The Outsiders Arts Club is a quarterly event in London for people who want to know more about art and who would like to buy some great, affordable pieces from emerging artists.
Our next night will take place on February 10 at the Handbag Factory in Vauxhall, from 6pm til 8.30pm. The tickets have now sold out, and the waiting list is full.
There will free wine, a 10-minute talk from Josh Spero - arts journalist and wealth editor at the Financial Times - on what the “art market” actually entails, followed by what we call a “no stupid questions Q&A”.
On the walls will be over 50 paintings and drawings from around 20 excellent up-and-coming artists, and they will cost between £200 and £500. Crucially, they will all available to buy on the night.
Why?
We decided to launch the OAC because we wanted to bring a slice of the art world to people who would like to have more of an interest in it but aren’t sure where to start. We think art is great and should be for everyone, but recognise that the industry, as it is, can often be quite unwelcoming.
We wanted to create a fun, relaxed space where people can have a drink, listen to a short, interesting talk from an expert, ask them some questions, and hopefully start their own collection. We also know that artists who don’t have formal gallery representation can struggle to get their work in front of people, and we want to help them with that.
Who?
The OAC is the brainchild of Marie Le Conte, a journalist, writer, and occasional events organiser. Her background is in politics and current affairs but, in her spare time, she can usually be found moseying around London's galleries.
She has been working on this project with Michael Martins and Anastasia Mina, who run Piece, an art company.
Can I come?
Please do! The February edition has sold out but we will be back in May.
Can I see some of the art first?
You absolutely can. We’ve included a handful of our soon-to-be-on-sale pieces below, but do follow us on Instagram, where we’ll be posting more of the artworks on the run-up to the night. You can also keep in touch with us by subscribing to our newsletter.
