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.
Governors Island Art Fair
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Immerse Yourself in the Ghoulish Art on Governors Island
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
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
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
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
This is an artistically rich summer for Governors Island.
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Mary Ellen Mark’s Turbulent and Hopeful Narratives
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
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
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
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
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
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.