Martha Cooper "Art vs. Transit," 1982, ed. 9 priced $4,600 at Benrimon Contemporary. Image: Courtesy Benrimon Contemporary

By Mackie Healy, Art Market Views Contributor

Twenty-five Chelsea dealers have joined forces to woo art admirers with the first annual Chelsea Art Walk taking place tonight from 5-8 PM.  Gallerists Julie Saul, Barry Friedman, Andrea Meislin and Yancey Richardson are among partakers.

The evening includes extended hours, free pierogies, and a talk by a graffiti artist known as Phetus.

Other attractions include a meet-and-greet with featured curators at P.P.O.W.’s show “Young Curators, New Ideas III” and a site-specific dance performance choreographed by Douglas Dunn.

At Benrimon Contemporary graffiti artist Phetus will give a live demonstration and discuss his comic books series. Photographer Martin Schoeller will sign books at Hasted Hunt Kraeutler.  Sputnik Gallery is touting an art book raffle and plus the aforementioned free Russian pierogies.

Bruce Silverstein Gallery is mounting a BYOB event– Buy Your Own Book. Books, limited edition prints and catalogues will be for sale with discounted prices.

Featured publications include Todd Hido’s “A Road Divided,” and books by contemporary photographers Michael Wolf, Nicolai Howalt and Trine Sondergaard. The items are priced under $1,000. The Publication list can be found here: http://www.brucesilverstein.com/publications.php.

On the culinary front, sponsors include Le Gamin Café/Creperie, Three Tarts Bakery and Tia Pol restaurant.

Mobile food will be available at the Cupcake Stop and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Trucks, parked in various locations throughout the evening. B.E.S. on 11th Avenue will host the after-party, offering drink specials from 8-10 PM.

A map and complete listing of locations, events, and sponsor promotions can be found here.