May 11–17, 2026
Citywide Activation Window

FEATURED FAIRS & MARKET EVENTS

Frieze New York

May 13–17, 2026 | The Shed, Hudson Yards
Flagship international fair with leading global galleries and curated programming.

TEFAF New York

Preview: May 14 | Public: May 15–19, 2026 | Park Avenue Armory
Museum-quality fine art, antiques and design.

Independent New York

May 14–17, 2026 | Pier 36
Curatorial-driven fair; first edition at Pier 36.

NADA New York

May 13–17, 2026
Nonprofit fair supporting emerging galleries.

Future Fair

May 13–16, 2026
Platform for early-career galleries.

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair

May 15–17, 2026 | Starrett-Lehigh Building
Leading fair dedicated to contemporary African art.

II. MUSEUM & INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMMING

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Whitney Museum of American Art
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
New Museum
The Jewish Museum and The Frick Collection

III. GALLERY DISTRICTS

Chelsea | Lower East Side | Upper East Side | Tribeca

IV. EVENING PROGRAMMING

Museum late nights
Auction previews (Sotheby’s, Christie’s)
Collector dinners
Panels and talks
Public installations

V. FULL SPRING 2026 ART CALENDAR

The Winter Show: Jan 23 – Feb 1
Asia Week New York: Mar 19–27
Affordable Art Fair: Mar 18–22
Artexpo New York: Apr 9–12
AIPAD Photography Show: Apr 22–26
Independent 20th Century: Sep 24–27