2016 Pulse Contemporary Art Fair, NYC

Photo: Average Socialite

When: Thursday, March 3 - Sunday, March 6, 2016

Hot Spot: The Metropolitan Pavilion, NYC

Deets: Founded in 2005, PULSE Contemporary Art Fair is an established part of the annual art calendar with editions in New York and Miami Beach. The fair is recognized for providing its international community of emerging and established galleries with a dynamic platform for connecting with a global audience. PULSE offers visitors an engaging environment in which to discover and collect the most compelling contemporary art being produced today.

Hours:
Thursday, March 3: 10am – 1pm | Private Preview Brunch (VIP Invitation Only)
Thursday, March 3: 1pm – 6pm | Public Hours
Thursday, March 3: 6pm – 8pm | Young Collectors Cocktails (By Invitation or with Ticket)
Friday, March 4: 11am – 8pm | Public Hours
Friday, March 4: 11am – 6pm | Museum Member Hours
Saturday, March 5: 11am – 8pm | Public Hours
Saturday, March 5: 11am – 5pm | Public Hours 

Events:
PRIVATE PREVIEW BRUNCH 
Thursday, March 3 | 10am – 1pm
Exclusive first look at the PULSE Miami fair with VIP guests

DIRECTOR'S TOUR WITH HELEN TOOMER
Thursday, March 3 | 5pm
Tour PULSE New York with Fair Director, Helen Toomer, with a meet and greet and commentary by PROJECTS artists Mia Taylor and Yumi Janairo Roth

YOUNG COLLECTOR'S COCKTAILS | Thursday, March 3rd | 6pm – 8pm
Enjoy exclusive access to the fair while mingling with New York’s young collector groups and PULSE VIPs, with custom beverages courtesy of Emory® Vodka and WARSTEINER Premium German Pilsener.

Perspectives:
Is Your Collection Relevant? | Starting and Growing a Collection in an Evolving Market 
Thursday, March 3 | 1pm in the PERSPECTIVES Lounge
Moderated by TBA

Cultural Identity and The Creative Process 
Friday, March 4 | 1pm in the PERSPECTIVES Lounge 
Moderated by Joey Lico, Independent Curator and Director of Programming for The Cultivist.

Art and Revolution
Friday, March 4 | 1pm in the PERSPECTIVES Lounge 
Moderated by Hyperallergic Co-Founder and Editor-in-chief, Hrag Vartanian.

Supporting Artistic Exchange with Cuban Artist Fund 
Saturday, March 5 | 3pm
Moderated by Sherry Dobbin, Director of Times Square Arts in discussion with Artist Emilio Perez and Cuban Artists Fund Executive Director, Carlos Pomares.

A Critical Eulogy: The Loss and Legacy of Dyke Bars
Sunday, March 6 | 1pm in the PERSPECTIVES Lounge 
Moderated by artist, Macon Reed.


EULOGY FOR THE DYKE BAR, DAILY PROGRAMMING
Trivia Night
Friday, March 4 | 6pm

Drag Kings and DJ
Saturday, March 5 | 6pm

Eulogy/Elders and Story Telling 
Sunday, March 6 | 3pm

“ONES TO WATCH” FEATURED ARTISTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Ryan McGinness | Lower East Side Print Shop
Sam Messenger | Davidson Contemporary
Tony Gum | Christopher Moller Gallery
Isidro Blasco | Black & White Gallery
Saïdia Bettayeb & James Rielly | Galerie l’Inlassable
Margriet Craens & Lucas Maassen | Kinder MODERN

Who You May Spot: Art collectors, advisors, and enthusiasts

Hint For The Average Socialite: Tickets are available now!

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