Announcing Two Artist Open Calls: 2026 Manhattan Arts Grants & SU-CASA Creative Aging Residency!

Deadline: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 5 PM ET
For Both Applications

Announcing the 2025 Summer Season!

From the River To River Festival's public installations and performances to hands-on workshops and open studios, LMCC’s summer programs celebrate the creative visions shaping our city's future.

August 2025 Grantee Events

Experience a wide range of art activities by supporting our Creative Engagement, Creative Learning, and UMEZ Arts Engagement grantees and their events this month.

Meet Manhattan's Arts Council

Through grants, residencies, presentation opportunities, and arts programs for the public we work each day realize a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive arts ecosystem in New York City.

Open Studios, Take Care Series, July 2023, Photo by Roshni Khatri

Residencies & Grants

Our arts service programs include residencies, grants, workshops, and professional training for artists from all disciplines and practices.

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LMCC Arts Center at Governors Island, Location: New York NY, Architect: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and Adamson Associates Architects

The Arts Center

The Arts Center at Governors Island is a new incubator for cultural experimentation and gathering space to exchange in dialogue. This space serves artists and the public alike.

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Public Programs

Each year, LMCC presents performances, workshops, public installations, exhibitions, and more throughout Lower Manhattan and Governors Island.

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