TEFAF Maastricht

TEFAF Maastricht (Netherlands)

🏛 Venue

📅 Event Dates (2025)

• Early Access (Invite-Only): March 13, 2025
• Collectors Preview (Premium Tickets): March 14, 2025
• Public Days: March 15–20, 2025

🖼 Fair Type

• Encompasses 7,000 years of art history
• Categories include Old Master paintings, classical antiquities, antique furniture, jewelry, rare books, modern and contemporary art
• Each work is vetted by strict authentication committees

📝 Application Information

• Exhibitor Participation: By invitation and committee approval
• Application Deadline: Typically closes about one year in advance
• New Exhibitors: Must undergo a thorough vetting and review process
• More Info: tefaf.com

🎟 Ticket Info & Prices

• General Admission (Single Day): €40–€45
• Multi-Day Pass: ~€75
• Youth (12–18): ~€20
• Under 12: Free
• Premium Preview Ticket (March 14): ~€150–€200 (limited availability)
• Early Access (March 13): By invitation only
• Tickets Available: Online via tefaf.com and on-site (credit card only)

💎 VIP Preview / Opening

• Early Access (Invite-Only): Thursday, March 13, 2025 – for top collectors, curators, patrons
• Collectors Preview (Premium Tickets): Friday, March 14, 2025
• Public Opening: Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM
• Opening Hours: March 13–14 (10 AM–7 PM), March 15–19 (11 AM–7 PM), March 20 (11 AM–6 PM
• Note: Preview days are gala-like, with formal attire common

🖼 Art Categories

• Antiques & Historical Art: Old Master paintings, classical antiquities, antique furniture, rare manuscripts
• Modern & Contemporary Art: Picasso, Van Gogh, Warhol, contemporary works by blue-chip artists
• Jewelry & Watches: High jewelry from Hemmerle, Van Cleef & Arpels, and others
• Design & Decorative Arts: 20th-century furniture, objets d’art
• Special Feature: Every piece rigorously vetted by TEFAF's independent committees

🏢 Number of Exhibitors

• Over 260 prestigious dealers from around 20 countries
• TEFAF is one of the largest fine art fairs globally by exhibitor count
• All participants are leaders in their fields

🌍 Main Exhibitors

• Old Masters & Antiquities: Agnews (London), Colnaghi (London/Madrid), Kunstkammer Georg Laue
• Modern Art Specialists: Dickinson (London/NY), Helly Nahmad
• Contemporary Art: Galerie Gmurzynska, White Cube
• Design & Jewelry: Axel Vervoordt, Hemmerle, Van Cleef & Arpels
• Dutch & Belgian Standouts: Noortman, Haboldt, Johnny van Haeften

🎭 Associated Events

• TEFAF Talks: Symposiums with curators and market experts
• Museum Restoration Fund: Annual grant announcements
• VIP Program: Private collection tours, conservation studio visits (e.g., Rijksmuseum)
• TEFAF Cultural Program: City-wide events across Maastricht, including the Bonnefantenmuseum
• Art Business Conference (March 14): Industry panels and discussions
• Evening Events: Elegant dinners and receptions at venues like Château St. Gerlach

♿ Accessibility

• Fully accessible venue with wide, carpeted aisles
• Elevators, flat entryways, adapted restrooms
• Wheelchairs available upon request
• Staff available to assist guests with mobility needs

🌐 Language Support

• Primary Languages: Dutch and English
• Additional Support: French and German commonly spoken by exhibitors
• Fair Materials: English is the default language for signage and catalogs
• Translation Services: Typically not required due to widespread English use

🚗 Transportation

• Train: Direct trains from Amsterdam, Brussels, and Schiphol to Maastricht
• Closest Station: Maastricht-Randwyck – 5-minute walk to MECC
• Shuttle Service: Free TEFAF shuttle from Maastricht Central and select hotels
• Car: Parking at MECC (€15/day)
• Air:
  • Maastricht-Aachen Airport – 15 minutes
  • Brussels or Düsseldorf – 1 hour
• VIPs: Chauffeur services often arranged via TEFAF concierge

🗺 Map / Directions

• Google Maps: Search “MECC Maastricht”
• Venue Access: Main entrance via Forum 100
• During Fair: Signage for "MECC/TEFAF" visible on local motorways

📱 Social Media & Website

• Website: tefaf.com
• Instagram: @tefaf_art_fair – hashtag #TEFAF
• Twitter: @TEFAF
• Facebook: TEFAF
• Daily Highlights: Posted on Instagram and Twitter, including major sales and booth features

📸 Photos & Videos

• Photos:
  • “TEFAF Maastricht 2025 Highlights” on the official website
  • Coverage in press outlets like Wallpaper, Financial Times, and Getty Images
• Videos:
  • Yearly recap on YouTube and TEFAF website
  • Short films on TEFAF’s 35-year legacy
  • Walkthroughs from Artnet, The Art Newspaper, and Art Basel TV

📞 Organizer / Contact

• Organizer: TEFAF (The European Fine Art Foundation)
• General Contact: info@tefaf.com
• Phone: +31 411 64 50 90
• Press Inquiries: press@tefaf.com
• Exhibitor Applications / Vetting: application@tefaf.com