Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Founded as Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, LMCC serves, connects, and makes space for artists and community. Learn more at: www.lmcc.net.

Since 1973, LMCC has been the champion for independent artists in New York City and the cultural life force of Lower Manhattan. Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) empowers artists by providing them with networks, resources, and support, to create vibrant, sustainable communities in Manhattan.

“From an aerial view, you get to see what’s at stake in a way you don’t on the ground.”Accumulating source imagery from ...
05/20/2026

“From an aerial view, you get to see what’s at stake in a way you don’t on the ground.”

Accumulating source imagery from Google Earth, on expeditions with her pilot friend “who gamely flew along the coast of Texas to find [her] a captivating view” and image banks, Leslie Wayne’s large-scale paintings document views of vulnerable US shorelines and melting icebergs in the Arctic Circle.

With paintings shown alongside three multi-media works, Wayne grapples with how artists can reach, “the hearts and minds of viewers, not just with information but with the poetic force of their creativity.”

THE UNINTENDED BLUES will be on view at the Arts Center at Governors Island beginning July 24. The exhibition is FREE and open to the public Friday-Sunday, 12-5pm.
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Photos by Don Porcaro

05/20/2026

“From an aerial view, you get to see what’s at stake in a way you don’t on the ground.”

Accumulating source imagery from Google Earth, on expeditions with her pilot friend “who gamely flew along the coast of Texas to find [her] a captivating view” and image banks, Leslie Wayne’s large-scale paintings document views of vulnerable US shorelines and melting icebergs in the Arctic Circle.

With paintings shown alongside three multi-media works, Wayne grapples with how artists can reach, “the hearts and minds of viewers, not just with information but with the poetic force of their creativity.”

THE UNINTENDED BLUES will be on view at the Arts Center at Governors Island beginning July 24. The exhibition is FREE and open to the public Friday-Sunday, 12-5pm.
�Click the link in bio to learn more.

Photos by Don Porcaro

Announcing LMCC's 2026 Summer Season! This summer, LMCC's multidisciplinary offerings will fill Lower Manhattan and Gove...
05/07/2026

Announcing LMCC's 2026 Summer Season!

This summer, LMCC's multidisciplinary offerings will fill Lower Manhattan and Governors Island with art, community, and bold ideas! The 2026 River To River Festival will features a performance by the inimitable esperanza spalding, a world premiere from choreographer Bill T. Jones, to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a special edition of the rough-and-ready performance series CATCH, a groundbreaking durational performance by Sweet Variant (Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born), and a world premiere exhibition from artist Leslie Wayne.

On Governors Island, free public programming at the Arts Center will run from May through September. This season includes Open Studios with LMCC’s Arts Center Residents, work-in-progress showings by Arts Center Dance Residents Moriah Evans, Nicole Canuso and Anh Vo, and family friendly Saturday Climate Art Workshops with Arts Center Residents Sari Norman and Nobuho Nagasawa.

Visit LMCC.net/Public-Programs-2026 for our full program lineup.

Join us on Friday, May 1, from 9:30am-11:30am for Labor of Love: An Interactive Celebration of Our Hardworking Ecosystem...
04/23/2026

Join us on Friday, May 1, from 9:30am-11:30am for Labor of Love: An Interactive Celebration of Our Hardworking Ecosystems, part of the Creative Labor, Creative Conditions campaign, presented in partnership with Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

🎟️ RSVP at the link in bio or visit lmcc.net/may-day-2026 (Ferry fees will be waived for guests who RSVP)

Celebrate the hardworking arts and aquatic ecosystems that shape life in our city. Through performance and interactive art-making, we’re throwing a party for these mighty workforces!

Take part in an experiential puppet procession, featuring giant, larger-than-life aquatic creations that bring the climate-resilient magic of the underwater oyster reef to the surface. Join in workshops to create your own personal regalia, drawing inspiration from May 1st’s significance as International Workers’ Day. Be in community with artists and creatives, including the latest cohort of Arts Center Residents, for a morning of action, artmaking, food, and live music.

Continue the day of festivities across Manhattan with Doris Duke Foundation and partner organizations, including the Apollo Theater, The Moth, New York Theatre Workshop and Lincoln Center Theater!

On April 18th 10:30am-7pm, join us at the Arts Center at Governors Island for a day of free, environmentally-focused act...
03/27/2026

On April 18th 10:30am-7pm, join us at the Arts Center at Governors Island for a day of free, environmentally-focused activities and artmaking honoring Earth Day, presented in partnership with Stony Brook University and New York Climate Exchange

🎟 Link in bio to RSVP and learn more!

Lineup of Events:

Start the morning with the Public Housing Community Fund and NY Climate Exchange to celebrate the 2026 winners of NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grants and learn about their community-focused sustainability projects.

Then, environmental artist Greg Corbino leads a hands-on, family-friendly puppet-making workshop.

In the afternoon, LMCC’s president, Moe Yousuf, will be in conversation with Stonybrook University Professor Joseph Pierce on his book Speculative Relations: Indigenous Worlding and Repair.

Throughout the day, drop in to meet LMCC’s newest cohort of Arts Center Residents, and view works by Stony Brook University faculty Joseph M. Pierce and Karen Levitov, and Arts Center Scholars-in-Residence Darla Migan and Nobuho Nagasawa.

