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Supermarket 2023
Venue ^
Address:
Supermarket 2023
Stadsgårdsterminalen
Stadshamnen 26
116 45 Stockholm
Sweden
Directions
Public transport: The easiest way to get to the fair is the red or green metro line, or bus 2, 3, 53 or 57 to Slussen. You exit towards Södermalmstorg and then follow the directions towards ”Stadsgårdsterminalen”. It is about 5 minute walk.
Car park
There is no parking right at the venue, but there is a parking garage a short walk from the fair, at the Viking Line Terminal.
Another garage is called Stigbergsgaraget (Renstiernas Gata 5). This is about a 20 min walk from the venue.
You can also park in the streets in Södermalm or leave the car in long-term parking outside of the city center.
Check out this link for more parking options.
Free WiFi
The WiFi is Stadsgårdsterminalen, and password is Franskabukten
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed inside the venue.
Safety
Please do not consume any peanuts at the fair – severe allergies have occurred among our staff and audience.
Please do not block the emergency exits in any way, and help to keep them clear.
The Lounge
We will further specify the location of the Lounge for exhibitors and other participants. Self-cost coffee, snacks and drinks will be served. Cash (or Swish) only. It is not allowed to bring beer or wine outside the Lounge.
Timeframe ^
The dates for the exhibitors are 10–14 May 2023 (Wednesday–Sunday).
The public dates are 11–14 May 2023.
Wednesday 10 May is a special day when the art fair is closed to the public and only accessible to the exhibitors, press and invited guests from the art sector. On this day Press preview, Supermarket Forum and the Professional Preview take place. The cost of your participation in Supermarket Forum is included in the exhibitor fee, but it is not compulsory for you to take part (see section Forum further below).
Please note:
As an exhibitor you need to arrive several days in advance to be able to set up your booth and have it ready for the morning on 10 May. You need to be present during the exhibitor dates 10–14 May.
We highly recommend that you arrive on Sunday 7 May / Monday 8 May and leave on Monday 15 May / Tuesday 16 May.
You can install your exhibition booths on Monday 8 May, 9.00–22.00 and Tuesday 9 May, 9.00–22.00.
The exhibitor party will take place on Saturday 13 May at Studio44, Tjärhovsgatan 44 (may be subject to change).
Public dates
11–14 May 2023
Public vernissage evening: Thursday 11 May, 18.00–20.00
Opening hours:
Thursday–Saturday, 12.00–20.00
Sunday, 12.00–18.00
Exhibitor dates
Press viewing: Wednesday 10 May, 11.00
Supermarket Forum: Wednesday 10 May, 13.00–18.00
Professional Preview: Wednesday 10 May, 18.00–24.00 (VIP entrance 18.00–19.00)
Supermarket Exhibitors’ Party: Saturday 13 May, 20.00 at Studio44, Tjärhovsgatan 44 (may be subject to change)
De-installation will begin after 18.00 on Sunday 14 May. You cannot start to de-install your booth before this.
Deinstallation times are Sunday 14 May, 18.00–21.00 and Monday 15 May, 11.00–18.00
Pick-up of artworks for shipment by transport companies etc.: Monday 15 May, 11.00–18.00
Arrival
Please check in at the information desk at the entrance. There you will receive your name tags, catalogues and brochures, pay for extra rental of furniture, and receive all the necessary information. Do not forget to send us the names of your staff prior to arrival to visitors@supermarketartfair.com (Deadline 17 April).
Rented chairs, tables, lights and equipment, as well as t-shirts you also collect from the information desk or get information on how to receive them.
Important
You need to be present and your booth needs to be ready during the exhibitor dates on 10–14 May.
If you are lost upon your arrival call Alice at +46 728 492 989 or Andreas at +46 703 365 862.
Planning ^
Staff
Large and small booths can have up to 5 staff members present at the fair at a time. Presentation booths can have 2 staff members.
Do not forget to send us the names of your staff prior to arrival to our information coordinator Tania Brito visitors@supermarketartfair.com (Deadline 17 April).
