Art Exhibitions New York

Chelsea Art Galleries 28th St through 24th St

**Event Details:** **11:00 AM** meet at the entrance of *High Line Nine* gallery on 28th St **01:00 PM** one-hour lunch break **05:00 PM** event ends, regardless of how far we’ve progressed Starting from the *High Line Nine*, we will do our best to visit every gallery until we reach *Lehmann Maupin* on 24th St. This is a casual group gallery walk designed for inspiration and connection with fellow creatives—not a guided educational tour. Expect at least 8,000+ steps of walking. You're free to leave whenever you please. Just let us know so we won't have to wait for you. Please wear comfortable shoes and have breakfast before you arrive. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated! There is no fee to join. During lunch, anyone who wants informal feedback on their current creative projects is welcome to share. Critique is entirely optional. Also, no pressure at all if you'd prefer to enjoy lunch on your own.

Helen Frankenthaler Art Experience

This is part of **Abstractions**: a series of art experiences in NYC exploring abstraction theory and methods of iconic artists. **Helen Frankenthaler Art Experience** An exploration of Frankenthaler’s landscape abstractions and soak-stain method. **You will:** 1. Learn about Frankenthaler's career and artwork. 2. Examine her method and technique. 3. Exercise automatic gesturing and memory abstraction. 4. Practice soak-staining. 5. Develop your style & technique 6. Create an original abstract painting. 7. View Frankenthaler's work at Gagosian Gallery and experience New York's vibrant art scene. [Helen Frankenthaler: The Moment and the Distance (April 20 - July 2, 2026)](https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/helen-frankenthaler-the-moment-and-the-distance/?referrer=luma) **Music:** As a tribute to Frankenthaler, we've created a New York-based musical timeline, beginning in her era and moving through the decades. **Registration:** 1\. Sign up and pay on our registration page [here.](https://eastvillageworkshop.com/helen-frankenthaler-career) 2\. RSVP in Partiful [here.](https://partiful.com/e/uJdEX2ITynAn3EKIkEBk?c=18z5vK0r) 3\. You will receive a confirmation email\. 4\. Partiful will handle the rest\! Sign up now and get 50% off! Just $25 for an art experience you'll never forget! \*Full refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event. Who is Helen Frankenthaler? Go to the registration page for a free interactive documentary and find out! Contact: hello@eastvillageworkshop.com ###

Chelsea Art Gallery Tour ($24-$30, See Details)

**[ALL LINKS BELOW WORK ON EVENT PAGES BUT ARE DICEY IN EMAILS.]** **Sign up (or see if any spots left) on: [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/N92EZA4VKZ2UY) or [Ticketleap](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/gsh-9/artgallerytourxxx-mu)** **Cost:** **$24 online till all links shut down 4 hrs prior to the start time** **$30 onsite (cash only, exact change) if not sold out** **===================================================** **Join us as we return to Chelsea, by far the most famous art district in NYC. On this tour, we will view and discuss 5-8 shows pre-selected by the host, in a variety of media, with an exclusive presentation by a gallerist or artist at some stops.** **===================================================** **IMPORTANT:** **\- After paying online\, please check your credit / debit card account to make sure the transaction went through\.** **\- RSVP on Meetup is optional and does NOT reserve your spot or lock in the price\. Please use the blue Ticketleap or Paypal link above\.** **\- Emergency contact for "day of" is \(917\) 680\-0656 if you are late or lost\. The voicemail greeting will list our first one or two stops\. For all other info\, send an "old\-fashioned" text directly to my number\. Do NOT attempt to reach me via email\, Meetup\, Ticketleap or any other Internet\-based channel\, as those methods are not reliable on my phone\.** **\- If you have bought a ticket but cannot attend\, you have two options\. To get a credit toward a future art tour or walk\, notify me via direct \(not Internet\-based\) text\, voice call\, or voicemail\. This must be done BEFORE the listed start time so that the group does not get stuck waiting for you\. Alternatively\, you can send someone in your place; at check\-in\, simply have him or her mention the name under which you paid\.** **\- Sorry\, no refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled\.** **\- The tour will last two to three hours\. Afterward\, we may go somewhere nearby for drinks\, food and socializing if there is interest\.** **\- Art novices are welcome\, as are people with extensive art backgrounds\.** **\- This event was created specifically for members of my Meetup groups and private email lists\, their guests\, and special invitees\.** **\- Please note that the total RSVP count includes people coming from other Meetup and non\-Meetup groups\. It is manually updated every 12 \- 48 hours and is NOT an arbitrary number\. However\, also remember that "no\-shows" can never be accurately predicted\.** **See you there!** **Milton**

