Arts Week miniguide

Sanford Smith’s Works on Paper Fair

What’s it all about? Smith launched this fair in 1988, after he noticed that every gallery he visited had a closet full of works on paper—drawings, prints, watercolors, photographs, illustrated books, posters—that couldn’t compete with more expensive art for wall space. They receive spotlight treatment here; 46 galleries pool 3,000 to 4,000 of their best paper-only specimens, spanning from old masters to the contemporary.

What can I do besides stare at pictures? Call ahead to arrange a walking tour of the rest of the Park Avenue Armory (212-616-3930, armoryonpark.org), a gorgeous historical landmark. A Tiffany glass fireplace with an American eagle, walnut and mahogany walls, and the Silver Room are among its many attractions.

Hook me up! Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave at 67th St (212-777-5218, sanfordsmith.com). Fri 27 noon–8pm; Sat 28, Sun 1 noon–7pm; Mon 2 11am–5pm. $20, two-day pass $30, with student ID $10.

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