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Applications open for the 8th edition of MIA Photo Fair
March 8–11, 2018

Application deadline: November 24, 2017

MIA Photo Fair
The Mall, Porta Nuova
Milan

www.miafair.it

MIA Photo Fair, the international photography and moving image art fair of Italy, will stage its 8th edition in Milan from Thursday, March 8 to Sunday, March 11, 2017 at The Mall, Porta Nuova. The VIP opening will take place on Wednesday, March 7.

MIA Photo Fair is currently accepting applications for the solo show and the group show sections from galleries presenting curatorial projects.

The deadline for applications to MIA Photo Fair is November 24, 2017.

The 2017 edition of MIA Photo Fair welcomed 115 exhibitors from 13 different countries worldwide, with 230 artists, 15 specialized publishers and a rich cultural program, displaying events such as conferences and talks covering subjects from the photography market system and the world of collecting, book presentations and book signings.

Excellent results in terms of visitors' attendance and sales for the 7th edition of the Italian photography art fair: 25,000 admissions and 85% of the galleries have sold photography artworks.

The fair also featured 6 sponsored awards: BNL BNP Paribas Group Award an acquisition award which enriches the Banks's art collection, Eberhard & Co. | ArtOnTime Award which is born with the aim of investigating and promoting research within the language of performance, Proposta MIA Award addressed to the independent artists of MIA Proposal, the special portfolio review Award Codice MIA, assigned by a jury of international art collectors, especially invited to take part to the fair, RaM Sarteano Award dedicated to the realization of a photographic exhibition at Rocca Manenti (located in Sarteano, Siena) and Piaceri d'Italia Award, which is an acquisition award dedicated to emerging artists.

MIA Photo Fair offers the possibility to art collectors to enjoy a lively and innovative art event, experiencing a unique view in Italy on the photography art market, ranging from established to emerging artists. MIA Photo Fair has achieved the result of creating a new collectors' base which approaches contemporary art through the collection of photography.

For applications please contact info@miafair.it or phone T +39 02 83241412

We kindly ask you to read the application material and the exhibition regulations carefully and complete the checklist of required materials. We look forward to receiving your application.

MIA Photo Fair team is always happy to assist you. Should you have questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.