ADAA Chelsea Gallery Walk 2026

Thoughtfully timed to align with May’s major art fairs across New York City, the 2026 edition invites visitors into a dynamic slate of exhibitions and special events, unfolding as the international art world convenes and attention is at its height.

This free, after-hours event invites the public to explore dozens of exhibitions at 36 ADAA member galleries—all open late for one night only.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, many galleries will offer a range of special events, including live printmaking demonstrations, walkthroughs, opening receptions, and other programs uniquely designed for the Gallery Walk. 

RSVP at this link for a chance to win a curated tote bag full of art books and exhibition catalogues. One lucky winner will be selected from the full list of RSVPs!

While visiting, enhance your Gallery Walk experience with ADAA’s free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects—no download necessary.

Pace Gallery, 4:00—5:00pm, in celebration of the opening of Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing, Andrew Durbin will moderate a conversation with curator Elisabeth Sussman and Alex Da Corte. Co-presented by Pace Live and The Watermill Center, the conversation will take place on the gallery’s 7th floor at 540 W 25th St. RSVP at this link. From 6:00—8:00pm, the gallery will also host opening receptions for David Hockney: The Moon Room, Emily Kam Kngwarray: The Turning Season, and Julian Schnabel: Italy Through Its Trees.

Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl, 5:00—8:00pm, the gallery will host a reception featuring a live print demonstration. Guests can see Robert Rauschenberg’s 1960s solvent transfer process and late-printmaking methods, and Richard Serra’s oilstick editions, including hands-on examples of etched plates and textured prints.

Nohra Haime Gallery, at 6:00 and 7:00pm, the gallery’s Director, Leslie Garrett, will lead guided walkthroughs of the exhibition Ruby Rumié: How Are the Children?

Susan Inglett Gallery, 5:00—8:00pm, visitors are invited to contribute to a series of Sidewalk Mandalas using chalk on the sidewalk outside the gallery. The activation is presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Martha Jackson Jarvis: Elsewhere, whose practice incorporates mandala forms as a central motif. Refreshments will be served.

ACA Galleries, 5:00—8:00pm, refreshments will be served.

Berry Campbell,5:00—8:00pm, refreshments will be served.

Cavin-Morris Gallery, 5:00—8:00pm, refreshments will be served.

DC Moore Gallery, 5:00—8:00pm, refreshments will be served.

Casey Kaplan, 5:00—8:00pm, an opening reception for the exhibition of new works by Kevin Beasley.

David Kordansky Gallery, 5:00—8:00pm, refreshments will be served.

Lehmann Maupin, 5:00—8:00pm, artist Erwin Wurm will be in attendance on the occasion of the opening of his exhibition, Double Dream.

Galerie Lelong, 6:00—8:00pm, artist Lucia Laguna will be in attendance on the occasion of the opening of her exhibition. 

Sikkema Malloy Jenkins, 6:00—8:00pm, an opening reception for the exhibitions, Vik Muniz: Brushstrokes and Raven Chacon: Scores for coming storms.

Skoto Gallery, 5:00—8:00pm, a reception with refreshments.

David Zwirner, 6:00—8:00pm, an opening reception for the exhibition of new and recent paintings and works on paper by Lisa Yuskavage at its 533 W 19th St location. 

   

Have questions about the event? Contact Mac McDonough.

The ADAA is very happy to have you join the Gallery Walk, and we hope you have a good time. Please note, however, that the event will take place on public roadways and sidewalks, and in outdoor and indoor spaces that are open to the public. There is inherent risk in any activity like this. The ADAA disclaims any and all liability for any kind of personal injury or loss of or damage to your property that may occur during the Gallery Walk. Additionally, ADAA disclaims any and all liability for any kind of personal injury, illness, or death arising out of or resulting from the consumption of food items during the Gallery Walk. By your participation in the Gallery Walk, you are assuming all such risks.