Q+A with Co-Founder of Future Fair Rachel Mijares Fick

In this podcast episode of Truth in this Art, host Rob Lee interviews Rachel Mijares Fick, the Co-Founder of Future Fair, to discuss the future of this groundbreaking art exhibition platform. Rachel has extensive experience in the art world, having organized 21 art fairs in New York, Switzerland, and Germany and worked in curatorial departments at Exit Art and the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden.

Future Fair is a unique platform that supports small business art galleries and the artists they represent, both through digital and in-person events. Rachel explains how Future Fair aims to create a more accessible and diverse environment for artists, providing a space for new and often overlooked voices to thrive.

Listeners will also be excited to learn about Future Fair’s upcoming event taking place from May 10-13, 2023, at the Chelsea Industrial in New York City. This is an incredible opportunity to experience the work of emerging artists and support small galleries. Tickets are available for purchase on the Future Fair website: https://futurefairs.com/

During the interview, Rachel shares her personal background, including her BFA in Fine Art from the Corcoran College of Art + Design, where she focused on video, performance, and art history. She has been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, ArtNews, Artnet, and REVS Magazine.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the art world and the challenges facing small galleries and artists, as well as the innovative solutions Future Fair provides. Rachel’s insights provide a unique perspective on the importance of supporting emerging artists and the role that Future Fair plays in this crucial mission.

photo credit goes to David Willems. 

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