First time art buyers as well as serious collectors will again be well catered for with a broad range of original artworks from recent graduates and self taught artists being shown alongside many hundreds of professional artists and printmakers such as Peter Howson, John Bellany, Alexander Millar, David Hockney, Alan Davie and Marcel Dyf.

A full list of exhibiting galleries along with sample artworks plus much more can be found on www.artedinburgh.com and don't forget to check out www.facebook.com/EdinburghArtFair for daily updates.

As well as a strong representation from each of the home nations we are again delighted to be welcoming a large contingent of overseas galleries and galleries specialising in the work of overseas artists.

This includes Artêria Art Gallery making the long trip from Canada, Galerie le Siants from Spain and from Ireland, Wilson Fine Art and Sol Art Gallery will again be joining us.

Specialising in the work of Russian and Eastern European artists we again welcome back Artists of Russia, Mayflower Art Gallery and Danusha Fine Arts, all with a range of new works commissioned especially for the fair.

Cohesion Glass Network, occupying stand position A1, will be showing some outstanding glassworks such as this stunning piece of Mould Blown Glass from Phil Vickery titled "Transient Thoughts".

The Gallery Restaurant and Bar is open daily for breakfast rolls, hot and cold beverages, light snacks, soups, sandwiches, cakes, wraps and lunches. All of this is complimented by the fully licensed and stocked wine bar where you can sit in comfort and unwind from the bustle of the fair whilst considering your purchases.

There is a further bar which will be open throughout the fair - The Bistro Bar - which is situated at the far end of the concorse.

Situated in the main exhibition hall between stands D2 and D3, beside the charity wall, the Coffee Station will be open throughout the art fair opening times serving teas, coffees, soft drinks and a range of cookies and muffins.

Join us on facebook and twitter for daily updates in the run up to the fair, exclusive "behind the scenes" images and information for the fair build up as well as exclusive content and competitions not available anywhere else.

The Edinburgh Corn Exchange is situated approximately 3.6 kilometers (2 miles) to the south west of Edinburgh city centre, within the moat area of the capital.

The Corn Exchange sits to the south of Gorgie Road (A71) and north of Slateford Road (A70) two of the main arterial routes into the city.

More precisely the site is situated to the west of Chesser Avenue. Access to the site may be taken from either New Mart or New Market Road.

Edinburgh has excellent public transport and the Corn Exchange benefits greatly from several bus and train routes. Lothian Region Transport runs a number 35 which stops outside the Corn Exchange and Slateford Train Station (on the Glasgow central line)is a two minute walk from the venue.

Postcode for Sat Nav and mapping sofware is EH14 1RJ

Thursday 17th November 2011: 18.30 - 21.30
Charity Preview Evening & Wine Reception
(Black Tie Optional)
Ticket Only.

Friday 18th November : 11.00 - 18.00
Saturday 19th November : 11.00 - 18.00
Sunday 20th November : 11.00 - 17.00
Admission £6 / Concessions £4

Tickets available on the door.

Admission price is for a weekend pass allowing unlimited access throughout the fair opening times.

At the Edinburgh Art Fair we always like to actively encourage our younger generation to take an active interest in art and their cultural heritage and since 2005 we have always offered complimentary entry to all under 16s to the fair when accompanied by an adult.

We have also provided a complimentary creche to keep the younger kids entertained and to allow parents to enjoy the fair stress free in the knowledge that their children are in safe hands. Over the years this has proved extremely popular with children and parents alike and we are delighted to be offering this service again for the seventh year running.

This years creche is again being run by Smile Childcare, Edinburgh’s leading social enterprise child company. Smile Childcare is Care Commission registered with all staff fully qualified in early year care and education. To book a space for your child or for any further information see the staff at the ticket desk on arrival.

Don't forget to join our mailing list at the fair to be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win an iPad2 as well as tickets for the 2012 Edinburgh Art Fair and our newest event the Glasgow Art Show.

We are delighted to again have Mail Boxes Etc. Edinburgh on hand throughout the fair to run our complimentary wrapping service for all artworks purchased to ensure their safe transportation home.

They can also offer a delivery service throughout the world for any artworks bought as gifts or simply to have delivered direct to your home.