The Armory Show
Location
🇺🇸 New York, USA
Dates
September 5–7, 2025
Region
Americas
Founded
1994
Galleries
225+
About the Fair
New York's premier art fair and a defining cultural institution, held at the Javits Center. The Armory Show presents modern and contemporary works from leading international galleries alongside curated thematic sections.
Who Exhibits
The Armory Show brings together leading internationalgalleries presenting modern and contemporary works by artists from across the globe. Exhibitors range from blue-chip institutions with decades of history to newer spaces championing the most urgent voices in contemporary art. The fair's rigorous selection process ensures an exceptionally high standard of presentation throughout.
Why Collectors Attend
For serious collectors, The Armory Showrepresents one of the most concentrated opportunities to view extraordinary works, meet gallery directors, and discover artists at pivotal moments in their careers. The fair's ancillary programming — including VIP previews, curator-led tours, panel discussions, and private events — makes it an essential destination on the annual art world calendar. The concentration of institutional buyers, curators, and press also provides valuable market intelligence for collectors building significant collections.