Armory Show Preview and Party at MoMA
MARCH 7, 2012
The Museum of Modern Art will host The Armory Party, a benefit event with live music and DJs celebrating the opening of The Armory Show on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. The Armory Show, the marquee international art fair held annually in New York City, is devoted to showcasing the most important artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries. The evening reception, along with the daytime Early Access Preview at Piers 92 and 94, benefits exhibition programming for The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1.
The acclaimed band Neon Indian will perform live at The Armory Party in MoMAâÂÂs Agnes Gund Garden Lobby. The brainchild of Alan Palomo, Neon Indian has released two critically lauded albums, Psychic Chasms (2009) and Era Extraña, which was released on September 13, 2011. Having received praise in Rolling Stone, SPIN, and Pitchfork, Neon Indian has also performed at festivals including South by Southwest, Bonnaroo, and Sasquatch, along with opening slots for bands ranging from Massive Attack to The Flaming Lips to Phoenix.
The 2012 Armory Party runs from 9:00 p.m. to midnight, and features a VIP Hour from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. The VIP Hour includes access to MoMAâÂÂs sixth-floor galleries and a meet-and-greet with the 2012 Armory ShowâÂÂs commissioned artist, Theaster Gates, in addition to access to The Armory Party at 9:00 p.m.
Tickets for the benefit range from $125 to $750, and may be purchased by visiting a href="https://MoMAarmoryshow.org" target="_blank">MoMAarmoryshow.org, calling MoMAâÂÂs Department of Special Programming and Events at (212) 708-9680, or e-mailing gro/amom//stnevelaiceps.
The ticket levels are as follows:
- The $750 Patron ticket includes one ticket for early access to The Armory Show at noon, one ticket for the VIP Hour at MoMA, and one ticket to The Armory Party at MoMA.
- The $250 ticket level includes one ticket for the VIP Hour at MoMA, one ticket to The Armory Party at MoMA, and one ticket for Vernissage Access to The Armory Show at 5:00 p.m.
- The $125 ticket level includes one ticket for Vernissage Access to The Armory Show at 5:00 p.m. and one ticket to The Armory Party at MoMA (9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.).
- For patrons unable to attend the event, a $5 donation will provide exclusive access to a live stream of Neon Indian's performance at The Armory Party, along with an on-site presence at the event via a customizable digital Bobble Head character that will be projected at The Armory Party. Donations can be made at MoMAarmoryshow.org.
Additional support for The Armory Party is provided by VICE.