# NYC Art Week May 2026 - Dates: May 11 – 19, 2026 - Where: New York, USA - Times: local (EDT) - Listed: 12 events - Page with map, search and favourites: https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week ## Thursday 7 May 2026 - **12:00 PM** · [​Clio Art Fair 22nd Edition \| May 7-10, 2026](https://artweekguide.com/events/clio-art-fair-22nd-edition-may-7-10-2026) — Fair at Clio Art Fair. The 22nd edition of Clio Art Fair, an independent fair for self-represented artists, takes place in Chelsea with a new roster of more than 35 international artists and collectives. A performance programme, *It's Okay to Be Human*, runs alongside. This day is the Press and VIP Preview, and RSVP is needed. ## Tuesday 12 May 2026 - **All day** · [Sarah Lucas—VENUS VICTORIA](https://artweekguide.com/events/sarah-lucas-venus-victoria) — Show at New Museum. A new sculpture by Sarah Lucas, the first commission for the New Museum's public plaza, on Bowery at Prince Street in the museum's OMA-designed expansion. It celebrates women claiming space in public life and stays on view for two years. An all-artist jury chose Lucas. ## Wednesday 13 May 2026 - **11:00 AM** · [Frieze New York 2026 Private View](https://artweekguide.com/events/frieze-new-york-2026-private-view) — Fair at The Shed. Frieze New York marks its 15th anniversary at The Shed in Hudson Yards, with more than 65 international galleries. Presentations include solo, group and themed shows, with particular emphasis on Latin American artists, and a Frame section of solo presentations by emerging spaces. This opening day is an invitation-only preview. - **2:00 PM** · [Future Fair 2026 Private View](https://artweekguide.com/events/future-fair-2026-private-view) — Fair at Chelsea Industrial. Opening preview of the sixth Future Fair, held at Chelsea Industrial near The Shed as part of NYC Art Week. Its 68 exhibitors focus on solo and two-person presentations. This edition adds "Future Talks", a live series of cultural leaders discussing the art market. RSVP required. - **All day** · [NADA New York 2026 Private View](https://artweekguide.com/events/nada-new-york-2026-private-view) — Fair at Starrett-Lehigh Building, West Chelsea. The private view opens the 12th New York edition of the New Art Dealers Alliance fair at the Starrett-Lehigh Building. It brings together 121 galleries and non-profits from 45 cities, with a Curated Spotlight section. RSVP is needed. - **All day** · [1-54 New York 2026 Private View](https://artweekguide.com/events/1-54-new-york-2026-private-view) — Fair at Starrett-Lehigh Building, West Chelsea. Private view for the 12th New York edition of 1-54, a fair of contemporary African and diasporic art with over 20 exhibitors, including galleries from Lagos to London. The 2026 edition adds a curated section, *1-54 Presents: Brazil Beyond Brazil*, its first major focus on Afro-Brazilian practices. RSVP needed. ## Thursday 14 May 2026 - **11:00 AM** · [Independent New York Private View](https://artweekguide.com/events/independent-new-york-private-view) — Fair at Pier 36. Private view of the 17th Independent New York, the fair's first edition at its new Pier 36 site on the Lower East Side, which more than doubles its footprint. Over 150 artists are shown by international galleries, in an exhibition design by SO–IL and Diogo Passarinho. RSVP needed. - **12:00 PM** · [Clio Art Fair 23rd Edition \| May 14-17, 2026](https://artweekguide.com/events/clio-art-fair-23rd-edition-may-14-17-2026) — Fair at Clio Art Fair. The 23rd edition of Clio Art Fair, an independent fair for self-represented artists, comes to Chelsea with a new roster of more than 35 international artists and collectives. A performance programme, *It's Okay to Be Human*, runs alongside. The opening evening is the Press and VIP preview, and an RSVP is needed. - **5:00 PM** · [Henry Street Settlement's inaugural Gala Preview](https://artweekguide.com/events/henry-street-settlement-s-inaugural-gala-preview) — Party at Pier 36. A fundraising gala for Henry Street Settlement, held during the vernissage of the Independent art fair at its new Lower East Side site. Guests get a cocktail party, light hors d'oeuvres and a private viewing of presentations from 76 galleries, several marking New York debuts. RSVP required. - **6:00 PM** · [Chelsea