The Chicago-based Art Fair Company will present the international art fair SOFA (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art + Design) CHICAGO 2012 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Friday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 4.

There will also be an opening-night preview Thursday, Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m., for VIP passholders only.

SOFA CHICAGO 2012 will feature nearly 70 art galleries and dealers from 10 countries along with special exhibits by museums, universities and arts organizations as well as an extensive lecture series, all included in the admission price.

Tickets are $15 for single day general admission and $25 for a three-day pass; preview tickets are $50. See www.sofaexpo.com.