Don't miss your last chance to visit Governors Island this season! Have a picnic under a Mark di Suvero sculpture, take in the incredible views on your bike, or participate in an art workshop! We hope to see you here!

Governors Island is open every Saturday and Sunday through September 30, and there is so much to do here! Below is just a sampling of this weekend's great events.

Select Ongoing Exhibits and Activities (All Weekend)

ICP Occupies Governors Island
Exhibiting Powerful Images from the 99 Percent: August 18 - September 30, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Governors Galleries To mark the one-year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, the International Center of Photography presents Occupy! The exhibition acknowledges the relevance of popular protest during this crucial presidential election year, and celebrates the significant uses of photography, film, and social media in recording and communicating the message of the OWS movement. For more information, visit
http://www.icp.org/events/2012/august/18/icp-occupies-governors-island-exhibiting-powerful-images-99-percent

PUBLIC SUMMER: Library of Immediacy by SUPERFRONT: July 21-September 23
The Library of Immediacy outdoor instillation, located on the Parade Ground, was designed and constructed by the architectural duo, saA, who are Amy Chang and Seo Young Shin. The instillation will host an ongoing, community-curated installation by The People’s Library and artist collective, DADDY, on weekends from July 21st-September 23rd. Visitors are welcome to bring and take books to add to the growing collection of this satellite of The People’s Library. In addition, concurrent with The Library of Immediacy, DADDY presents #LOANER, a democratically curated, anecdotal, and didactic display of objects. Viewers are asked to present and create wall text for personal items; objects may be loaned if replaced with a similar object for display.

4 Heads Art Fair: All September weekends
Run by artists, for artists, The Governors Island Art Fair enters its 5th year this fall as 4heads rally an exciting and diverse selection of artists from around the world. Well over 100 independent artists are selected entirely on the merit of their work and, once chosen, each is given a room of their own in which to create an exhibition environment of their own design. A selection of galleries is exhibiting in the Fair as well. 4heads “Artist in Residency” program is also offering open studio viewing beginning in June.
For more information visit www.4heads.org.

Better Than Jam: handmade gifts shop, Governors Galleries
Better Than Jam is bringing Governors Island the creations of New York City's most talented artists and crafters. Popping up in the Governors Galleries, the shop is filled with the work of local designers, artists, and crafts people. Better Than Jam's gift shop allows visitors to take home a tangible memento from their visit—a souvenir that was designed and crafted with the island in mind. With the help of the Etsy New York Team, the shop will also host demonstrations and workshops on Saturdays 12-4.

Transforming Function at Building 110: LMCC's Art Center, 12 PM - 5 PM, Building 110, LMCC Art Center at Governors Island 
The artists in this exhibition, by creating works that reimagine purpose, urge us to develop relationships to these environments that extend beyond passive consumption. Through adapting uses and subverting functions, the resulting work takes many forms and offers new perspectives and approaches to viewing, listening, experiencing, and interacting. Additional programming such as workshops, demonstrations, and talks to be announced.

Visit the Newly Re-Opened Castle Williams
Visitors interested in visiting the newly re-opened Castle Williams will have the opportunity to learn about the history of Governors Island in an intimate setting led by a National Park Service Ranger, as tours to the top of the Castle are limited to small groups. Tickets will be on a first-come, first-served basis for the Castle and roof.

Visitors can go to the gazebo outside the Castle for timed tickets.

More information on these programs and access can be found at www.nps.gov/gois.

Mark di Suvero at Governors Island: Presented by Storm King art Center, Throughout the Island
The exhibition is on view for another exciting season on Governors Island and includes a soaring new sculpture and programs for the public to enjoy. The exhibition is free and installed throughout the Island's public spaces.

What’s Happening on Governors Island: Building 110, Upper Level
Visit the interactive exhibit in Building 110 to learn more about the Governors Island Park and Public Space Plan and the 30 new acres of park and public space that are currently under construction. Visitors are invited to use Post It™ notes, markers and stamps to provide their feedback on the plan.

Empire Historic Arts Fund presents the fashion exhibit: "Tattered and Torn (On The Road To Deaccession)”, Governors Galleries
An installation of costume de-accessioned from various museums due to condition issues that make them undesirable for exhibit in the upper echelon museum world. Empire Historic Arts takes a different stance and offer them as an amazing resource to people interested in the design and construction of 19th century costume.

Children's Museum of the Arts Free Art Island Outpost Program, Nolan Park, 11 AM - 3 PM
Join the Children's Museum of the Arts Teaching Artists for new themes and projects each weekend, including everything from painting and drawing to large-scale sculpture. Children and families can stop by for hands-on art for kids!  For more information visit www.cmany.org.

Earth Matter Compost Learning Center, Picnic Point,12 PM to 4 PM
Earth Matter Compost Learning Center is a place to discover composting, the art and science of turning food and yard waste into a healthy soil amendment, rich in the nutrients that plants need to grow. Come for a fun and free hands on experience and unravel the mysteries of "black gold" and pet our newest compost workers - 38 adorable chicks and two kid goats!

Street Math Investigations presents Mü-Math: The Mobile Unit to Promote Mathematical Thinking, Governors Galleries, 11 AM to 3 PM
Adults and children 5 and up are invited to immerse themselves in different styles of mathematical thinking in ways that are playful and engaging. The 15 New York City themed installations are designed to offer different levels of challenge for children and adults alike.