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December 2020
Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society presents: Lunch and Learn
Huntington Town Archivist, Antonia S. Mattheou and Nancy Moran discuss and show images from their newly released book entitled Images of America: Huntington Harbor Lighthouse.
Find out more »Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society presents: Book Lunch and Learn
Antonia S. Mattheou, Town of Huntington archivist, and Nancy Y. Moran discuss and present a slide show about their newly released book entitled "Images of America: Huntington Harbor Lighthouse." This event was originally presented by the Huntington Historical Society. https://youtu.be/bet7dvRzngw
Find out more »January 2021
Heckscher Museum presents: Wood Gaylor and American Modernism
Wood Gaylor (1883-1957), was an active member of the art world of New York City and Ogunquit, Maine, in the 1910s to the 1930s. He was part of The Penguin, an irreverent group of artists that put on exhibitions, held weekly sketching sessions, and mounted fantastic Arts Balls, complete with costumes, comical skits, and papier-mâché props. Inspired by these events, Gaylor settled into a signature painting style featuring brightly colored, flat, outlined figures in grand spaces. Museum Hours are Thursday…
Find out more »*Northport Arts Coalition Presents Poets in Port
Ongoing, last Friday of the month. Featured poets and open readings. All are welcome to participate. 10/25/19, 11/29/19, 12/27/19, 1/31/20.
Find out more »February 2021
Tammy Green presents: Calling All Writers Anthology Contest
Writers, you are invited to submit your work to "Calling All Writers Anthology Contest". We publish accepted works in an anthology with the most variety on Long Island. Our readers enjoy a digest of poetry, fiction, humor, and drama. FIRST PRIZE WINNERS in each category receive a $20 prize, and video interviews posted to CAW and social media. CONTEST THEMES: A Spring Romance; Endurance; With a little help from my friends; Resolving differences; The hand on my shoulder; The smile…
Find out more »The Firefly Artists presents: Open Call: Honey I Shrunk the Art
Artist Opportunity! Honey, I Shrunk the Art is an open call art exhibition for small works from local artists measuring no larger than 8 “ x 10”. (Framed size no larger than 9” x 11” outside of frame to outside of frame) Three-dimensional work will also be accepted, no larger than 10” in any direction. Entries must be original artwork, no reproductions (with the exception of photography). All art must be for sale. The gallery will take a 35% commission…
Find out more »March 2021
The Art Guild presents: Get Sharper! Drawing with Different Mediums with Stephanie Navon-Jacobson
Regardless of your chosen media, good drawing skills are crucial to a successful outcome. Refine your drawing skills and hone your powers of observation. The class will sample and experiment with various materials which may include graphite, pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, charcoal, markers, mixed media collage, and a group project at the discretion of the instructor. This is a perfect class for a beginning artist or one who feels "rusty." Please bring your enthusiasm, an open mind, an…
Find out more »The Art Guild presents New Strategies & Techniques in Portraiture with Rob Silverman
This class will concentrate on painting the portrait in a traditional and realistic manner using modern, simplified techniques. Students will paint or draw the portrait from a single pose from a live model over the course of 6 sessions. The following concepts will be explored and supported by handouts as well as demonstrations: The effect of light on the form and how to choose an optimal lighting set-up to reveal the key ‘landmark’ features. Creating dramatic effects by massing in…
Find out more »BJ Spoke-Call to Artists Paperworks 2021
BJ Spoke Gallery is inviting all artists using paper as their primary medium, as a substrate, or as a subject of a video to submit for our annual juried show Paperworks. All woks made on paper, of paper or about paper. Paper which is cut, folded woven and glued paper including drawings, paintings, pastels, prints photographs, paper sculpture, bound books, collage mixed media and 3D, video and installation media. AWARD: Selected artists will have up to six pieces included in…
Find out more »April 2021
The Firefly Artists presents: NYSATA Student/Teacher Exhibition: Kindred Spirits
Special Exhibition for the NYS Art Teachers Association, Nassau County Region showcasing School Art Teachers’ works alongside those of current or formal students.
