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.
Give a gift so we can stay merry and bright
Give a gift in honor of your loved one. Rose bush, hammock, working dog or chair, all gifts support Governors Island and include:
- Governors Island membership
- Limited edition gift
- Personalized adoption certificate and letter
Order by Monday, December 17 for delivery by Christmas.
Latest Blog Posts
Shandaken Projects Names Artists for Inaugural Residency Program on New York’s Governors Island
November 19, 2018
Five NYC-based cultural practitioners will create site-responsive work over the next year
Shandaken Projects and The Trust for Governors Island
are pleased to announce its first residents in the inaugural session of
Shandaken: Governors Island. Five
NYC-based artists producing work in the fields of poetry, video, critical theory, sculpture, performance and
more have been awarded free studio space on Governors Island. As part of their residency, the cultural practitioners will have the opportunity to explore and learn
about Governors Island...
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Governors Island Seeks Proposals for Long-Term Athletic Use of Fields in 2019 and Beyond
November 12, 2018
The Trust for Governors Island invites non-profit organizations, schools, organized sports leagues and any other interested parties to respond to this Request for Proposals to utilize two possible locations on Governors Island for athletic uses.
Schools, organized youth leagues, adult leagues and non-profit organizations are invited to propose use of our athletic fields for practices, scrimmages, games, tournaments and other recreational activities. Governors Island’s turf fields are able to accommodate a wide range of sports, from baseball and softball...
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Host your event on Governors Island
Bring your event to an iconic NYC venue with some spectacular views! Governors Island is accepting proposals for events, festivals, concerts and more for the 2019 season. Apply for a permit here.