Call Detail

Fridge Art Fair Chelsea NYC 2026 – Open Call for Artists
https://fridgeartfair.com

Call Overview

Entry Deadline: 4/30/26 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
Days remaining to deadline: 30

Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $35.00

Work Sample Requirements


Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 5
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 5
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: International
State: New York

Call Description

Fridge Art Fair has been running in New York since May 2013, intentionally timed to coincide with Frieze week in Chelsea. The fair positions itself as an open, artist-forward alternative to the major fairs: there is no application fee, all styles and media are welcome, and LGBTQ+ artists and allies are especially encouraged to apply. The 2026 edition is the second year at the Hotel Alameda Highline Bar and Lobby at 518 West 27th Street, a central location within walking distance of the other fairs concentrated in the neighborhood. Public hours run May 13-17, with a VIP preview on the evening of May 13. Admission is free to the public.

Application Requirements

Please work your way through the questions in our form, and be sure to submit your work before midnight on April 30. 

Eligibility Criteria

All are encouraged to apply, but only artists able to hand-deliver and pickup (or arrange delivery/pickup) of their work will be eligible. Small works are encouraged.