FAQs
What is Supermarket – Stockholm Independent Art Fair?
Supermarket is an annual international art fair for artist-run galleries and other artists’ initiatives. The art fair was founded and has been arranged by artists. The goal of Supermarket is to exhibit artist-run initiatives from all over the world, create opportunities for new networks and make the artist-run scene accessible to a range of audiences. Supermarket is an art fair that offers the visitor an experience instead of focusing on sales.
Who attends Supermarket?
Supermarket is open to everyone. Supermarket is attended by local and international audience of artists, gallerists, collectors, museum directors, curators, families, art-enthusiasts, schools and students. The welcoming atmosphere attracts a broad audience from around the world.
What kind of art is shown at Supermarket?
You can find all kinds of art at Supermarket: visual art including paintings, sculpture, sound and other installations, video, prints, performances and many more – there are few limits to what can be shown at Supermarket. Come and see for yourself!
What are artist-run initiatives?
Supermarket’s goal is to strengthen the position of artist-run initiatives on the local and international art scene. Self-organised, artist-run art initiatives – initiatives run by artists – are characteristic of their non-institutional way of organisation, flat hierarchy and often experimental formats. They comprise a widespread and important part of the contemporary art scene, yet their visibility and awareness of their function in the art sector remain low. Artist-run initiatives exist all over the world in a variety of formats and structures.
Why an art fair for artist-run initiatives?
It is becoming increasingly common for artists to take matters in their hands and set up galleries and project spaces. Supermarket provides a platform for such artist-run initiatives. The goal is to be a place where wider public can become a part of what is happening on the artist-run scene. Supermarket offers the visitors an exhibition with unexpected meetings and experiences rather than focus on sales.
For Exhibitors
Who is eligible to present artworks at Supermarket?
Artist-run galleries regularly staging public exhibitions in their own exhibition spaces and other artists’ initiatives that arrange exhibitions and events with invited artists can apply to exhibit at Supermarket. Individual artists or artists’ groups founded only for applying to Supermarket will not be considered.
How does a gallery or initiative apply to Supermarket?
Every year, the applications to Supermarket are made online. Deadline is in October each year. You create an account and register on our website, or log in if you already have an account. Your account will be used for submitting material if you are selected to participate. For more information about the application and how to apply, visit this page.
What happens in the selection process?
Every year, each exhibitor’s proposal is considered, regardless of whether they have presented work at Supermarket previously or are applying for the first time. Each application is reviewed by a group of artists during an intensive review process. The results are usually announced at the end of November.
I will exhibit. Where do I find useful information about the participation?
There is a For Exhibitors’ FAQ section that you can access when you sign in. You can also read a comprehensive newsletter with some of the information here.
For Volunteers
What are volunteers’ tasks at Supermarket?
Volunteers’ work includes various tasks, such as assisting the exhibitors, assisting at the different programmes, helping visitors and participants at the information desk, setting up and taking down the art fair and much more.
For how long does a volunteer work?
The most amount of work is during the week around the art fair, from the Monday before the event until the Monday/Tuesday after. The work shifts are 2-3 hours each, and each volunteer specialises in between 1 and 3 different tasks.
Who volunteers at Supermarket?
All types of people! Young and old, experienced and new. Many study, for example, art, art history or curating. But we always need all sorts of help, so please get in touch with us whatever your skills are.
For Partners
How are the logos of partners shown?
For sponsorship partners, we offer exposure of the logo on the website with a link, printed in the catalogue and on sponsorship signs in the exhibition area.