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Active since 1993, The New York edition of the Outsider Art Fair celebrated its 27th year in January of 2019. Sandy Smith, who was previously known for The Fall Antiques Show in 1979, founded the Outsider Art Fair following suggestions from close advisors. The name of the fair is said to have originated from Roger Cardinal's book Outsider Art. Cardinal coined the term Outsider Art as an alternative to the French Art Brut. The first edition of the fair took place in Manhattan's Puck Building and most recently has been located at the Metropolitan Pavilion. . In 2012, Andrew Edlin offered support to the fair which was declining in popularity by recruiting vendors and other support, and in 2013 acquired the Outsider Art Fair under his company Wide Open Arts. After its' acquisition by Wide Open Arts, the Outsider Art Fair is said to have tripled its' attendance at its New York location and Wide Open Arts then launched the Paris edition of the fair. Since its acquisition, the New York Outsider Art Fair has been located at Center 548, which was an event venue at 548 West 22nd Street that no longer exists, and the Metropolitan Pavilion, and generally hosts over 60 exhibitors.