Art Exhibitions in New York City

BFA Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 · All day

NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions

Art

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

Curator-Led Dia Beacon Tour

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 · All day

Japan Society

Art

Member-exclusive excursion led by a curator at Japan Society, guiding you through Dia Beacon's renowned collection of contemporary art. Gain expert insights into key works and installations in an intimate museum setting, with context and conversation shared among fellow art enthusiasts.

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

Art

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.

Exhibition Opening and Public Lecture: Before New York — The Bronx

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 · All day

New York Botanical Garden

Art

Opening of a new art exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden, paired with a public lecture exploring the Bronx’s cultural and urban history. The event blends gallery displays with scholarly talks, inviting visitors to examine art, nature, and New York’s early urban story in a landmark garden setting.

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.

The Occupied City

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

Museum of the City of New York

Art

The Occupied City at the Museum of the City of New York is an exhibition exploring urban life and the politics of public space in NYC through photographs, artifacts and storytelling.

Frieze New York

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

Randall's Island Park

Art

Frieze New York is a major contemporary art fair in NYC showcasing leading galleries, artists, talks, and large-scale projects for collectors, curators and the public.

MPS Fashion Photography Spring 2026 Exhibition

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

SVA Gramercy Gallery

Art

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

Art

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.

Earthly Bones

Mon, 4 May 2026 · All day

Japan Society

Art

Earthly Bones at the Japan Society in New York invites a contemplative encounter with contemporary art, where stark sculpture meets luminous installation inside Manhattan’s serene cultural palace.

A Year with Children 2026

Thu, 7 May 2026 · All day

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Art

Guggenheim hosts its annual A Year with Children 2026 exhibition featuring student artworks from the Learning Through Art residency.

Mandarin guided tour: Mozart treasures at Morgan Library

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

The Morgan Library & Museum

Art

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

Art

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.

Chinese Painting and Calligraphy: Selections from the Collection

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art

Selections from The Met's collection showcase Chinese painting and calligraphy across periods, highlighting brushwork, composition, and the cultural history of ink and script.

Costume Art

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art

Costume Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an exhibition exploring historical and contemporary garments, textile techniques, and fashion as cultural expression through curated displays and archival pieces.

Fanmania

Mon, 11 May 2026 · All day

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art

Fanmania at The Metropolitan Museum of Art explores baseball fan culture through jerseys, memorabilia and fashion, examining how sports identity shapes style and community.

Bowery Art Space

Fri, 15 May 2026 · All day

New Museum

Art

Explore contemporary art at Bowery Art Space, a NYC exhibition hosted by the New Museum. Inside, provocative installations and immersive design invite fresh perspectives on urban life, presented in a cutting-edge gallery setting.

IRIS VAN HERPEN: SCULPTING THE SENSES, NYC

Sat, 16 May 2026 · All day

Various NYC Locations

Art

Iris van Herpen's Sculpting the Senses exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in NYC showcases sculptural fashion and immersive installations.

German Masterworks

Sun, 17 May 2026 · All day

Neue Galerie

Art

Exhibition at Neue Galerie in New York City showcasing German masterworks. This curated display highlights iconic paintings and design from German masters, presented in a historic museum setting and offering a focused look at a pivotal era of European art.

The Face of Life: Modern Portraits

Sun, 17 May 2026 · All day

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art

An authoritative survey of modern portraiture at The Met, tracing evolving ideas of identity from early 20th century to the present. In the museum's grand galleries, the show pairs painting and media to reveal how faces have been used to tell personal and cultural stories.

Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas

Sun, 17 May 2026 · All day

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art

An exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art exploring mythic creatures across European and American art traditions through paintings, sculpture, and objects that trace transatlantic folklore and imagination.

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