TEFAF New York is one of the two international art fairs run by The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF), founded in 1988. Held every May at the Park Avenue Armory on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, it brings together around 90 leading international dealers presenting modern and contemporary art, design, jewelry and ancient art, with works vetted for quality and authenticity. Its sister fair, TEFAF Maastricht, takes place each March in the Netherlands.
HTEFAF New York 2027
The next edition takes place from 14 to 18 May 2027 at the Park Avenue Armory, during New York Art Week. The exhibitor list, tickets and opening hours will be published on the official TEFAF website ahead of the fair.
TEFAF New York 2026
The 2026 edition ran from 15 to 19 May and presented 88 exhibitors from 14 countries across four continents. Newcomers included Galerie Lelong, Piano Nobile, Annely Juda Fine Art and Larkin Erdmann, while Hauser & Wirth, Pace and Lévy Gorvy Dayan returned after a break. The fair took place alongside Frieze New York, Independent and Future Fair during New York Art Week. It is directed by Leanne Jagtiani, with Bank of America as New York Lead Partner and AXA as Global Lead Partner.
Venue: Park Avenue Armory
TEFAF New York takes place at the Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065. It is the only fair at the Armory that uses all 16 historic period rooms — the Reception Rooms on the first floor and the Company Rooms on the second — designed by leading 19th-century figures including Louis Comfort Tiffany, Stanford White, Herter Brothers and Pottier & Stymus. Its Creative Spaces initiative also places large-scale works around the fair, outside the dealers’ stands.
What You Can See
The fair covers modern and contemporary painting and sculpture, 20th-century and contemporary design, fine jewelry and ancient art. Alongside the stands, TEFAF New York runs an in-person talks programme with experts from across the TEFAF community, aimed at both experienced collectors and new visitors.
HTEFAF New York vs TEFAF Maastricht
TEFAF Maastricht, the flagship fair, takes place each March in the Netherlands — next from 13 to 18 March 2027 — with over 260 dealers covering around 7,000 years of art history, from antiquities and Old Masters to contemporary art. Every object there is examined by around 200 experts in 30 specialist vetting committees. TEFAF New York is smaller, with around 90 dealers, and leans more towards modern and contemporary art and design while still including antiquities and jewelry. It began in 2016 as two separate fairs and is now a single annual fair in May.
Recent Editions
| Year | Dates | Venue | Exhibitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 – 13 May 2025 | Park Avenue Armory | 91 |
| 2026 | 15 – 19 May 2026 | Park Avenue Armory | 88 from 14 countries |
| 2027 | 14 – 18 May 2027 | Park Avenue Armory | To be announced |
Website: tefaf.com/fairs/tefaf-new-york
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is TEFAF New York 2027?
TEFAF New York 2027 takes place from 14 to 18 May 2027 at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan. The fair is held every May during New York Art Week, and tickets and the exhibitor list are released on the official TEFAF website ahead of the fair.
2. Where is TEFAF New York held?
TEFAF New York is held at the Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The fair uses both the Armory’s Drill Hall and its 16 historic period rooms on the first and second floors.
3. What does TEFAF stand for?
TEFAF stands for The European Fine Art Foundation, founded in 1988. It organises two annual fairs, TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands and TEFAF New York, both known for strict vetting of the works on show.
4. Is TEFAF New York open to the public?
Yes. After preview days for invited guests and collectors, TEFAF New York opens to the general public with a paid ticket. Tickets and opening hours are published on the official TEFAF website ahead of each edition.
5. What is the difference between TEFAF New York and TEFAF Maastricht?
TEFAF Maastricht, held 13–18 March 2027, is the larger flagship fair, with over 260 dealers covering around 7,000 years of art history. TEFAF New York, held in May, has around 90 dealers and leans towards modern and contemporary art and design, plus antiquities and jewelry.
6. How many galleries exhibit at TEFAF New York?
Around 90. The 2026 edition presented 88 exhibitors from 14 countries, and the 2025 edition had 91. Exhibitors are established dealers selected by TEFAF, and the fair adds a group of first-time participants each year.
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Does TEFAF New York take place the same week as Frieze New York? Trying to plan one trip to see both.
Usually, yes. Both fall during New York Art Week in May. In 2026, TEFAF New York ran from 15 to 19 May alongside Frieze New York, Independent and Future Fair, and in 2027 TEFAF returns from 14 to 18 May. Check Frieze’s own dates once they’re announced, and see the official TEFAF website and other art events in New York on ArtInfoland.