery-style venue. The exhibit space recently underwent a complete renovation and features an industry-standard trade show floor, high-tech lighting, and a cooling and heating system for maximum comfort. Most importantly, it offers a majestic setting to showcase the leading galleries, exceptional artistic talent, and specially curated programming that has distinguished Art San Diego in Southern California and beyond.
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Resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales
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Raised thousands of dollars for our Access to Art nonprofit partners
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Reached nearly 150,000 social media followers SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER
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HOW IT WORKS Criteria: A wide array of one-of-a-kind art and design is on display, including paintings, photography, limited edition prints, sculpture, glassworks, ceramics, design objects, functional art, and more. Application: If you feel your gallery or studio and artwork would be a good fit for Art San Diego, apply online. Preparation: Exhibitors will receive an Exhibitor Manual, which covers all operational aspects of exhibiting at the fair. Exhibitors are expected to meet a high standard of presentation for the fair and review all the resources we make available, as well as sign off on a Booth Display Acceptance Form. Exhibitors are also provided with complimentary digital Collector ePasses to give out to key collectors and guests.
Curation: Our Exhibitor Committee consists of four art industry professionals with outstanding reputations and experience in galleries, art industry business, and artist development. Upon acceptance from the Exhibitor Committee, a booth location will be assigned. Fee: It is free to apply to the fair. Once accepted into the fair, you will be requested to pay a 30% deposit to secure your place. The remaining 70% will be due 120 days prior to fair’s opening date.
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BOOTH PACKAGES
FAIR AMENITIES
ART SAN DIEGO GALLERY PAVILION THE [SOLO] PAVILION A Single Booth Package Includes: • 10-foot-high finished gallerystyle white walls • Four lights for booths over 40 square feet or two lights for booths 40 square feet and smaller • Booth blade signage • First-day booth cleaning • Furniture package (no other furniture allowed)
A [SOLO] Single Booth Package Includes: • 10-foot-high finished gallerystyle white walls • 4’ x 10’ booth equaling 18 linear feet • Four lights • Booth blade signage • First-day booth cleaning • Stool provided for booth. (No other furniture allowed unless approved in advance.)
PRICING VARIES DEPENDING ON BOOTH SIZE
BOOTH PRICE: Starting at $1,995.
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Architecturally designed floor plan with 10-foot walls and wide aisles for optimal traffic flow and better viewing for buyers
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A fully built booth with spotlights and booth blade signage
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Rigorous exhibitor practices, including precise hanging, storage, and display procedures that will be strictly enforced throughout the event
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An Exhibitor Cooperative Ad Program that includes a multitude of advertising and marketing initiatives including street banners, advertising, digital marketing campaigns, signage, public relations, multimedia advertising, email campaigns, partnership marketing, online art gallery, VIP trade and collector epass program, social media campaigns and promotions, and more.
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For 2024: extended curatorial oversight and assistance, improved pre-fair seminars and training, upgraded Online Art Gallery
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SARAH STEIBER
OUR ATTENDEES Median Age: 52
Average NW: $1.5 Million
Male/Female: 42/58%
College: +82%
Average HHI: $207,000
Art Collectors: 70%
Art San Diego attendees are well-educated professionals who love to travel and enjoy fine wine and great food. They are typically museum members, “doers” who enjoy luxury items, great design, and giving back to their communities. Attendees include collectors, artists, designers, architects, civic leaders, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and retirees. R E D W O O D A R T G R O U P . C O M / A R T - S A N - D I E G O
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ACCESS TO ART
OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS PAST AND PRESENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS INCLUDE: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
UBS Financial Services Pommery Champagne Louis Jadot Wines San Diego Visual Arts Network San Diego Art Prize San Diego International Film Festival Monarch School ArtReach San Diego Humble Design ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station San Diego Aviators Artsy American Art Collector
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American Fine Art Magazine Vanguard Culture Fine Art Connoisseur MAC Motions Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego San Diego Art Institute Museum of Photographic Arts Athenaeum The San Diego Museum of Art Mingei International Museum Timken Museum of Art FreightCenter Phoenix International Business Logistics
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