press release

Art Fair Cognoscenti to Converge in Aspen for MUST-ATTEND Art Lovers Weekend

The nation’s top art collectors, curators, gallery owners, art patrons, celebrities and global business leaders are expected to converge again in Aspen for the August 5-8 weekend. Festivities include ArtAspen, the boutique art fair featuring 30 elite dealers, the Aspen Art Museum’s always sold-out ArtCrush fundraiser, and a slew of uber-exclusive art patron parties and receptions surrounding these events. ArtAspen is produced by veteran art fair producer Rick Friedman and is held in co-operation with the prestigious Aspen Art Museum. Art lovers nationwide are expected to jet in for the art, trendy parties and alpine beauty.

A Stellar Roster of Exhibitors

Last year’s 30 dealers generated $5 million in sales. This year's group of esteemed art dealers includes Ace Gallery, Nancy Hoffman Gallery, Richard Levy Gallery, David Klein Gallery, David Floria Gallery, Lesley Heller Workspace, Honor Fraser Gallery, Gerald Peters Gallery, Louis Stern Fine Arts, Robischon Gallery, William Shearburn Gallery, Charlie James Gallery, Mike Weiss Gallery, Leslie Sacks Contemporary, Riva Yares Gallery, Tayloe Piggott Gallery and others.

Meet and Mingle with Aspen's Art 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, museum curators 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.

Special Events at ArtAspen

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 the Opening Preview Party to benefit the Aspen Art Museum sponsored by the venerable Aspen Magazine; Saturday night's Aspen Peak Art Party on presented by Aspen Peak Magazine; Sunday night's Apres Music Art Party hosted by the popular Aspen Sojourner Magazine; the Young Art Collectors' Lunch for Aspen's Young Professional Organization and young AAM members; Book Signing with legendary gallerist, indie film producer and author Riva Yares.

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