Art is a part of New York City's heartbeat — both thanks to the makers who flock here to create it and the out-of-towners who come to be enchanted by it. But for the art enthusiasts who’ve only just arrived in the city or have never dabbled in the gallery scene, the multi-sensory overload is on the verge of dizziness-inducing — and so are the lines to get into a major exhibit (see: the Rain Room or the Marvelous Sugar Baby ). What's your best bet for discovering the coolest and non-tourist-ridden exhibitions and local hangouts? The five curated spots, ahead.Instead of taking a subway to the Met and the MoMA only to find yourself rubbing elbows with all the other sightseers trying to capture the perfect Instagram, follow some of the city’s creative trailblazers to the galleries of the Lower East Side or the warehouses of Brooklyn. It’s here where you’ll discover fresh talent, find unique shops, and start to feel like a part of the New York art community, even if you're just learning the differences between de Kooning and Koons.