May 07, 2026 - May 10, 2026511 West 25th Street, New York, New York, 10001https://www.clioartfair.com/visitor-info-may-2026
United States
Clio Art Fair, the leading independent art fair that champions self-represented artists, returns to Chelsea this spring with its 22nd Edition: May 7–10 2026. Clio Art Fair continues to break the mold of traditional art fairs by providing a high-visibility platform for artists without exclusive gallery representation. Focused on direct connection, authenticity, and discovery, Clio has become a must-attend event for those seeking what’s next in contemporary art.
Location
511 W 25th Street
Chelsea, New York City
Dates & Hours:
May 7–10,2026
May 7 (Press & VIP Preview, $35/ticket): 6–9 PM
May 8–9 (General Admission, FREE Entrance): 12–8 PM
May 10 (General Admission, FREE Entrance): 12–6 PM
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE PROGRAM: "IT’S OKAY TO BE HUMAN"
Some seasons feel different. The world feels heavier, more uncertain — and yet, we continue to show up, create, and seek connection.
This May, Clio Art Fair creates space for a simple and necessary reminder: it’s okay to be human
Art has always been where we place what words cannot hold. It allows us to reflect, reconnect, and understand ourselves more deeply.
Performance sits at the center of this experience. It unfolds in real time — shared space, shared presence, no filters.
For this edition, Clio invites work rooted in honesty rather than perfection. Work that reflects what it means to be human today — identity, memory, resilience, loss, joy, and connection.
In a world shaped by distance, gathering in person becomes essential.
This is not just an art fair.
It is a shared human experience.