About this Event
FRIDGE ART FAIR
May 13-17, 2026 · New York City
Hello Dolly! The Dolly Parton Experience
Main Venue:
Hotel Alameda High Line
Lobby Bar & Garden
518 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001
Fridge Art Fair NYC 2026 VIP Opening Preview (Invite Only)*
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 6 - 10 PM - Live performance by as Dolly Parton at 8 PM.
Public Fair Hours:
- Thursday, May 14th 1:00–8:00 PM - Live Performance by at 7PM.
- Friday, May 15th 1:00–8:00 PM
- Saturday, May 16th 1:00–8:00 PM
- Sunday, May 17th 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Fridge Art Fair, a small but mighty, dog-friendly art experience returns to New York City with its boldest, brightest, and most joyfully irreverent edition yet. HELLO DOLLY! The Dolly Parton Experience celebrates the legendary Dolly Parton, as this year’s fair leans fully into camp, heart, humor, and the unmistakable Fridge ethos: small, scrappy, and unforgettable.
Known for being “small but mighty,” Fridge continues to challenge the traditional art fair model with an emphasis on intimacy, accessibility, and raw creative energy. This year features just 10 tightly curated booths alongside the ever-expanding Open To All Project, proving that scale has nothing to do with impact. And yes, it’s going to be kind of amazing.
This year features a heartfelt tribute to beloved co-director , highlighting her “Pear” series. This presentation honors her legacy while supporting causes connected to her life and work.
Fridge remains rooted in generosity and community. Visitors can receive free mini dog paintings by founder (while supplies last), continuing a beloved tradition of accessible, take-home art.
Expect a series of delightfully over-the-top special projects and performances:
- The Dolly Cut-Out Collection - interactive, absurdist, and made for fan photos.
- Bedroom Wall of Dollys: a teenage fever dream of maximalist visual devotion by .
- Dolly Parton-inspired photographs by with art direction by - Bold, striking, and deeply aligned with the spirit of the show.
- An unpredictable and unforgettable live performance by the legendary as Dolly Parton at the VIP Opening Preview - Wed, May 13th at 8 PM.
- Musical stylings of - bringing live energy and heart into the space on Thu, May 14 at 7PM.
As always, Fridge is proudly dog-friendly, extending into two special window installations at Dog City NYC: “Islands in the Stream” & “9 to 5”. These playful, street-facing works by founder, and Friends bring the spirit of Dolly and Fridge out into the city itself.
Fridge Art Fair continues to stand apart: fiercely independent, joyfully unconventional, and grounded in the belief that art should be accessible, communal, and just a little bit ridiculous.
OTHER FRIDGE NEWS!!! Upcoming Exhibit after Fridge at - Blue Ribbon Dog Show with Eric Ginsburg & Mim Viera with Kaitlin Martin & Friends - OPENING MAY 20th - 6-9 PM - May 30th.
Can you fit into the Fridge?
Other Site-Specific Fridge Art Fair Activations During New York Art Week 2026:
Dog City NYC Window Space(s) at Two Locations
520 West 27th Street & 443 West 16th Street, NYC, NY 10001
dogcitynyc.com
Dog City NYC is one of New York’s finest doggie daycare providers. Their Chelsea location is conveniently located across the street from our Main Location in an amazing building designed by renowned archict Zaha Hadid and the Meatpacking location at the Caldonia Apartments is only 5 Blocks Away from The Whitney Museum.
*For VIP, exclusive event invites, and press access requests please email [email protected]
For more information, updates, and additional programming, please visit fridgeartfair.com.
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🎨 Can you fit into the Fridge?
Artist submissions are now open on CaFE (CallForEntry.org):
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17232
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hotel Alameda, High Line, 518 West 27th Street, New York, United States
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