Sydney Contemporary announces departure of Fair Director Barry Keldoulis

Sydney Contemporary has today announced Fair Director Barry Keldoulis will be leaving  Art Fairs Australia after 10 years with the organisation.

Keldoulis was the inaugural Fair Director of Sydney Contemporary, overseeing the launch of Sydney Contemporary in September 2013 and contributing to its significant growth over the past decade.

Tim Etchells, Founder of Sydney Contemporary notes “Barry has played an important role in establishing Sydney Contemporary as Australasia's premier art fair.  We recognise his work and commitment to the Fair, our participating galleries and presenting partners, over the past decade. Over the past 10 years Barry has helped grow the Fair into one of the most anticipated cultural events in the region. We wish Barry well in his future endeavours.”

Sydney Contemporary is presented annually at multi-arts precinct Carriageworks, in partnership with MA Financial Group and Destination NSW. Its most recent edition in September 2022 attracted 28,912 collectors and art lovers over five days and featured 90 galleries and the work of over 450 artists hailing from 35 countries.

Keldoulis shared “It has been a wonderful opportunity to work with the Art Fairs Australia team to bring to fruition a premier art fair for Sydney and Australasia. Working with the galleries and their artists to bring the newest and best of contemporary art to a growing audience has been a privilege. I have often said that for a cultural organisation, renewal and refreshment at the helm after 10 years is probably a good idea. So my time has come, but I look forward to enjoying many more invigorating editions of Sydney Contemporary!”

The next edition of Sydney Contemporary, in partnership with MA Financial Group, will be presented from 7th-10th September 2023, with Carriageworks as Presenting Partner. Sydney Contemporary is undergoing a recruitment process for a new Fair Director.

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