Gallery Hopping in Chelsea

One of the great things about FIT is its location!  Being located in Chelsea, we have access to some of the most renowned galleries right in our backyard.  While the galleries are making a slow shift to the Lower East Side, a majority of the art galleries are still located in Chelsea.  Your professors will most likely give you an assignment to visit the galleries or take you on a field trip, especially if you’re a Fine Arts or Photography major, however even if your professors don’t give you an assignment to visit any of the galleries, I highly recommend it!

From West 19th St spanning up to West 28th St, between 10th and 11th Ave, you’ll find the heart of the art gallery scene.  If you don’t know where to start, Chelsea Gallery Map is a great resource to find out additional information on the different types of galleries, the artists, hours of operation, and more!  Gallery exhibition openings typically take place on Thursday’s, however you can visit most galleries from Tuesday-Saturday.  It’s a great way to get inspiration, have a fun evening with friends, or just to see what the art world is up to.

Ashley