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Follow the Light for Extraordinary Paintings with Howard Rose
95% of all paintings are focusing on light. Light gives a painting the form and contrast – moving from light to dark which helps create a three dimensional image onto a two dimensional plane. Following the light will assure a successful painting. A scene that is all in shadow with just one light beam coming across a tree or building can be very exciting. Always look for the light and follow the light – sometimes it moves if you’re painting…
Find out more »Bethpage Public Library presents: Steve Walker, Long Island Charcoal Artist Exhibit – April 2021
Charcoal Art - A Detailed Perspective To be exhibited at the Bethpage Library Gallery for the entire month of April. Prior to the pandemic Steve Walker Art was exhibiting in library galleries across Long Island. Preview most current artwork in FACEBOOK "Steve Walker Art" and/or INSTAGRAM "longislandcharcoalartist"
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Portraiture with Live Model with Rob Silverman
This class will concentrate on painting the portrait in a traditional and realistic manner using modern, simplified techniques. Students will paint or draw the portrait from a single pose from a live model over the course of 6 sessions. The following concepts will be explored and supported by handouts as well as demonstrations: The effect of light on the form and how to choose an optimal lighting set-up to reveal the key ‘landmark’ features. Creating dramatic effects by massing in…
Find out more »Fearless Watercolors – Virtual Classes with Jan Guarino
Painting different a subject matter each week from landscapes, seacapes, still lifes, florals and portraits. I will show you techniques that will allow you to feel free while holding onto detail, gain control, make corrections and have fun. Learn to trust your instincts with color and add contrast and allow blossoms, drips and splatters to work for you. $25 per class includes a 2+ hour class, critique and recording. Sign up for my newsletters to receive class updates on my…
Find out more »Huntington Arts Council presents: Invitational- Small Group Show
Jean Cohn, Scott Ross and Kristen Tinari. Jean Cohn was raised on Long Island and developed a love for art at a young age. She graduated from The School of Visual Arts with a BFA and started a career in graphic design. In 2010, Jean started a Masters in the Art of Teaching at Queens College. Jean started teaching in Yonkers, and after encouraging young artists to explore various painting techniques, she used her samples to create weavings. Creating a…
Find out more »Atlantic Gallery presents: LICA @ATLANTIC SPRING 2021
Long Island City Artists are exhibiting in Chelsea's Atlantic Gallery. Karen L. Kirshner is in the group exhibition, curated by Carol Crawford.
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lunch Series with Rhoda Miller
Lunch & Learn Lecture series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. This month's speaker, Rhoda Miller, will do a presentation and discussion of Long Island's rich and fascinating Jewish heritage explored from a historical and genealogical perspective.
Find out more »Hofstra University Museum presents “Let’s Explore” Backpacks
The Museum’s distinct “Let’s Explore” Backpacks offer activity-filled ways for children (ages 5-12) and adult companions to explore together the outdoor sculpture collection on the University’s beautiful campus. Children then create their own works of art to take home. Various backpack themes are available. Pick up all backpack and caper activity materials at the Emily Lowe Gallery during open hours year-round until 3 p.m. Return all backpacks by 4 p.m. and keep your completed works of art. All backpack activities…
Find out more »Huntington Arts Council presents: Arts Administrator Forum- Mentoring
Arts Administrator Forums have been presented via Zoom for several months now as a safe alternative to meeting in person. Open to not for profit arts administrators and educators, the value of exchanging ideas is more relevant than we ever could have anticipated. These quarterly events provide the opportunity to work through these issues and develop partnerships with shared solutions. Featuring panelists of established and emerging leaders in arts administrator fields, we continue to focus on topics that present challenges…
Find out more »Huntington Public Library presents: Huntington Camera Club meetings
The Huntington Camera Club meets every Tuesday evening from 7:30-9pm. Our purpose is to provide beginning and advanced photographers an opportunity to learn to improve their skills... meet with others interested in photography … and provide a forum for showing their photographs. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in photography regardless of their skill level. The Club offers instructional programming, entertaining multi-media presentations, judged competitions, outdoor field trips and other events. We continue to be very active during…
Find out more »Jan Guarino Fearless Watercolors – Virtual Classes & Workshops
