Just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Governors Island is one of New York City’s most beloved seasonal destinations, and this summer and fall, New Women New Yorkers calls it home.
From May through November 2026, New Women New Yorkers is moving into House 410A on Colonels Row, as part of the Governors Island Arts Organization in Residence program. The house is open every weekend, free and open to all.
What’s Inside
Step inside and you’ll find immigrant women artists at work in their studios, creating paintings, sculptures, films, and performances that explore migration, identity, belonging, and climate. You’ll also encounter two exhibitions from our storytelling archive, Real People. Real Lives. and Climate Chronicles, both created by immigrant women in New York City.
This is not a traditional gallery. It is a working creative space where art is made in front of you, where conversations happen naturally, and where every visitor is welcome to stay as long as they like.
Programs & Events
Throughout the season, we host free public programs open to all ages and backgrounds:
Every weekend from 11am to 5pm: Open Studio Saturdays & Sundays, where you can meet the artists and see works in progress.
4 Saturdays in May & June: A Visual Storytelling Training Series and Showcase, bringing together photography and written storytelling.
July: Climate Chronicles Story Circles, facilitated sessions exploring climate, migration, and daily life in New York City.
July & August: A Poetry and Generative Storytelling Workshop and more events added throughout the season.
Plan Your Visit
House 410A, Colonels Row, Governors Island, New York
Open every Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm, from May 16 through October 25, 2026. Admission is always free.
Getting there: Governors Island is accessible by ferry from the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan, and during the summer season from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Come as you are. Everyone is welcome.