Free Art Events in New York City

BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 · All day

NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions

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NYU Steinhardt hosts the culminating BFA Studio Art senior thesis exhibition, showcasing diverse new works by art majors at 34 Stuyvesant Street.

Sculptures in Step

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 6:30 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

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Hands-on sculpture sessions in the Makerspace at the Children's Museum of Manhattan invite all ages to create dynamic sculptures across weekend and weekday slots, blending play, texture, and collaborative art in a family-friendly setting.

AOE Headshot Event

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 · All day

5 MTC Arcade

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Get a professional headshot taken outdoors in front of 5 MTC Arcade. Photos will be professionally edited and delivered after the session, including the non-edited versions. First-come, first-served, hosted by Alpha Omega Epsilon in NYC.

Destressor

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 · All day

KIMMEL CENTER RM 606

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Unwind after finals with the Finals Destressor at NYU's Kimmel Center Room 903. The Malaysian Students Association invites you to enjoy batik painting, games, and tasty snacks in a relaxed campus hangout. A casual, social drop-in designed for students to destress between exams.

BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 · All day

NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions

Art

NYU Steinhardt BFA Studio Art seniors present their thesis projects in a gallery exhibition at 34 Stuyvesant St, NYC, on April 26, 2026.

BFA Visual and Critical Studies Spring Exhibition

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 · All day

SVA Flatiron Project Space

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Experience the BFA Visual and Critical Studies Spring Exhibition at the SVA Flatiron Project Space, showcasing student-led art and critical practices across media. A lively collection of contemporary works reflects visual culture and theory from NYC’s SVA program.

BFA Studio Art Thesis Exhibition

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 · All day

NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions

Art

BFA Studio Art Thesis Exhibition at 34 Stuyvesant Street invites you into a neighborhood gallery of emerging voices -- bold textures, personal statements, and experimental works under gallery lights.

Collective Star Mural with Make-A-Wish

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 · All day

Children's Museum of Manhattan

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Create a collaborative star mural at the Children's Museum of Manhattan in honor of Make-A-Wish Day. Two sessions on the 1st floor (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) invite all ages to contribute to a shared artwork within Inside Art.

Destress with Microplastics: Beads & Slime Workshop

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 · All day

Dibner Library (Bern Dibner Library, LC 433)

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Destress with Microplastics: Beads & Slime Workshop at the Bern Dibner Library, crafting tactile art from tiny beads and goo, blending science-inspired crafts with mindful, calming creativity in a bright studio.

BFA Studio Art Thesis Projects Exhibition

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 · All day

NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions

Art

At 34 Stuyvesant Street in New York, the BFA Studio Art Thesis Projects Exhibition showcases emerging artists, bold experiments, and fresh perspectives in a vibrant city gallery setting.

MPS Fashion Photography Spring 2026 Exhibition

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

SVA Gramercy Gallery

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Exhibition of fashion photography from the MPS program, featuring contemporary work by students and faculty at the SVA Gramercy Gallery in New York. The show highlights innovative imagery and storytelling in fashion, presented in a gallery setting that underscores craft and vision.

Charlotte Colbert Public Art Installations NYC

Fri, 1 May 2026 · All day

Various NYC Locations

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Charlotte Colbert’s Public Art Installations unfold across NYC, with works over multiple venues from Flatiron to Meatpacking, turning the city into a living gallery during a bold public‑art festival.

BFA Studio Art: Senior Thesis Exhibition

Fri, 1 May 2026 · All day

NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions

Art

BFA Studio Art: Senior Thesis Exhibition invites you into intimate, boundary-pushing visions as New York's emerging artists unveil bold thesis work across painting, sculpture, and installation at 34 Stuyvesant Street.

Water & Stillness: Buddha Board Painting

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 6:30 AM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

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Water & Stillness: Buddha Board Painting is a relaxed family-friendly workshop at CMOM's Makerspace. May 5–8 offers two daily sessions (10:30–12:30 and 2:00–4:15) where participants paint with water on a Buddha board, creating fleeting art that fades.

Mandarin guided tour: Mozart treasures at Morgan Library

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

The Morgan Library & Museum

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Explore Mozart treasures from the Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation on a Mandarin-language tour at The Morgan Library & Museum. The 2–3 PM session invites Mandarin-speaking visitors to delve into manuscripts and musical artifacts in a historic New York venue. Admission to the Morgan applies; the tour is free with admission.

Design Show 2026

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

Tisch Design<br /> ADDRESS:721 Broadway, 3rd Floor

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An in-person and online exhibition at Tisch Design (721 Broadway, 3rd Floor) featuring NYU Tisch MFA Class of 2026 costume, lighting, scenic, and production designers. The show highlights emerging theatre designers in a dynamic hybrid format, showcasing the future of production design.

Declaration of Independence on View at NYPL

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 · All day

Various NYC Locations

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Explore the Declaration of Independence on view at New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. This exhibition runs July 1–7, 2026, daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, inviting visitors to engage with the historic document in a landmark NYC setting.

'Place We Find Ourselves' | A solo exhibition by Artist Jennifer Ahn

Tue, 1 Dec 2026 · All day

W83 Ministry Center

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Opening Dec 1, 2026 at 7pm, 'Place We Find Ourselves' is a free solo exhibition by Korean-born artist Jennifer Ahn at W83 Ministry Center exploring landscape-inspired works that reflect personal and emotional journeys, on view through Mar 8.

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