OCTOBER ART WEEK ANNOUNCES 5th EDITION OF PROMINENT UPPER EAST SIDE GALLERY PARTICIPANTS
October Art Week (OAW) is pleased to announce its 5th edition that will run from October 9 - 18. This year’s programming will offer by appointment in-person visits and expanded virtual presentations that will welcome art lovers to discover the dynamic fall 2020 exhibitions from top pre-contemporary Upper East Side galleries.
“During this time of upheaval, we look forward with optimism to our 5th edition of October Art Week. We believe this is a vital time to support our Upper East Side galleries, the vibrant local community, and New York’s art scene at large under the current circumstances of the pandemic,” states directors Lydia Melamed Johnson and LeeAna Wolfman.
OAW 2020 has been moved up to an earlier date than in years past to coincide with the fall auction schedule, notably Christie's Classic Week (October 1-20), including their Old Masters masterworks live auction (October 15), and Sotheby's sale dedicated to The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Felix Rohatyn (October 14). In addition, OAW continues its support of TEFAF New York and their virtual platform this season (November 1-4).
PARTICIPATING GALLERIES
Tambaran Gallery | 5 East 82nd Street | tambaran.com
Adam Williams Fine Art | 24 East 80th Street | adam-williams.com
Christopher Bishop Fine Art | 1046 Madison Avenue, Suite 2N | christopherbishopfineart.com
Sebastian Izzard Asian Art | 17 East 76th Street, 3rd Floor | izzardasianart.com
Mark Murray Fine Paintings | 159 East 63rd Street | markmurray.com
Throckmorton Fine Art | 145 East 57th Street | throckmorton-nyc.com
Ambrose Naumann Fine Art | Online only | anfainc.com
Robert Simon Fine Art | Online only | robertsimon.com
Virtual Event
To launch this year’s edition, on Thursday, October 8 at 6PM, OAW directors Lydia Melamed Johnson and LeeAna Wolfman will host a zoom panel with industry professionals including Adam Harris Levine, Assistant Curator of European Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Jonquil O’Reilly, Specialist and Head of Sale, Old Masters at Christie’s New York, and Dr. Robert Simon, Robert Simon Fine Art, to discuss the current physical limitations and virtual realities of the art world, and the bridges being built between the in-person and digital viewing of art.
About October Art Week
Founded in 2016, October Art Week revolves around free special programming of pre-contemporary Upper East Side galleries during key moments of Christie’s Classic Week and TEFAF New York Fall. The lively week of festivities opens with an annual “art walk” of evening receptions hosted by distinguished participating galleries that are open to the public. OAW is organized by directors Lydia Melamed Johnson and LeeAna Wolfman.
COVID-19: Safety is a key concern for all our participating galleries and in-person visitors. Social distancing and mask-wearing are required.
For more information please visit www.octoberartweek.com.
Press Contact: Kim Donica, kim.donica@gmail.com