May 18-21, 2023
September 7-10, 2023
550 W 29th st, NY 10001
FAQs
Clio Art Fair - 14th edition - May 18-21, 2023
1. Selected Artworks
It is still possible to show different artworks than the ones submitted in the application form as long as they do not exceed size requirements and upon discussion and approval of the curatorial team. The final deadline for any modification is APRIL 30th.
Please note:
1.1 Each work that you intend to showcase at Clio Art Fair must be submitted to the curatorial team for approval NO LATER THAN APRIL 30th.
Works that are not approved by our curatorial team won't be admitted.
1.2 Be sure to send us accurate dimensions of the work(s) submitted.
Works with different measurement won't be admitted.
2. Add more space to showcase the best of your art
If you need more space, please fill out the form below by April 30th.
3. Upgrade to the higher plan to get all the best treats!
If you wish to upgrade to a better service, please fill out the form below by April 30th.
4. Delivery
Artists will deliver themselves or schedule the delivery of the accepted work(s) on:
MAY 16th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm
directly at the venue: 550 west 29th street, New York
to the attention of Clio Art Fair
4.1 Artists that need to deliver in NYC and that have paid for the PLATINUM or DIAMOND service can ship their work(s) at our storehouse. Once you ship your art, you MUST inform us of the shipping company you have gone with and the tracking number of the package.
Mailing Address:
Hydra Art Project Inc
Contact name: Alessandro Berni
Phone number: +1 (718) 309-7386
2258 Hughes Avenue
The time frame to complete the delivery is: May 10th - May 15th
4.2 Artists that need to deliver in NYC and that have paid for the GOLD service don't have the storage service included in the plan. Nevertheless, if they require our assistance to ship their work(s) in NYC and store them in the city before the fair, there is an additional storage fee of $ 150.00 per box.
5. Art handling and Wall Labelling
Our Art Handling service is $ 70 per foot (width), or $ 17.50 per square foot.
This service is included in the option PLATINUM or DIAMOND.
The installation will take place on:
MAY 17th from 11:00 am to 7:00pm
A team of art handlers is available to overlook and assist during installation and will install works of artists unable to attend. The presence of the artist is appreciated, but it's not a must.
We will take the wrapping material and boxes to our storage and we will bring it back on Monday, MAY 22nd.
- The lighting service is included.
- No personal pedestals/chairs/tables are allowed at the fair without the curatorial team's approval. If interested, please see our table and chair rental options.
- The wall labeling for the artworks on display is 45$ per artist.
This service is included in the option PLATINUM or DIAMOND.
If you prefer to take care of your own labels, here are the standards that you should follow:
NAME LAST NAME
Title, date of creation
Material/Technique
Dimension in INCHES
Price in USD
Edition (if applicable)
Maximum size permitted - 3.5" (base) x 2" (height)
Font - Arial
Size - 10
Must include the picture of the artwork. Please use the picture below as reference.
6. Sales
Art Dealers: this service is included in the DIAMOND plan. For each sale completed through Clio Art Fair, there is a 20% service fee.
Sales are through Clio. We accept credit cards, American Express, checks, Mastercard, Visa, cash, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin. In the four weeks following the sale, Clio will send a check with the 80% of the final price to the Artist.
Artists and collective of artists that decide to be the art dealer of themselves (GOLD and PLATINUM plans) will collect 100% of each sale, dealing all the sales by themselves.
Please keep in mind that The NY sales tax is 8,875% and it has to be added to net price.
Please see this link for more informations.
7. DATES and TIMES of the fair
VIP OPENING RECEPTION
$55.00
Thursday, May 18th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Each artist is welcome to participate + will receive a personalized code that will give him/her/they access to 10 VIP tickets to share with friends and collectors. Guest's first name, last name and email must be communicated 24 hours in advance.
OPEN DOORS
Free entrance
Friday, May 19th
Noon - 8:00pm
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ART LOVERS NETWORKING BRUNCH
$35.00
Saturday, May 20th
Noon - 2:00pm
Sunday, May 21st
Noon - 2:00pm
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Each artist is welcome to participate + will receive a personalized code that will give him/her/they access to 5 Brunch tickets to share with friends and collectors. Guest's first name, last name and email must be communicated 24 hours in advance.
General Admission
$20.00 Adults - $10.00 Students and Seniors
Saturday, May 20th
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday, May 21st
2:00pm - 8:00pm
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8. Flyers / Catalogue / materials on paper
We are planning to have a table to host flyers / catalogues / and generic materials for all the artists; but please be advised that we have experienced that a strong on-line presence is more important than paper material during the show so please be sure to have your web-sites, blogs and social media updated before, during and after the fair.
9. About your art
About your artwork(s) that will be displayed at the upcoming Clio Art Fair May 18-21, 2023, we need the following information by APRIL 30th:
-one Photo in High Resolution for EACH of your artworks
- one Photo in High Resolution of the artist(s) in his/her/their studio or surrounded by his/her/their art
-Your Instagram\Facebook\Twitter account
10. De-installation and pick up of the unsold artworks
Pick Up at the Venue: MAY 22nd from 10:00am to 5:00pm
or
Schedule the pick up at the storehouse in The Bronx between MAY 24th - 28th 2023.
Mailing Address:
Alessandro Berni
2258 Hughes Avenue
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