Part tailgate. Part site-specific exhibition. Part trunk show. Part art fair.
Co-Curated by BravinLee Programs & ArtPort Kingston
Preview Reception: Thursday, June 25, 5-8pm
Hours: Friday- Saturday: 11-5, Sunday 11-4
Part of The Upstate Art Weekend
ArtPort Kingston and BravinLee Programs announce Stay Frosty Kingston, a curatorial collaboration for the second edition of the open-air art event, presented as part of Upstate Art Weekend.
Part tailgate, part site-specific exhibition, part trunk show, part art fair, Stay Frosty Kingston transforms ArtPort’s midtown parking lots into a vibrant, unconventional art space. Artists, curators, art spaces, and cultural producers have been invited to transform vehicles/parking spots into self-contained exhibitions. Trunks opened to sculptural installations, immersive experiences, sound works, and artist-led activations, creating a dynamic experience beyond the confines of traditional art spaces.
Expanding on the 2025 debut in Harlem, originally conceived by Bravin Lee Programs, the Kingston edition brings together 50+ participants, turning ArtPort’s outdoor spaces into a multifaceted landscape of experimentation and exchange. Art is encountered up close and in motion—spilling out of vehicles, unfolding across asphalt, and inviting direct interaction.