Cultural Partners

Arts & Business are delighted to partner Buy Art Fair. We look forward to showcasing nationally and internationally acclaimed North West artists and award-winning artists from across the country in Visual – the flexible art gallery for business. Arts & Business are the UK’s leading creative network. We have a national network of businesses and cultural organisations which spans 1000 and over 30 years experience fostering collaborations between culture and commerce.

artinliverpool.com provides free Liverpool Art Gallery Listings, the world-famous Liverpool Art & Culture Blog, Artists Directory, Classifieds and News. The Comprehensive online resource for the Liverpool Region Art Scene. We also produce the Liverpool Art Map and organise the Liverpool Art Prize and Liverpool Open Studios.

The Bluecoat is the oldest Grade 1 listed building in central Liverpool and a major landmark on the UK map of contemporary culture. The Bluecoat provides studio spaces for artists within a unique creative community and uses its spaces to showcase talent in visual arts, live art, music, dance and literature.

Castlefield Gallery is an artist focussed organisation that is all about the development of contemporary art, artists and audiences. It works with regional, national and international artists on exhibition and events, and offers a range of professional development activities for artists. In addition it manages www.TheArtGuide.co.uk, the dedicated listings website of contemporary visual arts activity in the North West.

Chinese Arts Centre is pleased is be a cultural partner of the Buy Art Fair and looks forward to the opportunity of showcasing some of work. Chinese Arts Centre is the national centre for the promotion of contemporary Chinese art. Our wide ranging activities include an exhibition programme, toruing exhibitions, professional development initiatives and a live/work residency scheme.

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The Contemporary Art Society exists to develop public collections of contemporary art across the UK for as wide an audience as possible. We are also the UK’s leading authority on contemporary collecting. Whether you are completely new to contemporary art, already enjoy it, or want to collect it, membership of our recently launched membership scheme for the North West offers the inside track on some of the most exciting artists and exhibitions in the region and beyond. For only £50 per annum (which works out at just over £1 per week!), you will receive a wide range of benefits. To find out about our exciting membership scheme for the North West please click here for our special offer.

Cornerhouse is Manchester’s International Centre for Contemporary Visual Arts and Film. With 3 galleries, cinema screens, a bookshop dedicated to film related subjects and art magazines, and a popular Café and Bar. Cornerhouse also encompasses a publications devision and a publications division – an international distribution service for visual arts books and catalogues.

Creative Times is an online magazine for the creative community – produced by and for people working in the creative sector. We’re committed to showcasing creative talent in all its forms, and our free-to-join Directory enables members to post a profile, share news and show work. Find out more at www.creativetimes.co.uk

Creative Tourist is Manchester’s multi-award winning online arts magazine. It publishes features and vodcasts with the UK’s best-known writers and artists. It promotes new writing and photography through showcases, competitions and top 25 lists. And three times a year, it publishes insider guides to Manchester – highlighting the cultural life of the city for readers who are as passionate about Manchester as we are.

The Harris Museum & Art Gallery is located right in the heart of Preston and hosts a diverse programme of exhibitions and events. Discover contemporary art, fine art, decorative art and historic collections of national significance. There’s plenty to keep families entertained, along with a café and Harris shop. Entrance is free.

Explore the meaning of sculpture at this beautiful gallery space in the heart of Leeds. A changing programme of nine free exhibitions each year features everything from prehistoric carvings to traditional sculptures and cutting edge contemporary works. Find out more in the unique sculpture library or attend a free talk.

The Hepworth Wakefield will be the largest new art gallery outside London. Opening in May 2011, it celebrates the achievements of Barbara Hepworth, who was born and raised in the Wakefield district. A highlight of the displays is an unseen collection of sculptures by Hepworth that reveal new stories about her life and creative practice.

Manchester Art Gallery is one of the region's most popular cultural venues, visited by almost 400,000 visitors annually. Located in the heart of the city, it houses a world-renowned collection of fine art an decorative art: from the Pre-Raphaelites to Hockney; from Auguste Rodin to Henry Moore; from ancient pottery to 21st century design. Whether you are an individual or a company, there are lots of ways to get involved and support the Gallery.

Manchester Craft & Design is a unique organisation comprising of 18 independent retail/studio spaces, an excellent cafe, events and a rolling programme of exhibitions from leading national and international makers of original contemporary craft and design. Located in Manchester city centre's Northern Quarter, Manchester Craft and Design Centre is at the hub of a growing innovative and artistic community.

Own Art is delighted to be associated with Buy Art Fair and is supportive of its aim to generate a greater interest in collecting at all levels. Arts Council England's Own Art scheme makes it easy and affordable for everyone to own high quality contemporary art and craft.

Ideas have always been worth fighting for. After a £12.5 million redevelopment the new and improved People’s History Museum is open! Come and visit to find out more about Britain’s struggle for democracy over the last two centuries. Also visit our changing exhibition gallery, community gallery, shop and riverside cafe.

Redeye, the Photography Network, is a not-for-profit organisation based in Manchester. It was set up by photographers to support photographers at every level, help move their careers forward, and improve the health of photography generally, with information, opportunities, advice and events, run in partnership with many different organisations.

Discover more than sixty sculptures in the open air by some of the world’s most interesting artists, including Henry Moore, James Turrell and Andy Goldsworthy; visit four unique indoor galleries for changing exhibitions; enjoy walks in 500 acres of beautiful landscape; and experience a dynamic programme of events and activities.