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Renaissance Artist Raphael

FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES: THE COSTUME INSTITUTE SPRING 2026 EXHIBIT!

Art Stroll Chelsea: Sublime to Gross

A personal guided conversation about looking, feeling, thinking, and wondering. Lets ask weird questions! Notice strange things! See what art does to us. I have a list of 5+ shows within walking distance of each other. We will meet up, visit a gallery full of weird and provocative things, stay as long as we like, and then move on to the next one and the next. In the past these events get to 3-5 shows. We will look at what we want, it won’t be everything, lets keep our eyes fresh! As we go, I hope you’ll join me in an open, low pressure, no pretense conversation about what we see, and how it affects us. I will tell you what I know and what I intuit, and also what I don't know. I hope you will ask the questions that pop into your head. and after, we will try to find time for a weather appropriate beverage together. The shows of contemporary art include: * a group show like a good potluck * Moonlight * Really big paintings * More, depending on how hungry we are for variety! We may discuss: * Why do people make the art they do? * Does it matter if you like the work? Why should we look at it? * What do you do when it is freaky or rude? If it provokes a response (including boredom, anger, confusion). Maybe that's an experience in itself? * What do you see that I don’t? * The gallery press release tells us why they are showing this work, do we find those words helpful or irrelevant? * What happens when we leave the exhibit? **Who am I?** I am a visual artist and set designer, with a strong interest in collaboration and engagement with intentional and accidental audiences. I find the NYC art world fascinating, complicated, welcoming and forbidding all at once. It is best done with friends like you. **Please Note #1:** *This is a tour for art newbies to art devotees. I welcome all.* I will ask you to share your thoughts and experiences, I am not lecturing you, I am not the expert here. You are welcome to love what you see, hate it or not get it. We do this together. **Please Note #2:** Covid conscious masking is welcome. I might wear one myself...

LET'S GO TO THE HISPANIC SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY

## ✨ *Goya & The Age of Revolution – A Private Group Experience* **The Hispanic Society Museum & Library \| Saturday\, June 6 \| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM** ## 🌟 Event Description Join us for a truly special and enriching cultural experience at one of New York City’s most fascinating and often overlooked institutions: ### 🏛️ *The Hispanic Society Museum & Library* Located on the beautiful Audubon Terrace in Washington Heights, this remarkable museum—founded in 1904—houses an extraordinary collection of Spanish art spanning centuries, including masterpieces by **Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, and Sorolla**. This event will feature a **dedicated group visit** centered around a powerful and timely exhibition: *** ## 🎨 *Goya and the Age of Revolution* This compelling exhibition explores the work of **Francisco de Goya**, one of the most influential figures in Western art, whose work bridged tradition and modernity. Through paintings and prints, the exhibition examines themes of: * War * Revolution * Political upheaval * Human suffering and resilience Created during a time of profound global change, Goya’s work reflects the impact of events such as the American and French Revolutions and the Napoleonic Wars, offering a deeply human and often haunting perspective on history. Highlights may include works from his powerful print series, including *The Disasters of War*, widely regarded as one of the most striking artistic responses to conflict ever created. *** ## 👥 **Group Tour Experience** This event will be conducted as a **curated group visit (limited to 20 members)**, allowing for a more intimate and engaging experience. Our visit will be led by the museum’s educator(s), providing thoughtful insight into both the exhibition and the collection. The experience will include: * A **guided overview of the Goya exhibition** * Time to **explore the galleries at your own pace** * Opportunities for **conversation, reflection, and shared insights** throughout the visit This balanced format offers the best of both worlds—**expert guidance combined with the freedom to experience the art personally**. *** ## 🗓️ Event Details * **Date:** Saturday, June 6, 2026 * **Time:** 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM * **Meeting Time:** 12:45 PM * **Location:** Hispanic Society Museum & Library 613 W. 155th Street (Audubon Terrace), New York, NY *** ## 💲 Cost * **Admission / Tour Cost:** There is no cost for this event! Your Yes RSVP will count as your spot, and I will hold that as your ticket to the Museum. This event is limited to 20 members. Please be mindful that your RSVP secures one of these limited spots. *** ## 💬 Why This Event Is Special This is not just a museum visit—it is an opportunity to experience: * A **hidden cultural gem** in New York City * The work of one of history’s most important artists * A powerful exhibition that connects art with history and human experience Combined with a more intimate group setting, this promises to be a **thoughtful, engaging, and memorable afternoon**.

