From May-October 2023, Flux Factory will be returning for our third season as an Organization-in-Residence on Governors Island with artist studios and public events.
Governors Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. As part of their arts and cultural programming, Flux Factory will be in residence in the historic Colonels Row along with many art and nonprofit organizations.
Come visit us at Colonels Row House 404A and see details on all our public events below. Follow us on Instagram @flux_factory and the hashtag #WelcomeToFluxIsland to keep up to date with events and informal happenings on the island.
We will be open to the public weekly on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm with a to-be-announced schedule of special programs produced by Fluxers including monthly Flux Saturdays (the last Saturday of each month), exhibitions and open studios.
Flux Saturdays
On the last Saturday each month from May through October. Organized by different artists each month, the program will take many forms including pop-up exhibitions, performances, workshops, screenings, artist presentations and more.
Dates: Last Saturday of each month: May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28
Location: Colonels Row House 404A, indoors and front lawn area. Houses are not wheelchair accessible; the first-floor gallery is accessed via a staircase with 6 stairs with no handrail.
Participating artists: Itala Aguilera, Catalina Alverez, Amir Badawi, Tsohil Bhatia, Aliya Bonar, Maureen Catbagan, Abby Cheney, Danny Crump, Sarah Dahlinger, MaLo Sutra Fish, Christina Freeman, Daniel Fishkin, Lena Hawkins, Lexy Ho-Tai, Li-Ming Hu, Dew Igworia, Heather Kapplow, Louis Leung, Cayla Lockwood, Amelia Marzec, Jemila Macewan, Erin Montanez, Richard Nathaniel, Alex Nathanson, Will Owen, Jonathan Sims, Teng Teng, Anika Todd, Trace Tsui, Walker Tufts, Lee Tusman, Sally Twin, Emireth Herrera Valdez, Jevijoe Vitug, Eleni Zaharapoulos
Governors Island hours:
Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 7pm
Extended Hours Memorial Day through Labor Day
Friday & Saturday 10am – 10pm
The island is only accessible by ferry. Visit govisland.org for ticket info, ferry schedules and routes.
Documentation of Selected 2023 Exhibitions & Events
View documentation of past years at our 2021 and 2022 archive websites.
2023 Public Events on Flux Island
Feralpy OPEN CALL
Feralpy is a radical and untamed exploration of experimental forms of therapy by artists curated by Jemila MacEwan and Amelia Heintzelmann for Flux Factories summer programming. Taking place on Governors Island over consecutive weekends over the summer this wild and free-range exhibition is open to performances, meditations, classes, installations, video work, and one-on-one experiences offered by artists.
May Flux Saturday
Join us for our first Flux Saturday and celebrate a new season as an Organization-in-Residence on Governors Island! Welcome to Flux Island picnic 12pm-3pm & Karaoke 3pm-9pm
June Flux Saturday: Tangled Vines
For June Flux Saturday @governorsisland Abby Cheney and Hanna Washburn invite you to join them in creating Tangled Vines, a temporary installation made of reused and recycled materials happening at 404A Colonels Row. We invite anyone to bring any materials they wish to add to the installation to the island on Saturday, June 24. We will also have materials on hand for anyone to use. The work will be constructed on Saturday and will be on view through 5pm on Sunday, June 25.
Feralpy Workshops and Performances
Join Flux for an afternoon of workshops and performances in conjunction with the Feralpy Group Exhibition.
Feralpy Workshops and Performances
Join Flux for an afternoon of workshops and performances in conjunction with the Feralpy Group Exhibition.
Feralpy Workshops and Performances
Join Flux for an afternoon of workshops and performances in conjunction with the Feralpy Group Exhibition.
Feralpy Workshops and Performances
Join Flux for an afternoon of workshops and performances in conjunction with the Feralpy Group Exhibition.
Feralpy Workshops and Performances
Join Flux for an afternoon of workshops and performances in conjunction with the Feralpy Group Exhibition.
All That Is Seen And Unseen Artist Talk
Join Flux for an Artist Talk with Amelia Marzec in conjunction with their exhibition, "All That Is Seen And Unseen"
Artists Formerly Known as Prints Opening
Join Flux for the opening of the Artists Formerly Known as Prints exhibition.
August Flux Saturday
Wanna explore the sounds and textures of Governor's Island? Join Flux Factory at Colonel Row House 404A for Flux Saturday!
Flaming Creature Crawl Parade
Join Flux for the Flaming Creature Crawl Parade in conjunction with the Island Luminaria group show.
The Epileptic Eye Artist Talk
Join Flux for an artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
September Flux Saturday – Dirty Signs
Join Dirty Time for September Flux Saturday!
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
Ornaphonism Opening Celebration and Performance Series
Join us for the opening celebration and performance series for Ornaphonism!
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
October Flux Saturday – Nothing Island
Join Nothing Island for October Flux Saturday!
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.
The Epileptic Eye Screenings and Artist Talk
Join Flux for weekly screenings and artist talk in conjunction with The Epileptic Eye group show.