By What Means and What Measure

A reading and panel discussion with exhibiting artist Daniel Shieh, poet Chia-Lun Chang, and authors Lisa Hsiao Chen and Ly Tran. Saturday, August 12, 3pm Upper Gallery at The Arts Center at Governors Island Daniel Shieh and Chia-Lun Chang met as LMCC artists in residence at The Arts Center on Governors Island in 2021 and worked together on the…

The moon is just a mirror: Lantern Giveaway

The Arts Center at Governors Island

RSVP Here! September 3, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky host a special evening event marking the transformation of their installation, there is nothing you can think that is not the moon, which currently houses over 300 handmade lanterns the artists started making in 2022. Rhonda and Trevor invite you to take home…

Allies in Arts presents MICRODOSES

September 16, 2-7:30pm  Join Allies in Arts and LMCC on Saturday, September 16 from 2-7pm for a full day of artist talks, performances, readings, and a special DJ set to celebrate the exhibition ANTI•VENOM. Each of the programs featured offers a microdose toward collective healing. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Artist Talk with Joaquin Trujillo Joaquin Trujillo will be conversation…

Open Studios with Arts Center Artists-in-Residence

The Arts Center at Governors Island

Come and be part of LMCC's final day of complimentary Saturday art programs at The Arts Center at Governors Island! Engage with LMCC's Arts Center artists-in-residence during the Open Studios event! Explore their studios, where they will reveal their ongoing creative projects and artistic processes. Featured artist lineup includes: Bobby Abate, Faustine Badrichani, Michele Brody,…

Dionne Kamara: Dance, Play, Create Movement Workshop

A3, Dance Studio The Arts Center at Governors Island

First session: 1pm-2:15pm Second session: 2:30pm-3:45pm A3, Dance Studio The Arts Center at Governors Island Join a fun and interactive dance workshop for everyone. Learn the BrainDance, a unique exercise that supports the reorganization of the neurological system and increases blood and oxygen flow to the respiratory system and brain. Dance with props while exploring…

Open Studios with Session Two Artists-in-Residence

The Arts Center at Governors Island

Connect with LMCC's Arts Center artists-in-residence at Open Studios! Visit artists in their studios, where they will share their practice, works-in-progress and time-based presentations throughout the day. Session 2 Artists-in-Residence include: Bobby Abate, Faustine Badrichani, Michele Brody, Mitsuko Brooks, Monica Duncan & Senem Pirler, Teresa Fellion, Sika Foyer, Camila Galaz, Sarah Hakani, Nattie Trogdon &…

50th Anniversary Gala

Conrad New York Downtown, 102 North End Avenue, New York, New York, 10282

This year LMCC celebrates its Golden Anniversary with you, our circle of artists, supporters, and friends! Save the date for our 50th anniversary gala at the Conrad on April 15th. Stay tuned for more details!

Arts Center Residency Open Studios

The Arts Center at Governors Island

Join us for Open Studios at The Arts Center at Governors Island on May 18, 2024. Engage directly with resident artists & curatorial fellows in their studios, and learn about their diverse practices. RSVP here for free tickets! This event is free and open to all. Artists in Residence: Yasmeen Abdallah (@86cherrycherry) Dahlia Bloomstone (@the_dancr_next_door)…

Party as Performance: YACKEZ

The Arts Center at Governors Island

Celebrate with us as we mark LMCC’s 50th anniversary as Manhattan’s Arts Council and our legacy of fostering vibrant creative communities! You're invited to Party as Performance, a series of special gatherings at The Arts Center at Governors Island! ach event is hosted by LMCC alumni artists and offers a unique atmosphere, energy, and community,…

Love Tapes by Wendy Clarke Exhibition Opening + Open Studios

The Arts Center at Governors Island

Exhibition Opening: Love Tapes by Wendy Clarke 12-5pm, Lower Gallery, The Arts Center at Governors Island First exhibited as a part of LMCC’s World Views residency program in 1980 at the World Trade Center, Love Tapes by Wendy Clarke is one of the earliest and actively ongoing projects that LMCC has supported. Love Tapes is…