Fall is here and New York City’s art scene is continuing to showcase immense amounts of creativity and storytelling.
From art exhibits to immersive experiences, here are some of the things you can expect to see in the arts scene this autumn.
Identity – Framing the Village 2024
Moshava Art, 45 W. 8th St., Manhattan
Now through Sept. 27
For a limited time, check out artworks from New York City’s own art community. As the title suggests, the show is rooted in identity, highlighting paintings, photography, video and sculpture created by artists from the Village. The show is curated by Marc Kehoe.
The Great Elephant Migration
The Meatpacking District
Now through Oct. 20
A herd of elephants has been seen throughout the Meatpacking District. The Coexistence Collective, which is a group of 200 artisans merging art and conservation, recreated the herd out of an invasive plant species known as “lantana camara” to bring attention to the cohabitation between nature and human beings.
The Latin GRAMMYs®: 25 Years of Musical Excellence
The Paley Center for Media Museum, 25 West 52 St., Manhattan
Now through Nov. 3
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Paley Center is hosting a variety of events, including a special look at the Latin Grammys and how it became a cultural phenomenon. The exhibition includes memorable outfits and instruments from artists such as Shakira, Ricky Martin, Juan Gabriel, and Carlos Santana.
Jazz Greats | Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection
National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan
Now through Nov. 24
Ya like jazz? The National Arts Club is hosting a series of Jazz photographs on loan from the Bank of America Collection. The exhibition features 33 photographs by 14 photographers that date from the 1920s to the 1980s of jazz greats such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, and Louie Armstrong, to name a few.
Gillie and Marc Sculptures
Multiple locations
On view through next year
Gillie and Marc have truly made their mark (pun intended) on New York City with two exhibitions on display. In Lower Manhattan, you can find The Wild Couch Party and Friends (Fosun Plaza – 28 Liberty St.); and at the World Trade Center, you’ll find Wildlife Wonders (through July 31, 2025), both of which are open to interact with.
The Socrates Annual
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Queens
Now through April 6, 2025
It’s that time of year again. Every fall, Socrates Sculpture Park highlights artists that have ben selected for the park’s fellowship program. At the Socrates Annual, you can explore “living” installations that engage Socrates Sculpture Park’s past, present, and future inhabitants. This year, the artists that are being showcased are Kimberly Chou Tsun An, Jill Cohen-Nuñez, Utsa Hazarika, Landon Newton, Mamoun Nukumanu, Juan-Manuel Pinzon, Vick Quezada, Petra Szilagyi, Nala C. Turner.
Color and Grit: The New Frontier of Black Abstraction
DTR Modern Gallery, 2nd Floor, 458 West Broadway, Manhattan
Starts Sept. 26
“Color and Grit: The New Frontier of Black Abstraction” showcases the work of Clarence James. The works of art dive into the elements of identity, self-expression and the beauty of the Black experience.
Pumpkin Nights
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Sept. 26-Oct. 27
Marvel at fantastic pumpkin creations at the Bronx Zoo’s annual Pumpkin Nights. A fan favorite for New Yorkers, Pumpkin Nights features a massive display of pumpkin carvings that showcase the amazing animals and ecosystems that make their home at the Bronx Zoo, including the Congo, Amazon rainforest, the bioluminescent deep-sea.
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light up trail
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Starts Sept. 27 for nine weeks
This is Halloween! The beloved Halloween/Christmas movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is coming to the New York Botanical Garden in the form of a light trail. Visitors will be able to explore the film’s characters, scenes, and songs using advanced light installations, video projections, and 3D-printed sculptures.
Dinosaur, a pigeon to tower over NYC
The High Line
Coming October 2024
That’s right, a huge pigeon is coming to look over NYC. Situated on the High Line, “Dinosaur” (created by France-based artist Iván Argote) will stand an impressive 21 feet total height (15 for the bird, the rest in its stand) and will be on display for 18 months.
The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition
Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Oct. 4 – Jan 26, 2025
As the name suggests, Brooklyn Museum’s upcoming Brooklyn Artists Exhibition showcases great art that comes right from its home borough. The exhibition will feature more than 200 artists that truly honor what Brooklyn is all about.
