New York Gallery Week opens this Friday May 7th, with an anticipated series of exhibitions, art events, performances, panel discussions, and film screenings, complimented by gallery tours with curators, art historians, intimate talks with artists, and book signings.  This Spring 2010 is the first of the annual involving prominent art galleries and enthusiasts in New York City’s art hub. “NYGW will be an annual event, concentrating on programmatic and artistic rigor, with a mission that aims to ignite the New York art scene and direct focus back to artists and galleries.” Galleries will extend their opening hours this weekend until Monday evening.  Participating galleries include 303 Gallery, Canada, Gavin Brown’s Enterprise, Lisa Cooley, Eleven Rivington, Deitch Projects, Zach Feuer, Friends of the High Line, Marian Goodman, Lehmann Maupin, David Nolan, Reena Spaulings Fine Art, Team, David Zwirner, and more.

Looking forward to an opening this Friday on the Highline with artist Richard Galpin discussing his latest work the Viewing Station.  More events and information on newyorkgalleryweek.com. All events are also listed on Artcards New York.