supporting artists' professional development
These links are to organisations and businesses largely concerned with the buying and selling of artworks, including commercial galleries, auction houses, art dealers, art rental and trade fairs.
Art Rental
Some commercial galleries will allow potential buyers to borrow works in order to see what it is like to 'live' with a particular work. For advice on leasing artwork see Advice Centre
Artbank
The art rental program of the Australian Government Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA).
Moving Canvas
Offers original Australian art on canvas for rental to workplaces and offices across Brisbane
Art Fairs
Melbourne Art Fair
Melbourne Art Fair is the premier fair and public exposition of contemporary visual art in the Asia Pacific region, held biennially at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne.
Affordable Art Fairs
Featuring a range of galleries and art sellers, these art fairs aim to provide artworks at a range of budgets, emphasising the affordability of most of the works
http://www.artsydney06.com.au
http://www.artmelbourne06.com.au
ARTiculate Arts Fair
Promoting world class professional arts and artists from across Western Sydney.
Australian Craft Show
Showcasing a range of works by craftspeople across Australia.
Sydney Art on Paper Fair
The only international art fair in Sydney and the only art fair within the Asia Pacific region showcasing photography, limited edition prints, drawing, painting, sculpture, limited edition art posters, digitally created art, artist books – all conceivable art forms using paper.
