Pen + Brush

Pen + Brush Founded in 1894
Until it's just about the art
Supporting women & non-binary artists & writers Contemporary art gallery

08/19/2026

Come and see “Christine Mace: Through the Lens” on view through September 12.

07/30/2026

Tyvette Simone’s “Reflections of the Human Condition” series is as important as it is beautiful.

Check out these works on view through September 12 at Pen + Brush.

Simone’s commission structure is available upon request.

07/17/2026

In our 15th year, the NYC Poetry Festival: A Modern Odyssey is crossing the wine-dark sea (or, you know, the East River) for yet another epic homecoming to Governors Island.

Feeling overcome with excitement? Fear not! PSNY Intern Zoë Brita (zoë) has put together a special edition of How To Poet to make sure you get the best possible experience at PoFest.

Although the number of events to attend, readings to hear, and vendors to try may seem overwhelming, this guide is sure to help you be prepared!

Packing for PoFest and don’t know what to bring? Check out our guide at our link in bio

The NYC Poetry Festival will take place as scheduled, rain or shine. We are closely monitoring both the weather and wildfire conditions, and KN95 masks will be available onsite. Additional masks are available free of charge at your local library.

If you plan to attend PoFest, please register in advance so we can keep you informed of any important last-minute updates!

07/10/2026

On view now, as part of our “The Now After: What We’re Left With” exhibition, is V.L. Cox’s ‘America’.

And yes, you wouldn’t believe how many people try to sit on it.

04/13/2026

Our annual fundraising PARTY is Wednesday, May 13th.

Join us anytime from 6-10PM for an open bar (sponsored by ), 90’s music and set by Ashu Rai, resident DJ of Sholay Events’ long-running NYC-based South Asian LGBTQ+ dance party, “Desilicious”, and more.

Celebrate and support women artists. Purchase your ticket (or donation ticket) here:
https://www.store.penandbrush.org/event/pen-brush-annual-benefit

We are grateful to for spending the afternoon with our community to talk about her work and for continuing to champion ...
03/15/2026

We are grateful to for spending the afternoon with our community to talk about her work and for continuing to champion thoughtful writing about artists and culture!

Robin captivated a standing-room-only crowd here at Pen + Brush surrounding by the sharing stories from her lifetime spent loving art, observing, questioning, documenting, rooting, and expanding the lens of the cultural moment as it unfolds.

For those who missed the talk, a reminder that Robin has generously made more than 150 of her articles freely accessible through her online archive on her website, a remarkable resource for anyone who wants to better understand how our current field was shaped and how art, artists, and institutions grapple with, care for the conversations of our time.

There were so many rich, funny, humble, and deeply fascinating stories shared throughout the afternoon, but one of our favorite takeaways was Robin’s answer to artist question: “what helped you to overcome the barriers the often hold women back in the art world?” Robin answered: “you have to be braver than brave… and then be brave again.” Here’s to Robin and we may we all be this brave 🥂🥳!

Pen + Brush’s Executive Director, Dawn Delikat, featured in ! Thank you .bucalo for coming to the gallery during the ru...
03/13/2026

Pen + Brush’s Executive Director, Dawn Delikat, featured in ! Thank you .bucalo for coming to the gallery during the run of “Talkin’ about A Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi” and giving us your time, talent, and questions. Head to for the full article!

Get • “Innovation isn’t just about new models. It’s about relationships. Community is what sustains independent spaces. We’re not competing with the market. We’re offering an incubator that strengthens artists across generations and supports a shared, long-term commitment to the health of our cultural landscape.”

Discover the #43 NY Profile by .bucalo in conversation with , Executive Director and Chief Curator at . Find out more via the link in our stories.

"Two major biennials now unfold across Manhattan, each offering a distinct vision of what contemporary art can be when t...
03/11/2026

"Two major biennials now unfold across Manhattan, each offering a distinct vision of what contemporary art can be when the world itself feels unsettled. At the southern edge of the island, the Whitney Biennial occupies the luminous architecture of the Whitney Museum of American Art, continuing a tradition that has shaped the narrative of American art for nearly a century. Uptown, conversely, the Every Woman Biennial has taken hold inside the expansive galleries of Pen + Brush, where its sixth edition, SPECTALiA, radiates with a far more combustible and celebratory energy. " - Avalon Ashley Bellos

Thank you

Read the full, brilliant article here: https://bit.ly/41341bK

03/10/2026

Four decades on the front lines of art journalism. 🎨

Join us at Pen + Brush for a conversation with renowned art journalist Robin Cembalest—former executive editor of ARTnews—as she reflects on a career spent documenting and shaping the evolving art world.

On the occasion of her newly released archive of 150+ articles, Cembalest will share insights into the changing role of art journalism, cultural criticism, and what it means to navigate the art world today. Expect stories, perspective, and time for audience Q&A.

🕓 Doors: 4 PM
🎤 Program: 4:30 PM (45–60 minutes)

🎟️ General Admission: $10
💫 Supporter Ticket: $25

Come curious, bring your questions, and be part of the conversation.

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