Caribbean Cultural Center/African
Diaspora Institutecccadi.org
212 307 7420 | Highlights the creative expressions and cultural contributions of people of color. Multilingual.
Center for Jewish Historycjh.org
212 294 8301 | 15 W. 16th St. (Fifth– Sixth Aves.), NYC 10011 Unique part- nership of five major institutions of Jewish history, art and scholarship. Dynamic films, concerts, lectures, exhibitions, tours, bookstore, gift shop and kosher café. General admission: free. Event admission: varies. Closed Sat. and Jewish holidays. AF
Enrico Fermi Cultural Center718
933 6410 | Belmont Public Library, 610 E. 186th St. (Hughes Ave.), Bronx 10458 NYC’s Italian-American experience is portrayed in a vast collection of videos, books, audiocassettes and newspapers. Located in the Little Italy of the Bronx, near Arthur Avenue. Closed Sun. AF
The Gabarron Foundation Carriage
House Center for the Artsgabar-
ronfoundation.org212 573 6968 149 E. 38th St. (Third–Lexington Aves.), NYC 10016 Exhibits and supports the work of emerging European and Latin American artists. Traditional exterior, modern interior. Impressive collection of Roy Lichtenstein works. 9am–5pm, by appointment. AEF
Instituto Cervantesnuevayork
.cervantes.es212 308 7720 | 215 E. 49th St. (Second–Third Aves.), NYC 10017 Promotes Spanish as a second language and Hispanic culture world- wide. Offers classes, exhibitions and films. Closed Sun. CEF
Irish Arts Centeririshartscenter.org
212 757 3318 | 553 W. 51st St. (Tenth– Eleventh Aves.), NYC 10019 Brings Irish culture to New York City in the form of theater, music, dance, literature, art, film and children’s programs. ABD
Japan Societyjapansociety.org
212 832 1155 | 333 E. 47th St. (First– Second Aves.), NYC 10017 Exhibition, research and publication of Japanese art, from the revered historical to the cutting-edge, contemporary perspec- tive. Closed Mon. ABCDE
Snug Harbor Cultural Center &
Botanical Garden See listing under
“Attractions” in Sightseeing & Tours.
Tibet House U.S.tibethouse.us
212 807 0563 | 22 W. 15th St. (Fifth– Sixth Aves.), NYC 10011 Presents Tibet’s spiritual traditions of art and culture. Permanent collection, exhibi- tions, educational programs. Bookstore, gift shop. Sat. by appoint- ment only, closed Sun. ADEF
Galleries
Many of these art galleries sell artists’ works. For more retail art, see “Art & Antiques” in the Shopping section of this guide.
AFAafanyc.com212 226 7374 | 54 Greene St. (Broome St.), NYC 10013 Established in 1984, this SoHo gallery has fine art and sculpture by impor- tant American artists like Dr. Suess, Charles Schulz, Tim Burton and Maurice Sendak. F
Andrew Edlin Gallery
edlingallery.com212 206 9723 | 134 Tenth Ave. (18th–19th Sts.), NYC 10011 Focuses on artists whose work reveals a radically individualistic vision such as self-taught, “outsider” artists as well as trained contemporary artists. Closed Sun., Mon. Outsider Art Fair, outsiderartfair.com, annually in January. AF
The Arsenal Gallerynycgov
parks.org/sub_things_to_do /attractions/public_art/public _art.htmlcall 311, outside NYC: 212 NEW YORK (639 9675) | The Arsenal, Fifth Ave. and 64th St. (in Central Park), 3rd fl., NYC 10065 Municipally-run gallery offers informative exhibits about NYC park history, designs and urban development. EF
Bard Graduate Center Gallery
bgc.bard.edu/gallery/gallery-at -bgc.html212 501 3023 | 18 W. 86th St. (Central Park West–Columbus Ave.), NYC 10024 BGCG’s exhibitions are devoted to enhancing knowledge and awareness of the material world. Related programs for adults, educa- tors, students, seniors, and families. Admission. Closed Mon.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos
bronxarts.org/lag.asp718 518 6728 Hostos Community College/CUNY, 450 Grand Concourse (149th St.), C-190, Bronx 10451 Presents solo and group exhibitions of works of art produced in various media or through interdisciplin- ary practices. Free. Closed Sun. AF
David Zwirner—19th Streetdavid
zwirner.com212 727 2070 | 525 W. 19th St. (Tenth–Eleventh Aves.), NYC 10011 Leading contemporary art gallery, one of the largest in the city, showcases must-see museum-quality exhibitions by an international roster of artists. Closed Sun., Mon. AEF
David Zwirner—20th Street
davidzwirner.com212 517 8677 | 537 W. 20th St. (Tenth–Eleventh Aves.), NYC 10011 LEED-certified 30,000-square- foot expansion of leading
nycgo.com | facebook.com/nycgo 153 contemporary art gallery, showcasing
must-see museum-quality exhibitions by an international roster of artists. Closed Sun., Mon.