Night](https://artweekguide.com/events/chelsea-night) — Show at Future Fair, Chelsea Industrial. Future Fair's annual Chelsea Night runs alongside the gallery openings across the neighbourhood, as part of NYC Art Week May 2026. The fair cafe, run by Artesano Peruvian Cuisine, has happy hour specials, including an anniversary lager and a mezcal cocktail. Guests get a notebook while supplies last. RSVP needed. ## Friday 15 May 2026 - **6:00 PM** · [Body Configurations: Jonathan González at the Whitney Museum](https://artweekguide.com/events/body-configurations-jonathan-gonzalez-at-the-whitney-museum) — Performance at Whitney Museum of American Art. Choreographer and artist Jonathan González shows *Body Configurations*, a photographic installation of six C-prints combining Super8 transfers and digital images, as part of the *Whitney Biennial 2026*. It is on Level 6 at the Shed. Alexis De La Rosa performs closed-eye improvisations rooted in Authentic Movement. - **11:00 PM** · [Marquee Skydeck: Agents of Time](https://artweekguide.com/events/marquee-skydeck-agents-of-time) — Party at Marquee Skydeck, Edge at Hudson Yards. A night of melodic techno at Marquee Skydeck, in the Edge at Hudson Yards, as part of NYC Art Week May 2026. The Italian duo Agents of Time perform, working with analog textures and live-inspired sets. Presented by Tao Group Hospitality; RSVP is needed. Still on from an earlier day: - **Until Sun** · [Clio Art Fair 23rd Edition \| May 14-17, 2026](https://artweekguide.com/events/clio-art-fair-23rd-edition-may-14-17-2026) — Fair at Clio Art Fair. The 23rd edition of Clio Art Fair, an independent fair for self-represented artists, comes to Chelsea with a new roster of more than 35 international artists and collectives. A performance programme, *It's Okay to Be Human*, runs alongside. The opening evening is the Press and VIP preview, and an RSVP is needed. ## Saturday 16 May 2026 Still on from an earlier day: - **Until Sun** · [Clio Art Fair 23rd Edition \| May 14-17, 2026](https://artweekguide.com/events/clio-art-fair-23rd-edition-may-14-17-2026) — Fair at Clio Art Fair. The 23rd edition of Clio Art Fair, an independent fair for self-represented artists, comes to Chelsea with a new roster of more than 35 international artists and collectives. A performance programme, *It's Okay to Be Human*, runs alongside. The opening evening is the Press and VIP preview, and an RSVP is needed. ## Sunday 17 May 2026 Still on from an earlier day: - **Last day** · [Clio Art Fair 23rd Edition \| May 14-17, 2026](https://artweekguide.com/events/clio-art-fair-23rd-edition-may-14-17-2026) — Fair at Clio Art Fair. The 23rd edition of Clio Art Fair, an independent fair for self-represented artists, comes to Chelsea with a new roster of more than 35 international artists and collectives. A performance programme, *It's Okay to Be Human*, runs alongside. The opening evening is the Press and VIP preview, and an RSVP is needed. ## By type - [Art fairs](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/art-fairs) (7) - [Parties](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/parties) (2) - [Exhibitions and openings](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/exhibitions) (2) ## By day - [Thursday 7 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-07) - [Friday 8 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-08) - [Saturday 9 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-09) - [Sunday 10 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-10) - [Monday 11 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-11) - [Tuesday 12 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-12) - [Wednesday 13 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-13) - [Thursday 14 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-14) - [Friday 15 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-15) - [Saturday 16 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-16) - [Sunday 17 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-17) - [Monday 18 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-18) - [Tuesday 19 May](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-19) --- From Art Week Guide (https://artweekguide.com/), a free, hand-picked guide to the events of art weeks and cities worldwide. 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