Spring Art Fairs
Future Art Fair
May 7–10 | futurefairs.com
Chelsea Industrial, 538 West 28th Street, Chelsea, Manhattan
Future Art Fair returns to Chelsea Industrial to celebrate its fifth anniversary, marking its establishment in the city’s fair scene after launching on shaky ground during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting this year, the fair will allocate 15% of its profits to a fund that allocates grants to emerging art dealers.
Frieze New York
May 7–11 | frieze.com
The Shed, 545 West 30th Street, Hudson Yards, Manhattan
Since its launch in 2012, Frieze New York has presented ambitious gallery lineups and themed presentations from solo artists and groups. This year’s iteration will see its return to The Shed with over 65 exhibitors, where visitors should be sure to stop by the Focus Section, which spotlights emerging artists and galleries and has a track record for showcasing some of the strongest presentations at the fair.
NADA New York
May 7–11 | newartdealers.org
548 West 22nd Street, Chelsea, Manhattan
The New Art Dealers Alliance’s fair is known for bringing younger galleries to the fore. Though already in its 11th year, the New York edition maintains a signature supportive community studded with small and midsized galleries.
Clio Art Fair
May 1–4, 8–11 | clioartfair.com
456 West Broadway, Soho, Manhattan
Held biannually, this self-described “anti-fair” is known for platforming artists without exclusive New York City gallery representation. Clio’s spring edition will take place over the course of two weekends and feature approximately 30 independent artists, who will present works running the gamut of both mediums and prices.
Independent Art Fair
May 8–11 | independenthq.com
Spring Studios, 50 Varick Street, Tribeca, Manhattan
Independent Art Fair celebrates its sweet 16 this year with 82 invite-only exhibitors and a new curatorial initiative focusing on artists who haven’t had more than one solo show in New York. Aptly dubbed Independent Debuts, 22 galleries will be participating in this section.
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
May 8–11 | 1-54.org
Halo, 28 Liberty Street, Financial District, Manhattan
The only art fair focused on work by African and diasporic makers, 1-54 has shifted to a Fidi venue for its select curation of over 40 galleries. Emerging, mid-career, and established artists will exhibit in this year’s edition, including Renée Stout, Ibrahim El-Salahi, Aïcha Snoussi, and Slimen Elkamel.
The Other Art Fair
May 8–11 | theotherartfair.com
ZeroSpace Brooklyn, 337–345 Butler Street, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Based in Brooklyn, the Other Art Fair stands out for its affordable entrance fees and inclusive ethos, built on a premise of accessibility. This year’s edition will feature over 100 independent artists with artworks priced as low as $100 or less, alongside a photobooth section where visitors can get their portrait taken by Anna Marie Tendler, artist and author of Men Have Called Her Crazy (2024).
TEFAF New York
May 9–13 | tefaf.com
Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, Upper East Side, Manhattan
The 10th edition of TEFAF will once again take place at the Park Avenue Armory, where a roster of 91 global exhibitors will present works including visual art, jewelry, antiquities, and design pieces. Alongside exhibitor booths, attendees can check out the fair’s historic period room displays.