Paint In Central Park (Bucket List Event)

\*\*\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855**) *(This is a prepay event and only way to attend is to get ticket in advance at link above. Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended.)* CELEBRATE SPRING AT ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR MEETUPS AND JOIN OUR COMMUNITY BY PAINTING IN CENTRAL PARK! Come join us in a relaxed, creative and social setting. No experience necessary. So grab your picnic basket and enjoy wonderful paint event in Central Park! Included: a pre-sketched canvas, unlimited painting materials (brushes, acrylic paints etc.) and a take home bag. No smocks so please dress appropriately. Please bring something to sit on. What to expect: **• Step-by-step, group-oriented painting instruction, which is designed to simultaneously entertain and enlighten our members.** **• We'll have a professional artist guide you through a featured painting that is yours to keep and proudly display. And don’t worry — no experience is necessary.** **• 2 hour course lead that teaches you the art of mixing colors, blending and painting techniques.** **• All supplies provided - 12x16 pre-sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based), brushes, and aprons.** DIRECTIONS TO FIND GROUP: We are located in a cul-de-sac at PINETUM EAST. We will be behind this row of benches (right under the trees). If you are coming from the east side you can find us by entering Central Park on East 84th street. Walk up the ramp, cross over the road and head west. If you are traveling from the west side we are east of the basketball courts. FAQs: What if it rains? We will email attendees a rain date. Can I still attend If I don't know how to paint? Yes, there's no experience necessary. Can I come alone? Yes, about 80% come on their own. Is this age specific? No, all are welcome. Cost? $35-$45, price goes up as the event date gets closer. This event will sell out. Can't purchase at the door.

Game Night Social (Free Drink, Ping Pong, Pool, DJ)

**\*GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-night-mixer-tickets-1976257897571](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-night-mixer-tickets-1976257897571) (Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We already have a good # registered.) GAME NIGHT SOCIAL W/ COMPLIMENTARY PING PONG, POOL, DJ, & FREE DRINK! Ladies get a FREE drink before 7pm, FREE ping pong, FREE pool for everyone (normally $25-$40 an hour) plus drink specials just for us! We'll also have a DJ to ensure that this a special one of a kind evening to meet new people and make new friends in a fun & safe environment! Sour Mouse is one of the trendiest new spot in the lower east side. This lounge combines great drinks and fun music! Add to this a ping pong and pool game hall and you have one unique combination! What to expect: * **FREE Drink for Ladies (before 7pm)** * **Happy Hour Drink Specials** * **Free Ping Pong** * **Free Pool** * **Live DJ** FAQ: **Can I come alone?** Yes about 90% of those attending will be coming solo. But you can also invite friends to join you. Everyone must have a ticket to enter. **What is the suggested age range?** All are welcome 21 and over. We get a good mix of ages. **Is there a dress code?** Yes. Stylish/Casual Neat. No sweats, hoodies, t-shirts. For more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-31639983301](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-31639983301)