During the fair, if any booth should need more staff to access the fair at a time, a 4-day pass can be purchased for half price (SEK 150 per person) or SEK 75 for one day. These can be purchased at the entrance desk.
If agreed upon, membership-based organisations that have many people scheduled for watching their exhibition stand can swap the name tags between themselves.
Insurance
If you intend to bring valuable equipment to Supermarket 2023, please ensure that it is covered by insurance, as this will not be provided by Supermarket.
Accommodation
The location is Stadsgårdsterminalen at Slussen. By metro you take the red or green line. Anywhere near one of its metro stations is a good choice. Read more under Accommodation.
Invoices
The invoices will be sent out by email in March. Payments from outside EU can be made with lower bank fees using WISE. If you have a question regarding your invoice, email us at: info@supermarketartfair.com.
Sales and VAT rules
You manage eventual sales yourself, and we don’t ask for any provision. We can help to manage the contact with art consultants that do aquisitions. In these cases you will usually have to provide an electronic invoice from a company. The easies way for private sales is that you ask for a Paypal or cash payment.
Here is information about VAT rules. If an artist who has a smaller sales number than €28,000 per year sells the work they don’t have to add VAT. If it is higher than €28,000 there is 12% VAT.
Covid-19
The Public Health Agency of Sweden
Shipping and customs
Before shipping artwork to Sweden from countries outside the EU you should check out customs regulations and make sure to have an ATA carnet, so that you do not have to pay VAT or other fees.
Smaller packages can be sent to: Alice Máselníková, Råggatan 4, 118 59 Stockholm, Sweden. Please inform Alice of the shipment prior at alice@supermarketartfair.com.
Larger crates and shipment can only be delivered on Monday 8 May or Tuesday 9 May.
Address: Stadsgårdsterminalen, Stadsgården, (Stadshamnen 26), 116 45 Stockholm. If possible write that you drive via ‘Fotografiska’, and contact: +46 703 365 862 Andreas Ribbung
Latitude and longitude: 59.318877,18.079996
Please inform Andreas about it at andreas@supermarketartfair.com as he is the contact person on the delivery address.
If you bring artworks in your baggage you can claim that it is works in progress without any value, planned to be taken out of the country again.
Performances
If you are planning to schedule a performance or any public event in your booth and would like this information to be shared in our printed and online Talks & Performance programme, write the title, date and time and a short description to our Talks & Performance coordinator Tal Gilad at performance@supermarketartfair.com.
FAQ
- Will there be chairs in each exhibition booth?
Yes, two chairs per stand are included for every exhibitor. These will be distributed to each of the booths by our volunteers. Extra chairs need to be pre-ordered (see below). You pay by card upon your arrival to the fair.
- How do we order chairs and tables?
You can order tables and chairs before 10 April. Send an email to our information coordinator Tania Brito at visitors@supermarketartfair.com. You pay by card upon your arrival to the fair. We provide 2 chairs for free, but you need to order any additional ones (extra chair is 35 SEK*). You will be able to pick up your order at the information desk during the installation days.
Prices: White round or square café table Ø70 cm, H: 72 cm – 208 SEK*. Round bar table Ø60 cm, H: 110 cm – 208 SEK*. White plastic table, 60 x 122 cm –73 SEK*. (There is also a wider option, 76 x 122 cm, for the same price. Please note clearly if you want the wider option.)
*25% VAT will be added to all prices.
- Can we order extra walls for our booth?
The wall segments are 1 m wide and 2.5 m high. Some wall segments are ½ metre wide. A link to the floorplan will be provided here in March.
Order extra walls by 17 April at andreas@supermarketartfair.com. The price is 240 SEK for 1 m, and 220 SEK for 0.5 m. 25% VAT will be added to all prices. You pay by card upon your arrival to the fair. - Can we order extra spotlights?
