Conductor Art Fair made its debut at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus, Brooklyn, with a VIP preview night on April 29, ahead of its public run from April 30 to May 3. Led by Powerhouse Arts President Eric Shiner and Fair Director Adriana Farietta, the event drew over 800 guests, featuring installations by Juan Jose Barboza-Gubo, House of Silence by Vuslat, and Sana Frini, along with 28 gallery exhibitors and 20 special projects. A performance by Grammy-nominated artist Lido Pimienta highlighted the evening, and the fair showcased works by numerous artists and gallerists.
The launch of Conductor Art Fair marks a significant addition to New York's art fair landscape, leveraging Powerhouse Arts' unique fabrication hub and cultural space in a historic former power station. The fair's strong attendance and diverse programming, including special projects and performances, signal growing interest in alternative, community-driven art events outside traditional fair circuits. Its partnership with Pimienta's school and residency program for the Wayuu Indigenous community also underscores a commitment to social impact.