Dear Creatives,
Happy Fall Equinox! This week we’ve curated a variety of artsy events for you—including our own—that will help usher in a beautiful autumn season. 🍁 From book fairs to vision boards, we hope you find something that will spark your creative journey for the last quarter of this year.
As always, we invite you to join our Instagram broadcast channel, the Art Happenings - NYC, to be the first to hear about any exciting events we have planned in the city (and to learn about extra events we couldn’t fit in the newsletter)!
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FRIDAY—SUNDAY (9/19—9/21)
👓 Affordable Art Fair ($35—$85) at the Starrett-Lehigh Building
601 West 26th Street, New York, NY
When you visit Affordable Art Fair New York Fall you’ll find an inspiring and friendly atmosphere where you can browse thousands of original contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints showcased by a myriad of local, national and international exhibitors. With contemporary artwork by over 400 established artists and rising stars, and price points ranging from $100 to $12,000 – there is something to suit every taste and wallet whether you are a first-time art buyer or a seasoned collector.
A great place to view up-and-coming local artists.
SATURDAY (9/20)
👓 The Warby Parker Book Fair (FREE) at Warby Parker
11:00am-4:00pm
185 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY
To engage with the local community, Warby Parker is hosting a book fair at our NYC stores in partnership with New York-based book seller, McNally Jackson. 20% of proceeds will be donated to Pupils Project to emphasize their commitment to giving back to our community.
Donate used books, and spin for free stationery prizes (plus free candy from Lil Sweet Treat).
🦋 Latine/x Creators Market (FREE) at Pyperbleu Collective
12:00pm-6:00pm
117 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY
The Latine/x Creators Market is an embodied ofrenda to hear us, see us, and celebrate us. A space for Latine/x makers to share, connect, and be part of a vibrant, supportive community❣️
MONDAY (9/22)
🍂 Collage Club: Autumn Equinox Vision Boarding ($35) at RecCreate Collective
7:00pm-9:30pm
20 Grand Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Collage Club at RecCreate is a therapeutic two hours of cutting and pasting, letting your creativity flow while crafting the coolest found art piece.
Join us in the studio for an afternoon of autumn equinox vision board collaging amongst new friends!!! Sift through our massive selection of vintage + modern books/magazines, stickers and craft goods to help you dream and scheme for the season ahead <3
TUESDAY (9/23)
🖼️ Artist in Residence Gallery Opening (FREE) by Welcome to Chinatown
7:00pm-9:00pm
115 Bowery Street, New York, NY
For the past two years, Poster House and Welcome to Chinatown have partnered on an Artist in Residence program supporting community-centered artists from the Asian diaspora in NYC 🎨✨. Each year culminated in a city-wide poster campaign celebrating cultural identity and public storytelling. While the 2025 edition was paused due to funding cuts, both organizations remain committed to amplifying the voices and incredible talents of this year’s finalists 🌸
WEDNESDAY (9/24)
📮 All You Can Linocut: Eraser Stamps ($25) by Mojo Studio
6:30pm-8:30pm
117 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY
Add your own personal flair to your journal or gifts with your very own eraser stamps! Go home with as many eraser stamps as you can make in this workshop. I will provide card stock for you to print your designs onto.
At the very end, we'll stamp our collections into a collective class print!
FRIDAY (9/26)
🐕 After Hours Pastel Painting Workshop ($54.75) at AKC Museum of the Dog
101 Park Avenue, New York, NY
1:00pm-3:00pm
Calling all dog-lovers: this is your time, it’s finally happening. An entire museum has been created in honor of your very best — and furriest — friends, and is ready to invite you to express your creative drawing skills to paint one very photogenic dog model, or a picture of your best bud.
SATURDAY (9/27)
🍁 Fall Glass Workshop ($95—$105) by St’Valent Studio
1204 Broadway, New York, NY
1:00pm-3:00pm
Join us for an autumn-inspired fused glass workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind plate or a cozy night light! Kick off your fall with this warm and creative gathering, and dive into the colorful world of fused glass (all pieces are 100% food safe, dishwasher safe, and designed to stay vibrant for years to come).
TUESDAY (9/30)
✏️ Clay Date: Dry Erase Boards ($135) at Drawing Room
7:00pm-9:00pm
247 W 30th Street, New York, NY
Create a place to write grocery lists, a letter for your future self, to-do’s, or even a little love note! You will build and design your very own ceramic dry erase boards for you to hang in your home, office, or wherever you need reminders. Once glazed and finished, all pieces will come with a little wipe off marker so you can write and rewrite notes as often as you’d like!
A little dry erase marker is included!
⚡️ Hidden Gem of the Week! ⚡️
📍 Tove Jansson and The Moomins: The Door is Always Open (FREE)
Exhibition ends 9/30/26
Brooklyn Public Library
Calling all lovers of Moominvalley: Brooklyn Public Library’s free exhibit showcasing the work of Finnish artist Tove Jansson will be closing at the end of the month! Even if you’re not familiar with the characters from Jansson’s famous children’s books, this exhibit will give you all you need to know to fall in love with them—as well as insight into Jansson’s life and creative process.
Filled with Moomin memorabilia from around the world, personal letters to and from Jansson, and a charming installation that lets you walk into the world of Moomin and his friends Snufkin, Little My, and Sniff, this is a great experience for all ages. Don’t forget to head up to the second floor of the library to view everything on display!
