Art+Print+Frame.expo 2024
Wolverhampton Race Course, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton,WV6 0PE, UK
Sunday 29 September 2024, 10am-5pm
Confirmed exhibitors so far include:
D&J Simons | Gunnar | Larson-Juhl | Valiani | Imaging Warehouse | Moth Eye | ColourMount | Tru Vue | Canon | LION Picture Framing Supplies | Mounting Substrates | Wessex Pictures |
ART+PRINT+FRAME.EXPO 2024
is the second edition of the Fine Art Trade Guild's trade, networking and training event, which moves to a new and prestigious venue at Dunstall Park,Wolverhampton, UK. This year's show is on Sunday 29th September, from 10am to 5pm.
VISITOR INFO
Save the date! Plan now to visit the UK’s only art, print and framing trade show.
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Browse 30+ exhibitor booths to learn more about the wide range of art, print and framing products and services on display.
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View the Guild Artists Showcase for original art and prints from talented artist members.
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Watch all kinds of small group demos to help make your business more efficient and profitable.
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Stop by the new Art Pop-Ups dotted around the expo to connect with publishers and artists.
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Find out about which Fine Art Trade Guild programmes and services can help your business.
And there’s much more...
Are you thinking about adding digital printing to your business? Take time to check the rolling live presentation by Permajet & Canon: an artists’ work will be scanned, and colour managed, papers will be selected, and a Canon printer will produce beautiful reproductions. These will be cold mounted, then finished with a stylish mount.
Learn with Art+Print+Frame.expo. We’ll have experts in their fields taking the two Stages to give 45-minute professional presentations. Enjoy discussion with fellow expo visitors in small group.
Q&A sessions. Meet experienced framing trainers who can train to Guild Certified Framer levels.
Admission and parking at APF.expo are FREE.
Dunstall Park Racecourse, Wolverhampton is a great venue for the second Art+Print+Frame.expo:
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There are good facilities, including the integral Holiday Inn Hotel and lots of other hotels locally.
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Travel by train from London and Birmingham Airport, it’s a 15-minute taxi from the station.
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Everything is on the flat – no steps or ramps in the expo areas.
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Easy and plentiful free parking. Secure parking area for camper vans over Saturday and Sunday nights.
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Bar, coffee and food available all day.
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Did we mention, it’s FREE to attend?
EXHIBITORS INFO
Plan now to exhibit at the UK’s only picture framing, print and art trade show.
Following the success of the Fine Art Trade Guild’s first Art+Print+Frame.expo in 2023, the show has moved to a bigger and more convenient location, allowing us to offer more booth spaces at a lower cost. It will feature exhibitors and experts in art, digital printing, and all aspects of picture framing.
Why exhibit at APF.expo?
Reach your target audience - APF.expo attracts every segment of the framing, print and art industry, from galleries and art retailers, picture framers, fine art printers, artists, to photographers and suppliers.
Meet face-to-face with customers - Strengthen relationships and promote customer loyalty by taking part in the UK’s only picture framing, print and art trade show.
Connect with new customers - Introduce your company’s products and services to interested buyers.
Gain new industry contacts - Networking at APF.expo is a terrific way to connect with industry professionals, sparking innovations and opening new doors for your company.
What are we offering?
One very busy day - The one-day show will be at Dunstall Park Racecourse, Wolverhampton, which is centrally located for easy access. Open 10:00 – 17:00 to welcome all in the trade and newcomers. With training, demonstrations, and seminars on offer too, in a great new venue, we expect the event to be very popular amongst trade professionals.
Booth Spaces are available to book now in a variety of sizes, as well as our new Art Pop-Ups which are aimed at fine art publishers, self-publishing artists and photographers, and smaller suppliers. Booth spaces and Art Pop-Ups are both attractively priced, and we’ll take care in placing your space to ensure visibility and visitor engagement.
Please download the info pack and booking form here.
To confirm your participation in Art+Print+Frame.expo please return the form to APFexpo@fineart.co.uk, or call us directly:
Guild Vice Chair, Martin Harrold +44 (0)7973 303 982
Guild MD, Louise Hay +44 (0)207 381 6616
FLOORPLAN
LIST OF EXHIBITORS
Confirmed so far:
D&J Simons | Gunnar | Larson-Juhl | Valiani | Imaging Warehouse | Moth Eye | ColourMount | Tru Vue | Canon | LION Picture Framing Supplies | Mounting Substrates | Wessex Pictures | TGS Repairs
EXPO NEWS
15/05/24 NEW EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCED
TGS Repairs will be joining APF.expo for the first time in 2024. Jamie, Mark and Joe will be on hand to assist with any of your framing machinery maintenance enquiries
08/05/24 NEW EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCED
Wessex Pictures will be joining APF.expo for the first time in 2024. Visit their booth space for new mouldings and a wide range of mountboards, as well as framing equipment and materials
01/05/2024 NEW EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCED
Mounting Substrates will be taking part in the Making Pictures learning zone at APF.expo. Join Chris Masters, who will be demonstrating cold lamination of fine art prints on papers to various substrates.
GALLERY
Highlights from APF.expo 2023
FINE ART TRADE GUILD
Art+Print+Frame.expo is run by the Fine Art Trade Guild. The Guild is the industry’s trade association and provides a range of benefits and services to help members do better business. The Guild is run by and for members and is responsible for setting standards for fine art print and framing, including the Four Levels of Framing, Quality Standards for Mountboard, and ArtSure digital print quality assurance. The Guild also publishes Art + Framing Today magazine, as well as books and picture framing study guides to help framers prepare for the Guild Certified Framer qualification. If you’re a professional in art, fine art print or picture framing, you too could become a member of the Fine Art Trade Guild.
VENUE
Wolverhampton Race Course, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton,WV6 0PE, UK
There is a Holiday Inn onsite - we have a limited number of rooms available at £128 single or double. To book, call 01902 390004 and ask for Steven or Jolene using the code FINEART2024.
There are two Premier Inns nearby and a number of independent hotels and guest houses within a short driving distance. If you have a caravan or campervan you may park up overnight in the car park NB there are no hooks ups available for power and water.