LMCC News

Kickstart your project on Governors Island! Info session April 16

Come to an info session to learn how to plan and fund a project on Governors Island

Support Lower Manhattan Residents & Businesses

Emergency Resources for Artists

November 3 Waterfront Community Day CANCELLED

Due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy, Waterfront Community Day on Saturday, November 3 will be cancelled.

Job opportunities at LMCC

Announcing Open Call for Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide (SPARC)

The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) is pleased to announce Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide (SPARC), a community arts engagement program that places artists-in-residence at senior centers across the five boroughs of New York City.

RSVP for CABULA6 / Jeremy Xido Presents an Open Rehearsal

Step inside Jeremy Xido’s process during his Swing Space residency to witness and participate in the development of his new work, Part 3 of The Angola Project Trilogy, premiering at Dance New Amsterdam. Eat cake, talk about heartbreak, punch a punching bag, nap, read thoughts and words taped to walls, expect anything and expect nothing at all. For more information, click here. Reservation required. RSVP here.

LMCC Artists’ Artwork for Sale on Artspace

We are pleased to announce LMCC’s partnership with Artspace, an online gallery of artwork from artists, cultural institutions, and non-profit organizations. Check out LMCC’s partner page, where we’re offering a select group of artworks for sale in support of LMCC’s programs. Artists include Vik Muniz, Beth Campbell, and Jonathan Allen.

LMCC Seeks Interns for Fall and Winter 2012

The Institutional Advancement department is seeking Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 interns to join the team. Internships are available for Development and Marketing roles. Become part of the action at LMCC! For more information, click here.

LMCC’s Open House at Governors Island Welcomed 1500 Visitors

This past weekend, LMCC hosted our Open House at Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island in honor of the final public weekend of the Island's 2012 season. 1500 visitors — a record number — visited LMCC’s visual arts studios and gallery exhibition and also enjoyed a performance by People Get Ready. We'd like to thank NY Waterway for helping make this weekend possible.

LMCC and GSA Host Public Art Speed Portfolio Review as Part of OHNY

As part of Open House New York weekend, LMCC and the US General Services Administration will host a free public art portfolio review session with featured experts at the Alexander Hamilton US Custom House on October 7. The setting is one of New York City’s most extraordinary rooms – the Tiffany Studio-designed Collector’s Office, which is rarely opened to the public. Although registration for the one-on-one sessions has reached capacity, the seldom seen Collector’s Office will be open for public viewing October 6 and 7.For more information on Open House New York, please click here.