TEFAF New York runs from May 14-18, 2027, at Park Avenue Armory, showcasing modern and contemporary art, jewelry, antiques, and design.
Dates
14–18 May 2027
City / country
New York, USA
Venue
Park Avenue Armory
Time
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Event overview
TEFAF New York is a premier art fair showcasing exceptional art, design, jewelry, and antiquities from the 20th and 21st centuries.
The event will take place from May 14 to May 18, 2027, at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.
TL;DR
Visitors to TEFAF New York can expect to engage with exceptional artworks, network with industry professionals, and gain insights into the latest trends in the art world. Dates and Venue: TEFAF New York takes place from May 14-18, 2027, at Park Avenue Armory, New York. Buyer Authority: Attendees include collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts from around the globe, influencing art purchases and trends.
Exhibitors at TEFAF New York benefit from exposure to a discerning audience, opportunities for sales, and the chance to showcase their collections alongside prestigious galleries. Scale and Focus: The fair features nearly 90 leading international galleries showcasing modern and contemporary art, jewelry, and design. Buyer Authority: Attendees include collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts from around the globe, influencing art purchases and trends. TEFAF New York plays a.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1New York, USA
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Single Entry
Multiple Entry
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Ticket info
Ticket notes
Ticket shop will open in March 2024.
Who runs the show
The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF)
How the last edition performed
Last edition
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Visitor countries: 15
Next edition
Not announced yet
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Impact
Prior-edition figures sourced from post-show reporting for 2026; confirm against organiser press release when available. TEFAF New York is a premier art fair showcasing exceptional art, design, jewelry, and antiquities from the 20th and 21st centuries. The event will take place from May 14 to May 18, 2027, at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. TEFAF New York plays a crucial role in the global art market, connecting collectors and.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Art collectors and investors seeking unique pieces., Curators from museums and galleries looking for acquisitions., Interior designers and decorators searching for art and antiques., Art historians and scholars interested in contemporary trends.. Dates and Venue: TEFAF New York takes place from May 14-18, 2027, at Park Avenue Armory, New York. Scale and Focus: The fair features nearly 90 leading international galleries showcasing modern and contemporary art, jewelry, and design.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors at TEFAF New York benefit from exposure to a discerning audience, opportunities for sales, and the chance to showcase their collections alongside prestigious galleries. Scale and Focus: The fair features nearly 90 leading international galleries showcasing modern and contemporary art, jewelry, and design. Buyer Authority: Attendees include collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts from around the globe, influencing art purchases and trends. TEFAF New York plays a.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending TEFAF New York - International Arts and Antiques Fair on 2027-05-14 to 2027-05-18 in New York lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Contemporary and modern market momentum
Contemporary and modern works are taking a growing share of art fair sales and collector attention.
Museum and institutional attendance
Museum directors, curators and trustees attend major fairs to view and acquire works for institutional collections.
Cross-border collector travel
International collectors plan art fair travel around preview invitations and gallery appointments.
Digital viewing rooms and catalogues
Fairs and galleries now publish online catalogues and viewing rooms alongside the physical stands.
Provenance and condition transparency
Buyers increasingly expect documented provenance, condition reports and scholarly research before purchase.
TEFAF New York occupies the May slot of the global art calendar and is planned alongside Maastricht in March, the June Basel and December Miami Beach weeks, and New York's own Frieze and Winter Show editions. Dealers and collectors use the circuit to compare inventory, pricing and provenance across markets.
Pre-show
Confirm gallery appointments, preview invitations and works of interest for TEFAF New York; align with spring auction viewings in Manhattan.
Show week
Stand walk-throughs, condition reports, price benchmarking and dealer negotiations across the Drill Hall and the Armory's period rooms.
Post-show
Finalise purchases, shipping, insurance and Carnet or customs documentation, and diarise Maastricht and Basel for the following circuit.
Peer fairs are established international art and antiques events; confirm each edition's dates on the respective organiser website before booking travel.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
John F. Kennedy International Airport
New York's main intercontinental gateway and the best choice for international arrivals. AirTrain connects to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A subway at Howard Beach; the metered taxi flat fare into Manhattan is USD 70 plus tolls and tip, with rideshare typically USD 70–110.
~24 km / 15 miles from Park Avenue Armory (Park Avenue at 67th Street)
to venue
45–60 minutes off-peak; 75–90 minutes in weekday peak traffic
by car
The closest airport to the Upper East Side and the fastest transfer for domestic arrivals. There is no rail link: take a taxi or rideshare (USD 40–60 metered) or the M60 SBS bus to a subway connection.
