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 has now decided to move from the Biscuit Factory to spend more time on 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
"The inaugural year of the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair proved a huge success, attracting thousands of visitors to Gateshead Quays. It is thanks to events such as this that the international profile of NewcastleGateshead as a destination for world-class art & culture continues to grow.
"The iconic Sage Gateshead, which has attracted high profile events ranging from Party conferences to world music festivals to major retail events, will provide a spectacular venue. Gateshead looks forward to welcoming the Art Fair in 2008 and I have no doubt that it will continue to go from strength to strength."
Jane Robinson (Assistant Chief Executive)
Gateshead Council
"I am delighted to offer the backing of the City Council to the NewcastleGateshead Art Fair. The 2007 event seemed to be a real success and I'm sure an Art Fair on Tyneside will grow and grow as the market develops.
"As you know the Council is keen to ensure that events of national impact take place in our area, and working through Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, will support such events through a range of means."
Paul Rubinstein (Director of Policy/Assistant Chief Executive)
Newcastle Council
