Art Chicago
NEXT Art Fair

Exhibitor Services Overview

NEXT

Opening night preview for all shows - Thursday, April 24
NEXT Opening Preview 7-10 p.m., by invitation
Email invitation for NEXT Opening Preview will be sent to exhibitors.

Art Chicago, Opening hours

5-6pm, Sneak Preview
6-9pm, Preview Opening
several beneficiaries
$100 to get in or comp.
Invitation will be produced and mailed

Show Hours

Thursday, April 24 — Preview Opening
Friday, April 25 — 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 26 — 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 27 — 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday, April 28 — 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Exhibitor Registration

NEXT exhibitors, please go to the following link, and register.

http://www.martreg.com/reg/artistreg/artropolisexh.cfm

Freight Delivery

Friday, April 18 — 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
*Sunday, April 20 — 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Emergency delivery date if targeted date of April 18th is missed

Freight Delivery Address

All shipments must be consigned to:
NEXT 2008
(Your Company Name)
(Your Booth Number (7-XXXX))
c/o Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
c/o (Shippers Name, address and phone number)

For questions contact:
Sergio Camargo by email at scamargo@mmart.com, or by phone at 312.527.7748

Set-up Days

Monday, April 21 – Wednesday April 23 — 8:00 am - late
Thursday, April 24 (until 2pm)

Dismantling

Tuesday, April 29 – Wednesday, April 30 (not Monday evening post fair!)
* crates will not be delivered to booths until morning of Tuesday April 29th so enjoy a free evening with your colleagues instead of packing!

Freight Load Out

Wednesday, April 30 – Thursday, May 1

Exhibitor Kit

The complete Exhibitor Kit will be sent in February and will include the show schedule, your booth location, and customizing procedures. The Exhibitor Kit and all necessary forms will also be posted online for your convenience.

Accommodations

Please see “Suggested Exhibitor Accommodations” under “Exhibitor Services” for Hotel/Apartment information. We will be happy to assist you with your accommodation needs and find the perfect place at the right price – just call us!

Black Pass Program

Lauren Horn, Director of VIP Operations, has developed an extraordinary program of over 60 events throughout the weekend that will provide your collectors with access to the Art Chicago and NEXT Preview Openings on Thursday, April 24th as well as entry to private and corporate collections, curator tours at the Art Institute and MCA, and many more exclusive events and parties being hosted throughout the weekend. The first mailing promoting our comprehensive VIP Program will be going out to our targeted lists of international collectors and VIPs. I encourage you to contact Lauren Horn, Director of VIP Operations, at 312.527.0323 or lhorn@artchicago.com with any questions regarding this program.

Accounting Specialist

Lisa Alcantar will be your contact for all of your accounting and billing questions. She can be reached directly at 312.527.6026 or lalcantar@mmart.com.

Catalogue and Images

Jeff Rhodes will be contacting you shortly with requests for catalogue material and promotional images.

Banners and NEXT Logo

If you are interested in including the NEXT logo or a pre-made banner in any of your promotional material, please contact us or visit the web-site where a link will be provided.

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