There will be general lighting but you can order exhibition led arm light spotlights that are attached to the top of the fair walls. You will get ca 5 spotlights per large booth and ca 3 per small booth. If you think you will need more they cost 75 SEK each to rent. Send an email to our information coordinator Tania Brito at visitors@supermarketartfair.com before 10 April.
Facebook group for exhibitors
There is a Facebook group for our exhibitors.
We regularly publish information relevant to the art fair and your participation in the group, so we recommend you join in.
Please add all the members of your team and artists who will be involved in your exhibit at Supermarket. We will approve your request.
Find the Facebook group ‘Supermarket 2023 Participants’ HERE.5
Installation and floorplan ^
All booths have access to electric outlets. There are extension cables and multiple sockets to borrow, otherwise you can purchase items in Claes Ohlson hardware stores around the city centre.
There are some basic tools to borrow, but exhibitors are usually borrowing from each other. Any tools that Supermarket can provide are available at the Information desk.
Please communicate with the exhibitors on the other side of walls before you hammer!
See Where to buy… below for information on art and materials suppliers, print shops and hardware stores.
FAQ
- Is it possible to hang heavy artworks or monitors on the wall?
The walls are made of masonite with filling, so drilling and plugging does not work for heavy pieces. The walls have a frame made of 5 cm solid wood. If you can fix a wooden screw close to the joints it will work. Hanging with wire from the top of the wall is another option. The third option: a nail hole where you put a small S-hook is stronger than only a screw or nail.
The best way to hang a monitor if you can not fix it to the solid wooden frame is to cover the wall with chipboard.
- Can we paint the walls?
If you want to paint the walls of the booth, use matte paint. If you use shiny paint, permanent marker or wallpaper that cannot be removed, you will be charged SEK 700 + VAT per 1 m section. If you want to use wallpaper, we suggest that you staple it instead of gluing it.
If you want to paint your booth, the floor should be covered. Small stains should be removed with water and cloth.
- Are there any restrictions for drilling/sawing the walls?
Small holes that can be filled are ok, but the exhibitors will have to reimburse walls with irreparable damages (SEK 700 + VAT per 1 m section). All holes in the walls should be filled before the exhibitors leave the fair!
Please note that you cannot drill in the floor of the venue.
- Is it necessary for exhibitors to finish the installation before the Press preview and Supermarket Forum on Wednesday 10 May?
Yes. You have to be finished with setting up your booth by 11.00 on Wednesday 10 May. Why? From 11.00 on Wednesday we will hold the Press preview, and from 13.00 the Forum seminar day will take place. Due to limitations of space, only one person per gallery is invited to participate in Forum. You will receive details on the Forum programme via Exhibitors’ newsletter.
- Where can exhibitors keep packing material?
Tie it together and clearly mark it with the gallery name/phone number. We will further specify the location of our storage room.
- What kind of AC power plugs and sockets are used in Sweden?
CEE 7 standard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CEE_7_standard_AC_plugs_and_sockets – a voltage of 230 V and a frequency of 50 Hz.
- Where can exhibitors print and copy?
See Where to buy… section below.
If you want to order vinyl letters we recommend Malena Zsiga malena@zsiga.com who can also help you to mount the text.
Departure
Please note that you cannot start to de-install your booth before 18.00 on Sunday 14 May. You can work in the venue 18.00–21.00. The de-installation continues on Monday 15 May 11.00–18.00.
Floorplan
The floorplan may be subject to changes. Please check your contact email regularly. Download PDF. Download PNG.
Professional Preview, digital invitation card ^
The Professional Preview will take place on Wednesday 10 May, 18.00–24.00. It will open for VIP guests 18.00–19.00 (smaller number of VIP guests, including the Exhibitors and participants of Supermarket Forum), and from 19.00 for a larger audience.
At the Professional Preview Supermarket will serve wine or beer to guests. Please feel free to serve your own wine in the booth!
There are two kinds of invitations to the Professional Preview:
A regular invitation (admission 120 SEK) and a limited number of VIP invitations (free admission).
