Founded in 2017, FanfaireNYC is an annual pop culture arts festival, created by the PTA. SAVE THE DATE
April 10-11, 2027 Come to FanfaireNYC on April 5-6, 2025!
Check out our great professional and student Artist Alley tables, Award-Winning Guest Speakers, Panels and Workshops! Check out the Urban Legends of Art and Design as they share their graffiti skills and show us how it's done! April 5-6 – Doors Open TBD – Event TBD
Located at the High School of Art and Design, 245 East 56th Street NY, NY. FanfaireNYC is an annual event which celebrates creativit
y, entrepreneurship, and technology in the arts from cartooning and animation to architecture and fashion. This event will include award-winning guests speakers who will be offering lectures about their careers and artistic processes as well as conducting workshops, and portfolio reviews. Cosplay Contests and D&D too! FanfaireNYC was created as a fundraiser for the High School of Art and Design in NYC to support future illustrators, graphic designers, film directors, architects, fashion designers, photographers, animators and cartoonists. Please DONATE GENEROUSLY at : https://donorbox.org/fanfairenyc2025
Missed the 2021 virtual live event? Catch our amazing panel presentations and discussions here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflOo119FByYsSgeps2ZC-w and remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel! We hope to see everyone back, in-person soon! In an effort to keep everyone safe, we have to meet all COVID restriction guidelines. The Art & Design PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All sponsorship are 100% tax deductible.
05/20/2026
We had an absolute blast at FanfaireNYC 2026! The gaming experiences and opportunities were next-level, thanks to our amazing sponsors and partners who brought the fun and excitement to the festival. 🎮✨
Mark your calendars—FanfaireNYC returns April 10-11, 2027! Don’t miss out on more pop culture, art, and gaming adventures.
05/13/2026
Mark your calendars—Fanfairenyc returns April 10-11, 2027! 🎉
Join us at the High School of Art & Design (245 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022) for two days of pop culture, creativity, and community. Stay tuned for guest announcements, programming, and all the excitement you love. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The High School of Art and Design Art & Design High School PTA Art and Design Alumni Association
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to the super hero’s in our lives 🤩
05/07/2026
Spotlight on our talented students! 🎉
Stomping Ground Photo teamed up with The High School of Art and Design to give students hands-on experience in event photography and portraiture. The results? Incredible candids and stunning portraits that capture the energy of Fanfairenyc! Check out this amazing sample of their work 📷✨
The High School of Art and Design Art & Design High School PTA Art and Design Alumni Association
05/01/2026
The energy in our panels at was off the charts!
🎨✨ From inspiring artists to creative masterminds, every session was bursting with imagination and passion. Thank you to everyone who brought their ideas and enthusiasm—this is what pop culture magic looks like! 💥🙌
04/30/2026
🎨 The street art legacy lives on!
brought Street Art x Squibbles to life—human-sized, bold, and layered just like NYC itself.
✨ We created unforgettable moments and sparked inspiration for the next generation of artists. Can’t wait to do it all again next year!
