PRESS RELEASE | VOLTA NEW YORK
VOLTA initiates a step-change in the fair’s 16-year history in New York under the new leadership of Artistic Director Lee Cavaliere.
The international art fair unveils new changes for the 2024 New York edition with a move to the fall art fair season, a new location, and Advisory Board members.
CAM Galeria, Mexico, at VOLTA New York, 2023, Phillip Reed Photography.
New York | January 16, 2024 — VOLTA Art Fair today announced a set of new changes for the 2024 edition of the New York show. Moving to the fall art fair season, the 16th edition of VOLTA New York will take place from Wednesday, September 4 to Sunday, September 8, in a new venue, Chelsea Industrial, situated in the city’s dynamic Chelsea gallery district. Celebrating the new dates and location, VOLTA will also see newly appointed Advisory Board Members – gallerists Ethan Cohen (Ethan Cohen Gallery), Maryana Kaliner (FORMah Gallery), curator Nikki Nita Ramirez and contemporary artists Ola and Maya Rondiak – join the prestigious line-up to champion the fair and strengthen its artistic community in the city.
As the first New York edition to take place under the helm of Artistic Director Lee Cavaliere, who was appointed in July 2023, the strategic move to the fall art fair season not only ushers VOLTA into a new era but also positions its exhibitors for market success and enables loyal collectors to acquire work showcased in the preceding Basel show scheduled for June 2024.
VOLTA is a pivotal international art fair that takes place in New York and Basel. The fair debuted in Basel in 2005 before expanding to New York in 2008. VOLTA has become an international forum for discovering cutting-edge artwork and rising artistic talent. Post-acquisition by Ramsay Fairs in 2019, the commitment to showcasing pre-eminent talent and supporting ambitious international galleries remains at the core of the fairs in two of the major art market hubs.
Chelsea Industrial, VOLTA New York’s 2024 Location.
The fair will return to New York in September of 2024, concurrent with The Armory Show and Photo Fairs.
New location at Chelsea Industrial
Situated between Chelsea and Hudson Yards, this industrial venue is characterized by its soaring 22,000-square-foot exhibition space and a location central to the city’s arts economy during the September fair week. West Chelsea is the premiere district for the visual arts, boasting over 300 distinguished galleries. Located just a short walk from The Armory Show and Photo Fairs New York at the Javits Center, VOLTA New York’s Chelsea Industrial location places the fair as the optimum forum for collectors to discover new artistic talent.
Artwork by Ola Rondiak sold in benefit of Ukrainian war efforts. Represented by Alessandro Berni Gallery.
Galerie Heike Strelow exhibits ceramics by Dana Sherwood. Both images by Phillip Reed.
New Advisory Board Members to support VOLTA New York 2024
VOLTA has appointed new Advisory Board members representing the USA and Europe who will support the fair’s goals and vision for the 2024 edition. This includes increasing influence and outreach within cultural and business communities; championing discovery and excellence in VOLTA’s curation; and forging strategic alliances and relationships at local, national, and international levels to reinforce VOLTA’s legacy as a destination for artistic excellence. New members of the Advisory Board are gallerists Ethan Cohen (Ethan Cohen Gallery), Maryana Kaliner (FORMah Gallery), curator Nikki Nita Ramirez and contemporary artists Ola and Maya Rondiak. See appendix for full bios.
New members will join Advisory Board members representing the MENA region and Europe, including Sheila Arora, William Kaafarani, Pamela Hraoui, and Patrick Petermann.
“VOLTA is entering a new chapter. That means showcasing art that speaks from the world we all inhabit. Art is a great unifier and force that brings people together. We’ll present global perspectives from artists at the cutting-edge of their practice, where tradition speaks to contemporaneity - both from our core VOLTA galleries and underrepresented voices from conflict areas, places with less access to the Western art market.
Moving to the fall season better supports our galleries through the year. VOLTA will bring new opportunities for collectors to discover rising talent and with this, a new energy to the September art fair season in New York.
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VOLTA will be hosting a Ukrainian Pavilion, showcasing artists from the country in association with non-profit partner Razom Foundation. Further details on this presentation will be announced in the coming months.
VOLTA New York Exhibitor Applications are now open and can be found at https://www.voltaartfairs.com/apply-newyork
Please sign-up for updates including invitations and registration for the fair’s VIP program.
Fair Dates
VIP and Press Preview: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Public: Thursday, September 5 – Sunday, September 8, 2024
About VOLTA
VOLTA Art Fair supports ambitious international galleries to platform new narratives in the art markets major capitals. The globally recognised satellite art fair is dedicated to creating an environment where collectors can discover, connect with and collect the Art of Now. VOLTA debuted in Basel in 2005 with VOLTA New York following in 2008.
Visit voltaartfairs.com for more information or follow @voltaartfairs on Instagram for updates.
About Ramsay Fairs
Ramsay Fairs is one of the biggest art fair organizers globally, running 19 fairs a year having attracted over 3.2 million visitors since the company's inception. Through a portfolio of art fairs that includes Affordable Art Fair, VOLTA and British Art Fair, Ramsay Fairs aims to inspire people to collect and enjoy art at every level.
