Artist Jaqueline Cedar launched the inaugural Split Level Fair, a new art fair opening October 2–4, 2025 at Rimadesio NYC on Madison Avenue. The fair features 15 galleries presenting curated experiences with 1–3 artists each, including performances, video screenings, and affordable artworks. Cedar, a Columbia MFA graduate, started her gallery Good Naked Gallery out of her Brooklyn spare bedroom in 2019, and the fair represents an evolution of her curatorial practice.
Split Level Fair matters because it offers an intimate, experimental alternative to large-scale art fairs, prioritizing collaboration and accessibility. Cedar’s trajectory from a home-based gallery to a full-fledged fair highlights the growing trend of artist-led, grassroots initiatives reshaping the art market. The fair’s design-centered setting and focus on affordable price points could attract new collectors and challenge traditional fair models.