Private Chelsea Gallery Tour
Call, text or email Jody to schedule a private tour: (646) 825-1365 or jody@artgallerycircuit.com.
About
A Bespoke Fine Art Experience Designed for discerning travelers, collectors, and art-curious guests, each private tour offers a thoughtfully curated walk through 6 to 9 leading galleries.
Perfect for individuals, couples, friends, families, or corporate groups, this intimate experience offers insight as well as inspiration amid Chelsea’s ever-changing landscape.
Several days before your tour, Jody will send you the meeting point in Chelsea. The tour will start between W. 26th Street and W. 19th Street, and between 10th and 11th Avenues.
Highlights
A conversation with art Each tour is guided by Jody Lee Drafta, an artist and writer who draws on extensive research into the exhibiting artists — highlighting their voices, ideas, and intentions. The result is an experience that feels alive and responsive, a genuine dialogue between guide, guest, and the art itself.
Intimate, thoughtfully paced, and personal With small private groups of up to twelve guests, the tours unfold at a relaxed pace that encourages curiosity and conversation. Whether you’re with friends, family, or colleagues, the atmosphere is warm, engaging, and deeply connected to the spirit of discovery.
A curated slice of New York’s art scene Each route through Chelsea is carefully designed to reveal what’s most vital in contemporary art today — a blend of emerging voices and established names that together capture the creative pulse of the city. Guests leave with fresh insight, inspiration, and a renewed connection to art.
What's included
A personally curated itinerary — a seamless, walkable route through Chelsea’s most compelling contemporary galleries, selected to reflect both the innovation and the nuance of New York’s current art moment.
Private, artist-led insights — experience the art world through the eyes of Jody Lee Drafta, artist, writer, and founder of Art Gallery Circuit. Each tour is informed by Jody’s extensive research into the exhibiting artists, whose own voices and ideas she highlights throughout the walk. The result is an experience that feels both informed and alive — a conversation between the artist, the guide, and you.
A tailored experience from start to finish — flexible scheduling, thoughtful communication, and an atmosphere that feels both personal and professionally guided — the hallmark of a true bespoke art encounter.
What to bring
There’s very little you need for your tour — just comfortable walking shoes and your curiosity. A small bottle of water is optional, but please enjoy it outside the galleries.
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