Join us for an evening of looking closer

Date & Time
October 15, 2026 from 4:15PM to 6PM EDT
Location
Highline 23
517 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011

Chelsea offers an ever-changing landscape of contemporary art. But knowing where to go, which exhibitions to prioritize, and how to spend meaningful time with the work can make all the difference.

Join Urbn ArtHeaux's Black Art on View guided gallery crawl through Chelsea, highlighting exhibitions by Black artists and creating space to look, learn, and connect.

Curator and writer Brooke Finister leads this 90-minute experience, bringing together a selection of exhibitions worth making time for. Along the way, we’ll consider the materials, histories, ideas, and artistic practices that shape the work on view.

Whether you’re a seasoned gallery-goer or building your own exhibition-going practice, this is an opportunity to experience Chelsea with greater intention.

What to expect

[4:15 pm check-in | High Line 23 - street level] 

4:15 PM: Attendee check-in

4:30 PM: Gallery crawl begins

6:00 PM: Scheduled conclusion

  • A curated route: Visit five galleries featuring exhibitions by Black artists, selected for their artistic significance and the conversations they invite.
  • Guided looking: Explore the work through contextual commentary, questions, and prompts designed to deepen your engagement with each exhibition.
  • Research to take with you: Receive access to selected essays and paid subscriber content from Black Art on View to read before or after the crawl.
  • A more intentional gallery practice: Learn how to navigate Chelsea, approach exhibitions, and make time for artists beyond a quick visit.
  • Community and conversation: Meet fellow art enthusiasts, collectors, cultural workers, and curious visitors who want to engage more deeply with Black art.

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    Price $10.00

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The Route

The evening will focus on exhibitions by five Black artists:

Maren Hassinger
Blanket of Branches — Susan Inglett Gallery

Malcolm Peacock
Of the sacred and eternal blessing — Sikkema Malloy Jenkins

Eric N. Mack
You Red the Shirt Off My Back — Paula Cooper Gallery

Kandy G. Lopez
Taking Up Space: New Works — ACA Galleries

Torkwase Dyson
Seeing in Blue — Pace Gallery

Together, these stops offer an opportunity to encounter distinct approaches to material, abstraction, space, the body, and contemporary artistic practice.

Please note: The route depends on gallery hours and exhibition access. Final meeting instructions and any itinerary updates will be shared with registered participants.

Your ticket includes

$10 per person

Extended reading access: Receive access to selected paid essays and exhibition writing from Black Art on View through November 2026, giving you additional context to explore before and after the crawl. Access instructions will be sent to registered attendees.

  • A guided 90-minute Chelsea gallery crawl
  • Curatorial context and guided looking at selected exhibitions
  • A reading experience to continue before or after the visit
  • An opportunity to connect with a community of people who care about art, artists, and cultural histories

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Brooke Finister

About Your Guide

Brooke Finister is a curator, researcher, and writer working across contemporary art, material culture, archives, and Black feminist visual culture. Through Black Art on View, she develops exhibition guides and critical writing that help audiences discover artists, engage with exhibitions, and understand the broader conversations shaping contemporary art.

These crawls extend that work beyond the page, creating opportunities to encounter the art in person and develop a more informed, curious, and sustained relationship with it.

Make time to look.

Come ready to walk, ask questions, spend time with the work, and discover something new.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:30–6:00 PM ET
Chelsea, New York City
Tickets: $10

Reserve your spot and join us for an evening of Black art on view.

Accessibility: This is a walking tour with multiple gallery stops. Please wear comfortable shoes and contact the organizer before registering with any access questions

This public tour & event is independently organized