Frieze New York 2026
New York City, USA
Art Fair
Event Details
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Date & Time
May 13, 2026–17, 2026
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Tickets
General Admission
~$60–$75
Student Tickets
~$28 (with valid student ID)
Preview Access (Friday morning)
~$200
Frieze Membership Pass
~$365
About This Event
🖼 Fair Type
- Boutique, curated format with a focus on cutting-edge contemporary galleries
- Strong representation from NYC and global galleries
- Includes the Focus section for young galleries under 10 years old
- Offers a global snapshot of contemporary art with a strong NYC vibe
🖼 Art Categories
- Contemporary Art (2000–Present): Includes some post-war modern works
- Focus Section: Curated by Lumi Tan, features emerging galleries under 10 years old
- Main Section: Established contemporary galleries with adventurous, large-scale presentations
- Media Represented: Painting, sculpture, mixed-media, installation, video, and experimental formats tailored to The Shed’s space
🏢 Number of Exhibitors
- ~65 galleries from 25+ countries
- Smaller scale than Frieze London – highly curated and compact layout
🌍 Main Exhibitors
- Top NYC Galleries: David Zwirner, Pace, Marian Goodman, Gladstone, Kasmin
- International Participants: Galeria OMR (Mexico), Experimenter (India), Galerie Lelong (Paris/NY)
- Other Participants: Chapter NY, 47 Canal, Gavin Brown’s Enterprise (via Gladstone)
🎭 Associated Events
- Frieze Week NYC:
- Gallery Openings: Chelsea, Lower East Side
- Museum Shows: MoMA, Whitney, New Museum
- Satellite Fairs: TEFAF NY Spring, NADA NY
- Benefit Events: Bronx Museum Gala, auction house previews
- On-Site Programs:
- Frieze Talks: Panels and conversations with artists, curators
- Frieze Viewing Room: Online edition of the fair
- Cultural Programming: Performances and installations at The Shed
♿ Accessibility
- The Shed is fully ADA-compliant
- Elevators, accessible entrances, and restrooms available on all levels
- Accessible services available upon request – contact The Shed ahead of time for assistance
🌐 Language Support
- Primary Language: English
- Multilingual Assistance: Common at booths due to international gallery staff
- Guides in Other Languages: May be arranged for VIP groups upon request
🚇 Transportation
- Subway: 34th St–Hudson Yards (7 train) – The Shed is adjacent
- Bus: M34 SBS stops at Hudson Yards
- Taxi/Rideshare: Drop-off at 11th Ave & 30th St
- Parking: Paid garages nearby (11th Ave & 34th St)
- Train: ~10-minute walk from Penn Station
- High Line Access: Walkable connection to Hudson Yards
🗺 Map / Directions
- Google Maps: Search “The Shed, Hudson Yards”
- Entrance: Via street level; signage guides visitors from 34th Street subway exits
- Frieze occupies gallery floors inside The Shed
📱 Social Media & Website
- Website: frieze.com/fairs/frieze-new-york
- Instagram: @friezeofficial – use hashtag #FriezeNY
- Facebook: Frieze Art Fairs
- Twitter: @FriezeOfficial
- Local Coverage: #FriezeNewYork often used by NYC-based art media and collectors
📸 Photos & Videos
- Photos:
- Official images on Frieze’s Instagram and press portal
- Artsy’s online Frieze NY page features high-resolution booth photos
- Videos:
- Recap videos on Frieze’s YouTube channel
- Coverage from NY Times, Artnet, and others
- Instagram Stories: Daily coverage of highlights and sales trends
📞 Organizer / Contact
- Organizer: Frieze Events (a division of Endeavor)
- NY Office Contact: newyork@frieze.com
- Phone (US): +1 212 463 7488
- VIP Americas: vipnewyork@frieze.com
- Press Contact: uspress@frieze.com