Frieze New York

🏛 Venue

📅 Event Dates (2025)

• VIP Preview (Invitation-Only): May 7, 2025
• Public Days: May 8–11, 2025

🖼 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

📝 Application Information

• 2025 Applications: Likely closed by October 2024
• Participation is by invitation and selection (around 65 galleries chosen)

🎟 Ticket Info & Prices

• General Admission: ~$60–$75
• Student Tickets: ~$28 (with valid student ID)
• Preview Access (Friday morning): ~$200
• Multi-Day & VIP Options: Available (e.g., Frieze Membership Pass ~$365)
• Timed Entry: Required for 2025; some afternoon slots ~$96
• Note: Tickets are sold online only – no on-site purchase

💎 VIP Preview / Opening

• VIP Invitation-Only Preview: Wednesday, May 7 – access starts at 11:00 AM for VIPs and press
• Shed Level 4 Gallery Access: Exclusive to VIPs during Preview
• Public Opening: Thursday, May 8 at 11:00 AM
• Thursday Morning Hours: Typically VIP-only until 1:00 PM

🖼 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)
• Notable Young Galleries in Focus 2025: Arcadia Missa, Proyectos Ultravioleta
• 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
  • Frieze NY 2025 video summaries often include top booths and performances

📞 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