Open Call for Bridge New York 09

Bridge New York 2008

Deadline for all applications Bridge Art Fair New York 09: January 9, 2009

Following a highly acclaimed debut in 2008, Bridge New York ‘09 returns to the historic Waterfront Building, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea’s Gallery District. Taking place during the celebrated New York Armory Art Week, Bridge New York is noted as one of the most influential presenters of international emerging contemporary art, and it is a top destination for collectors, curators and arts patrons. Bridge New York ‘09 will feature over 50 exhibitors, a large percentage of which will be international.

Building on the success of last year’s film and performance projects, Bridge New York ‘09 will showcase a greatly expanded performance program, featuring internationally acclaimed artists and curators. As in 2008, Bridge New York ‘09 will partner with major cultural institutions, cultural arts organizations, publications and local and international business to present a full schedule of parties, receptions, tours and special projects, to be announced in the coming months. 

Bridge Art Fair, the Independent International Exposition of Art and Visual Culture, is a transnational art fair organization currently staging events in Berlin, Miami, New York and London.

Bridge Art Fair currently presents a combined total of nearly 300 galleries and over 2,000 artists at four expositions throughout the year. Visitors will discover a truly global selection of contemporary work from every imaginable medium, including but not limited to painting, prints, photography, sculpture, installation, drawing, film, video, new media, and conceptual art. In the short time since the premier of Bridge Miami Beach in 2006, total sales of nearly $30 million and more than 100,000 visitors have confirmed Bridge as a leading voice in the global art market.

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