This is the art fair that removes the intimidation: every price is posted, nothing tops $12,000, and plenty starts around $100. It draws first-time collectors, design-minded apartment furnishers, and people who just want a gallery crawl condensed into one massive Chelsea floor. If you've ever left a Chelsea gallery too shy to ask the price, this fair was built for you.
What to expect
Aisles of gallery booths across the hulking Starrett-Lehigh Building, mixing painting, photography, prints and sculpture from local and international dealers. Weekend crowds skew social, with a bar and talks on the floor, and red dots multiply fast on closing days as buyers finally commit.
Good to know
- The Starrett-Lehigh Building is at 26th St and Eleventh Ave — closest trains are the 7 at Hudson Yards or C/E at 23rd St
- Book a timed-entry ticket online to skip the line
- Galleries handle wrapping, and many arrange shipping for larger pieces
- The building has elevators and step-free access
- Ask dealers about payment plans — many offer them
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Common questions
Can I actually buy the art?
Yes — everything is for sale, priced $100 to $12,000, and much of it can leave with you same-day.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Very — posted prices and approachable gallerists are the fair's whole premise.
