Art is everywhere, if you know where to look.

The most exciting art and city life in NYC is downtown. We'll show you where to find it.

Shows To See Now

The exhibitions in downtown NYC we can’t let you miss.

Paul Pagk: Inscriptions in a Shade of Color
Art ShowLower East Side

Paul Pagk: Inscriptions in a Shade of Color

JAN16
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FEB28
closing soon!
Miguel Abreu Gallery

Color that finds you before you find it. Lines your eyes will want to follow.

John Duff
Art ShowLower East Side

John Duff

JAN18
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FEB28
closing soon!
Reena Spaulings Fine Art

Duff has spent a lifetime making sculpture from what the city throws away.

Lee Gihun: Prometheus and Pietà
Art ShowEast Village

Lee Gihun: Prometheus and Pietà

JAN24
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MAR01
closing soon!
The Hole

Masked boys march through flood and fire in monumental paintings that ask: who saves us now?

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All Best of Shows

Explore like a local

Self-guided art walks through downtown neighborhoods. Block by block.

Lower East Side: Meet Me On Henry Street
Art WalkLower East Side

Lower East Side: Meet Me On Henry Street

Where boundary-pushing galleries set the stage for new voices.

Art WalkNoHo

NoHo: Cooper Square and South to Houston

Uptown elegance, downtown edge. Pop and punk at one door. Romanticism at the next.

Art WalkLittle Italy

Little Italy: In and Around Elizabeth Street

Tourist chaos, delicious treats, and serious galleries with incredible art.

Art WalkEast Village

East Village: Alphabet City to St. Mark’s Place

Museums, galleries, and coffee shops in a neighborhood shaped by poets and punks.

Neighbourhood Art Walks

View All Art Walks

Find your art space by vibe, and location

Whatever you're seeking, there's a collection for that.

Local Legends
CollectionEast Village

Local Legends

The art spaces that have earned, and kept, cult status

Rising Galleries

See where the future of art is heading next.

The Specialists

Where distinct ideas, subcultures, and communities are championed

Places to go after the shows

Beloved by locals. Vetted by us. All on our map.

Places to pause featured image

Coffee shops we love

Where you can sit and talk about art over coffee or tea.

Bookstores worth the detour
Where to drink after an opening
Restaurants where you'll want to linger
Bakeries we can't walk past