~13 km / 8 miles from Park Avenue Armory
to venue
25–40 minutes off-peak; 50–70 minutes in peak traffic
by car
Newark Liberty International Airport
Strong for United and transatlantic services. AirTrain Newark links to NJ Transit and Amtrak into Penn Station in about 30 minutes (from USD 15.50), then a short taxi or subway ride to the Armory; direct taxi or rideshare runs USD 60–110 with tunnel tolls.
~27 km / 17 miles from Park Avenue Armory
to venue
40–60 minutes off-peak; 70–90 minutes in peak traffic
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Compact business rooms close to Grand Central and the Lexington Avenue subway lines; book early because mid-May art week lifts Midtown rates.
Landmark Upper East Side hotels used by collectors, advisers and museum groups during the fair; suites and park-view rooms sell out first in mid-May.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Metered taxi flat rate from JFK to any Manhattan destination, 45–60 minutes off-peak and up to 90 minutes in weekday traffic; the driver drops on Park Avenue at 66th–67th Street.
taxi
Closest airport to the Upper East Side — allow 25–40 minutes off-peak via the Grand Central Parkway and the Queens–Midtown Tunnel or Triborough Bridge.
taxi
Allow 40–60 minutes off-peak; the Lincoln Tunnel approach can add 30 minutes in the evening peak.
train
Fastest rail option for international arrivals who want to avoid traffic; Grand Central is a 10–15 minute taxi ride or a 25-minute walk from the Armory.
metro
Take the F or Q to Lexington Avenue/63rd Street, the 6 to 68th Street–Hunter College, or the N, R or W to Lexington Avenue/59th Street; each is a 5–10 minute walk to the Armory entrance on Park Avenue.
bus
Useful for a short hop from Midtown hotels; buses stop within two blocks of the Armory, and OMNY fare capping applies after 12 paid rides in a week.
taxi
45–60 minutes off-peak; 75–90 minutes in weekday peak traffic; New York's main intercontinental gateway and the best choice for international arrivals. AirTrain connects to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A subway at Howard Beach; the metered taxi flat fare into Manhattan is USD 70 p
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 Temporary Business Visitor Visa | Foreign nationals attending fairs, business meetings or conferences, or negotiating contracts, who do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. | $185.00 | Begin the DS-160 at least 3–4 months before travel; consular interview appointments commonly run several weeks to several months out depending on the post. | |
| ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program | Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries travelling for 90 days or less for business or pleasure. | $21.00 | Apply online at least 72 hours before departure; most applications are decided within minutes to 72 hours. |
Citizens and eligible nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can enter without a visa for up to 90 days for business or pleasure when they hold an approved ESTA.
ATA Carnets are accepted by US Customs and Border Protection for artworks and stand material imported temporarily for exhibition; galleries and art-logistics agents arrange them through a Carnet-issuing body such as the US Council for International Business.
Official visa pageWeather
Mid-May in New York City is late spring: expect mild, changeable days with highs of 20–24°C (68–75°F) and nights of 11–14°C (52–57°F), plus roughly 11 days of measurable rain and 90–110 mm across the month. Showers are usually short, so a light rain jacket and a compact umbrella make walking between Upper East Side hotels and the Park Avenue Armory comfortable. Evenings at the fair's preview receptions are cool enough for a light coat, and an occasional warm spell pushes daytime temperatures into the high twenties Celsius.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US prepaid SIMs from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are available at airport kiosks and Midtown stores with a passport, while travel eSIMs from Airalo, Nomad and Holafly install before departure and give data on arrival without a shop visit. US carrier prepaid plans typically include generous 5G data and mobile hotspot use, which suits video calls and streaming gallery catalogues; the Park Avenue Armory and Upper East Side hotels provide Wi-Fi on site, and European or Asian roaming plans rarely match local data rates for a five-day fair.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Fair etiquette and photography
TEFAF is a commercial platform for its galleries and asks visitors to request an exhibitor's permission before photographing or recording any stand; artworks on the stand are often unpublished and under negotiation.
Tipping and payments
Restaurant and bar service is tipped at 18–20% and taxi drivers at 10–15%; cards and mobile wallets are accepted almost everywhere, and posted prices exclude New York City and state sales tax.