The day culminates in a closing reception with food, drink, and live music from the Jazz Loft.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Announcing our Featured Artists for the 2026 Downtown Dinner! For this year's gala, we're thrilled to present a special ...
03/18/2026

Announcing our Featured Artists for the 2026 Downtown Dinner!

For this year's gala, we're thrilled to present a special performance by Grammy Award-winning musician, educator, and Downtown Dinner honoree, esperanza spalding.

The evening will be hosted by actress, writer, director Clare McNulty, best known for her five-season run as Chantal Witherbottom on the cult hit 'Search Party'... and slightly less well known as a former LMCC employee! We know she'll infuse the night with humor, heart, and a few surprises.

Join us on Monday, April 27 at Tribeca 360° to celebrate our city's artists and support LMCC's essential work. Reserve tickets and learn more about our 2026 honorees here: https://lmcc.net/downtowndinner2026/

Yesterday, we welcomed 21 new artists, including one collective, 19 individual artists, and our onsite assistant, to LMC...
03/17/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed 21 new artists, including one collective, 19 individual artists, and our onsite assistant, to LMCC’s Arts Center Residency on Governors Island!

Garrett Allen
Rachel Cole
Nicole Cooper
Dennis RedMoon Darkeem
Duy Hoàng
Derek McPhatter
Tijay Mohammed
Sari Nordman
Sabrina Merayo Nuñez
Phoebus Osborne
Marie Lloyd Paspe
Gabriela Salazar
Lisa Schonberg
Sara Stern
Nora Treatbaby
Tanika Williams
Darla Migan, Stony Brook University
Nobuho Nagasawa, Stony Brook University
Seaweed City, Organization-in-Residence
Noga Cohen, On-Site Assistant

The 2026 Arts Center Residency fosters creative exploration for projects at the intersection of art and climate. The eight-month studio-based residency provides artists with individual work space, stipend for materials, and access to two rehearsal studio facilities. Residents are able to be in ongoing dialogue with fellow residents while also participating in Open Studios, Climate Week, and other Arts Center and LMCC programming.

Introducing our 2026 Downtown Dinner Honorees!The 2026 Downtown Dinner will honor filmmaker Linda Genereux & Timur Galen...
03/13/2026

Introducing our 2026 Downtown Dinner Honorees!

The 2026 Downtown Dinner will honor filmmaker Linda Genereux & Timur Galen, LMCC Board Chair Emeritus; Julie Menin, Speaker of the NYC Council; Jack Shainman, Founder and Principal, Jack Shainman Gallery, and artist Carlos Vega; and Grammy Award-winning musician and educator esperanza spalding.

Join us on Monday, April 27 at Tribeca 360° to celebrate their civic, cultural, and artistic leadership, and the impact they've had on arts & culture in our city.

The Downtown Dinner is LMCC's annual gala celebrating our city's artists. If you care about LMCC's work, the Dinner is a great way to show your love! Reserve tickets and learn more about our 2026 honorees here: https://lmcc.net/downtowndinner2026/

Announcing the 2026 SU-CASA Artists and class list!LMCC’s SU-CASA Residency is a community arts engagement program that ...
03/11/2026

Announcing the 2026 SU-CASA Artists and class list!

LMCC’s SU-CASA Residency is a community arts engagement program that places artists and organizations in residence with older adult centers in Manhattan.

SU-CASA programs engage older adults in participatory arts projects that emphasize hands-on learning and adaptive teaching. The residency culminates in a public showcase that shares participants’ creative expression with the surrounding community. SU-CASA programs run from March through June. Check out the class list here: https://lmcc.net/resources/artist-residencies/su-casa/

Our 2026 SU-CASA Artists:
Angela Garcia and Allison Cox
Annysa Ng
Aurelio del Muro
Bulla En El Barrio
Carmen Community Artist
Clark Jackson
Jerise
Justin Wong
Leonardo Sardella
Threshold Collective
Catalina Beltrán
Marta Blair
Maya de Silva Chafe
MEI-BE WHATever/Mei-Yin Ng
Nami Kagami
Natacha Voliakovsky
Nicole Kontolefa
the after-image
Tricia Vita
Patricia Cazorla
Paul Ferrara
Paul Deo
Richard Grunn
Robert Galinsky
Rosario Moore
Sandra Antognazzi
Vladimir Cybil Charlier
Walter Perez
WENGOZ
Xianix Barrera

Meet our 2026 Downtown Dinner Alumni Artist honorees!This year, we have the pleasure of honoring Chloë Bass with the Mic...
03/06/2026

Meet our 2026 Downtown Dinner Alumni Artist honorees!

This year, we have the pleasure of honoring Chloë Bass with the Michael Richards Award for Visual Arts, Moriah Evans with the Sam Miller Award for Performance, and Normandy Sherwood with the Sarah Verdone Award for Writing.

Join us on Monday, April 27 at Tribeca° to honor the impact these artists have had in their respective fields. Plus, enjoy sunset views of the skyline and a special performance by Grammy Award-winning musician and educator esperanza spalding. Click the link below to reserve tickets and learn more about these amazing artists.

The Downtown Dinner is LMCC's annual gala, gathering hundreds of our city's most impactful business, civic, and cultural leaders support our vibrant arts ecosystem. If you believe in LMCC's work, the Dinner is a great way to show your love!

Learn about tickets and sponsorship: https://lmcc.net/downtowndinner2026. For inquiries regarding tables and sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Director of Development, Hannah Myers, at [email protected].

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