Put on those walking shoes. New York is being deluged with contemporary art fairs next weekend. Here's a list with schedules and locations. (I am particularly looking forward to Pulse and LA Art.)
The Armory Show - The International Fair of New Art
March 10 - 13
Friday - Sunday: 12 - 8
Monday: 12 - 5
Piers 90 & 92 (12th Avenue at 50th & 52nd Streets)
Admission $20
Students $10
Groups (10 or more) $10
Run of Show (4 day pass) $40
Self-proclamation: "World's leading art fair"
The Armory is in its eighth year and is the reason the rest of the fairs take place at this time. 148 international galleries exhibiting, most are well established.
PULSE Contemporary Art Fair
March 10 - 13
Friday - Sunday: 12 - 8
Monday: 12 - 5
69th Regiment Armory at Lexington Avenue and 26th Street
General Admission $12
Discount Admission $9 (for Seniors & Students with valid ID)
Children under 12 FREE
PULSE will provide complimentary shuttle service daily from 2 to 7 to and from The Armory Show.
Self-proclamation: "A genuine statement on contemporary art"
PULSE is in its second year and was a big hit at last December's Art Basel Miami Beach. 61 international galleries exhibiting, both new and semi-old.
~scope New York
March 10 - 13
Daily 11 - 8
636 11th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets
General admission: $10
Self-proclamation: "Scope’s fresh information gives a view of the contemporary art world that is not available anywhere else."
In its fifth year, this year's ~scope New York fair will look like all the rest, being held, for the first time, in booth format rather than in hotel rooms of past. 77 international galleries exhibiting.
LA Art/New York
March 10 – 12
Friday: 12 – 10
Saturday: 10 – 10
Sunday: 11 – 6
The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues
General Admission: $10
There will be a free shuttle service between The Armory Fair and LA Art.
Self-proclamation: "A unique alternative to a contemporary art fair"
Los Angeles galleries have teamed up to add a West Coast flavor to this art fair season. (Saves me a much over-due trip to LA!) Intriguing article in LA Weekly about this inaugural show. 16 Los Angeles galleries exhibiting.
DiVA - Digital and Video Art Fair
March 9 - 12
Thursday, Opening night: 7pm - 11pm
Friday - Sunday: 2 - 10
Embassy Suites Hotel, 102 North End Avenue (Battery Park)
Opening Night Admission: $40
One day pass: $10
Three day pass: $15
Admission is free for VIP card holders of DiVA and the Armory Show
Self-proclamation: "Promises to be a valuable addition to the art market"
Hotel suites are filled with video and digital work. 29 international galleries exhibiting.
If you're still hunkering for more art after all of that, many galleries in Chelsea are staying open late through the weekend and will be open during the day on Sunday. Best thing to do if you know you want to pop in to one or two is to call the gallery before you go.
Side Note: There are two major home and design trade shows in New York this weekend, too. So after you've bought some new art for your home you may want to swing by one of these shows to pick up some groovy new furniture to go with that art. Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94 (right next to the Armory) and the New York Design Fair at 67th and Park.
We were actually hoping on doing the Scope Hamptons show this summer and then Scope New York in 2007 but as a gallery specializing in Inuit art and Native art, we find that it is difficult at this time to meet the Scope requirements of having mainly works by one artist (or even five for themes). We will have to consider other alternatives for our first shows in the U.S.
Clint
Free Spirit Gallery
http://www.FreeSpiritGallery.ca
Posted by: Clint | May 04, 2006 at 10:51 PM
A glance at my site will reference art that represents a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. A long history of exhibits, commissions and awards has not deterred me from staying true to my original intent. Art has always been a tool for examining my spiritual purpose. I hope you can find the time to visit www.jeffreymaron.com. Thank you, JM
Posted by: Jeffrey Maron | September 24, 2006 at 10:45 AM