Governors Island Arts Releases Annual Open Calls
Sep 19, 2025 3:29 pm

Calling all NYC-based artists and arts nonprofits! Bring your talents to Governors Island through two different open calls, released by Governors Island Arts on Monday, September 15, 2025.
- Artists are invited to apply to participate in the 5th Annual Governors Island Arts Ice Sculpture Show, to be held Saturday, February 7, 2026. Project proposals should be inspired by this year’s theme, movement. Creative interpretations welcome, no prior carving experience required! Click here to learn more and apply »
- Arts nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for the seasonal Organizations in Residence program. Selected applicants receive free indoor programming space in the Island’s historic houses, open to the public weekends each year from May-October. Click here to learn more and apply »