Chelsea Tour
Courtesy: Jorinde Voight/David Nolan Gallery
See the most unmissable shows in Chelsea, the main Manhattan gallery neighborhood. On your tour you'll see a mix of well-known and emerging visual artists working in a wide variety of media, in amazing gallery spaces.
As you stroll and take in the work, you will hear about each artists' working process, what they have said about their art, and get to know new friends or old friends anew while chatting about the pieces that move and challenge you the most.
Each fun and highly-recommended tour is freshly curated by Jody Lee Drafta, artist, critic, university art professor and licensed New York City tour guide. The unique itinerary she crafts for you will open up a whole world of gallery-going and give you a great sense of new art now in New York. There is no other artist-led gallery tour available in New York.
As you stroll and take in the work, you will hear about each artists' working process, what they have said about their art, and get to know new friends or old friends anew while chatting about the pieces that move and challenge you the most.
Each fun and highly-recommended tour is freshly curated by Jody Lee Drafta, artist, critic, university art professor and licensed New York City tour guide. The unique itinerary she crafts for you will open up a whole world of gallery-going and give you a great sense of new art now in New York. There is no other artist-led gallery tour available in New York.
- Book your tour here for $85.
- Like the idea of a private tour? Scroll down to read about private tours.
Lower East Side Tour
Courtesy: Judith Barry/Mary Boone Gallery
The Lower East Side offers a large swath of small but serious gallery spaces that used to be store-fronts and bodegas. The LES galleries are gaining prominence and one visit will tell you why. This is a different experience from going to Chelsea - unassuming, relaxed, a little gritty, and a fabulous opportunity to see young talent. Galleries springing up all over among a heavy concentration of restaurants and funky shops. Recently most LES galleries have moved to a Tuesday-Sunday schedule so Sunday is now available as a touring day.
As you stroll and take in the work you will hear about each artists' working process, what they have said about their art, and get to know new friends or old friends anew while chatting about the pieces that move and challenge you the most. Each highly-recommended tour is freshly curated by Jody Lee Drafta, artist, critic, university art professor and licensed New York City tour guide. She combs through dozens of exhibits to track down the most worthwhile shows on view. Her unique itineraries will give you a great sense of new art now in the Lower East Side. There is no other artist-led gallery tour available in New York.
As you stroll and take in the work you will hear about each artists' working process, what they have said about their art, and get to know new friends or old friends anew while chatting about the pieces that move and challenge you the most. Each highly-recommended tour is freshly curated by Jody Lee Drafta, artist, critic, university art professor and licensed New York City tour guide. She combs through dozens of exhibits to track down the most worthwhile shows on view. Her unique itineraries will give you a great sense of new art now in the Lower East Side. There is no other artist-led gallery tour available in New York.
- Book your tour here for $85.
- Prefer a private tour? Please see below and submit an inquiry!
Private Tour
A private tour is an intimate touring experience with a pace set by you and with 100% of your guide's attention for you and your companions. Jody will put together an itinerary based on your preference in media and area of town. To schedule a private tour, send us a quick inquiry and we will get back to you within twenty-four hours with time and date availability.
- Private tours cost $275 for up to 4 people.
Kids' Contemporary Art Tour
How about something cultural and fun for you and your children? Each Kids' Contemporary Art Tour is an engaging learning experience specially curated for children 12 and over and their parents. Children learn how to look at art in a gallery and about some of the materials and techniques used to make art. Parents, you will enjoy seeing your child's natural art curiosity alive in this new environment. To schedule a Kids' Tour, send us a quick inquiry and we will get back to you within twenty-four hours with time and date availability.
- One family per tour.
- Kids' Contemporary Art tours start at $275 for a family with two children.
Curated Tours of Unmissable Work