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An Art Fair Brings Over 80 Artists to Governors Island

by Eric Vilas-Boas August 27, 2019August 28, 2019

The 12th edition of the Governors Island’s art fair, now titled Portal: Governors Island and presented by the nonprofit 4heads, returns with exhibitions and installations from 89 artists.

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Immerse Yourself in the Ghoulish Art on Governors Island

by Zachary Small August 30, 2018

One of the Governors Island Art Fair’s founding organizers described it as an enormous summer camp for artists. Clearly these artists only vacation on Halloween.

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Art Amid Governors Island’s Architectural Decay

by Allison Meier September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

In its 10th edition, the Governors Island Art Fair in New York expands its installations into 1920s barracks.

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The Governors Island Art Fair Launches This Weekend

by Elisa Wouk Almino August 30, 2017August 29, 2017

Opening on September 2, the monthlong event features work by 100 artists in former military houses and barracks.

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Harboring Art in Historic Spaces at the 2016 Governors Island Art Fair

by Allison Meier September 1, 2016September 3, 2016

The circular sandstone fort of Castle Williams has had numerous identities since it was completed on Governors Island in 1811, from New York City harbor defense to Civil War barracks to military prison.

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An Eclectic Lineup at This Year’s Governors Island Art Fair

by Allison Meier July 15, 2016July 17, 2016

This is an artistically rich summer for Governors Island.

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Mary Ellen Mark’s Turbulent and Hopeful Narratives

by Alina Cohen September 18, 2015September 19, 2015

Mary Ellen Mark’s devotion to her subjects and their stories emerges immediately in both Tiny: Streetwise Revisited, a new book published by Aperture of Mark’s photographs, and Picture This: New Orleans, Mary Ellen Mark’s Last Assignment, a current exhibit at the Governors Island Art Fair.

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NYC’s Governors Island Art Fair Welcomes Visitors Every Weekend in September

by Sponsor September 2, 2015May 16, 2017

The annual Governors Island Art Fair (GIAF), which features the work of emerging artists from around the region and across the globe, opens this Saturday, September 5, and continues every Saturday and Sunday in September.

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Call for Artists: 8th Annual Governors Island Art Fair Accepting Applications

by Sponsor June 8, 2015May 16, 2017

Seeking independent artists worldwide working in all disciplines; Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Installation, Video, and Sound Art. Submit your work for the 2015 Governors Island Art Fair opening this September.

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Governors Island Art Fair Lodges in New York Harbor’s Military Ruins for the Month

by Allison Meier September 9, 2014September 12, 2014

Among peeling paint and creaking floors, the Governors Island Art Fair returned this past weekend to the former military homes of Colonels Row out in the New York Harbor.

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NYC’s Governors Island Art Fair Open Every Weekend in September

by Hyperallergic August 27, 2014August 27, 2014

4heads presents the Seventh Annual Governors Island Art Fair (GIAF) starting Saturday, September 6 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday in September.

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Get a Room: Apply for the 2014 Governors Island Art Fair, Deadline June 13

by Hyperallergic June 4, 2014June 6, 2014

Hyperallergic is pleased to continue its media partnership with the Governors Island Art Fair, New York’s largest independent art fair. We are also thrilled to present this open call for artists to apply for a room at this year’s series.

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