Dress and conduct
Smart-casual to business dress is standard on public days and more formal at preview receptions. Appointments with dealers are arranged in advance, price discussions are discreet, and condition reports and provenance files are shared privately.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: JFK
Book 8–12 weeks ahead for mid-May, when New York's spring auction week and gallery openings push Manhattan fares and hotel rates up. JFK carries most international nonstops and is the best choice for overseas arrivals; LaGuardia is faster to the Upper East Side for domestic Delta, American and Southwest services; Newark serves United and many transatlantic routes with a straightforward AirTrain link to Penn Station. Tuesday 18 May departures are lighter than the Monday evening rush, and business-jet visitors should book Teterboro slots and FBO handling early.
Most foreign visitors travelling to the United States for business need a B-1 visitor visa, and attending a business convention or conference is an accepted B-1 purpose. Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries can instead travel visa-free for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA.
Estimated cost: Approximately USD 185 for a B-1 visa application and approximately USD 21 for ESTA authorisation.
Processing: Varies by nationality and consulate; apply several months ahead for a B-1 interview slot, while ESTA applications are usually decided within 72 hours.
Carry your ESTA approval or B-1 visa documentation, a printed TEFAF registration or invitation, hotel booking and return travel details when entering the United States for the fair.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): 45–60 minutes off-peak; 75–90 minutes in weekday peak traffic; LaGuardia Airport (LGA): 25–40 minutes off-peak; 50–70 minutes in peak traffic; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): 40–60 minutes off-peak; 70–90 minutes in peak traffic. Allow road or rail time to Park Avenue Armory; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Park Avenue Armory: Midtown East / Murray Hill — 15–25 minute walk or one subway stop from the Armory: {'name': 'The Pod 51', 'area': 'Midtown East, East 51st Street', 'source_url': 'https://thepodhotels.com/pod-51/'}, {'name': 'Hotel Elysee', 'area': 'Midtown East, East 54th Street', 'source_url': 'https://elyseehotel.com/'}, {'name': 'The Fitzpatrick Manhattan', 'area': 'Midtown East, Lexington Avenue', 'source_url': 'https://www.fitzpatrickhotels.com/fitzpatrick-manhattan
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate throughout Manhattan, with pickup and drop-off on Park Avenue at 66th–67th Street or on the side streets beside the Armory. Expect USD 15–30 for a cross-town or Upper East Side trip and USD 45–110 from the airports; fares surge during the Friday preview and on rainy evenings. Yellow taxis are metered, plentiful on Park Avenue, and simplify payment when your phone data has not yet activated.
Public transit: The MTA subway is the fastest way to reach the fair: the 6 train stops at 68th Street–Hunter College, the F and Q at Lexington Avenue/63rd Street, and the N, R and W at Lexington Avenue/59th Street, all within a 5–10 minute walk of the Armory. The single-ride fare is USD 2.90 with OMNY contactless payment or a MetroCard, and OMNY caps weekly spending. The M101, M102 and M103 buses run along Lexington and Third Avenues with stops two blocks from the venue, and Metro-North and LIRR connect suburban hotels through Grand Central, a 10-minute taxi ride away.
Parking: Park Avenue Armory has no public parking of its own; drivers use commercial garages on East 66th, 67th and 68th Streets and on Lexington Avenue, typically charging USD 40–75 for several hours and more for all-day stays, with higher event rates during art week. Street parking near the Armory is metered, tightly restricted and rarely available on weekday afternoons. Taxi, rideshare or the 6 subway line to 68th Street are the practical options during the fair.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027
Temperature: Daytime highs of 20–24°C (68–75°F) and overnight lows of 11–14°C (52–57°F); an occasional warm spell can push afternoon temperatures into the high twenties Celsius.
Seasonality: Late spring in New York brings changeable weather with roughly 11 days of measurable rain and 90–110 mm across May; showers are usually brief, but humid spells and breezy park-side evenings are common during the fair.
Packing: Pack light layers, a compact umbrella or rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes for Manhattan blocks between hotels and the Armory; a light coat or blazer covers cool evenings of 11–14°C and the fair's preview receptions.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Monday 17 May 2027
The Friday preview is reserved for invited collectors and the weekend draws the heaviest public traffic, while Monday combines a still-complete inventory with unhurried dealer attention — galleries have time for provenance files, condition reports and price discussions, and any works held back for the preview are typically released for sale by then. Tuesday works as a shorter follow-up for offers and shipping arrangements, but the fair winds down and several dealers begin packing.
