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New York, NY -- The 16th Annual Outsider Art Fair returns to the Puck Building in Soho; a tradition that Grace Glueck of
The New York Times calls a “robust extravaganza.” Devoted to works created by artists removed from mainstream
society--outsider, primitive, visionary, and intuitive art--this fair was the first of its kind.

Over 20 years ago, what is now known as Outsider Art was initially exhibited at the Fall Antiques Show at the Pier. At this
fair, a Bill Traylor work sold for about $50--today the same piece would sell for 6 figures. The Outsider Art Fair has brought
this genre into the light, and Glueck notes, “aside from its stellar sellers, the fair keeps drawing in fresh talents...”

EXHIBITORS
The Outsider Art Fair welcomes new exhibitor, Fischer Kunsthandel & Edition from Berlin. Thirty-two other international
dealers return to the fair this year, many of whom originally pioneered collections of Outsider Art including: The Phyllis
Kind Gallery, established in Chicago in 1967 and now located in New York City which devoted its interests to contemporary
outsiders early on; Galerie St. Etienne, who discovered Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses, and represents the
estate of John Kane (NYC); American Primitive Gallery (NYC) and Ricco/Maresca Gallery (NYC), both of whom have been
in the business of self-taught and Outsider Art for over 25 years. Please see links to websites for all exhibiting galleries
at www.sanfordsmith.com.

ARTISTS IN ATTENDANCE
Self-taught artists Mary Whitfield and Craig Norton will both visit the fair alongside their works at Galerie Bonheur’s booth.

PREVIEW
A gala preview held at the Puck Building will celebrate the start of the fair Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 5:30 - 9pm. Proceeds will benefit the American Folk Art Musuem. Entry times and ticket prices vary; call the museum special events office at 212.977.7170, ext. 308.

OUTSIDER ART WEEK
The Outsider Art Fair is a key event in the American Folk Art Museum’s Outsider Art Week: Tuesday - Sunday, January 22 - 27, 2008. Contact the museum for more infomation about Outsider Art Week’s evening events, symposium, panel discussion, tours and receptions. www.folkartmuseum.org, 212.265.1040, or info@folkartmusuem.org.

PUBLIC INFO
Daily admission is $20 and includes a catalog. Refreshments will be available at the café and bar. Walking tours will be available.
Call 212.777.5218 to make arrangements for student/group ticket rates or for wheelchair access.
Email contact: info@sanfordsmith.com.

SANFORD L. SMITH & ASSOCIATES
Sanford L. Smith & Associates produces and manages The Outsider Art Fair. Other original fairs to this company’s credit
are Art 20, Modernism: A Century of Style and Design, and Works on Paper (February 29 - March 3). Sanford L. Smith
& Associates also manage The IFPDA Print Fair, The Art Show, the New York Antiquarian Book Fair (April 4 - 6).

MEDIA CONTACT
High res images are available. Contact Sarah H. Donnell at 212.777.5218 or sarah@sanfordsmith.com