Setting up 18 studios, Long Eaton, Nottingham

‘The aspiring art fair has become a force to be reckoned with’ Global Art Magazine, Feb 2010 http://www.globalartmagazine.com/magazin.html?id_extern=10751&page=1&language=en Phew! Returned from Supermarket 2010 in the early hours of yesterday after an experience that counts in my top 10. It was brilliantly organised by artists in a fantastic location (think of the Barbican equivalent). We chatted with groups from Chicago, Helsinki, Sweden, Finland and Iceland – discussing potential projects and cultural exchanges for the future. It’s great to think HMS has gone from a seed of an idea to exhibiting in a premier venue in a major city – in less than 3 years. We discussed common issues and aspirations with artists from all over the globe – and there was genuine interest in the building and the set-up of HMS Ticket sales must have been huge even though the entrance fee was a tenner. Supermarket attracted people from all walks of life and different generations. We even met a couple from Nottingham who didn’t know about HMS. I can’t imagine such a prestigious venues in the UK handing over two floors to artists like this. I think we can learn a lot.