Check passport validity and confirm whether you need a B-1 visa or ESTA — TEFAF New York runs 14-18 May 2027 at Park Avenue Armory; apply for ESTA before booking flights and allow months for a B-1 interview slot.
Book flights into JFK, LaGuardia or Newark Liberty — JFK to Manhattan is about 45 minutes by taxi, or 1.25 hours with traffic, according to TEFAF visitor information.
Reserve a hotel near the Armory or Central Park — Check in 14 May 2027 and check out 18 May 2027; La Quinta Central Park is listed 1.4 km from the venue and May rates rise during art week.
Complete online visitor registration and print your ticket — Register through the TEFAF New York visit page and keep the confirmation for badge collection and entry.
Request invitation-only preview access or gallery appointments — The preview day is reserved for invited collectors, curators and press, so arrange invitations with your gallery contacts in advance.
Plan Manhattan transit and airport transfers — Subway and bus fares start around USD 2-3, with Penn Station to Park Avenue Armory about 7 minutes by train.
Shortlist talks, curators and museum visits across New York Art Week — The fair closes New York Art Week, so pair Armory visits with museum and gallery programming elsewhere in the city.
Book any private viewings or shipping and insurance advice for intended purchases — Arrange specialist art logistics and insurance lead times before agreeing a purchase.
Pack layers, rain jacket and comfortable shoes — Expect May highs of 20-23C and lows of 9-13C with about 11 rainy days in New York.
Prepare buyer documentation and payment arrangements — Carry identification, proof of funds and gallery invoices for high-value acquisitions.
Download the fair plan and confirm meeting times — Map the main floor and historic rooms before arrival and confirm appointments with your priority dealers.
The Met Cloisters and The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Storm King Art Center, Hudson Valley
Wade Thompson Drill Hall gallery aisles
The 55,000-square-foot drill hall concentrates the fair's largest paintings, sculpture and design galleries; aisles and stand seating are where dealer principals and collectors hold unbooked conversations between appointments.
The Armory's historic period rooms
Smaller, quieter rooms host jewelry, antiquities and design galleries — the most practical place to open a focused, unhurried conversation with a specialist dealer during midday lulls.
Fair café, bar and lounge area
Coffee, wine and light-lunch service between the public sessions works as the informal meeting point for art advisers, museum curators and press during the fair's afternoon and evening hours.
Budget
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Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · Single Entry
USD 55 / per person
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visitor · Multiple Entry
USD 75 / per person
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visitor · Student Entry
USD 25 / per person
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visitor · B-1 Temporary Business Visitor Visa
USD 185 / per application
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visitor · ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program
USD 21 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Single Entry | USD 55 / per person | official | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Multiple Entry | USD 75 / per person | official | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Student Entry | USD 25 / per person | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | B-1 Temporary Business Visitor Visa | USD 185 / per application | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program | USD 21 / per application | official |
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QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Assess how this option fits your objectives.
Best for
Private collectors, museum curators and art advisers sourcing museum-quality art, antiques, jewelry and collectible design, and benchmarking prices across nearly 90 international galleries.
Min. budget
$375.00
Timeline
Plan 4-6 weeks ahead for ESTA or a B-1 visa appointment and for Manhattan hotel rooms that peak during May art week.
Risks
Manhattan hotel rates and availability tighten during New York Art Week in mid-May.
B-1 visa interview wait times can extend beyond several weeks for some nationalities.
Invitation-only preview access is limited and needs advance gallery or organiser contact.
exhibit
Assess how this option fits your objectives.
Best for
Galleries and dealers in modern and contemporary art, antiquities, jewelry and collectible design able to place museum-quality works with collectors and institutions.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
8-10 weeks for stand design, art handling, freight and insurance approvals before build-up at the Park Avenue Armory.
Risks
Stand positions on the main floor and in the historic rooms are limited and allocated by the organiser.
Shipping, crating and condition-report costs for high-value works require specialist art logistics.
Sales conversion depends on the invitation-only preview and a pre-booked collector appointment pipeline.
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Assess how this option fits your objectives.
Best for
General sightseeing visitors and casual tourists; TEFAF New York is a trade and collector-oriented fair built around commercial galleries and an invitation-based preview.
Timeline
No travel or visa lead time is required.
Risks
Public-day entry does not include access to the invitation-only preview, which drives much of the fair's early trading.
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Bank of America
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