In June 2008, the Staten Island Creative Community, the Council on the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI), and ArtLab joined together with local businesses to celebrate arts and culture in Staten Island with the Art by the Ferry Festival. The Art by the Ferry Festival took place over the course of two weekends and featured art works and events in spaces provided by the St. George Theatre, the St. George Library, and two local real estate companies—Gateway Arms Realty Corp. and Casandra Properties. Venues were both indoor and outdoor, and everything was completely free!

Thanks to everyone who made the first year such a great success. And if you missed Art by the Ferry in 2008, make sure you join us in 2009!!