VIP invitation (free admission): The VIP invitations get access all days, not just on the Wednesday. If you have a large or small exhibition stand you will get up to 5 VIP invitations each valid for 2 persons. If you have a presentation stand you get 2. Email the names and emails of these people to info@supermarketartfair.com. The deadline is extended to 8 May. They will receive an invitation.
Regular Professional Preview invitation (120 SEK): You can invite ca 10 persons, but please note that they should predominantly be professionals in the field of art. Download invitation card here: PDF or JPG.
They register at https://supermarketartfair.com/pp and use the code SUPERPRO (forward the image and attach the link if you email the invitation). All guests will have to RSVP with a unique email address.
Press and social media ^
Every year, Supermarket receives coverage in both local and international press. Therefore we would like to ask if you have any images that could be used specifically for these purposes to send them to our press team Felicia and Veronika at press@supermarketartfair.com.
Supermarket 2023 theme is Twilight Zone. If you have any photographs (e.g. of artwork) that can relate to this topic, we will be glad to receive them. Read more about the theme here.
Please include correct captions: Artist, ‘Title’, material, other info, year, photo (if other than the artist): Photographer
Example: Michelangelo Merisi Caravaggio, ‘Martyrdom of St. Lawrence’, oil on canvas, 183 x 131 cm, 1609, photo: Fabrizio Corona
If you mention us on social media, please use these tags:
#supermarket2023 #supermarketartfair #supermarketartfair2023 #artistrunspace #artistrun #artfair #independentartfair #artistrunartfair
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supermarketartfair
Instagram: @supermarketart
Twitter: @supermarketart
Webpage: www.supermarketartfair.com
The SUPERMARKET 2023 logo can be downloaded in different formats in our Media Library
Communicating, please refer to SUPERMARKET 2023 alternatively SUPERMARKET – Stockholm Independent Art Fair not Supermarket Art Fair.
Communications and parking ^
The location is a former cruise ship passenger terminal, Stadsgårdsterminalen, 5 minutes walk from the metro ’Slussen’ on the red and green metro line.
Public transport
The easiest way to get to the fair is the red or green metro line, or bus 2, 3, 53 or 57 to Slussen. You exit towards Södermalmstorg and then follow the directions towards ‘Stadsgårdsterminalen’. It is about 5 minutes walk.
Airport to Slussen
- The airport bus to City Terminalen (Stockholm City) is the cheapest option. It leaves every 15 minutes until 1.30 am (then there are a bit less frequent connections at 2.15 am, 3.15 am, 4.45 am) and the journey takes around 45 minutes. The cost is approximately €10.
Have a look at www.flygbussarna.se for more information or to buy tickets. If you buy the tickets online, the prices are slightly lower.
If you arrive at terminal 5 you have to walk quite a bit to reach the airport buses due to reconstruction work. Grab a baggage cart.
You can also take the fast (but more expensive) Arlanda Express train (takes ca 20 min to Stockholm City): www.arlandaexpress.com - The airport bus and fast train arrive in the City Terminal, connected to the Central station/T-centralen Metro station.
- We recommend that you buy a 7 day metro ticket (it is approx €37). Take the metro to Slussen.
You can be prepared and get the smart phone app here: https://sl.se/en/in-english/fares–tickets/smart-phone-ticket-app
At the automatic barriers you touch your phone with the ticket on the green ticket reader. If you don’t have the app you will be charged for a single ticket if you touch a contactless card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).
Taxi from Arlanda Airport to the city centre
Car for up to 4 persons – SEK 495.
Large car, with seats for 5-7 persons – SEK 745. (~30-1h, depending on traffic) (www.taxistockholm.se, call: +46 8 15 00 00)
Airport taxi from Skavsta Airport is very expensive: a regular car for up to 4 persons is SEK 1375, and a large car, with seats for 5-7 persons is SEK 2065. (1h, depending on traffic situation) (www.taxistockholm.se, call: +46 8 15 00 00) Get the airport bus instead!
If you are lost upon your arrival call Alice at +46 728 492 989.
