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Pictured is a cropped version of art,  “El Florero”, an oil on canvas painting by Julio Ferrer, a Cuban painter who has won over 20 prizes for his work, and was selected 2006 Artist of the Year of his province. “Classic cars are part of my culture as a Cuban,” says Ferrer. “I use them as a centerpiece for representing scenes and daily life of my country and culture.”

Art can be expensive and often out of reach. But that doesn’t have to be. There are more artists than ever offering greater options in art collecting for your home decor, appreciation and investment. The Affordable Art Fair in Los Angeles is a fantastic concept, showcasing talented artists you may not be aware of. You can purchase original works and often meet the artists, themselves. This show will offer contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs priced from $100 – $10,000, with half under $5,000.

Showcasing nearly 300 emerging and established artists from across the world, as well as across Southern California, the curated group of exhibitors bring a fresh insight into contemporary affordable art in the area. See: affordableartfair.us/losangeles

Special additions to this year’s fair include:

• Panel Chat and expert advice from ArtStar.com
• Panel Chat with Morgan Spurlock, local art collector and documentary filmmaker (Supersize Me, 30 Days)
• Programming for children curated by Little Collector.com
• Recent Graduates Exhibition curated by LA based art advisor Melanie Edmunds, highlighting emerging unrepresented artists
• Demonstrations by master printmakers Edition One Hundred

WHERE: The Event Deck at LA Live, 1005 West Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles , California 90015

Hours  Thursday, January 19th – Sunday, January 22nd, 2012:

Thursday, January 19th 12 PM – 9 PM (free admission 4 – 9 PM)
Friday, January 20th 12 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, January 21st 11 AM – 8 PM
Sunday, January 22nd 11 AM – 6 PM

Tickets at the Door: $20; Students and Seniors: $15; Children under 12: free