FAIR GUIDE
Curious encounters ahead.
See what we’ve got in store for you this May 16 – 19.
AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Interactive art experiences for you to discover and immerse yourself in.
GET NUDE GET DRAWN
Get Nude Get Drawn, Nudes 10 is an exhibition led by artists Mike Perry and Josh Cochran which invites New Yorkers to pose for nude drawing sessions celebrating the human form and celebrating the eclectic spirit of our NYC community. Limited portrait sessions will be available to book each day at the Fair on a first-come, first-served basis.
An unbelievable artist lineup including Jon Burgerman, Deanne Cheuk, Andy Friedman, Jon Han, Patrick Leger, Ohni Lisle, Jennifer Maravillas-Bell, Simone Noronha, Isam Prado, Julia Rothman, Daniel Salmieri, Dadu Shin, Edward Ubiera, Cari Vanderyacht, Crys Yin, Ping Zhu.
Participants will take home 1 sketch per artist from their session. Each Session is approximately 30 min.
*Must be 18+ to participate.
Opening Night
Get first dibs on thousands of affordable, original works by 120+ artists. The night will be filled with the unique sounds from DJs – Grabba Ranks and Sunny Cheeba.
DJ Set Times:
- 6-8 PM: Grabba Ranks
- 8-10 PM: Sunny Cheeba
Friday Late with Brooklyn Magazine
Kick off your weekend at Friday Late, in partnership with Brooklyn Magazine by unwinding with cOsmiC rHytHm from Japanese contemporary/avant-garde music DJ set by Takuya Nakamura to butoh performances by Azumi, it’s a fresh take on your usual Friday outing.
Performances are from 7- 9 PM.
BALCONES DISTILLING
The Other Art Fair is officially partnering with the award-winning Balcones Distilling to celebrate the artistry in whisky-making and the connection between craftsmanship and creativity.
At the heart of this collaboration is the “Spirit of Balcones: Artist in Residence Program”, a new initiative to empower artists to transcend traditional studios and create artwork that showcases their interpretation of bold free-thinking, reinvention, and embracing the magnetic sense of possibility that comes from expressing your full self.
In addition to the Artist in Residence program, attendees at the fair will have the chance to connect with members of the Balcones distillery team, savor craft Balcones cocktails, and try various Balcones expressions at their sample station.
BALCONES ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT THE OTHER ART FAIR BROOKLYN
Keya Tama is a South African artist based in New York. His style can be described as ancient contemporary minimalism, utilizing recurring motifs of people, animals, and nature; his murals tell the stories of the past and future. Keya’s installation at Spirit of Balcones: Artist In Residence is geometric in composition and limited in palette. He combines sharp and rounded symbols of nature to create a dreamlike homage to the volatile Texas climate. Motifs like fire, cacti, mountains, and more, converge, creating a harmonious balance reminiscent of the moon and the sun in an eclipse, taking inspiration from Balcones latest innovation: Mirador Eclipse American Single Malt.
Keya’s creative style, blending ancient and contemporary influences, mirrors the Balcones philosophy toward whisky-making, honoring tradition while embracing innovation; Aspiring toward a future that respects the past while staying grounded in the present.
Join us on this exploratory journey to celebrate the artistry in whisky-making and the connection between craftsmanship and creativity.
ART REFRAMED
Interactive Installation: Love is The Key
Unlock love’s mysteries with the LoveKey Movement by Cody TheCreative! Write your truth on a note, and exchange it for a LoveKey. What starts off as a wall of symbolic keys ends up as a wall of deeply personal, unique yet unifying truths about Love and how we experience it.
Arts Gowanus Presents “The Tower Show”
Discover the hidden gems of Brooklyn’s arts community with Arts Gowanus! As a not-for-profit organization, they work tirelessly to support and promote local artists and sustainable art practices.
Fifty artistic minds in Gowanus have reimagined the classic NYC water tower, each in their distinct style and medium. Explore this diverse exhibit, meet the creators, and take home an original artwork for only $200.
The Other Workshops
Drop in to our complimentary workshops on Thursday and Friday evening. Space is limited to the first 12 participants for each workshop.
Thursday | 7 & 8:30pm
Draw Your Creative Cartoon Self! Hosted by Mindy Indy
Inspired by the art at TOAF? You can create too! Cartoonist Mindy Indy will lead you step-by-step drawing your own cartoon character, which you can customize using prompts to represent your creative dreams!
Friday | 6.30 & 8pm
Creating NeuroBlots hosted by Sheryl Wadehra
This workshop aims to blend the calming aspects of neurographic drawing with the intriguing unpredictability of the inkblot technique to enhance storytelling and creative thinking. Presented with Flower Shop Collective.
Community Partner Shop
New to the fair, visit the Community Partner Shop where you can browse artwork and merchandise provided by local community organizations, nonprofits and artists who are participating in feature programming at the fair. Proceeds from the items sold go back into supporting local – it’s a win-win!
Participating organizations include: Flower Shop Collective, Matarile Ediciones, Worthless Studios and more!
DISCOVER MORE
Meet Our Artists
Who’s on your list? Explore the 120 game-changing artists exhibiting with us at ZeroSpace in Brooklyn this May.
Have a peek at our exhibitor list.
New on the Scene
Art should never be elite.
Art should never be elite. The New Futures program is part of our continued mission to break down traditional barriers of the contemporary art world by giving prizes to talented, often underrepresented, emerging artists. Each recipient is given free exhibition space at The Other Art Fair along with access to networks and opportunities designed to jump-start their careers.
Mike King is a painter from Austin, TX living and working in Brooklyn, NY. The themes of his work are drawn from nostalgia and a critical examination of his overtly “American” experience. Utilizing second-hand textile scraps, his work turns waste into bold, collaged motifs. As a colorist, he’s inclined to express lugubrious undercurrents in his work– how can vibrant color carry an unsuspecting weight? His work is inspired by constructivism, 90’s cartoons, Sienese painting, color field painting, and assemblage. Mike has a BFA from Pratt Institute and will be an MFA candidate at Hunter College this fall.
maman
Get your caffeine fix and more at maman! They will be serving up their unique beverages and other menu items.
At the fair Thursday through Sunday.
Fika Fine Art Services
Fika will be on-site all Fair long wrapping your newfound obsessions free of charge for safe transport.
Need to ship? Fika can provide a custom quote for you.
