John Baeder, “John’s Diner, Center Moriches” (courtesy All things Bob and Denise)
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR
7 W New York
7 West 34th St. between Fifth & Sixth Aves.
May 6-9, $20
www.aafnyc.com
Looking to become an art collector without having to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars? More than seventy-five galleries from all over the world will be selling their wares for $100 to $10,000 at the Affordable Art Fair, taking place this weekend at 7 W New York, across the street from the Empire State Building. The fair will feature sculpture and photography demonstrations and workshops, including “Armature and Modeling” with Bob Spring on May 7 at 6:00, “Small Plaster Casts” with Jeffrey Spring on May 8 at 1:00, “Molding from Life” with David Baskin on May 8 at 4:00, and daily Foto Focus tours focusing on photography. On Friday, there will be a “Landscape Collage” workshop, and on Saturday and Sunday, Nathalie Trovato will show kids how to make books in “The Book Factory.” In addition, the I (Heart) Brooklyn party ($30) on May 6 celebrates the inclusion of half a dozen Brooklyn galleries in the fair.