Associated American Artists, Art gallery in Manhattan, United States
Associated American Artists is an art gallery in Manhattan, New York City, known for its focus on American prints and paintings. The gallery offered works in a range of styles, from realism to abstraction, aimed at a general audience rather than collectors alone.
The gallery was founded in 1934 and introduced a model that sold prints at low prices to middle-class American households. Over time it expanded its offer to include paintings and other works, growing into a recognized name in the American art trade.
Associated American Artists worked with artists to sell prints at a price that ordinary households could afford, bringing original works into living rooms across the country. Visitors today can see how the gallery helped shift the idea of art ownership away from the wealthy few.
The gallery is located in Manhattan and easy to reach by public transit. Visiting on a weekday generally allows for a quieter look at the works on display.
The gallery was among the first to sell original prints for around 5 dollars each, making them affordable to working households at a time when that was a real gesture. Artists such as Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton created prints specifically for this program.
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