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Why Philadelphia?
Uncover a Huge Untapped Market
Philly is a culturally driven and passionate city with over 6 million residents in its greater metro area (8th largest in nation). As the second most populous city on the East Coast (behind NYC) the time has come for it to host a major national/international fine art fair capturing the creative energy of the city.
With a young, affluent, fast growing and well cultured base of residents gaining social status by collecting fine art, the city finally has a fair that speaks to this vital audience. PFAF serves as a conduit that connects galleries to collectors in the high density region who are seeking new and exciting acquisition opportunities.
Over the years, the city has developed an entrenched and participatory art collecting community. Its many wealthy and influential collectors are active in establishing their own museums and arts foundations, as well as contributing to local museums and galleries. The City of Brotherly love has one of the most thriving art scenes in the US.
An Historic and Easily Accessible Location
Ideally situated between two main streets in Philadelphia, Market and Chestnut, the historic and well known 23rd St. Armory is just walking distance from the city’s central train station (Amtrak’s 30th street station) and on a major exit street from Route 676, the cross-town expressway. Architecturally designed as a distinctive castle-like fortress, this historic facility has played host to many U.S. Presidents, The British Royal Family, The Philadelphia Bar Association, and major universities. Commercial parking for more than 400 cars is available within a block.
The Perfect Setting
Galleries will exhibit in an elegant and refined setting, centrally located in the iconic castle-like Armory. As an active military Armory, it is a non-union building.
Philly Focus
As Philly’s first and only nationally and internationally advertised modern and contemporary fine art fair, PFAF is destined to become one of the premier visual arts culture events in the city. It will be one of the most watched and anticipated new art fairs in the US.
An Art Mecca Overlooked on the Art Fair Circuit
Philly and Its Residents Take Art Seriously
- With 25 vibrant and reputable art galleries, primarily showing contemporary art.
- The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the nation’s largest, boasts a robust membership base of 46,000 + households.
- The first and oldest art museum and art school in the nation – PAFA.
- With more than 2,000 murals, Phil has earned the name “The Mural Capital of the US”.
- Widely cited as having more public art than any other city in the country.
- Has more Impressionist paintings than any other city in the world, besides Paris.
- Has a sizable active, educated and eager collector base of American, post-war to Contemporary art.
PFAF is Committed to High Level Production Standards:
- A dramatic entrance
- Fully carpeted
- 10 ft. high sturdy freshly painted white walls and LED art gallery lighting
- Soaring 30 ft. high ceilings
- 24 hour security