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Show and Tell The Best Contemporary Art Galleries Guided Tour

Show and Tell The Best Contemporary Art Galleries Guided Tour

Overview

Artists Talk on Art is the longest running visual art lecture series in North America, it's talks and programs collected by the Smithsonian. Peter Duhon heads up their cultural programming efforts. He is also the Director of the contemporary art blog, Art Comments, which spans various art world activities at any given time.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $80.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $80.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Contemporary Art PDF Dossier post tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Chelsea

We'll visit the best New York contemporary art galleries nestled in the heart of Chelsea, the Upper Eastside or the Lower East Side, depending on the day and time. Each area is home to some of the most innovative art galleries in the world, we will canvas galleries in the area that are eclectic, challenging and enjoyable. We'll grab coffee and introduce ourselves in the beginning at a local cafe, and then our journey begins: painting, sculpture, installation and conceptual art from local and international artists/galleries awaits. Saturday’s we will visit Upper East Side contemporary art galleries in Manhattan. Sunday’s we will visit Manhattan galleries located in the Lower East Side. We will visit up to 6 galleries. These galleries all feature highly respected and intriguing artists whose perspectives and backgrounds varies, emerging and well established blue-chip artists.

The High Line

Most of the Chelsea galleries are situated directly underneath The High Line.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (3)

Derek_M

Oct 2022

The tour guide didn't show up at the departure point, and never responded to multiple messages confirming the tour.

ragedynan

Sep 2021

Wonderful tour with Peter as my very informative guide. Will do it again after the season starts in September

IRSACs

Mar 2020

“Peter is extremely intelligent and passionate on the subject of Contemporary Art as well as Film and Philosophy. He’s a great person to visit galleries with for an afternoon in Chelsea He is well read, and incredibly savvy with his perspective on the contemporary art world without being pretentious while sharing his insights and in-depth knowledge. I think you could enjoy his tour as an art expert or like myself - a newbie to the contemporary art world scene. I am a New Yorker who isn’t super entrenched in this world so I wanted more knowledge of it. He helped guide me to all the gréât galleries in Chelsea, Manhattan and gave me a tutorial on the world from many perspectives. I saw great art too. He’s a thoughtful creative companion to guide you through the NY art scene. Highly recommend this tour and would definitely do it again” - Kirsten