By car
If you drive on road 222, turn off at Fotografiska and drive towards Slussen.
Parking in Stockholm
Roadside parking in the city is expensive. There are five different rates – ‘Taxa 1–5’. A blue sign on the street informs which rate applies. A good way is to download the parking app ‘Stockholm Parking’. Otherwise, there are pay machines. Roadside parking is usually free in the evenings and Sundays. The information on what hours you are supposed to pay a parking fee is stated on the parking signs.
Car parks (garages) offer ‘evening parking’ at a low price. The fee is usually SEK 50 from 18.00 to midnight. For this you pay SEK 50 in the pay machine and the parking time you get will automatically ‘jump’ to midnight.
Accomodation ^
RENT A PRIVATE FLAT IN STOCKHOLM
A private flat can be the best/least expensive option for a group of people. (Below we also list hostels and budget hotels)
airbnb
www.airbnb.com
HOSTELS AND BUDGET HOTELS IN STOCKHOLM
www.hostelz.com
Hostelz.com is the most complete database of hostel information available anywhere online. The site lists all hostels for free and includes direct contact info for hostels and exclusive photos and reviews.
Budget hostels and hotels:
Zinkensdamm’s hotel (and Youth hostel)
www.zinkensdamm.com
Zinkens väg 20
117 41 Stockholm
Our hotel consists of 90 new, good rooms. Free access to broadband Internet connection. We have a friendly bar, sauna, solarium, cable-TV, laundry service and garage. In several rooms there are two extra beds which make them suitable for families and groups.
Mosebacke Hostel
http://www.mosebackehostel.se/
Slussen / Medborgarplatsen
Reimersholme Hotel
https://reimersholmehotel.se/
Metro Hornstull
Hotel Hellstens Malmgård
Search result
Metro Zinkensdamm
The Red Boat (boat near Slussen)
https://www.theredboat.com/
Hotel Rygerfjord (boat near Slussen)
https://rygerfjord.se/
Hotel Point
http://hotelpoint.se/
Hotel Söder
http://hotellsoder.se/
City centre:
Castanea Hostel
www.castaneahostel.com
Old town
Private twin bed rooms but showers and WC’s are located in the corridor.
RECOMMENDED
Hotel Micro
www.hotelmicro.se
Norrmalm, Tegnérlunden 8
Private bed rooms but showers and WC’s are located in the corridor.
RECOMMENDED
Archipelago Hostel
www.archipelagohostel.se
Old town
Private twin bed rooms but showers and WC’s are located in the corridor.
RECOMMENDED
2 kronor
www.2kronor.se/ENStart.htm
Old town or Vasastan
Private twin bed rooms but showers and WC’s are located in the corridor.
City Lodge
www.citylodge.se
Youth hostel, City
More links: www.vandrarhemstockholm.se
SMALL HOTELS IN CENTRAL STOCKHOLM
Colonial Hotel
www.colonial.se
Hotell Norrtull
www.hotellnorrtull.se
Renstierna Hotel
www.hotelrenstierna.se
Renstiernas Gata 15
S-116 28 Stockholm
Hotel Renstierna centrally located on Södermalm, Stockholm, has 10 private single/double rooms for 1-6 persons. (Nice area)
Acapulco Hotell
www.acapulco-hotell.se
Bjurholmsplan 23
116 94 Stockholm
In a pleasant and calm environment you will find Acapulco – a family and apartment hotel. (Nice area)Hotel
Where to buy… ^
Food
There are many different restaurants and fast food places around Slussen and Gamla Stan.
If you go to Götgatan there are cafes with sandwiches, sushi, and pubs.
In Gamla Stan you have more fancy restaurants, along the water, there is Mister French and Missbehave Bar. On Österlånggatan there is Cultur bar for lunch or dinner and Cafe Stiernan with great Ramen for lunch.
Here are a couple of more suggestions in Gamla Stan.
If you are after a cheaper meal in Gamla Stan there is also Vapiano near the station.
And if you want a real Viking Experience there is Aifur or Sjätte Tunnan.
