Produced by Saphira Ventura Gallery in collaboration with New York Contemporary Art Society and Instituto Bienal Amazônia
NYFW 2026 · 5TH EDITION
September 11–16, 2026
What happens when contemporary art enters the world of fashion?
Art Meets Fashion brings these creative worlds together for a unique multidisciplinary experience during New York Fashion Week 2026.
Now in its 5th edition, the event combines a curated art exhibition with a live Fashion Intervention on opening night — creating a space where art, fashion, design, identity, and creative expression meet.
Whether you are an established artist, emerging creative, fashion designer, or multidisciplinary practitioner, this is an opportunity to present your work to a New York audience during one of the city’s most influential creative weeks.
SEPTEMBER 11–16, 2026
Selected artists will exhibit two small-to-medium-sized artworks throughout the six-day exhibition.
Selected designers will have the opportunity to participate in the Fashion Intervention / Mini Fashion Show during Opening Night.
OPENING NIGHT
September 11 · 6:00–9:00 PM
The exhibition opens with a special evening bringing together art, fashion, creatives, collectors, industry professionals, and invited guests.
The Fashion Intervention takes place exclusively during Opening Night.
RSVP required. Limited capacity.
Option 01 — Art Exhibition
$600 USD
Exhibit 2 artworks during the six-day Art Meets Fashion exhibition.
Includes:
Option 02 — Art + Fashion
$600 USD
Combine your art exhibition with a live fashion presentation during Opening Night.
Includes:
Option 03 — Fashion Intervention
$200 USD
Present your fashion work during the Opening Night Fashion Intervention.
Includes:
Designers participating in the Fashion Intervention are responsible for providing their own model(s), garments, and model-related expenses.
We are looking for artists and designers with a distinctive point of view.
We welcome:
Contemporary Art · Painting · Photography · Sculpture · Mixed Media · Textile Art · Wearable Art · Fashion Design · Avant-Garde Design · Illustration · Conceptual Art · Fiber Art · Jewelry · Accessories · Multidisciplinary Work
Our curatorial team considers:
Quality · Originality · Visual Impact · Distinctive Voice · Relevance to the Curatorial Vision
ART EXHIBITION
Selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit two small-to-medium-sized artworks throughout the exhibition period. Works should be:
The exhibition will be on view for six days, allowing participating artists to showcase their work throughout NYFW.
The opening night will feature a special Fashion Intervention / Mini Fashion Show, bringing fashion directly into the gallery environment. Designers will have the opportunity to present selected looks in a live, visually engaging format alongside the exhibition. Participating designers are responsible for:
The Fashion Intervention takes place exclusively during Opening Night.
Saphira Ventura Gallery at New Yorker Hotel
481 8th Avenue, #1149
New York, NY 10001
A gallery experience in the heart of Manhattan, bringing contemporary art and fashion together during New York Fashion Week.
STEP 1 — APPLY
Please download the form using the button below, complete the form with your information, and send the completed document to info@artsvgallery.com. There is no application fee.
STEP 2 — CURATORIAL REVIEW
The gallery and curatorial team will review submitted work and select artists and designers whose work aligns with the exhibition and event concept.
STEP 3 — ACCEPTANCE
Selected participants will receive confirmation and information regarding participation, payment, artwork delivery, installation, and event logistics.
STEP 4 — JOIN THE EXPERIENCE
Prepare your work and become part of Art Meets Fashion — NYFW 2026.
