Bringing Affordable Art Back to NYC

With the doors to Affordable Art Fair NYC opening next week (May 20 – 23, 2021, Metropolitan Pavilion), we rounded up a selection of newcomers, classic exhibitors as well as hot artists to watch from the 2021 Spring edition.

Fair Director, Vanessa Seis, describes the Affordable Art Fair’s return to NYC as having “an energy and appetite, and we look forward to mirroring that excitement by bringing visitors thousands of stunning and affordable artworks looking for loving new homes.” Read on to see what to expect at the fair, with more New York-based exhibitors and stories than ever before, this Spring edition is sure to excite our dedicated patrons and new visitors alike.

FRESH NEW FACES

As this is a very different year, we have been decisive and mindful when it comes to our exhibitor list and layout – which is why we are thrilled to be featuring so many new and exciting exhibitors at the Spring edition! Hailing from across the US, our newest additions to the NYC fair are a definite must-see:

From New York City, we welcome Marloe Gallery, Gugsa Black Arts Collective and treat gallery to the fair:

Based in Brooklyn, Marloe Gallery was founded in 2019 and already represents 20 contemporary, mid-career artists, most of whom are based in or adjacent to New York City. Their work is “often representational, sometimes abstract, and occasionally figurative”. We love that many of the works have an architectural quality to them.

Gugsa Black Arts Collective is a New York-based group that seeks to build new in-roads into the broader arts worlds for early to mid-career Black artists from the Diaspora who have honed their skills and achieved success through their dedication to their craft and hard work. Gugsa Black Arts provides platforms designed to enable its members to share their works directly with broader audiences, including museums, collectors and galleries.

And then there’s treat galley, whose mission statement says it all: “There’s always time to treat yourself and others”. Treat gallery launched in 2016 and partners with like-minded professional and businesses with a shared goal of making art communities stronger, more honest and tangible. As a non-profit organization, they do not accept direct donations, but for every project or pop-up show, they donate 25% – 100% of proceeds to various non-profit causes.

Traveling a bit further out from the center of the city, we’re delighted to introduce Gallery 46 and Phantom Brick Gallery:

Gallery 46, located in Lake Placid, New York, is actually a part of the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) and represents artists who live and create their work within the Adirondack Park. Exhibiting original and unique works in a myriad of mediums, Gallery 46 is able to be a part of their year-long, non-profit performing and visual arts center that provides special arts-in-education programs, workshops and residencies for aspiring and renowned artists alike.

Phantom Brick Gallery aims to bring art to the people and into the public eye through pop-ups, art fairs and engaging exhibitions. The collective creates a bespoke experience for each new location, with varied artists, aesthetics and themes from all walks of life that bring a unique perspective on their chosen technique and medium.

Finally, we have River House Arts from Ohio and Gallery 1202 commuting from California:

Coming to us from the Midwest is River House Arts, a multi-faceted gallery located in downtown Toledo, Ohio that presents mid-career and emerging artist from the Great Lakes region and beyond.

Gallery 1202 was established in the San Francisco Bay Area in the Fall of 2019 in the small, suburban town of Gilroy, California. The gallery’s mission is to be an inclusive, welcoming space for the community, and beyond, to experience both local and international art. They strive to support marginalized voices in the art-world, including women, BIPOC artists, and emerging artists with young families.

NYC CLASSICS

This is the 29^th edition of the NYC fair and we couldn’t have put on such a memorable event over the years without the dedication and creativity of our family galleries. Each has a deep connection to New York and a story to tell, these exhibitors have been the glue that keeps our fabulous production together and we wanted to thank them for being their incredible selves as we return to the city with a fair for the first time in over a year!

ARTISTS TO WATCH

As a visitor, stepping into a room with hundreds of sculptures, paintings, prints and photographs can be slightly overwhelming, so to help, we’ve selected a few artists and artworks to look out for when you visit the fair.

We’ve also linked to their social media channels so you can learn more and explore before you arrive next week!

So, what are you waiting for? With the Affordable Art Fair making its first debut back in New York City since 2020, we can’t wait to celebrate by launching a new fun-filled fair — perfect for art-lovers, collectors, influencers and more!

Register for your timed tickets now and be sure to attend the not-to-be-missed event opening next Wednesday, May 19 and running through Sunday, May 23 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, New York.

Main image: Ellen Von Wiegand, Of Wild Weeds, 2020, Linocut on Kozuke Paper, Edition 2 of 6, 40 x 62 in., $4800, JoAnne Artman Gallery, Stand B39

Featured images from first to last, left to right:
Larissa Tokmakova, Study I, 2009, Oil on linen, 22 x 20 in., $5000, Marloe Gallery, Stand B4

Ashok Sinha, Chips, 2016, Archival pigment print on museum quality 100% cotton fiber paper, Edition of 7, 16 x 20 in., $750, treat gallery, Stand B48

JAZZ, Gut Biome, 2020, Oil and mixed media on canvas, 40 x 40 in., $4,250, Gugsa Black Arts Collective, Stand B16

Cynthia Rosen, Touch of Gold, 2020, Oil, 16 x 12 in., $1,450, Gallery 46, Stand B37

Sharese Suriel, Dark, 2019, Watercolor and ink, 4 x 6 in., $110, Phantom Brick Gallery, Stand B1

Morgan Barrie, Blue Waste, 2021, Archival inkjet print, Edition of 5, 32 x 40 in., $1500, River House Arts, Stand B44

Anne Thomasdotter, Form, 2020, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 in., $795, Gallery 1202, Stand B45

Emilie Arnoux, The Warmest Hour, 2020, Acrylic on canvas, 51 x 62.5 in., $10,000, FREMIN GALLERY, Stand B3

Gail Garcia, Trap Light, 2020, Mixed media on canvas, 40 x 54 in., $4,600, Garcia Studio, Stand B7

Ray Morimura, Matsushima Godaido, 2009, Woodblock, Edition of 65, 18 x 25 in., $1350, The Tolman Collection of New York, Stand B19

Serlian Barreto, Seaside Diptych, 2017, Acrylic on canvas, Each panel: 39 x 23.75 in., $4,000, JCamejo Art, Stand B17

Victoria Muniagurria, Mending Silhouette, 2019, Cotton fabric, starch in acrylic case, 6 x 12 x 6 in., $800, Marisol Art NYC, Stand B36

Susan Washington, Sonnet 11, 2020, Mixed media on canvas, 48 x 36 in., $3,200, Muriel Guepin Gallery, Stand B52

Ronen Azulay, River, 2019, Mixed media on denim, 60 x 48 in., $8,000, Ronen Azulay, Stand B9

Roosje van Donselaar, Masks, 2019, Ceramics gold, 8 x 6 in., $450, Chiefs & Spirits, Stand B64

Hunt Slonem, Gracie, 2020, Oil on wood, 14 x 11 in., $6,000, Lilac Gallery, Stand B20

Nayla Kai Saroufim, Mental Load, 2020, Resin and steel, 23 x 11 in., $2,000, Azart Gallery, Stand B50

Ellen Von Wiegand, Of Wild Weeds, 2020, Linocut on Kozuke paper, Edition 2 of 6, 40 x 62 in., $4,800, JoAnne Artman Gallery, Stand B39

JJ Galloway, Veggie Head, 2020, Oil on wood panel, 12 in. diameter, $500, JJ Galloway, Stand B61