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Cultural programming

With a mission to inspire and enlighten, The Fifth presents elevated cultural and intellectual experiences that are designed to cultivate curiosity and encourage discovery. A reimagining of salon culture, our year-round calendar of thoughtful, unique, and inspiring programming features impactful talent, dynamic audiences, and transportive settings.

Latest Past Events

20th Anniversary Driskell Prize Announcement

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York

Established by The High Museum of Art in 2005, the David C. Driskell Prize in African American Art and Art History recognizes field-defining contributions to African American art by some of the leading scholars and artists from around the country. The recipient of the 20th Anniversary Driskell Prize will be announced at the event and will join Randall Suffolk, Director... Read more »

Overheard at The Fifth: vanessa german and Ming Smith

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York

The Fifth Avenue Hotel and Kasmin Gallery are pleased to host an intimate conversation over dinner with artists vanessa german and Ming Smith. This program is presented on the occasion of german's exhibition GUMBALL—there is absolutely no space between body and soul and marks the debut of Overheard at The Fifth, a series of salon-style dinners with thought leaders... Read more »

Live Music Preview Diane Severin Nguyen’s Debut Performance the 2025 Performa Biennial

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York

The evening prior to the opening day of Frieze Art Fair’s New York edition, The Fifth Avenue Hotel—a VIP partner of the fair—presents an exclusive live music preview of renowned artist Diane Severin Nguyen’s first performance work that will premiere this November as part of the Performa Biennial, a vibrant three-week, city-wide showcase of new... Read more »