NADA and The Community Celebrate Inaugural Paris Fair

Together, the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) — the definitive non-profit organization dedicated to the cultivation, support, and advancement of new voices in contemporary art — and The Community — a Parisian multidisciplinary art institution established in 2016 — concluded the inaugural edition of The Salon, an invitational art fair which debuted at 30 bis Rue de Paradis in the 10th arrondissement of Paris this October 17–20. The Salon Viewing Rooms will remain online through Friday, November 1st, 2024.

Featuring exceptional international presentations, notable sales, and signature programming, The Salon showcased a dynamic selection from over 50 galleries, art spaces, and non-profit organizations spanning 18 countries and 24 cities including Cologne, Dubai, Guayaquil, New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Warsaw. The fair also hosted The Salon Presents, a curated programming series developed in collaboration with NADA and The Community. Each day offered a distinct focus, ranging from panels and discussions to an art book fair and musical performances. 

Over the course of the weekend, more than 10,000 guests flowed through three floors of the venue—which was formerly the Baccarat crystal company headquarters. In 1832, Baccarat acquired the site at 30 Bis Rue de Paradis and converted the space into their headquarters and showroom. A museum was subsequently founded in the space in the 1960s. 

“We are grateful beyond words to have closed out an incredible weekend celebrating our inaugural fair in Paris together with our amazing network of artists, dealers, and supporters from around the world,” said NADA Executive Director Heather Hubbs. “The Salon embodies in a novel way NADA’s mission and values: community, participation, and education.”

“The first edition of The Salon by NADA and The Community marks an exciting new era for the contemporary art scene in Paris. We were thrilled by the diversity of presentations from both galleries and non-profits, and by how the fair’s open, airy layout fostered meaningful dialogue and deeper engagement with the works,” said The Community Founder and Director Tuukka Laurila. “The fair’s success, both in terms of sales and the creation of new connections, reflects the growing global appreciation for bold and experimental approaches in contemporary art.”

Source: Cultural Counsel