High-powered art fairs like Art Basel, Frieze and TEFAF (all now produced in multiple international locations) tend to be rarefied affairs, with lots of a-level schmoozing, fancy parties, and art sales in the multi-multi-millions. But the fittingly named Affordable Art Fair, launched by Will Ramsay in London's Battersea Park in 1999, is for everybody, especially those who might feel a bit intimidated by the others.

A truly impressive success, AAF now boasts three annual London editions, as well as six European fairs, two in Asia, three in Australia, and in American, Austin, Boston, Spring NYC and Fall NYC.

This year's New York Fall edition will really be stepping up its commitment to kids and families, surely recognizing that not only can it be a fun day out in the city, but it can also be an enlightening learning experience, for kids who are finding their own creative voice. Kids tend to absorb everything around them,