Since launching in 2013, Sydney Contemporary has grown into the largest and most influential gathering of contemporary art in Australasia. It is a place where artists are discovered, galleries build lasting relationships, collectors encounter works they will live with for years, and audiences connect with contemporary art, some for the very first time.

 

Over the past decade, the Fair has welcomed more than 250,000 visitors and facilitated over $154 million in art sales. These figures matter not simply because of their scale, but because they represent real opportunities for artists and galleries. In an environment where artists need to earn a living and galleries continue to invest in creative careers, Sydney Contemporary plays an important role in supporting a thriving contemporary art ecosystem. At its heart, the Fair is about creating meaningful connections, between artists and audiences, galleries and collectors, ideas and conversations. In an increasingly digital world, there remains no substitute for experiencing art in person.

 

This September, Carriageworks will once again be transformed by contemporary art on an extraordinary scale. More than 100 galleries and exhibitors from nine countries will present works by over 500 artists from 33 countries, bringing together established names, emerging voices and new perspectives from across Australia, the region and beyond.