In 1993, the Islip Art Museum opened the Carriage House as a project space where contemporary artists can create and exhibit new and experimental work. Since its first season, the Carriage House has steadily expanded its programming and services to become a major cultural resource in the greater New York region. The Islip Art Museum offers a variety of exhibitions and studio programs at the Carriage House, including Projects, an exhibition of installations by emerging artists who are selected from an annual call for proposals.