Collector Program
Collectors and curators from around the world are invited to participate in and contribute to Melbourne Art Week.
Collectors, curators and art world luminaries play a vital role in the development and advocacy of contemporary art and living artists. Melbourne Art Foundation offers exciting packages for collectors to engage in the many activities and events that unfold during Melbourne Art Week.
Be first...
- To experience the prestigious Melbourne Art Fair Exclusive Preview prior to the Vernissage by purchasing a Premium Collector Package
Celebrate...
- The opening night of Melbourne Art Fair 2012 at the Vernissage - the 'Art Party of the Year'
Visit...
- With unlimited access throughout the Melbourne Art Fair
View...
- New work by leading contemporary artists exhibited by around 70 selected private galleries
- Project Rooms supported by the Melbourne Art Foundation exhibiting a new generation of artists presenting innovative and experimental artworks
Meet...
- Fellow Collectors, Artists, Curators and Art Lovers at private functions and events including the official Melbourne Art Fair Vernissage, and in the exclusive VIP lounge
Discover...
- The Melbourne Art Foundation Artist Commission, unveiled for the first time at the Melbourne Art Fair
Learn...
- More about contemporary art through the Melboourne Art Fair 2012 Education Program, including free lectures, 10.00am Sessions, forums, guided tours, art trails, education space.
Collector Packages
Premium Collector Packages AU$395 per person including entry to the 'be first' Exclusive Preview
Collector Packages AU$295 per person
Collector Packages include a photo identification pass allowing admit one access to the following:
- Vernissage
Wednesday 1 August 2012
The official Melbourne Art Fair 2012 opening party, 7.00 - 10.30pm - Unlimited entry 4 day entry pass
Thursday 2 August - Sunday 5 August 2012
Melbourne Art Fair open 11am daily - VIP Lounge
Thursday 2 August - Sunday 5 August 2012
Unlimited entry to an exclusive lounge café open 11am daily
Premium Collector Package holders receive the above benefits in addition to entry to the Exclusive Preview:
- Exclusive Preview
Wednesday 1 August 2012
An exclusive preview of Melbourne Art Fair 2012, entry from 6.00pm for Premium Collector Package holders only.
Packages will be available for purchase shortly
Invited Guests Program
Melbourne Art Foundation invites key curators and special guests from around the world to participate in and contribute to Melbourne Art Foundation's Lecture and Forum Program.
In 2010 we were honoured to be joined by Robert Storr, Dean of the Yale School of Art and Artistic Director of the 2007 Venice Biennale, who delivered an address at the inaugural Melbourne Art Foundation 10.00am Session, A Tour of Babel: Exhibitions and Fairs in a Shape-Shifting Art World and delighted that Michael Brand, International art museum director, most recently at the J Paul Getty Museum, participated in one of the Melbourne Art Foundation Forums, Inspired Acts of Co-creation: On Collaboration.
Previous guests have included David Elliot (2010 Artistic Director Biennale of Sydney), Massimiliano Gioni (New Museum, New York; Trussardi Foundation, Milan), Anthony Podesta and Heather Miller Podesta (U.S. Lobbyists and collectors), Toby Kamps (Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston) and Justin Paton (Christchurch Art Gallery).
Visit the Lecture and Forum page for further details and to listen to these talks.
Register Now
Melbourne Art Foundation is currently updating our database of Artists, Curators, Collectors, Consultants, Art Historians, Writers and Lecturers (both independent and those affiliated with institutions).
Please register with us to ensure we have your up to date details.
Melbourne Art Week 2012 will be held from 30 July - 5 August 2012.
See you then!
