New York City’s largest annual celebration of art and design is just around the corner! NYCxDesign 2017 kicks off May 3rd, promising dozens of events for aesthetes and art lovers during the three-week-long event (which wraps up on May 24th). While it’s hard to wrong with any of the programming during NYCxDesign, here are a few events that we consider must sees this year.
PUBLIC ART FUND TALKS: ANISH KAPOOR
Renowned public artist Anish Kapoor’s talk at the New School will touch on his creative inspiration, including politics and culture.
Date(s)
05/03/2017
Time
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location
The New School, Tishman Auditorium
63 Fifth Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets
COLLECTIVE DESIGN FAIR
The Collective Design Fair, which takes place each May, is the culmination of the organization’s programming, which is designed to foster young artistic talent.
Date(s)
05/03/2017 – 05/07/2017
Time
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location
Skylight Clarkson Sq
550 Washington Street
TOUR OF ETSY INC. HEADQUARTERS
Brooklyn-based Etsy has been one of the biggest forces in the makers movement, and you can check out their ground zero if you’re quick. The company is opening its doors to a limited number of guests for a free tour on May 10. RSVP to kcarmody@etsy.com.
Date(s)
05/10/2017
Time
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location
Etsy Inc. Headquarters
117 Adams Street
ITP THESIS WEEK 2017
Grad students in NYU’s ITP program will present their thesis projects in interactive media. The Pratt Institute, Columbia, FIT and Parsons are also hosting student showcases this week.
Date(s)
05/09/2017 – 05/12/2017
Time
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location
ITP, NYU
721 Broadway, 4th Floor
FAD MARKET
Prefer to browse design you can take home with you? Stop by FAD Market (standing for Fashion, Art & Design) at the Brooklyn Historical Society to shop wares from 45 artists and artisans.
Date(s)
05/13/2017 – 05/14/2017
Time
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street
For complete NYC x Design programming, visit the official event website here.