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There are over 500 art galleries in New York; most are
located in Chelsea between 6 th Avenue and 10 th
Avenue, from 14 th Street to 34 th.
SoHo, between Houston and Canal and 6 th Avenue
and Broadway, used to be the center of the art gallery
scene in NYC, but many of the art galleries have been
replaced by trendy clothing stores and restaurants. You
will still find some galleries here, but not nearly as
many as there used to be. Other concentrations are in
Midtown, in the area of 5 thAvenue and 57 thSt.
and on the Upper East Side around Madison and Park
Avenues. Also, there are established art galleries in
Brooklyn (mostly in Williamsburg) and on Long Island.
In these galleries you will find paintings, prints,
sculptures, jewelry, rugs and many other types of art.
Below you will find not only a comprehensive list of the
better art galleries, but also selected art galleries
grouped by their specialities.
Geographic distribution of art galleries. In
general, Chelsea and SoHo galleries show art from new or
recently established artists. Midtown galleries focus on
better known artists. The Upper East Side galleries
concentrate on antiques and historical art. However, there
are many exceptions to this rule.
Permanent Exhibitions:Galleries and exhibition
halls with permanent exhibits are listed in MUSEUMS.
The listings below only contain listings of galleries
offering art for sale or who are promoting the works of
artists.
Art Festivals and Fairs in New York
In addition to permanent exhibitions there are a number of
annual art fairs and shows, from the internationally known
events at the Seventh Regiment Armory to more local events
held in parks and squares. A good source to find out about
what is currently showing in the city look at Time Out
New York Magazine which can be found in almost any
newsstand.
Books and Magazines on Art Galleries in New
York
Art Now Gallery Guide New York. Comprehensive
gallery guide with maps. Art Now Inc., New Jersey, 1998,
130 pp, 5 oz.
Art in Focus: The Best of New York's Artistic
Attractions by Anna Gendel. Colorful but not very
descriptive. Studio Editions LTD, London, 1995, 128 pp, 8
in, 9oz, $12.95
The following is a list of some of the larger galleries
in the city:
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