Governors Island Arts Launches First-Ever House Fest for Families to Enjoy
The three-day festival will celebrate the range of works presented by the seasonal arts, cultural, educational and environmental Organizations in Residence on Governors Island
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Colonels Row Building 405A
An event featuring in progress from Triangle Arts artists in residence, including pieces by Slinko, Malado Francine, Sally Lelong, Jodie Lyn-Kee-Chow, Ariel Kleinberg, and Eric Ramos Guerrero.
Porch Life, Urban Bush Women
Presented by MoCADA
Saturday, Aug. 6, at 6pm
Nolan Park Building 7A, Governors Island
A work-in-progress section of Haint Blu, an ensemble dance-theater work from Urban Bush Women. Known as the color that Southern families paint their front porches to ward off bad spirits, Haint Blu uses performance as a center and source of healing.
APOCALITZIN, dance to the people
Saturday, Aug.6, at 7pm and Sunday, Aug. 7, at 2pm
Colonels Row, Governors Island
A dance theater piece set in a landscape of environmental crisis following the adventures of its eponymous heroine, a futuristic hybrid of human and plastic, descended from the Mexica (M?xihcah) people.
Electropixel 12 – Nature and Cities
Presented by Harvestworks
Saturday, Aug.6, at 7pm
Nolan Park Building 10A, Governors Island
An outdoor performance of sound art and live cinema that includes the sounds of nature and listening in different cities around the globe. Featuring performances by Ben Owen, Solar Return, Jenny Pickett, Julien Ottavi and the Horspiel Machine.
Changemaker Station
Presented by The Climate Museum
Sunday, Aug. 7, 2:30-4:30pm
Nolan Park Building 18, Governors Island
An interactive hub for civic climate action, where visitors can learn how to raise their voices and take tangible actions in their communities.
With the Sea: Climate Art, Science, and Human Connections to Sea Level Rise
Presented by The Climate Museum in partnership with NYU Gallatin WetLab
Sunday, Aug. 7, 1pm
LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island
A panel discussion and live Q&A that will explore sea level rise, people’s embodied relationship with water, climate justic and advocacy in NYC. Moderated by Anais Reyes, senior exhibitions associate at the Climate Museum.
Silver Fleece, William Hooker
Presented by Harvestworks
Sunday, Aug. 7, 3pm
Nolan Park Building 10A, Governors Island
A suite for the outdoors in six parts. Featuring William Hooker, drums/composer, On Kaa Davis, guitar, Hans Tammen, guitar, Jair Rohm Wells, bass, David Soldier, violin, and Kevin Ramsey, electronics.
VITRUVIAN (excerpts), Jerron Herman
Sunday, Aug. 7, at 4:30pm
Nolan Park, Governors Island
A solo performance from Jerron Herman.
What You Need to Know About Attending House Fest at Governors Island
Where is Governors Island located?
Governors Island is considered part of Manhattan and located in New York Harbor.
How do I get to Governors Island?
Get to the island by taking the ferry from Manhattan at 10 South St. Boats run daily. A round trip ferry ticket is $4 for adults and free for seniors and children younger than 12. Check out the ferry schedule at govisland.com/ferry.
When is House Fest?
House Fest is Friday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 7. Times vary per activity.
How much is admission?
Admission to House Fest is free.
For more information, visit govisland.com or follow Governors Island on Facebook or Instagram.
Main image: The Trust for Governors Island/Julienne Schaer