The Private Clients Division of C&C Insurance Brokers is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Manchester Art Fair, which takes place at Manchester Central from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th November. The fair is a huge fixture in the art world, with one of the goals being to make art more accessible and much less pretentious than its reputation can sometimes portray. It also gives back to local communities around Manchester, especially for new up-and-coming local artists.
Our association with the event came about through Geri Hinton, Private Clients Senior Development Executive, being introduced to the event Executive Chairman, Thom Hetherington, via an art gallery they were both visiting. Thom is one of the leading cultural figures in the region and a trustee of Manchester Art Gallery. The event has grown from its launch in 2008 into a sizable and significant date in the art world. Described as being ‘for the collector, the curator and the simply curious’, hundreds of thousands of pounds of art is purchased over the weekend and attendance will run into five figures.
The event will be of particular interest to existing and potential C&C private clients, with many seeking insurance protection for their prized pieces. Likewise, many regional and national businesses and galleries will be in attendance, so it will be a wonderful opportunity to raise the profile of our Private Clients division within this niche sector.
Manchester Art Fair is a ticket-only event, so if any C&C clients are interested in attending, we have some complimentary passes available. Please get in touch with Geri Hinton to enquire.
Geri says: “I’m a big fan of all things art and have been working with Thom for over 18 months to support this event. Not only is it a great fit for our clients and business, it’s also a really important means of making art generally more accessible in the north. The event is highly respected within the art world as well as by attendees – and being right on our doorstep, becoming a sponsor and building a relationship with the event, was an obvious step.”
Thom Hetherington, Executive Chair says: “We’re delighted to be working with Geri and the C&C Private Clients team on this year’s event. Insurance goes hand in hand with many aspects of the art world, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to build awareness amongst buyers, curators, and galleries alike. We’re also particularly thrilled that a Greater Manchester-based insurance broker is so keen to support this Manchester event.”
More information about Manchester Art Fair can be found through this link. And if you need any further incentive to attend, the Manchester Christmas Markets will also be open by then so it’s a great way to kick off the festive season!
