LMCC News

Grants Available for Manhattan-based Arts Projects — attend an info session

Grants Available for Manhattan-based Arts Projects — attend an info session

We offer two grants for arts projects anywhere in Manhattan from Washington Heights to the Battery. Whether you are a painter or a performer, an artist, organization or a group, you can apply. Applications are due September 21, 2010.

Windowfarms hosts events throughout September at 156 William Street

Stationed in Lower Manhattan as part of LMCC’s Swing Space program, Riley, the Windowfarms team, and other volunteers are hosting workshops and meetups. An ongoing open source installation embodies the real-life R&D-I-Y process behind the Windowfarms project, showcasing the evolving innovations of New York windowfarmers.

This weekend is your last chance to see Matthew Jensen’s gallery show at Governors Island

Matthew Jensen’s project Searching For Something Previously Unknown or Forgotten on Governors Island closes this Sunday, August 29.

RSVP now for a talk with Matthew Jensen at Governors Island this Friday, 8/20

Artist Matthew Jensen will discuss and answer questions about his exhibition Searching For Something Previously Unknown Or Forgotten On Governors Island.

LoVid performs “Trichrome Navigation” during the final week of Sitelines 2010

In Trichrome Navigation, LoVid lead a team of performers and audience members through an obstacle course, carrying electronic components from one side to another, building an electronic musical instrument that produces live sound.

Christopher Williams performs August 2–5 in Battery Park City

Bessie Award-winning choreographer Christopher Williams brings his signature imaginative style to Irish Faerie lore.

Sitelines presents Phil Soltanoff’s SIT, STAND, WALK, LIE DOWN… July 31 & August 1

Join us on July 31 and August 1 at Governors Island, near the entrance to Fort Jay for Phil Soltanoff’s SIT, STAND, WALK, LIE DOWN…!

Join us July 23–25 for an Open House at Governors Island

During the weekend of July 23–25, we'll host an Open House in our visual arts studios at Governors Island, as well as host an opening reception for a new exhibition in our gallery featuring work by Matthew Jensen.

Swing Space deadline approaching: Thursday, July 22, 5PM

Applications for our Swing Space residency program are due Thursday, July 22 at 5PM.

Two encore performances of “2 kilos of sea” by Deganit Shemy & Company on July 21

We've added two encore performances of Deganit Shemy & Company’s 2 kilos of sea, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 12:30PM and 5PM.

LentSpace featured in Bravo’s “Work of Art: The Next Great Artist”

The episode featuring LentSpace will air Wednesday, July 14 at 10PM EDT. (Check your local listings, though!)

Deganit Shemy & Company performs “2 kilos of sea” this week!

Critically acclaimed Israeli choreographer Deganit Shemy brings five dancers together to explore the misinterpretations that occur in a nanosecond, exposing the fragility of time, of relationships, and of accepting.

Updated: Yoshiko Chuma & the School of Hard Knocks, “A-C-E ONE”: July 7 & 8 at 5:30 & 7:30

In this world-premiere commission renowned choreographer Yoshiko Chuma fuses live music, dance and performance to create a unique new work.

Sam Miller, devoted advocate for the arts, appointed President of LMCC!

A devoted advocate for the arts, Miller brings a nationally recognized profile to the organization having spent five years as President of Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC), the ten-year national initiative with the mission to improve the conditions for artists working in all disciplines.

Now accepting applications for the next session of the Swing Space residency program

LMCC is now accepting applications for the next session of the Swing Space residency program, offering Studio Space on Governors Island and Rehearsal Space at 14 Wall Street for visual and performing artists and arts groups.

Join us all summer long at Building 110: LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island

Join us on June 5–6 for the opening weekend of Building 110: LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island. We'll be hosting an exhibition opening, an open house in our visual arts studios, and performances.