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On March 2, 2011, the country鈥檚 longest running national art fair, The Art Show, will open its doors at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.  Now in its 23rd year, The Art Show assembles the nation鈥檚 most influential and prominent art dealers to present museum quality exhibitions of art ranging from cuttingedge, 21st century works, to museum quality pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries. Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) to benefit Henry Street Settlement, the fair鈥檚 commitment to curatorial expertise and diversity is ever-present in the show鈥檚 conception, presentation, and execution.  

The 2011 Art Show will include outstanding solo and two-person exhibitions, including new work from Rachel Whiteread at Luhring Augustine and Jessica Stockholder at Mitchell-Innes & Nash.  Ameringer鈹侻cEnery鈹俌ohe will bring a collection of impressive works by Robert Motherwell, and Marian Goodman Gallery is mounting a remarkable solo show of Gabriel Orozco.  Richard Gray Gallery and Galerie Lelong have joined forces and will unveil an unprecedented two-gallery exhibition of work by Jaume Plensa at the fair. Dealers are also organizing exceptional group and thematic shows such as Margo Leavin Gallery鈥檚 All Together Now! Curated by Allen Ruppersberg, Pavel Zoubok Gallery鈥檚 TEN: Redefining Collage, and Pace Prints & Pace Primitive鈥檚 Iconic Images - Matisse, Picasso, and African Art.

ADAA President Lucy Mitchell-Innes spoke of the distinct character of The Art Show, noting, 鈥淎DAA dealers will be mounting exceptional installations and exhibitions. With almost 30 solo and artist focused booths, and an impressive roster of thematic and group exhibits, the expert knowledge and curatorial gravitas of ADAA dealers distinguishes The Art Show.鈥�   Linda Blumberg, ADAA鈥檚 Executive Director, remarked on the experience of collectors at the show, 鈥淎rt collectors appreciate The Art Show not only for the excellent material our dealers exhibit, but also the calm and intimate atmosphere, which presents an ideal opportunity to purchase works in a serene environment.鈥�

Aligning with newer fairs, such as The Armory Show and other concurrent expositions during the first week of March, The Art Show will celebrate New York鈥檚 iconic status as the center of the cultural world.  Adam Sheffer, Chairman of The Art Show Committee, notes 鈥淲hile New York is an arts capital all year round, by bringing together the very best work from American galleries across the country, The Art Show鈥檚 presence in the city further illustrates the central role of US galleries and ADAA member dealers.鈥