For the first time, the Museum of Arts and Design will partner with Fountain Art Fair (running March 4-7) to present a VIP Preview Day from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, at the art fair on Pier 66 in Chelsea's Frying Pan (26th Street and Hudson River Park). Fountain is known for presenting cutting-edge and independent art galleries.

Tickets to the Museum of Arts and Design VIP Preview Day are $20 in advance and include a Friday through Sunday Weekend Pass to the Fountain Art Fair as well as a 10 percent discount on membership to the Museum of Arts and Design. Ticket sales directly benefit the museum and are available online. Tickets to the preview will also be available the day of for $25. Following the Museum of Arts and Design VIP Preview Day, Fountain Art Fair will be open to the public, Friday through Sunday, March 5-7, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. An opening night reception will be held Friday evening from 7 p.m. until midnight.