Reconsidering Paul Klee @ Jewish Museum

A personal guided conversation about looking, feeling, thinking, and wondering. Lets ask weird questions! Notice strange things! See what art does to us. Paul Klee's work has always felt a bit off in its own territory. I look at his work, and see it full of a personality. I also tend to see it as fairly light-hearted, This show does an amazing job of saying: "yes, but wait there is more!" The wall text is actually pretty good! NOTE: This Museum requires admission fee. BUT NOT ON SATURDAY!!! SO we're good. We will look at what we want, it won’t be everything, lets keep our eyes fresh! As we go, I hope you’ll join me in an open, low pressure, no pretense conversation about what we see, and how it affects us. I will tell you what I know and what I intuit, and also what I don't know. I hope you will ask the questions that pop into your head. and after, we will try to find time for a weather appropriate beverage together. We may discuss: * Why do we think Klee did what he did? * Why does it feel related to today? * Does it matter if you like the work? Why should we look at it? * What do you do when it is freaky or rude? If it provokes a response (including boredom, anger, confusion). Maybe that's an experience in itself? * What do you see that I don’t? * The Museum's Curators' statement tells us why they are showing this work, do we find those words helpful or irrelevant? * What happens when we leave the exhibit? **Who am I?** I am a visual artist and set designer, with a strong interest in collaboration and engagement with intentional and accidental audiences. I find the NYC art world fascinating, complicated, welcoming and forbidding all at once. It is best done with friends like you. **Please Note #1:** *This is a tour for art newbies to art devotees. I welcome all.* I will ask you to share your thoughts and experiences, I am not lecturing you, I am not the expert here. You are welcome to love what you see, hate it or not get it. We do this together. **Please Note #2:** Covid conscious masking is welcome. I might wear one myself...

The Leica 100 - Vernissage (May 28, 2026)

**Hello Fellow NYC TAOP Members** TAOP NYC invites you to a special Leica event opening on May 28. In 2025, Leica celebrated its centenary worldwide—twelve galleries celebrated by pairing a Leica Hall of Fame winner with a contemporary talent. In May, Leica Gallery New York hosted an exhibition with Bruce Davidson and Sara Messinger. To commemorate this milestone, we created the **Leica 100**—a special publication and exhibition featuring the most compelling photographs from our Centennial weekend celebration in the Meatpacking district of New York City. As image-makers and visual storytellers, photographers did more than document the moment—they gave it meaning. Their photographs captured the emotion, the energy, and the spirit of the Leica community as we marked a century of excellence in photography. **Ticket Links:** [The Leica 100 - Vernissage Tickets, Thursday, May 28 • 6 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-leica-100-vernissage-tickets-1986719533606?aff=erelexpmlt) Tickets for this event are going fast, so don't delay. **Meeting Location** **Location:** Leica Gallery is located at 406 W 13th Street, New York, NY **Dates**: In-person exhibits: Thursday, May 28 - June 28, 2026 **Please Note:** We will **not** be meeting as a group for this event.

Yacht Party Sunset Summer Cruise (Drinks, DJ, Dancing)

**\*\*GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1984580017255](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1984580017255) *(\*\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These cruises are consistently well attended. Must get ticket in advance to attend.)* Join our cruise community on a fun yacht party through NYC and sail by the Brooklyn Bridge, The Statue of Liberty, and the beautiful New York City Skyline on this spacious vessel! Let loose on a 100 ft, 2-deck private yacht party on the hottest Yacht Cruise with the best DJs while enjoying the NYC Skyline! Sail through the city and take in the sights while you enjoy music and drinks for the night. Grab your friends or come alone and get ready to enjoy an experience you won't forget! What to expect: * **Scenic 3-hour cruise of the NYC harbor** * **Captivating views of the Manhattan skyline including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Freedom Tower and more** * **Climate-controlled covered areas and open air decks** * **Live DJ playing the best party music** * **2 Bars and Food available** **for purchase** * **Great for Birthday Celebrations/bachelorette/bachelor/anniversary/** **& more (Balloons & Cakes permitted - no other outside food allowed)** FAQs: • The boat will sail rain or shine! The boat has two levels. Both levels have climate controlled covered areas - indoor & outdoor • No specific dress code but we suggest Trendy/Neat Casual • There is paid parking at the marina, or you can try to find parking on the street. \*TIX NOT sold at door. Price will go up as space becomes limited so get tickets ASAP and save $$) **FOR MORE CRUISE DATES GO TO -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)