ART SAN DIEGO, formerly Beyond the Border, International Contemporary Art Fair, a 3-day event featuring investment grade artwork, luxury brands, wine and food.
2009 SUCCESSES:
• Opening Night reached a maximum capacity of over 1,000 people at The Grand Del Mar, and displayed strong support for this type of event from San Diego collectors and art enthusiasts. • Many of the events were sold out in advance, such as the Art of Wine & Food Dinner and a private lunch with Dave Hickey.• Gallery exhibition space sold out in May and there was a waiting list of over 20 galleries. • Attendance exceeded 3,000 people over the 2.5 days. • Galleries’ sales exceeded expectations. • Over 70% of the galleries who participated this year reported sales, with 80% of the Latin American galleries reporting sales.