These 4 week workshops start with one theme and build each week upon it. It will show you techniques that will allow you to feel free while holding onto detail, gain control, make corrections and have fun. Learn to trust your instincts with color and add contrast and allow blossoms, drips and splatters to work for you. All four weeks for $80
Find out more »Nassau County Museum of Art presents Feast for the Eyes
Feast for the Eyes, guest curated by Franklin Hill Perrell, explores how food has always inspired artists. Drawn from a wide variety of media, the exhibition offers viewers eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafés, shops, parties and table decorations. Included are luscious depictions of food by artists such as Ben Schonzeit and Wayne Thiebaud, Berenice Abbott’s photographs of food-related sights in New York; Judith Leiber’s fabulous jeweled evening bags in fruit and vegetable shapes; as well as Al Hirschfeld’s famed…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture Series with Paul J. Mateyunas
Lunch & Learn Lecture series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. An afternoon with Gatsby! Travel back in time to the days of Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby, learning about the real families and homes that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Acknowledging the Negative with Lorraine Rimmelin (Watercolor)
This is an excellent workshop for any artist looking for an introduction to the important concept of using negative space in their art or for the experienced artist who aspires to advance their skills. Innovative examples will help artists become aware of the many possibilities they can explore. Strengthen your command & execution of washes, values & edges. Join Lorraine as she leads you step by step into the joy of negative painting All skill levels are welcome No drawing…
Find out more »The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents: Fire THIS Time: A 6-Week Reading and Discussion Series
WWBA is delighted to present The Fire THIS Time, a 6 week live virtual discussion series exploring perspectives on race in America thought the lens of essays by James Baldwin. Led by Indran Amirthanayagam, Poet, Essayist, Diplomat, and Translator Sessions run every Saturday from April 17 to May 22 from 2:00-3:30 PM EST. **There is a one time $10 administration fee to join in the series: https://www.waltwhitman.org/product/the-fire-this-time/ After registering, an email will be sent to you with the Zoom link…
Find out more »Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents: Poet of the Year Ceremony and Reading
This year Cliff Bleidner was nominated and selected as WWBA LI Poet of the Year. WWBA Executive Director Cynthia Shor will welcome attendees, Trustee President Jack Coulehan, MD, will present Board salutations, WWBA 2019 LI Poet of the Year J R Turek will offer personal remarks, and Trustee Richard Bronson, MD, will introduce Honoree Cliff Bleidner who will offer a poetry reading. All are welcome to attend this free and joyful annual event. Register in advance for this event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdOGrqzojHN1vTDdBWlbr1MPvYoOMKMWv…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture Series with John Barone
Lunch & Learn Lecture series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. Meet the author, John Barone and historian Alfred "Alfie" Kuntz as they share stories and photographs about the estate and the Caumsett Foundation and the Marshall Field III Gold Coast Estate.
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Watercolor with Denis Ponsot
With over twenty years’ experience teaching, Instructor Denis Ponsot has designed this informative class to demonstrate all the “shop tricks” in watercolor painting. Both beginning and experienced students will learn to avoid common pitfalls and advance their abilities. The focus will be on students individually, helping them realize their full watercolor potential. Explore a variety of watercolor techniques with an emphasis on developing one’s own style. Includes demonstrations of color and design, wet on wet, and dry-brush techniques. Students choose…
Find out more »Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents Pioneers of Painting & Poetry, Pollock, Krasner, & Whitman Virtual Tours and Poetry Writing
This special live virtual event takes Zoom visitors on a tour through the homes of Long Island’s world famous creative pioneers, poet Walt Whitman and painters Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner. Virtual doors open to the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center in East Hampton and then to the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum in South Huntington. Your tour guides will discuss innovative approaches to creativity, such as tapping into one’s stream-of-consciousness for inspiration and exploring abstraction, physicality, rhythm, metaphor, and free…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture Series – Long Island Golf, Phil Carlucci
Lunch & Learn series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. This month a discussion with author Phil Carlucci featuring 200 images that trace the sport's local history from its roots in Southhampton in the 1980's through the modern era.
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