Shelter by Afternoon Light, Frieze New York and NeoCon are among the current and upcoming architecture and design events in the US that feature in Dezeen Events Guide.
Other events during the month include AIA Conference on Architecture and LA Design Festival.
Frieze New York takes place at The Shed. Image is courtesy of Frieze New York. The above photo is courtesy of Stellar Works
Frieze New York
7 to 10 May, New York City, New York
Art fair Frieze returns to host its annual New York edition at The Shed, bringing together over 65 international galleries as part of a programme of solo and group exhibitions.
Directed by Christine Messineo, who also leads Frieze Los Angeles, the fair spotlights contemporary art from around the world.
Highlights include exhibitions from White Cube, Victoria Miro, Gallery Hyundai, Goodman Gallery and The Modern Institute.
2025 marks Shelter by Afternoon Light’s first edition. Photo is courtesy of Heako Studio
Shelter by Afternoon Light
17 to 19 May, New York City, New York
Shelter by Afternoon Light is a new design fair taking place at NYCxDesign, located at the Starrett-Lehigh Building.
The fair spotlights contemporary design projects by brands such as Heako Studio, Buoyant NYC, Stellar Works and Murmmr.
Shelter by Afternoon Light can be found in Dezeen’s digital guide and interactive map for NYCxDesign 2025.
The conference hosts talks, tours, networking events and an expo. Photo courtesy of AIA
AIA Conference on Architecture
4 to 7 June, Boston, Massachusetts
Organised by the American Institute of Architects, the annual travelling AIA Conference on Architecture is hosted in Boston, exploring the future of the built environment.
The three-day event features talks, architect-led tours and networking events alongside an expo showcasing innovations from over 600 brands.
NeoCon takes place in Chicago and spotlights commercial interiors
NeoCon
9 to 11 June, Chicago, Illinois
Located at The Mart in Chicago, annual interior design fair NeoCon spotlights commercial interiors across the residential, retail, hospitality, workplace, healthcare and education sectors.
The 56th edition features over 450 exhibitors and a programme of talks led by industry leaders across three days.
LA Design Festival
26 to 29 June, Los Angeles, California
LA Design Festival is a four-day event that celebrates Los Angeles‘ diverse design culture, community and local talent.
The 2025 edition explores the theme Design for the Future through a programme of studio tours, panel discussions, salons, curated exhibitions and installations, gallery shows and a block party.
About Dezeen Events Guide
Dezeen Events Guide is our guide to the best architecture and design events taking place across the world each year. The guide is updated weekly and includes virtual events, conferences, trade fairs, major exhibitions and design weeks.
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