Deitch Projectsdeitch.com212 343
7300 | 76 Grand St. (Wooster–Greene Sts.) and 18 Wooster St. (Grand–Canal Sts.), NYC 10013 SoHo art gallery spe- cializes in producing ambitious projects by contemporary artists. Exclusive representative of the Estate of Keith Haring, handles works by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Additional location: 4-40 44th Dr. (5th St.–East River), Long Island City, Queens 11101.
Dorsky Gallery Curatorial
Programsdorsky.org718 937 6317
11-03 45th Ave. (11th St.), Long Island City, Queens 11101 Program of inde- pendently-curated exhibitions seeks to illuminate and deepen the public’s understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. Closed Tues., Wed. Free. F
Dumbo Arts Center (DAC)
dumboartscenter.org718 694 0831 30 Washington St. (Plymouth–Water Sts.), DUMBO, Brooklyn 11201 Presents four new exhibitions annually in its gallery, and produces the renowned D.U.M.B.O. Art Under the Bridge Festival each year in late September. AEF
The Forbes Galleriesforbes
galleries.com212 206 5548 | 62 Fifth Ave. (12th St.), NYC 10011 Changing exhibitions of art, jewelry and more, tucked within the lobby of Forbes Magazine’s headquarters. Closed Sun., Mon.; groups only Thurs. Free. AF
Fountain Galleryfountaingallery
nyc.com212 262 2756 | 702 Ninth Ave. (48th St.), NYC 10019 Provides an environ ment for artists living and working with mental illness to pursue their personal visions and to challenge the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Free. Closed Mon. AF
Grey Art Gallerynyu.edu/greyart/
212 998 6780 | New York University, 100 Washington Square East (Washington Pl.), NYC 10003 NYU’s fine arts museum, located on historic Washington Square Park emphasizes art’s historical, cultural, and social contexts, focusing on experimentation and interpretation. Admission. Closed Sun., Mon.
Grolier Clubgrolierclub.org
212 838 6690 | 47 E. 60th St. (Park– Madison Aves.), NYC 10022 America’s oldest and largest society for biblio- philes and enthusiasts in the graphic arts treats books and prints as art objects worthy of display. Free. Closed Sun. and Aug. F
IFPDA Print Fairifpda.org 212 674
6095 | The Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave. (67th St.), NYC In early November, this annual international fair presents 90 prestigious galleries, from old master to contemporary. Many affordable works and a treat for art lovers and collectors. Held in early November. AD
The One Club for Art and Copy
oneclub.org212 979 1900 | 260 Fifth Ave. (28th–29th Sts.), NYC 10001 Non- profit organization dedicated to creative excellence in advertising produces five award competitions plus exhibits and educational events. Check website for public events and exhibits.
Ward-Nasse Galleryward-nasse
gallery.net212 925 6951 | 178 Prince St. (Thompson–Sullivan Sts.), NYC 10012 Landmark SoHo gallery featur- ing seasonal exhibits as well as a year- round salon. Over 40 years “giving artists a chance and the public a choice.” Non-profit. Closed Mon. F
Museums, A to Z
9/11 Memorial & Museum
911memorial.org212 312 8800 World Trade Center (entrance: 1 Albany St. at Greenwich St.), NYC 10006 The 9/11 Memorial Museum (opening Spring 2014) will display monumental artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 attacks and the aftermath. Memorial admission requires a free pass. Reservations made over the phone or online carry a nonre- fundable $2 service fee (9/11 victims’ family members are exempt). AF
Alice Austen House Museum
aliceausten.org718 816 4506 Alice Austen Park, 2 Hylan Blvd. (Edgewater St.), Staten Island 10305 The restored Victorian Gothic house and gardens of one of America’s first and most prolific female photogra- phers. Open Thu.–Sun., noon–5pm. Closed Jan.–Feb. AE
American Folk Art Museum
folkartmuseum.org212 595 9533 2 Lincoln Sq. (Columbus Ave. betw. 65th–66th Sts.), NYC 10023 A delightful collection of inventive Americana rep- resented by traditional and contempo- rary folk art, from highly functional forms to elusive—almost mystical— elements. Free admission. Gift Shop.