Dealers are being invited to apply to take part in a new section specializing in a wide range of works on paper proposed for TEFAF Maastricht 2010, the world’s most influential art and antiques fair. The next edition of TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) will take place from March 12-21, 2010 in the MECC (Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre) in the south of the Netherlands.

Provided that there is sufficient support from dealers for the new initiative, TEFAF on Paper will occupy the upstairs hall where TEFAF successfully launched TEFAF Design at the 2009 Fair. The space there will be increased from 600 to 900 square meters (6458 to 9687 square feet). TEFAF Design, which proved a huge attraction to visitors to the Fair, will move downstairs and will be added to the Modern Section, which will be extended by 1000 square meters (10,763 square feet).

TEFAF will soon start to issue invitations to dealers specializing in these fields. Potential exhibitors can also apply through the TEFAF website www.tefaf.com, by clicking on ‘exhibitors’ and then ‘application.’

Art, more than an asset

TEFAF shares its view of art more than an asset with its principal sponsor, AXA Art. Their partnership provides art collectors with unique expertise covering the full range of risk

prevention, conservation, recovery and restoration, so that they can maintain their collections in the best possible condition. www.axa-art.com

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Barbara Veldkamp

Media Relations Manager

Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions

355 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10017

917-720-1279

bveldkamp@holland.com