Tools and paint
In Södermalm, Hornsgatan 69, about a 20 min walk away there is a store called Järnina.
On Folkungagatan 54 there is also Wirströms Järn & Färg where you can get both tools and paint.
In the city center, there is Clas Ohlson on Drottninggatan. You get there by metro from Slussen to T-Centralen.
If you are traveling by car Bauhaus Sickla is an option, you can also take the bus 401 or 403 to Sicka Allé.
Artists supply
Professional artists supply: Konstnärernas Centralköp at Mosebacke square, it is only a 5 minute walk from Slussen metro station (exit Hökens gata), Fiskargatan 1 A.
In the city center, there is also Kreatima on Kungsgatan 58, you can get the metro there – just get off at T-Centralen.
You can also get basic paint and art equipment at Clas Ohlson stores.
Paper
Office Depot on Hornsgatan 90. Walking there would take about 20 mins. You can also take bus 4 from Slussen.
Clas Ohlsson on Drottninggatan. You get there by metro to T-Centralen.
Where do I find an ATM
The two closest ATMs are at Götgatan 3 (Slussen) and Kornhamnstorg 51 (Gamla Stan).
Here is a map of all the ATMs.
Where do I print and copy
Snabb Kopiering/Office Depot at Bondegatan 27
Open Monday – Friday, 8-17
You can copy (but not print) at Nordin’s Papper on the bottom level of the small shopping center at Medborgarplatsen
At Medborgarplatsen there is also the Tranströmer library where you can print
Order C-prints or lambda prints from:
Crimson
Odenlab
If you want to order vinyl letters we recommend Malena Zsiga malena@zsiga.com who can also help you mount the text.
Prices in Sweden ^
Currency
The currency is Swedish krona (SEK 100 ≈ €8.80; USD9.40; £7.80) https://www.xe.com/
Eat and drink out
A lunch is approximately 80–120 SEK (Light lunch at cafés 70–90 SEK), a dinner from 120 SEK at a budget restaurant, 200–350 SEK at a better restaurant, a beer 40–90 SEK, mostly around 50 SEK for 40 cl, coffee 20–30 SEK, cafe latte/double cappuccino 25–40 SEK.
Tobacco
A pack of cigarettes is ca 60 SEK (and rolling tobacco is very expensive compared to other European countries).
Alcohol
Wine and beer (more than 3,5 % alcohol) is only sold in a special store called SYSTEMBOLAGET. Find the closest store and opening hours at: www.systembolaget.se
Meetings ^
Supermarket Meetings
Supermarket Meetings is a peer programme for exhibitors and participating artists to get together and talk. Meetings take place on Thursday and Friday in rooms away from excitement of the exhibition hall Each meeting consist of between five and eight participants and a moderator who introduces the topic and ensures that the meeting runs smoothly.
The aim is to exchange ideas, compare experiences and even build new connections and collaborations.
Meetings are not open to the public, they are therefore a ’safe space’ for frank and honest discussions amongst peers.
We are happy to answer any questions you might have! Email: meetings@supermarketartfair.com
Meetings Expanded
Meetings Expanded is a unique programme for artists and art professionals with the objectives to increase the exchange of knowledge and experience for artists and artist-run organisations worldwide. Meetings Expanded provide a daily schedule of networking activities that connect the participant with the local art scene, such as art institutions, galleries and cultural institutes, and with international exhibitors. The focus is to invite artists and art professionals who act as exhibition organisers and other influential members of artistic communities across the world to meet and exchange experiences and strategies, enabling the possibility of new projects and collaborations.
We are happy to answer any questions you might have. Email: alice@supermarketartfair.com
Forum
Supermarket Forum will take place on Wednesday 10 May, 13.00–18.00 and is followed by the Professional Preview.
Send the name of one staff member who is going to represent your gallery at Forum. Due to size limitations only one person per gallery can take part. The remaining members can join from 17.00 when the guided tours start. Send the name of your participant to alice@supermarketartfair.com by 17 April.