Sept. 26-27: Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Due to the expected adverse weather conditions, LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island will be closed on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, including our exhibition, Leslie Wayne: The Unintended Blues in the Upper Gallery. Please check individual event listings for further information.

New Date: Homecoming is October 17

Due to the expected adverse weather conditions on September 26, Homecoming: For The Harbor is postponed to Saturday, October 17. We’re planning for all the same activities: Tailgate fair! Art-making workshops! Parade, pep rally, and party!

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New Date: Open Studios at The Arts Center on 10/17

Due to the expected adverse weather conditions on September 26, Open Studios is postponed to Saturday, October 17. Join our 2026 Arts Center Residents for our final Open Studios of the year. These open house events are free and welcoming, informal, and accessible to all ages.

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Open Call: 2027 Manhattan Arts Grants & SU-CASA

LMCC is launching two open calls: 2027 Manhattan Arts Grants and SU-CASA Creative Aging Residency! Guidelines and applications for both programs are now live. All applications are due on November 12, 2026, 6pm EST.

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Coming Soon: The Mushroom at LMCC's Arts Center

Created by Normandy Sherwood and Nikki Calonge, The Mushroom is a radial play with spokes pointing outward that turns the Arts Center at Governors Island into a world of growth, decay, wonder and transformation.
Presented by LMCC and New Georges in partnership with Governors Island Arts and Under the Radar.

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Building a Vibrant Arts Ecosystem in NYC

Founded in 1973, LMCC champions artistic freedom, drives investment, and fosters civic engagement to ensure a resilient, inclusive future for Manhattan. We forge connections between artists, communities, and institutions—advocating for and directing public and private support where it is needed most.

Programs for Artists & the Public

Residencies & Grants

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

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The Arts Center

The Arts Center at Governors Island is an incubator for cultural experimentation and gathering space to exchange in dialogue for artists and the public.

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Public Programs

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

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