Governors Island Art Fair
Governors Island Art Fair (GIAF) is an annual event on Governors Island in New York Harbor presented by . It is an exhibition created entirely by artists and volunteers working together to share in the public space generously provided by the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation. Housed in a deserted army barracks, the fair exhibits the work of over 100 artists from around the world, working in all disciplines. The founders and organizers have established a hands-off curatorial environment, inviting the individual artists to create an experience of their own. This allows viewers an opportunity to see artwork – unrestrained by curatorial limitations – by some of the world's best independent artists in a beautiful, historic park setting.
Until 2011, few outside of the military had ever visited Governors Island. Although this 172 acres (70 ha) island lies only 800 yards from the southern tip of Manhattan it had remained relatively unknown. For almost two centuries Governors Island was a military base, home to the U.S. Army and the Coast Guard. On Jan. 31, 2003, the island was transferred to the people of New York and its increasing popularity as a cultural destination has reinvented the abandoned installation. Historic and full of potential, it is perhaps the last great expanse of undeveloped space for public use in New York City.
GIAF 2008[]
GIAF 2008 was launched in September 2008 as a six weeks event and exhibited 50 artists.
GIAF 2009[]
In 2009, GIAF is a four-week event September 5–27 exhibiting over 100 artists.
GIAF 2010[]
Over 120 independent artists and galleries in five buildings on Governors Island.
GIAF 2011[]
Over 120 independent artists and galleries in five buildings on Governors Island, September 2–25, 2011.
External links[]
- The 4heads Collective
- Artnet: Here’s What to Expect at Governors Island Art Fair 2016
- Hyperallergic: An Eclectic Lineup at This Year’s Governors Island Art Fair (2016)
- Barracks To House 100 Artists' Works on Governors Island
- Top 5 Installations to See At 4Heads Governors Island Art Fair
- Sprawling Art Shows in Brooklyn Bridge Park and on Governors Island
- Gems Among the Ruins
- Photos, Video: Fanciful Art Takes Over Governors Island's Stately Colonels' Row
- govsislandart Blog 2010
- Festivals in New York City
- Arts festivals in the United States
- Recurring events established in 2008
- Art fairs
- Art festivals in the United States
- 2008 establishments in New York City