Fairs and Markets

The art and antiques sector breathed a sigh of relief with the news that shops and centres, auction houses, markets and some fairs can reopen in England from December 2.

James Waggott of The Antiques Centre York is a happy chap.

Matthew Adams is holding his first virtual vintage fashion fair, 'Lockdown Frockdown', this Sunday (December 6).

Julian Tatham-Losh, who owns Top Banana Antiques in Tetbury, reports that business is booming.

The Midcentury Modern Shows team of Lucy Ryder Richardson and Petra Curtis are all grounded until next year.

Martin Webster is the e-commerce manager for the Scottish Antique and Arts Centre in Abernyte, Perthshire.

IACF’s Ardingly market was the final major fair held before the new lockdown began in England

Art and antiques businesses in England are more prepared for trading through this new lockdown having gained experience last time around.

Three dealers who stand at fairs and in centres describe how they meet the Covid-19 challenges

Grandma’s Attic Fairs is holding its first antiques and collectors’ event this weekend since lockdown in early March.

Under the current restrictions Jackie Edwards of ACVR Events is still able to run a number of her antiques and brocante street markets held across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey.

Focus on two events that have been staged successfully and boosted dealer confidence

The Tavistock Pannier Market may well see an influx of sleeper-hunters following the canny purchase in June of a piece described as ‘a Cornish tile’.