NEW YORK ART FAIR GUIDE

Frieze New York
The Shed in Hudson Yards
New York, NY
May 13 - 17, 2026

Frieze New York 2026 returns to The Shed, May 13–17, as a major event in the international art calendar and a key highlight of New York’s spring art season. The fair brings together leading galleries from New York and around the world, presenting solo, dual and themed exhibitions that reflect the breadth and vitality of contemporary art. Located in the heart of Manhattan, Frieze draws on the city’s dynamic network of galleries, museums and collectors, reinforcing New York’s role as a global art center. The fair is supported by Global Lead Partner Deutsche Bank, continuing a longstanding commitment to artistic excellence.

Frieze New York features a strong presence of New York-based galleries alongside an international roster, underscoring both the city’s local strength and its global connections. The Focus section, curated by Lumi Tan, highlights emerging galleries through solo presentations, offering a platform for some of the most compelling and innovative voices in contemporary art.

As a cornerstone of New York Art Week, Frieze attracts collectors, curators and art professionals from around the world and is known to sell out quickly. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended to secure preferred entry times. Additional information, including programming and viewing rooms, is available on the fair’s website.

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ART FAIR WEBSITE
https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-new-york

NADA New York
The Starrett-Lehigh Building
601 W 26th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
May 13 - 17, 2026

The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA), a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advancing new voices in contemporary art, presents the 12th edition of NADA New York. The annual fair brings together galleries at the forefront of contemporary practice and will take place May 13–17, 2026 at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea’s gallery district.

This edition features 121 galleries, art spaces, and nonprofit organizations from 15 countries and 46 cities. Participants include 45 NADA Members and 53 first-time exhibitors, with galleries from cities such as Tbilisi, Tokyo, Mexico City, Philadelphia, Paris, Brescia, Christiansted, Los Angeles, and New York.

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Instagram: @newartdealers
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ART FAIR WEBSITE
https://www.newartdealers.org/

Independent
Pier 36
299 South Street
New York, NY 10002

May 14 - 17, 2026

Over the past decade, Independent has established itself as a highly regarded, curatorially driven art fair that offers a more focused and intimate alternative to larger, traditional fairs. Known for its emphasis on thoughtful presentation and dialogue, Independent prioritizes context, quality, and discovery over scale.

For its 17th edition, Independent relocates to Pier 36 on the East River, introducing a new setting that reflects the fair’s evolving format. The presentation includes 76 exhibitors, with a significant number participating for the first time, along with a strong emphasis on solo artist presentations—many marking artists’ first solo presentations in New York. Sculptural installations will also be placed throughout the fair, further enhancing its exhibition-like atmosphere.

The fair attracts a discerning audience of collectors, curators, and institutions who value a more refined viewing experience, where presentations often feel closer to curated exhibitions than conventional fair booths. Founded in 2009 by a consortium of like-minded commercial and nonprofit galleries, Independent continues to play a distinct and influential role within New York Art Week.

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Instagram: @independent_hq
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ART FAIR WEBSITE
https://www.independenthq.com/

TEFAF New York
Park Avenue Armory
443 Park Avenue between 44th & 47th Streets
New York, NY 10045

May 15 - 19, 2026

The tenth edition of TEFAF New York returns to the Park Avenue Armory, with public days May 15–19, 2026. Widely regarded as one of the leading international art fairs, TEFAF brings together approximately 100 of the world’s most respected dealers, presenting exceptional works that span centuries, cultures, and disciplines—from fine art and antiques to design and rare objects.

Set within the Park Avenue Armory, with presentations spanning both the historic period rooms and the expansive main hall, the fair offers a distinctive viewing experience that blends museum-quality presentation with the atmosphere of a private collection. Known for its rigorous vetting standards and connoisseur-level focus, TEFAF attracts top collectors, curators, and institutions from around the world.

Organized by The European Fine Art Foundation, TEFAF New York continues to stand apart for its emphasis on scholarship, quality, and cross-category collecting, reinforcing its position as a cornerstone event of New York Art Week.

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Instagram: @tefaf
Hashtags: #tefaf , #tefafny

ART FAIR WEBSITE
https://www.tefaf.com/fairs/tefaf-new-york