Why The Armory Show ?

New York City has long been known for its extensive and vibrant art scene, which is directly reflected in the number of artists, galleries and annual shows that call the city home.The Armory Show will encourage more thoughtful, tightly curated presentations through the introduction of new and evolved exhibitor sections and programming. The fair will increase its engagement with prominent international curators in the selection of artists and galleries, emphasizing solo-artist presentations, new projects and commissions. Through Armory Live, visitors will experience interactive talks, performances and screenings at the fair and online. 

In The Armory Show :

• Galleries:

  • Established modern and contemporary galleries present outstanding 20th and 21st century artworks. 

• Insights:

  • Leading international galleries feature solo-artist, dual-artist or thematic exhibitions that spotlight 20th century masterworks alongside artistic rediscoveries. 

• Presents:

  • This section provides a platform for emerging galleries no more than ten years old to showcase fresh talent through solo- and dual-artist presentations. 

• Focus:

  • This invitation-only section is devoted to solo and curated presentations of new or rarely seen work by today’s most relevant and compelling artists. Focus is organized by an appointed curator. 

• Platform:

  • Participating galleries realize large-scale artworks, installations and performances that respond to and activate the expansive industrial spaces of Piers 92 & 94. Platform is organized by an appointed curator. 

• Armory Live:

  • This curated, interactive program encompasses talks, performances and screenings at the fair and online.

The Armory Show  key dates:

The Armory Show 2020 will take place March 2-5 and coincide with a number of parallel art fairs, including our affiliate fair, VOLTA NY on Pier 90.

The Armory Show 2020 application will be available beginning May 11, 2020. The deadline to apply is July 6, 2020.

The Armory Artist Commission:

The Armory Show launched its distinguished Artist Commission in 2002, extending its commitment to supporting artists’ development by providing a global stage for their work. The Commissioned Artist informs the visual identity of the fair by contributing to the design of official fair collateral and realization of an on-site commissioned project.