5 art fairs in New York City

If you appreciate art, you have a lot of options in New York. In addition to the variety of museums, art galleries, and outdoor installations, the city is also home to very interesting art fairs. Below, you can check out 5 of them – if you like it and you will be in the city, maybe you can add some of them on your list!

Frieze New York – it is one of the most famous art fairs in the city and happens every year in early May in a giant tent on Randalls Island. This fair lasts two days and brings together the most important art galleries in the world, which represent more than 1000 important artists. Click here to check details, dates and buy your tickets.

Tefaf – Established in 1988, TEFAF is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent organization of fine art, antiques, and design. TEFAF runs three Fairs internationally – two in New York. TEFAF New York Spring (May), is focused on modern and contemporary art & design; and TEFAF New York Fall (October), covers fine and decorative art from antiquity to 1920. TEFAF champions the finest quality art from across the ages by creating a community of the world’s top art dealers and experts to inspire lovers and buyers of art everywhere. Click here to check details, dates and buy your tickets.

The Art Show – organized by Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), is considered the best one in New York City. The Art Show offers collectors, arts professionals, and the public the opportunity to engage with artworks of the highest quality through intimately scaled and thoughtfully curated exhibitions that encourage close looking and active conversation with gallerists. Presentations from 72 of the nation’s leading art dealers provide audiences with a rich selection of works from the 19th century through today, by artists of a variety of genres, practices, and national and international origin. It happens on March, during 5 days. Click here to check details, dates and buy your tickets.

The Armory Show – Staged on Piers 92 & 94, The Armory Show features presentations by leading international galleries, innovative artist commissions and dynamic public programs. Focus is a highlight – it is a section to encounter new artists and galleries.  Click here to check details, dates and buy your tickets.

Affordable Art Fair – it happens twice a year, at the end of March and at the end of September. This fair brings together over 70 local, national and international exhibitors to showcase the original contemporary work of more than 300 contemporary artists. The diverse and carefully organized selection of works of art has prices ranging from US 100 to US 10,000. Click here to check details, dates and buy your tickets.