Got a wall to fill? This walk-around expo unites thousands of contemporary artworks under one roof, spotlighting painting, sculpture, photography and other artistic media. It runs from March 20-24 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea.
Don’t let the name fool you: If you’re coming to buy, you should be prepared to spend in the range of three or four digits; to qualify as "affordable," the original artworks must be priced below $12,000. The least expensive works start at $100. Even if you can’t find something within your budget, you'll still get to check out pieces by a bunch of amazing artists.
Don't miss featured art by Arts Gowanus, which will exhibit a geometric collection by Liza Domingues as well as an interactive exhibit with Hannah Robinett's "Order & Chaos." For another interactive component, visitors are asked to design a flower petal, which will become part of a "collective bloom." The exhibit, meant to show the transformative power of shared creativity, is hosted by The Art Therapy Project. Finally, be sure to catch the live painting session with Jules Wittock, who will handpaint one of his incredible labyrinths.
If you're coming with children, take advantage of the fair's stroller hours on Sunday, March 24 when the show opens early for parents and their little ones. On the other end of the spectrum, the fair also offers Art After Dark on Friday, March 22 for late-night shoppers.
Passes start at $41. Living up to its name, the fair will also give free admission to those who come on Thursday, March 21 between 6-8pm with a donation of a free art supply.
