​Clio Art Fair Returns to New York with Double Edition

and Provocative Performance Program

May 7–10 & May 14–17, 2026

511 West 25th Street, NYC

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New York, NY — Clio Art Fair, the leading independent art fair that champions self-represented artists, returns to Chelsea this spring with two consecutive editions: May 7–10 and May 14–17, 2026. Each week will feature a completely new roster of 35+ international artists and artist collectives, offering collectors, curators, and the public a fresh and diverse experience across both weekends.​ 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.

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📍 Location📍

511 W 25th Street
Chelsea, New York City

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🗓️ 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

​May 14–17
May 14 (Press & VIP Preview, $35/ticket): 6–9 PM
May 15–16 (General Admission, FREE Entrance): 12–8 PM
May 17 (General Admission, FREE Entrance): 12–6 PM

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✨ Special Guests ✨

Doug Argue
Mark Schiff
Robert Jordan
Kira Stone
Julia Rivera
Kim Seok Jung
Marily Vaillancourt

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🎟️ Admission

Free for Press and Art Professionals: reach out to art@clioartfair.com

Tickets available here​

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PRICE RANGE:

150+ artworks by 35+ independent artists will be on show, with a wide range of prices, starting at $50 and up to $150,000.

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MORE INFO ABOUT CLIO ART FAIR:

Clio Art Fair is a contemporary art fair held biannually that focuses on showcasing independent artists without exclusive gallery representation in NYC. Clio is an alternative to larger, historical art fairs which are often dominated by blue chip galleries and high-priced artworks.

Clio Art Fair aims to create an intimate and approachable environment for both artists and collectors. Each independent artist is given their own exhibition space and the possibility to interact directly, without filters, with the collectors and art lovers that visit the space. The fair features a diverse range of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and installations. It also offers a performance program.

Adding to the innovative nature of our vision.

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WHAT'S DISTINCTIVE:

Clio Art Fair has gained a reputation for being a supportive and welcoming environment for emerging artists, and has been praised for its inclusivity and diversity. It has attracted a growing audience of art collectors, curators, and enthusiasts who are looking for a fresh and outside of the box perspective on the contemporary art world.

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The fair is known for its democratic and inclusive approach to art and its emphasis on collaborating with artists from a wide range of backgrounds and styles. We also pride ourselves on being very attentive to the architecture of our venues, thus not creating booths, but trying to respect as much as possible the spaces that host us.

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Clio Art Fair was born with a clear mission: empower independent artists and give them a spotlight during NYC Art Week. We firmly stand by what the Italo-French Art Historian Philippe Daverio once said:

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"People walk into museums and look at 400 paintings in one hour and a half. Then they head over to grab a Coke once they head out, with their swollen feet, trying to forget the whole experience. [...] Similarly to libraries, Museums hold hundreds of works, but they are not intended to be looked at all together, just as libraries hold thousands of books, but who walks in is not meant to read them all. [...] The artist who has painted a work of art might have taken months or even years to finish: what gives us the right to look at it for no more than 5 seconds? "

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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.

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This May, Clio Art Fair creates space for a simple and necessary reminder: it’s okay to be human

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Art has always been where we place what words cannot hold. It allows us to reflect, reconnect, and understand ourselves more deeply.

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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.

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In a world shaped by distance, gathering in person becomes essential.

This is not just an art fair.

It is a shared human experience.

 

​​​​​Performance program and schedule:​​

(To be announced) - Stay Tuned

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