Absolutely loved our small group tour through Chelsea art galleries. Merrily is delightful and the perfect guide - knowledgeable, prepared, and totally up to date on the ever-changing art scene in NYC. We had art novices in our group as well as those with more arts experience and we all had a great time. She shared interesting info about each artist, including previous work and info on future shows/exhibits. I am already looking forward to my next trip to New York and will book tours with her again and again, including the Chelsea tour as the exhibits change often. read more

Had a great small group tour today with Merrily. The galleries had each had different styles of work and some really major artists. She also told us about interesting buildings along the way. Merrily 's style is informative, relaxed and knowledgeable, I never felt like we were in a "lecture". I'm so glad I went! read more

Merrilyn is an art major and a teacher and has deep knowledge of the gallery scene in New York. She has been doing this a longtime so she was able to talk about the artists, the galleries and the evolution of the scene over time in a very professional way. She brought an iPad to expand the knowledge of each artist we viewed. She was articulate in a down to earth way and made our discussion fun and interesting. My partner is a successful artist on her own so she gauged what places to take us. She was able to talk to both the knowledgeable and the neophyte customer at the same time and keep our interest. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL OF HER TOUR. We did the Chelsea and lower east side tour in separate days with her and it was also totally wonderful. Very much worth the price. read more

Merrily provides phenomenal tours and a wealth of information. The Chelsea Art Gallery tour was a fascinating and immersive experience. Merrily chose wonderful galleries. The Chelsea architectural tour was so enlightening. Although I am familiar with the area I learned so many fascinating facts. Merrily integrates history with architectural design, both old and new. The experience felt like a tour of an architectural wonderland! I have developed a new appreciation for the area and look forward to taking other tours that Merrily offers. Bette K read more

A few weeks ago i took my third art tour with Merrily.. interesting and informative! Looking forward to taking another!

We were delighted with New York Art Tours. Merrily Kerr is brilliant. She guided us through downtown Manhattan and discussed historic and contemporary architecture - pointing out factual details with a humanistic perspective. The pace of the tour was comfortalbe making it relaxing, enjoyable, and a wonderful learning experience. Merrily answers questions with interest so the tour was both personal and informative. We noticed more about NYC streets and buildings than we thought possible! read more

Had an excellent time with Merrliy Kerr on the New York Art Tours of Chelsea galleries. She was quite informative and very knowledgeable of the art we saw and the different art/artists currently displayed in NYC. Merrliy is very pleasant and has a great sense of humor. Over all it was a fabulous experience and I look forward to attending more New York Art Tours with her in the future. read more

I have attended two and I think they are great. they let you really enjoy the art by learning a little bit more about the artist. definitely recommend it. read more

Excellent Art tour. Merrily is a wonderful guide. She scopes out all the art exhibits in the Chelsea area and then selects her top picks for the tour. Her explanations of the art are thought provoking. I throughly enjoy this tour, and will be back for more. read more

Merrily's art tour was fantastic! We visited multiple galleries in an area of the lower east side where I had no idea there were galleries. Each show she selected was a gem and Merrily's research and knowledge brought us an incredibly rich experience. I highly recommend this tour! read more

Merrily's tours are the absolute best way to get the most out of a few hours of gallery touring. Her wealth of knowledge is extensive and she gives fantastic background about the artists that you see, helping to enrich your experience. Her approach is completely non-intimidating and fun. I've been on her tours numerous times as part of class, on field trips with my high school students, and on small, personal tours as well. They've all been incredible! read more

Merrily provided history of the artists and their works which helped put what we were seeing in context and gain a perspective of the artists. My husband and I normally tour the galleries on our own, but I've come to realize that without the context, we're viewing the works without really understanding. Thank you Merrily! read more

I highly recommend touring with Merrily. She is knowledgable, prepared, and insightful. We have toured the Chesea art galleries with her twice in the past 6 months. Each time, she picked up on cues from the group and customized her focus and talking points accordingly. The small cost for her services is more than worth it! read more