The Easiest Way To Get Away

Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: 2027 Ice Sculpture Show Application

Call­ing all NYC-based artists creatives! The deadline to apply to par­tic­i­pate in the 6th Annu­al Gov­er­nors Island Arts Ice Sculp­ture Show, to be held Sat­ur­day, March 6, 2027, has been EXTENDED from November 2 to December 4. Project pro­pos­als should be inspired by this year’s theme, Traces. Cre­ative inter­pre­ta­tions wel­come, no pri­or carv­ing expe­ri­ence required! Click here to learn more and apply »

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