Metropolitan Pavilion

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Metropolitan Pavilion
General information
Location125 West 18th Street
Town or cityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°44′26″N 73°59′45″W / 40.74069°N 73.99594°W / 40.74069; -73.99594Coordinates: 40°44′26″N 73°59′45″W / 40.74069°N 73.99594°W / 40.74069; -73.99594
Opened1992
OwnerAlan Boss[1]
Technical details
Floor area45,000 sq ft (4,200 m2)
Website
www.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 Big Apple Comic Con,[12] the Pinta Art Show, the Outsider Art Fair,[13] and the American Folk Art Museum.[14]

History[]

The Metropolitan Pavilion was established by entrepreneur Alan Boss in 1992 at 110 West 19th Street in Manhattan.[4][2] (Boss had a background in flea markets and vintage clothing.)[15] 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. "STREETSCAPES | WEST 18TH STREET: Where Charming Buildings Housed Horses," New York Times (Jan. 27, 2008).
  3. ^ Rozhon, Tracie. "A Look at the Toys of Christmas (Near) Future," New York Times (Oct. 6, 2004).
  4. ^ a b "Film Festival Benefit," 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. "Strong Field in Fencing Event," New York Times (June 14, 2002).
  7. ^ Wilgoren, Jodi. "Dean Objects to Ethnic Humor at a Comedyfest in His Honor," New York Times (Dec. 9, 2003).
  8. ^ Brady, Lois Smith. WEDDINGS: VOWS: WEDDINGS: VOWS; Hillary Kimmelman, William Solomon," New York Times (April 5, 1998).
  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 newspaper, October 20, 2011
  12. ^ "Big Apple Comic Book, Art & Toy Show". BigAppleCon.com. November 10–12, 2000. Archived from the original on September 30, 2000.
  13. ^ "OUTSIDER ART FAIR ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATIONS FOR PARIS & NEW YORK EDITIONS". Outsider Art Fair. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  14. ^ Glueck, Grace. "ART REVIEW; Museum Aims to Make Money the Old-Fashioned Way, at Antiques Fair," New York Times (Jan. 18, 2002).
  15. ^ Stevens, Kimberly. "Where Designers Seek the Future in the Past," New York Times (Feb. 8, 1998).

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