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The Arts Center at Governors Island

Why we
love it

Our venues beautifully blend form and function, combining rich design with modern amenities while keeping sustainability in mind. They serve as the ideal backdrop to meet your event needs and enhance your guest experience with stunning views, history, artwork and more.

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The Arts Center at Governors Island

The Arts Center at Governors Island is the first permanent home for arts and culture on Governors Island, an incubator for creative experimentation, and a space for engagement and dialogue. Curated and programmed by LMCC, work developed and presented at The Arts Center focuses on sustainability and equity.


Located on Governors Island, a short 8-minute ferry ride from Lower Manhattan and housed in a beautiful 19th-century munitions warehouse, LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island offers over 11,000 square feet of event space with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor.


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Cafe

Standing: 112 max., Seated: 75 max.
With beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline, the Café is the main entrance to the Arts Center’s two galleries and lends itself for lunch or cocktail events. The 2,334 square foot space includes a separate kitchen prep area as well as a bar.
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Lower Gallery

Standing: 111 max., Seated: 100 max.
With views of the Manhattan skyline, the Lower Gallery is a raw, industrial space featuring original beams and columns, exposed brick walls, and other details from the building’s past as a munitions warehouse. It is accessed through the Café and perfect for films and photoshoots, presentations, speaker events, and performances.
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Upper Gallery

Standing: 200 max., Seated: 200 max.
A light-filled, airy, versatile space with soaring ceiling heights and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, accessible through its own foyer/entrance from the street (at the building’s upper level) or through the Café (on the buildings lower level) via an open staircase or the elevator, it is the only large indoor space on the island.

Amenities & Petals
Styles at The Arts Center at Governors Island

  • Amenities

    • handicap-accessibleHandicap Accessible
    • in-house-av-techIn-House Av/Tech
    • indoor-event-spaceIndoor Event Space
    • meeting-spaceMeeting Space
    • wedding-venueWedding Venue
    • street-parkingStreet Parking

  • Styles

    • industrialIndustrial
    • landmarkLandmark
    • modernModern
    • raw-spaceRaw Space
    • trendyTrendy
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Bldg. 110, Andes Road
Governor's Island, NY 10005

Directions

To get started planning your event, contact:

Contact: 212.727.2424


Email: celebratefood@greatperformances.com

TESTIMONIALS

Fabulous celebrations!

Thanks for a fabulous event! It went great and I appreciate [the Great Performances] staff.
– Vera D.

You’re a star! I was so pleased with everything. The food was fabulous. You kept sending it out. You had the perfect amount of staff. Can’t thank you enough and I look forward – very much – to working with you in the future!

– Victoria W.

The evening was everything we could hope for and more. I loved every minute working with and we will be reaching out when future events pop up.

– Yvonne G.

Frequently Asked
Questions

If you are planning an event and are looking for a truly unique space, you may want to consider hosting it at LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island. As the official caterer for LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island, we can help you get started.

  • What Kind Of Events Can Be Held At LMCC's Arts Center At Governors Island?

    LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island is perfect for all types of events including lunch or cocktail events, corporate events, presentation, and speaker events, performances, and weddings & parties.

  • What Space At LMCC's Arts Center At Governors Island Would Be Best For A Wedding?

    The Upper Gallery is perfect for that dream wedding. The airy space with a high ceiling and majestic view of the Manhattan skyline is the perfect venue to tie the knot.

  • Can I Have My Event At LMCC's Arts Center At Governors Island Catered?

    Of course. The Great Performances catering team can work with you to help you plan the perfect event along with our team of culinary experts.

  • Who Does Catering For LMCC's Arts Center At Governors Island?

    Great Performances can cater for your event at LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island and can take care of all the planning for your special catered event.

  • How Do I Contact LMCC's Arts Center At Governors Island To Run An Event?

    If you're planning on booking an event at LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island you can call Great Performances at 212.727.2424 or send us an email at celebratefood@greatperformances.com.

  • How Much Does It Cost To Run A Catered Event At LMCC's Arts Center At Governors Island?

    Catering costs vary depending on the requirements for your event including the number of people, the type of event (breakfast buffet, cocktail reception, seated dinner, etc.), the style of service and waitstaff needs, and the food that is being served. Our team of expert event planners can help you design the perfect menu for your catered event.

  • What Events Has Great Performances Run At LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island?

    Great Performances works with the LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island on all kinds of events including weddings, corporate events, lectures, and more.

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