Affordable Art Fair New York Fall returns Wednesday, September 25 through Sunday, September 29 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. The Fall 2024 edition features presentations by 77 local, national, and international galleries and will host some can’t-miss programming. Scroll down for a look at what’s on!
FEATURES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
This September, Affordable Art Fair NYC will will continue its Fellowship Program inviting emerging Tri-State Area arts organizations to submit curatorial proposals to participate as exhibitors in a dedicated Fellowship booth on Level 2 of the Metropolitan Pavilion.
The Fellowship Program grants local up-and-coming arts organizations with an opportunity to showcase their artists’ work to a wide audience at Affordable Art Fair without the financial barriers to entry. Fellows are provided the resources, underwriting, mentorship, and platform to facilitate long-term financial success and community-building. For the Fall 2024 edition, Affordable Art Fair NYC is thrilled to welcome Harsh Collective, who is participating for the first time as a Fellow, as well as SHEER and Eleventh Hour Art, who will be continuing the program. Learn more about the Fellowship Program here.
WONDERS UNDER $1,000
Dedicated to presenting affordable art that everyone can discover and collect, Affordable Art Fair NYC is excited to showcase a collection of works priced under $1,000. A longstanding and much-loved feature, the Wonders Under $1,000 wall is the perfect place to start out your fair journey and an excellent tool for the emerging collector.
PAINT-BY-NUMBER WITH FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
This Fall visitors get the chance to become the artist by taking part in a large scale paint-by-number presented by graduate students from the FIT Art Market Studies program. This installation will feature stripped down artworks created by local artist and FIT alum, Venecia Acosta, that will be added to, color by color, by you! Come by, grab a paint marker, and contribute to these sure to be beautiful creations.
At the end of each day, one lucky winner will take home that days finished artwork. Enter the raffle at the FIT booth on on the second floor.
ARTPLACER ADVISORY SESSIONS
ArtPlacer will be onsite throughout the fair conducting 15 minute art hanging advisory sessions for any visitors who sign up. You can get hands on guidance with their unique art hanging tools, including room mockups, AR art viewing, and virtual exhibitions. Visitors will be able to sign up for sessions at the ArtPlacer booth at the fair. Remember to bring photos of the rooms you’re looking to hang artworks in.
SPECIAL HOURS
PRIVATE VIEW
Join us Wednesday, September 25 from 6-9pm as we open the doors and toast to an incredible Fall edition. This is your chance to get exclusive access to the amazing artworks on display from 77 galleries. Come and be the first to stroll the halls and enjoy a complimentary drink thanks to our partners at New Belgium! Must have All-Access Pass for entry.
MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS DONATION FOR ADMISSION
Do you have extra new or gently used art supplies laying around the house that you need to get rid of? We have a solution. Bring them to Affordable Art Fair on Thursday, September 26 from 6-8pm, drop them in a designated donation bin, and enjoy the fair for free! Our partner Materials for the Arts will then take all of the donated art supplies and distribute them to New York public schools. It’s the perfect way to organize and give back.
Examples of accepted items: paints, blank canvases, pencils, crayons, markers, unused journals, jewelry making supplies, craft supplies.
ART AFTER DARK
Art After Dark is a night of drinks, music, and one-of-a-kind artworks. Start your Friday night out falling in love with a new artwork you purchased and then spend the rest of the night out celebrating!
Friday, September 27 from 6-9pm, Affordable Art Fair invites you to experience the fair in a unique and fun way. You’ll be greeted by a one-of-a-kind installations thanks to Arts Gowanus. Our friends at Cann will be returning to provide their popular social tonic for the evening. Plus, you can take part in an interactive artwork upstairs presented by FIT School of Graduate Studies | Art Market Studies.
THE ARTIST IS IN
One thing we’ve heard consistently that people love about our fair is the chance to engage with our exhibitors’ artists. Well, we’ve listened and this Fall, Saturday, September 28 we are excited to bring back the popular program, The Artist Is In.
We’ve asked our exhibitors to bring along their artists, who will be in and out all day Saturday so that fairgoers have the opportunity to interact with the artist whose work inspires them. Throughout the day, you’ll know when a gallery artist is in by a little light in each booth.
