Become a friend
Swab’s goal is to present each year in Barcelona a diverse selection of galleries and emerging artists that represent the latest trends in contemporary art. For both professionals and all those art lovers who gather in the city during the event, Swab is recognized as a place to discover and explore new artistic perspectives, local and international. Swab offers a unique platform to the emerging scene to showcase their work and connect with a global audience.
At Swab, we have a firm commitment to promoting galleries and independent spaces that are introduced into the itinerary of international fairs. We recognize the importance of providing opportunities to these projects in the first phase of their journey, and that is why we have launched the MYFAF (My First Art Fair) program for more than 10 editions.
Through this program, we fund three emerging gallery booths that are less than 2 years old and have not previously been at an international art fair, offering them the opportunity to participate in Swab for free. We are committed to providing them with a platform so they can gain visibility, establish new connections and develop their project on a global scale.
The galleries supported during last edition have been:
HOW TO BECOME A SWAB FRIEND AND SUPPORT MYFAF
At Swab we open the doors to receive the support of individuals and companies that wish to contribute to the financing of the program in future editions. The contribution of each collaborator allows us to continue providing this opportunity to galleries and emerging artists.
With the support granted, you directly help MYFAF galleries’ participation in Swab Barcelona and become part of the Swab MyFAF program, obtaining a series of benefits in return.
| FRIEND AS AN INDIVIDUAL |
| Benefits – Exclusive Swab Friends tour during the fair. – 1 VIP pass per donation, which includes entry to the fair during the Opening Day and the rest of the days for two + access to exclusive activities and events. – Introduction to the galleries and artists of the MYFAF program. – 1 Tote Bag of the edition. – Start Collecting private advisory service. |
| Amount of donations Minimum donation option of 80 euros/edition. |
| FRIEND AS A COMPANY |
| Benefits – Exclusive Swab Friends tour during the fair. – 5 VIP passes per donation for the company team, which include entry to the fair during the Opening Day and the rest of the days for two people per pass + access to exclusive activities and events. – Introduction to the galleries and artists in the program. – Company logo on the Swab website + newsletter about the MyFAF program where the companies and organizations that are part of Swab Friends are mentioned. – Start Collecting advisory service for interested employees. – Possibility of holding an informative talk about the art market and the beginning of collecting for interested employees. – Exclusive personalized discount on Swab Barcelona tickets for company employees. |
| Amount of donations Minimum donation option 800 euros/edition. |
If you are interested in being part of Swab Friends, learning more or joining the initiative by contributing to the MyFAF program, do not hesitate to contact us at partners@swab.es