NADA fair opens at Starrett‑Lehigh

New Art Dealers Alliance opened the 12th edition of NADA New York on Wednesday, May 13, at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Manhattan, with the fair scheduled to run through Sunday, May 17. The organization said this year’s edition brings together 120 galleries, art spaces and nonprofit organizations from 15 countries and 46 cities at 601 West 26th Street in West Chelsea. Public access began Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., following a VIP preview earlier in the day. The 2026 edition is NADA’s 12th New York fair, according to the organization’s event materials. NADA Executive Director Heather Hubbs said in a statement that the fair remains a platform for “discovery” during New York’s art week and said the return to Starrett-Lehigh reflects that focus. ### Where exactly is the fair, and when can people go? (newartdealers.org) The Starrett-Lehigh Building is hosting the fair on the third floor at 601 W. 26th Street, with entry on 11th Avenue between 26th and 27th Streets. NADA’s visitor information page lists public hours on Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Sunday, May 17, hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (newartdealers.org) NADA’s FAQ says single-day tickets allow access for one selected day without re-entry, while multi-day passes allow re-entry throughout the run of the fair. The organization said a limited number of tickets would be available onsite, but encouraged visitors to buy online in advance. ### How big is this year’s exhibitor lineup? (newartdealers.org) NADA said the fair includes 120 exhibitors spanning 15 countries and 46 cities, with 45 NADA members and 53 first-time exhibitors. The group’s introduction page names first-time participants including Brigitte Mulholland of Paris, The Address of Brescia, FORGOTTEN LANDS of Christiansted, Central Server Works of Los Angeles, and Post Times of New York. (newartdealers.org) Hyperallergic, in an April 29 announcement sourced to NADA, separately described the edition as bringing together “over 121” galleries, art spaces and nonprofits. NADA’s own fair introduction page currently lists 120 participants, making the organizer’s site the clearest current count. ### What kinds of work and presentations are being highlighted? (newartdealers.org) NADA’s fair materials say the event centers on galleries “at the forefront of contemporary art,” with solo presentations and project-based booths among the highlights. The organization listed solo presentations by Malcolm McCormick with Afternoon Projects, Jonathan Torres with EMBAJADA, Effie Wanyi Li with FOUNDRY SEOUL, Xiaoyi Gao with Gene Gallery, Keiko Narahashi with Tappeto Volante Projects, Margaret R. (newartdealers.org) Thompson with Red Arrow, and Kyla Kegler with Rivalry Projects. NADA also highlighted projects by Yuki Nagashima with AKIINOUE, Eric Oglander with KDR, Kay Seohyung Lee with Yiwei Gallery, and Eric Rannestad with Chilli. Those listings point to the fair’s emphasis on emerging and mid-career contemporary artists presented through smaller galleries and nonprofit spaces. ### What is the juried or curated component this year? (newartdealers.org) TD Bank Curated Spotlight returns in 2026 as a special section organized by Anthony Elms, artistic director of the Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh, NADA said. The organization described the section as a flagship initiative intended to expand access for participating galleries and artists. (newartdealers.org) NADA’s Curated Spotlight page says the section will feature five solo presentations from exhibiting galleries. That program sits alongside the main exhibitor floor rather than replacing standard booths. ### What else is happening beyond gallery booths? NADA Presents is running daily on site from May 13 through May 17 in partnership with MacDowell and ARTPOWER, according to the fair’s programming pages. (newartdealers.org) The schedule includes talks and events such as “In Residence: Funding & Sustainability Models” on May 14, “ARTPOWER Podcast Live” on May 15, “NADA Collects: The Point of Sale” on May 16, and “Counter-mapping Nueva York: Artists, Archives, and Public Memory” on May 17. (newartdealers.org) The programming page also lists advisor-led walkthroughs, guided tours by Commissioner, and a May 15 discussion tied to the TD Curated Spotlight titled “Witch Hotline.” NADA said public programs are wheelchair accessible, and American Sign Language interpretation is available on request with advance notice. Sunday, May 17, is the final public day of NADA New York 2026, with doors scheduled to close at 5 p.m. (newartdealers.org) NADA’s FAQ says last entry is 15 minutes before closing, and the organization’s website continues to post ticketing and program updates for the remainder of the fair. (newartdealers.org 1) (newartdealers.org 2)