STROLLER HOURS
Stroller Hours is a fun and accessible way for parents to enjoy the fair, discover art and shop with their little ones, hassle-free. There’s something for everyone at the fair so be sure to get your Stroller Hours tickets to enjoy our family-centered experience on Sunday, September 29 starting at 10am.
Plan the perfect artsy weekend with your youngest collectors. Lounge on Play Kits provided by Lalo and join us for mess-free arts and crafts and short and sweet programs at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm for our little art lovers led by The Babysitting Company and enjoy some healthy snacks thanks to our friends at Grillo’s Pickles.
FAIR PASSES
ALL-ACCESS PASS
$85
The All-Access Pass allows entry for two (2) people starting at 6pm on Wednesday, September 25 and all fair hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 26 – 29, 2024.
Special Event Access:
Private View | Wednesday, September 25, 6pm – 9pm
Art After Dark | Friday, September 27, 6pm – 9pm
Stroller Hours | Sunday, September 29, 10am – 2pm
GENERAL ADMISSION
$35
General Admission allows entry for one (1) person for one (1) day during General Admission hours:
Thursday, September 26, 12pm – 8pm
Friday, September 27, 12pm – 6pm
Saturday, September 28, 10am – 8pm
Sunday, September 29, 10am – 5pm
EXCLUDES access to the Private View on Wednesday, September 25, Art After Dark on Friday, September 27 from 6pm – 9pm, and Stroller Hours area on Sunday, September 29.
PARTNERS
ARTPLACER
We’re thrilled the welcome ArtPlacer as our Art Marketing Partner! ArtPlacer is the all-in-one platform designed for artists, galleries, art dealers, and collectors. From room mockups to art show planners and virtual exhibitions, there’s a solution for every kind of art lover.
FIT SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES | ART MARKET STUDIES
This year, we’ve partnered with the FIT School of Graduate Studies | Art Market Studies program to create a site-specific installation. In Spring, we asked a cohort of FIT students to attend our fair, take it all in, and then present us with some programming ideas. This Fall, visitors can contribute to a truly unique interactive color-by-number activation curated entirely by the graduate students.
NEW VISIONARY MAGAZINE
New Visionary Magazine is the Official Media Partner of the NYC Fall 2024 edition. New Visionary is a contemporary art magazine brought to you by Visionary Art Collective, a New York City-based contemporary art and artist development company.
In this publication, you’ll find exclusive interviews with artists, curators, entrepreneurs and educators, along with a curated selection of featured artwork, educational resources, career tips, and more.
FOOD & DRINKS
VOODOO RANGER IPA
The Voodoo Ranger family is brewed with trendsetting hop and malt varieties—and served with a side of sarcasm. Let’s just say Voodoo Ranger doesn’t take himself too seriously, and neither should you.
The bottom line: if you’re looking for innovative IPAs that are hop forward, bold, and occasionally hazy, the Voodoo Ranger fam has your back.
CANN SOCIAL TONIC
Cann will leave you feeling perfectly social and just a little buzzed. Have one or have five: no hangovers here, just the right amount of lift wrapped up in a delicious beverage.
GRILLO’S PICKLES
A 100-yr-old family recipe made with only simple, garden-fresh ingredients. Grillo’s pickles are made cold, shipped cold and sold cold – artificial preservatives and added colors aren’t in their vocabulary.
CURIOUS ELIXIRS
Curious Elixirs are booze-free craft cocktails, infused with adaptogens to help you unwind. Our beverages are handmade with the best ingredients and no refined sugar.
CAFE BY MONTERONE
Affordable Art Fair’s food and beverage partner, Monterone, has remained one of New York’s most distinctive catering solutions for the past twenty years.
FURNITURE BY BLU DOT
Established in 1997, Blu Dot is a Minneapolis-based designer of modern home furnishings. The award-winning design company known for its innovative modern furnishings, will be transforming the fair’s cafe and lounge area. Check them out in person at one of their NYC locations in NoMad or at 58th and Lexington.
SHIPPING & WRAPPING
THE BRITISH SHOP
We welcome The British Shop as our official Art Handling and Logistics Partner for the New York editions.
Whether it’s fine art, luxury furniture, antiques, exhibition installations or interior design, clients trust The British Shop to project manage it safely, quickly and discreetly. They offer a simple, straightforward, and personal service for everyone from interior designers to auction houses, art collectors, galleries, art fairs and exhibitions, and private clients.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PARTNERS
