Erin Schuppert, Director of the Affordable Art Fair in New York City, brings over a decade of experience in the art market, having held a range of influential roles throughout her career.
Here’s what we discuss :
1. Erin’s journey to securing her dream job at the Affordable Art Fair
2. How her team breaks down barriers to art collecting and enhances accessibility
3. Strategies for increasing artist visibility and building connections with the right audience
About Erin -
After working for almost a decade in the auction and blue-chip gallery world, Erin Schuppert became the Director of Affordable Art Fair NYC in January 2022. With a mission to spread the joy of collecting art in an accessible and welcoming way, the fair holds two editions annually, in March and September. Each fair hosts over 75 galleries from around the world showcasing over 400 artists. Inspired by her vision to make a positive contribution to the vibrant NYC arts ecosystem, Erin began the Fellowship Program shortly after joining the fair. The Program invests in the long-term growth and success of local emerging galleries, inviting them to exhibit at the fair free of charge over three editions. Erin is also proud to work with local organizations such as Arts Gowanus, Materials for the Arts, FIT, and The Art Therapy Project to create joyful, engaging, and welcoming arts experiences. She holds a BA in Art History from Boston University and an MA in Museum Studies from NYU.
Website:
https://affordableartfair.com/