About Us
Andy Balman started in events and moved into the Arts setting up and running the Biscuit Factory, Europes biggest commercial art gallery based in Newcastle. Andy is now developing the Art Fair into an Internationally recognised event and present a platform for leading galleries and artists to profile themselves in NewcastleGateshead.
Vincent Woods started within the arts industry having studied fine art and moved into event management setting up Benchmark Communications which are now the leading event management company in the North East.
Vincent worked on large corporate events producing and directing both live events and video productions for many blue chip companies including Proctor & Gamble, Nissan, Sage, Thorn, Nike, and Ever-ready.
Testimonials
Could there be a better venue in the UK for an Art Fair? I doubt it. Sunning views, great location, excellent organisation and facilities.
Alan Reed Alan Reed Gallery
Like last year, the 2009 Art Fair will be a unique opportunity for artists and galleries owners to engage with a mixed audience.
I was greatly encouraged with the response to my work last year and found the whole event to be well organised, well advertised and well attended. Andy Balman – the director was on the premises and available at all times – I found this very reassuring. The whole event was an excellent experience and I look forward to repeating it again this year.
The Studio of Marie Laywine
Bohemia Galleries is excited to be attending the third Newcastle/Gateshead art fair in September at the world class Sage venue. Hopefully as the fine reputation of the fair grows each year more visitors will come to realise what a joy owning a great art work gives to them and look forward to adding to their collections every time the fair comes around.
Sheena Eccles Bohemia Gallery
One of the best art fair's outside London….We were delighted by the organisation of the Fair, and the promotion of it to the art buying public. The venue was spectacular!
David Tregunna of renowned gallery IAP Fine Art in London
