Art Greenwich Attracts Excellent Attendance and Reports Early Sales
Fair begins with strong Vernissage evening and many weekend visitors
Greenwich, CT- September 22, 2011- Despite stormy weather,the Thursday night Vernissage drew more than 850 attendees to the opening of the inaugural Art Greenwich aboard SeaFair. The ship's aisles were crowded with collectors – among the notables were Steve and Alexandra Cohen, George and Carol Crapple, John and Charlotte Suhler, and Charles Mallory.
Local papers the following morning headlined "Floating Art Show a Marvel" and thereby attracted a large weekend attendance to the fair. The Fair concluded Monday at 7pm with a closing attendance of over 5,500.
Among the galleries reporting initial sales included David Brooker Fine Art, Green River Stone, Haynes Fine Art of Broadway, Hollis Reh & Shariff, Jewels by Viggi, Mark Hellier 20th Century Designs, Moylan-Smelkinson, Waterhouse & Dodd, Yvel for Manfredi Jewels, Art Link International, Emmanuel Fremin, Galerie Mark Hachem, Godel & Co., Inc., ModernMasters Fine Art and New Art Concepts.
Guests commented on the diversity of the fair's presentation. "SeaFair was festive and elegant," said Joanne Olian, former curator at the Metropolitan Museum, "when you're aboard its very conducive to buying because you feel you're truly away on holiday!"
"An unforgettable experience, SeaFair itself is like a fine work of art. I was amazed at the quality of art, antiques, jewelry, furnishings and contemporary glass. It was a treat to see so many well known artists on display together, from Harry Bertoia, Joan Miro, John Chamberlain, Picasso, Dufy, Warhol and Lichtenstein, there was something for everyone," commented Tracey Thomas, Vice President and Executive Director of VENÜ MAGAZINE.
"We were especially pleased that the fair was so well received in the community. We are especially indebted to the Bruce Museum, the Neuberger Museum, the Greenwich Arts Council, Westport Arts Center, Rye Arts Center, Greenwich Time and Chamard Vineyard for their cooperation and support," said David Lester, Principal, IFAE and owner of SeaFair.
PREVIEW
Thursday, Sept. 15
6 pm - 7:30 pm
First View (by invitation only)
7:30 pm - 10 pm
Collectors Invitational
$25 per person
(includes return admission)
DAILY
September 16-19
Friday & Saturday
11 - 9pm
Sunday & Monday
11am - 7pm
VALET PARKING
Available for $10
ADMISSION
One Day Ticket
$10 in advance | $15 at door
Multi-Day Ticket
$15 in advance | $20 at door
Children Under 10 FREE
LOCATION
Delamar Greenwich Harbor
500 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, CT 06830
CONTACT INFO:
239-495-2024
info@expoships.com
