Art Galleries in New York

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and 6^th Avenue and Broadway, used to be the center of the art gallery scene in NYC, but many of the art galleries have been replaced by trendy clothing stores and restaurants.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: