The Arts Center at Governors Island

Located in an idyllic setting only minutes away by ferry from Lower Manhattan, The Arts Center at Governors Island is the first permanent home for arts and culture at Governors Island, an incubator for creative experimentation, and a space for engagement and dialogue.

Did you know that The Arts Center at Governors Island is home to working artists all year round? Learn more about our current cohort of artists and The Arts Center Residency here.

Exhibitions & Performances

Exhibitions at The Arts Center explore a range of ideas and media with an emphasis on site-specific projects that took the Art Center's unique location into consideration. Check our Events Calendar for current exhibitions and upcoming events.

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Public Programs

Our Public Programs offers audiences of all ages an opportunity to actively engage in performances, workshops, talks, and other interactive events.

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Arts Center Residency

Since 2010, The Arts Center at Governors Island has provided artists with residencies and work space all year round.

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Rentals

Whether presenting new work in one of our galleries or hosting your next cocktail hour in our cafe, the Arts Center is the perfect space to create a one-of-a-kind experience with breathtaking views of the harbor and the iconic NYC skyline.

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