Colectivo Almonedas de Tenerife

The  Colectivo (1) Almonedas (2) de Tenerife group is made up of people of different nationalities with a connection to  the world of antiques: brocantes, antique dealers, collectors and restorers of furniture and works of art  that have come together to create events and activities such as exhibitions and fairs, in order to promote the love for all things antique, vintage and collectable as well as the restoration of furniture and works of art. 

The idea of forming a group had been germinating for some time, but it was not until the organization and development of the first Almoneda-Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair that took place in January 2011 in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife that we actually all got together. 

Previously some members  had participated in Antique fairs organized by the AECC  Asociación Española contra el Cancer – Spanish Anti-Cancer Society. It was at these fairs that we realized the need for these sort of events in Tenerife and the islands in general as we saw the great interest and expectation they generated.

(1)   A Colectivo is a group of people who share or are motivated by one same theme or interest or who work together towards one same objective. The purpose of a "colectivo" is not only economic benefit but social and cultural ones.

(2)   An ALMONEDA is a place where  diverse articles of more than 30 years of age are bought and sold, where you can find anything from furniture, to antiques of 100 years or more to everyday items like household goods and chattels, tools, lamps, paintings, prints, books, clothes etc.. The term “almonedista “ therefore covers a wider spectrum than that of an antique dealer.

To fill this gap  the Colectivo Almonedas de Tenerife was formed and coordination is carried out by Sophie Baillon  of Rastrillo Portobello and Carmen M. Jimenez Alvarez –La Restauradora de La Laguna ,who select, organize and develop the various activities that the group participates in.

Objectives Our objective is not in principal commercial but to promote and develop knowledge and activities in relation to antiques, collections, and restorations and to generally spread the love for things from the past benefitting those around.



 Cultural objectives   To foster interest and activities where we share and promote the  knowledge of our cultural and historic heritage. In order to meet these objectives we work alongside public and private institutions , such as the Cultural City Council  of San Cristóbal de La Laguna  where with an Exhibition titled “La Revolución de la Costura- una puntada en el tiempo” “The Sewing Revolution – a stitch in time”, in March 2011 we displayed the history of  the sewing machine with exhibits belonging to members  of the Colectivo and private collectors.

In May 2011 we organized the II Almoneda together with the Cultural City Council of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Sala de Arte La Recova and in January 2012 we cooperated with the Casa Viña Norte in San Cristóbal de La Laguna organising an exhibition there.

We also aim to promote Tenerife as a cultural destination , and are considering the possibility of  taking part in fairs on the mainland, such as la Almoneda of Ifema in Madrid .Antique, Art Galleries and Collectors Fair. http://www.ifema.es/ferias/almoneda/default.html

Social aims Collaboration also involves local charities, helping to  promote their campaigns and help them raise funds via our events.  We have worked alongside the AECC (Asociacion Española contra el Cancer), the Rotary Club Santa Cruz, of Santa Cruz de Tenerife with their campaign to eradicate polio in the world and at our next fair with the Tenerife Asociation of Multiple Sclerosis and AMBAR ,a multidiscipline Asociation for the defense of the Donkey in today’s society and their use for recreational and therapeutic use.

Environmental Issues To promote and encourage recycling,  conservation and restoration of antique and vintage items as a means to better preserve and guard the environment. We are supporters of the International Antiques are Green movement that works to create and share awareness of our limited resources. http//www.antiquesaregreen.org/

Our project is a long term one with a view to continuity. Our group grows as others join us at each new event. The group is self-financed by contributions from the members that participate in each of the events . 

We use the social media to communicate with others via facebook  :https://www.facebook.com/pages/Almonedas-de-Tenerife/195429883820741

  and our blog is :http://almonedasdetenerife.blogspot.com.es/

Our blog will give you more information ( in Spanish) about the Colectivo Almonedas de Tenerife ,what we have done to date and how to get in touch with members.

 Watch the videos  of our fairs:

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Colectivo Almonedas de Tenerife.

almonedasdetenerife@gmail.com

922 63 65 63 –Sophie Baillon

615 158 082 – Carmen Jiménez