Metropolitan Pavilion

Exhibition venue in New York City
40°44′26″N 73°59′45″W / 40.74069°N 73.99594°W / 40.74069; -73.99594Opened1992OwnerAlan Boss[1]Technical detailsFloor area45,000 sq ft (4,200 m2)Websitewww.metropolitanevents.com

The Metropolitan Pavilion is an exhibition venue located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. Opened in 1992, the 45,000 sq ft (4,200 m2) venue offers four loft event spaces in one location. The Metropolitan Pavilion is situated next door to the old Altman Building, and on occasion, the two connected buildings are utilized as one extra-large event space.[2]

The Metropolitan Pavilion has been host to comic book conventions, toy shows,[3] art exhibitions, film festivals,[4] fashion shows, food festivals,[5] fencing tournaments,[6] political fundraisers,[7] weddings,[8] and other gala events.[9][10][11][1] These events include the MoCCA Festival,[12] the Big Apple Comic Con,[13] the Pinta Art Show, the Outsider Art Fair,[14] and the American Folk Art Museum.[15]

History

The Metropolitan Pavilion was established in 1992 at 110 West 19th Street in Manhattan[4][2] by entrepreneur Alan Boss who had a background in flea markets and vintage clothing.[16] In 1999, the venue was expanded through the block, and changed its main address to 125 West 18th Street.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Wilson, Eric. "Social Conscience, Junior Division," New York Times (May 8, 2005).
  2. ^ a b c Gray, Christopher (Jan 27, 2008). "WEST 18TH STREET: Where Charming Buildings Housed Horses". STREETSCAPES. The New York Times.
  3. ^ Rozhon, Tracie (Oct 6, 2004). "A Look at the Toys of Christmas (Near) Future". The New York Times.
  4. ^ a b "Film Festival Benefit". The New York Times. April 7, 1997.
  5. ^ Shivani, Vora (Apr 10, 2012). "At the Varli Food Festival, Andhra Shrimp and Halwa Cupcakes". New York Times Global Edition. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  6. ^ Williams, Lena (June 14, 2002). "Strong Field in Fencing Event". The New York Times.
  7. ^ Wilgoren, Jodi (Dec 9, 2003). "Dean Objects to Ethnic Humor at a Comedyfest in His Honor". The New York Times.
  8. ^ Brady, Lois Smith (April 5, 1998). "Hillary Kimmelman, William Solomon". WEDDINGS: VOWS. The New York Times.
  9. ^ "35th Anniversary Gala - City Harvest". City Harvest. Retrieved 2018-07-10.
  10. ^ Siddique, Zubair (2013-05-17). "CITY HARVESTS 2013 SUMMER IN THE CITY at the Metropolitan Pavilion". Metro.us. Archived from the original on 2013-11-03. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
  11. ^ "For Ted Carpenter". The East Hampton Star. October 20, 2011.
  12. ^ Reid, Calvin (Apr 6, 2022). "MoCCA Art Fest Returns to New Venue, Big Crowds". Publishers Weekly.
  13. ^ "Big Apple Comic Book, Art & Toy Show". BigAppleCon.com. November 10–12, 2000. Archived from the original on September 30, 2000.
  14. ^ "OUTSIDER ART FAIR ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATIONS FOR PARIS & NEW YORK EDITIONS". Outsider Art Fair. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  15. ^ Glueck, Grace (Jan 18, 2002). "ART REVIEW; Museum Aims to Make Money the Old-Fashioned Way, at Antiques Fair". The New York Times.
  16. ^ Stevens, Kimberly (Feb 8, 1998). "Where Designers Seek the Future in the Past". The New York Times.

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