# Thursday 14 May

4 art events on Thursday 14 May at NYC Art Week May 2026 New York at Pier 36, Clio Art Fair and Future Fair and more: openings, fair previews, talks and parties, with times and a map.

- Dates: May 11 – 19, 2026
- Where: New York, USA
- Times: local (EDT)
- Listed: 4 events
- Page with map, search and favourites: https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week/2026/2026-05-14
- Part of: [NYC Art Week May 2026](https://artweekguide.com/weeks/new-york-art-week)

## 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.

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From Art Week Guide (https://artweekguide.com/), a free, hand-picked guide to the events of art weeks and cities worldwide. Check each event's own page before you go.