press release

America's Top Collectors to Converge on ArtAspen in 7 Weeks

ArtAspen is the ultimate boutique fair, showcasing just 30 select galleries and created for Aspen’s very own rich and famous. This summer ArtAspen is produced in cooperation with the prestigious Aspen Art Museum, dovetailing with the museum’s renowned fund-raising auction and party ArtCrush, which is attended by 350 of the world’s preeminent art collectors, gallery owners, curators, celebrities and business leaders. ArtAspen is strategically positioned to open immediately following ArtCrush. "As the country’s only fine art fair held in August, art lovers nationwide will jet in for both the art, the parties and the area’s celebrated beauty," says veteran art fair producer Rick Friedman.

Expanded Show Hours and Memorable Events

With 27 show hours spanning three days (more than last year), the fair’s program of special events is targeted to appeal to the global top tier art and culture lovers. Some of the specially planned events include:

Opening Preview Party to benefit the Aspen Art Museum: packed with high profile collectors and sponsored by the venerable Aspen Magazine.

Aspen Peak Art Party on Saturday night will be the place to see and be seen. Art meets fashion meets elegance. Presented by Aspen Peak Magazine.

Apres Music Art Party hosted by the popular Aspen Sojourner Magazine, this Sunday soiree will host concertgoers from the nearby Aspen Music Festival.

Young Art Collectors' Lunch is designed for the Aspen Young Professional Organization and young museum members.

Meet legendary gallerist, indie film producer and author Riva Yares at an intimate wine reception and book signing for her just-published autobiography, Sleeping With Dogs.

Meet and Mingle with Aspen's Elite

In addition to meeting the steady stream of fairgoers expected to attend, dealers are also invited to several private events outside the fair to network with leading art patrons and art influencers in the region, giving exhibitors access and quality time with those they want to see most. These events include:

The ArtCrush pre-auction viewing at Baldwin Gallery with Aspen Art Museum members.

AAM Director Heidi Zuckerman Jacobson's private guided tour of the Museum.

The Exhibitor Welcome Party at the St. Regis with their residents and guests.

An intimate brunch with the elite membership of the uber-exclusive Aspen Mountain Club atop Ajax Mountain.

Limited Gallery Participation Available

Last year’s 30 dealers generated $5 million in sales. This year's group of esteemed art dealers includes Sundaram Tagore Gallery, Ace Gallery, Nancy Hoffman Gallery, Honor Fraser Gallery, Perry Rubinstein Gallery, George Krevsky Gallery, Gerald Peters Gallery, William Shearburn Gallery, Mike Weiss Gallery, Leslie Sacks Contemporary, Riva Yares Gallery, Tayloe Piggott Gallery, Peter Fetterman Gallery and others.