Welcome, Dealers!
The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair™ is excited to launch a new Fall Fair. The Fair will be staged in a custom-designed venue in The Merchandise Mart, a Chicago landmark. Buoyed by support of the antiques community, the Fair’s continued vitality reflects the strength and growth of the antiques' market.
With a dealer-first approach, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. understands that the future of the Fair lies in the hands of the dealers who participate. Investing heavily in the Fair’s future, we appreciate the guidance of participating dealers to build a show with effective promotions, outstanding customer service, and superior operations. Chicago—like no other city—embraces its cultural events to attract the attention of the world, and we are committed to satisfying the needs of dealers, collectors and antiques enthusiasts alike.
The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair is proud to welcome several members of LAPADA, the United Kingdom's largest association of professional art and antiques dealers, as well as several dealers from Paris' famed Marché aux Puces.Top Reasons to Exhibit at The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair:
- To be part of one of the premier international antiques fairs in the United States, hosted at the historic Merchandise Mart and produced by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
- To be among 80+ top dealers including a large number from the U.S., U.K. and France, as well as those from Canada, Africa, Italy, Japan and Turkey
- To be among and network with other premier dealers in categories ranging from furniture, decorative accessories, prints, and paintings to jewelry, textiles, ceramics and glass
- To meet 10,000+ attendees made up of collectors and affluent consumers
- To benefit from an aggressive and synergistic marketing program combining:
- Direct Mail
- Complimentary Ticket Program
- Newspaper Inserts
- Multi-Media Advertising
- Street Banners
- Internet Marketing
- Partnership Marketing
- Multi-Media Press Coverage
- To take part in the special events and amenities that draw the high–end customer, such as the opening night event, booth talks, expert lectures, gourmet cafés, V.I.P lounge, live music and packaging and shipping services
- To experience a very smooth move–in and move–out process
- To benefit from highly competitive booth rates as compared to those of other national fairs
- To be located in a world–class city.
Chicago is a cosmopolitan metropolis with a gorgeous lakefront, world-class cultural establishments and a cool, hip and happening nightlife. It is also an international business center with a diverse, powerhouse economy and headquarters of more than 30 Fortune 500 companies.
Chicago is centrally located, has convenient transportation, and offers world-class attractions, including some of the world’s best shopping, dining, museums, architecture, theater, music, sports and much more.
Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a business trip, Chicago offers it all.
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Exhibiting Information
For exhibiting information, contact Laurette Lutiger at 312.527.7069 or llutiger@mmart.com.
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