ADAA Upper East Side Gallery Walk
Saturday, March 2, 3-5 p.m.
The Upper East Side
Over 25 member galleries from 64th Street to 82nd Street will be open to the public.
Meet The Artists
Sunday, March 3, 12-3 p.m.
Drill Hall, Park Avenue Armory
Artists with work on view at The Art Show, as well as experts affiliated with historical presentations, will be present in select exhibitors' booths to engage with visitors.
The Art Show Gala Preview
The Art Show will open with a Gala Preview held on Wednesday, February 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to benefit Henry Street Settlement. The annual event brings together the international art world and New York City philanthropists in support of the vital services Henry Street Settlement provides to New Yorkers each year. Individual tickets range from $175 to $2,000 and are available to purchase online here or by contacting Henry Street Settlement at (212) 766-9200 ext. 248.
Collection Management Best Practices
Thursday, February 28, 5 p.m.
Colonel's Room, Park Avenue Armory
Panelists: Vivian Ebersman, Director Art Expertise, AXA Art Americas Corporation Sandra Amann, Co-Principal, Amann And Estabrook Conservation Associates Michele Heinrici, Associate Director, Registrar, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Steve Novenstein, CEO, UOVO
Moderator: Andrew Schoelkopf, Owner, Menconi + Schoelkopf
Leading From The Front: Museums And Changing Social Dynamics
Friday, March 1, 6 p.m.
Board Of Officers Room, Park Avenue Armory
Panelists: Amy Sadao, Daniel W. Dietrich, II Director, ICA Philadelphia Martha Tedeschi, Elizabeth And John Moors Cabot Director, Harvard Art Museums Richard Aste, Director, McNay Art Museum
Moderator: Sarah Douglas, Editor In Chief, ARTnews
Private Collecting For the Public Good
Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m.
Board Of Officers Room, Park Avenue Armory
Panelists: J. Tomilson Hill, Hill Art Foundation Pamela J. Joyner, The Joyner / Giuffrida Collection
Moderator: Michael Findlay, Director, Acquavella Galleries
Film Screening: Rackstraw Downes: A Painter
Saturday, March 2, 5:30 p.m.
Colonel's Room, Park Avenue Armory
Directed by Rima Yamazaki; screening in conjunction with Betty Cuningham's Rackstraw Downes presentation at booth D18.
The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) Presents the 2019 Edition of The Art Show
Nation's Longest Running Art Fair Features Ambitious Solo and Group Shows
by ADAA Member Galleries, Annual Gala Preview to Benefit Henry Street Settlement
ADAA to Host Inaugural Upper East Side Gallery Walk to Coincide with The Art Show
WHEN: Public Fair Hours:
Thursday, February 28 through Friday, March 1 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 2 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue and 67th Street, New York
WHAT: The Art Show is the nation's most respected and longest-running art fair, organized annually by the ADAA, a nonprofit membership organization of art dealers from around the country, to benefit the Henry Street Settlement. The Art Show offers collectors, arts professionals, and the public the opportunity to engage with artworks of the highest caliber through intimately scaled and thoughtfully curated exhibitions that encourage close viewing and active conversation with gallerists. Presentations include ambitious solo exhibitions, thought-provoking group shows, and new works presented for the first time by national and international artists from the mid-19th century through today. Generous support for The Art Show is provided by the Lead Partner, AXA ART Americas Corporation.
WHO: ADAA member galleries from around the country will participate in this year's Art Show. The full list of exhibitors is available here.
TICKETS: $25 per day. Available online here or at the door. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit Henry Street Settlement.
THE ART SHOW AND ADAA EVENTS DURING FAIR WEEK
THE ART SHOW GALA PREVIEW
Wednesday, February 27, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Park Avenue Armory
The Art Show will open with a Gala Preview to benefit Henry Street Settlement. The annual event brings together the international art world and New York City philanthropists in support of the vital services Henry Street Settlement provides to New Yorkers each year.
Admission:
Individual tickets range from $175 to $2,000 and are available to purchase online here or by contacting Henry Street Settlement at (212) 766-9200 ext. 2248.
ADAA UPPER EAST SIDE GALLERY WALK
Saturday, March 2, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
New York City's Upper East Side
Over 25 ADAA member galleries will open their doors to the public for a collaborative event showcasing some of the most dynamic presentations in New York City this season. Gallery Walk visitors can also enter to win a tote bag full of art books and exhibition catalogues by posting photos of their experience on Instagram under the hashtag #ADAAUESGalleryWalk. A winner will be selected from those who visit and post from the most ADAA galleries during the event. To be eligible, photos must be posted by 12 noon on March 3.
Admission: Free
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.artdealers.org
About the ADAA
The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit membership organization that supports the economic and cultural contributions of the nation's leading fine art galleries. The ADAA includes nearly 180 members from 30 cities in the U.S., representing hundreds of established and emerging artists internationally. ADAA members have extensive expertise across primary and secondary markets and established reputations for upholding the best practices in the field. The ADAA serves as a resource and advocate, raising awareness of dealers' critical roles in the international art market and the cultural community.
The ADAA is a leader on issues pertaining to connoisseurship, scholarship, ethical practice, and public policy. The ADAA's position is further enhanced by its Appraisal Service, which has valued works of art for donation, estate, gift tax, and insurance for over 50 years, and represents a depth of art historical and market knowledge. The ADAA Foundation, supported by donations from ADAA members, promotes a broad range of activity in the arts and culture community by distributing grants to museums, archives, and arts organizations. Recent grantees include the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. www.artdealers.org
About Henry Street Settlement
Founded in 1893 by social reformer Lillian Wald and based on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service, arts, and health care programs. 2018 marked a monumental milestone for the Settlement as it celebrated its 125th anniversary of innovative service and impact to New York City residents. From shelter for the homeless and job placement to early childhood education and college prep to meals and companionship for older adults, Henry Street continues to provide vital services to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year. A central component of its commitment to human progress and opportunity is Henry Street's award-winning Abrons Arts Center, which provides artists with performance, exhibition, and residency opportunities and promotes access to the arts through educational programming. www.henrystreet.org
