The Art Bazaar, New York

The Art Bazaar is a unique exhibition centre and collecting platform that has identified an unmet need for emerging or unrepresented artists to further their careers in the seemingly impenetrable New York, USA, art market.

Established in 2009 by New York gallerist Michael Lyons Wier as a response to the limited amount of exhibition opportunities available to artists in New York City, The Art Bazaar was envisioned as a "grass roots initiative", providing artists with a unique opportunity to promote and sell their work. Under Lyons Wier's tutelage, The Art Bazaar network has grown exponentially, helping many of its participants find new representation and exhibition opportunities throughout the City. Since its founding, The Art Bazaar has also hosted and curated Art Bazaar artists in high profile art fairs such as Fountain Art Fair and the Affordable Art Fair in New York. Through The Art Bazaar, artists interact with the public and sell work directly to collectors. To date, The Art Bazaar has exhibited over 400 artists, generated nearly $100,000 in sales and continues to attract artists and collectors regionally, nationally and internationally.