Eighteen resident artists open their working studios in Building 110 on Governors Island, and you walk in and talk to them rather than reading a wall label. Alongside the studios, the day includes artist activations, screenings and installations scheduled through the afternoon, all of it free and pitched at all ages. If you have been meaning to take the Governors Island ferry and wanted a reason beyond the view, this is a good one.
What to expect
The open studios run through Building 110 with residents present in their spaces. Expect works in progress rather than a finished exhibition, plus screenings and installations elsewhere in the building. You can drop in and leave at your own pace across the afternoon.
Good to know
- The Arts Center is in Building 110 on Governors Island; check the ferry schedule before you plan the trip.
- Admission is free, and the organizers ask visitors to RSVP in advance.
- It is suitable for all ages, with activations aimed beyond an art-world crowd.
- Bring water and a hat; the island has limited shade between buildings.
- Leave time to walk the island afterward rather than turning straight around.
- Check the organizer's page for the day's activation schedule before you go.
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Common questions
Do I need to RSVP?
The organizers ask visitors to RSVP in advance, though admission itself is free.
How many artists are involved?
Eighteen artists in the 2026 cohort, plus two scholars-in-residence and an organization-in-residence.
How do I get to Governors Island?
By ferry. Check the current ferry schedule before you travel, as sailings are limited.
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