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April 2021
Mary Ruppert represented by Photo Art Pavilion on-line.
Mary Ruppert's photography will be shown on Photo Art Pavilion on line after being contacted by the gallery owners and curators of the website. Photo Art Pavilion features the artwork of photographers in many genres for both enjoyment and for sale in many sizes and media.
Find out more »October 2021
Northport Symphony Orchestra seeks new members!
The Northport Symphony Orchestra seeks new members in all sections. The orchestra rehearses on Wednesday evenings in East Northport from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. We present three public concerts per season, as well as performances at nursing homes and libraries. Our 2021-2022 repertoire will include Beethoven's Sixth Symphony (Pastoral) and the Grieg Piano Concerto. Interested musicians are invited to contact Music Director Richard Hyman; please visit our website www.northportsymphony.org to send him an email and learn more about our ensemble.…
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 »November 2021
*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 »January 2022
The Firefly Artists Present: The Snowball Effect
Exhibition Dates: January 4, 2022 – January 30, 2022 Art Reception: January 15, 2022 – 5:00pm - 8:00pm The Snowball Effect is a juried exhibition hosted by The Firefly Artists that celebrates winter inspired art and the creative process we as artists go through to bring our visions to life. The definition for the term reads: a process that starts small and gains momentum over a period to become huge eventually. Artists will be invited to share their wintertime inspired…
Find out more »The Firefly Artists Call to Artists: “Art Madness” aka “Mix it Up March”
"Art Madness" aka "Mix it Up March" will be juried exhibition hosted by The Firefly Artists celebrating mixed media creations. The call will open in January with deadline for submissions in mid-February. The exhibition will run March 4 - March 27. A reception will be held March 12 from 3-5pm. Watch our website, www.thefireflyartists.com for details on how to apply
Find out more »PAMELA WALDROUP – “2022 Masters’ Showcase at the Huntington Arts Council”
Pamela Waldroup is exhibiting 3 photographic images from her "Organic Reactions Series" in the “2022 Masters' Showcase at the Huntington Arts Council” ~ an exhibition featuring works by artists who won a Best In Show or Honorable Mention in shows for years 2020 and 2021. • Exhibit Dates: Jan. 7- 29, 2022. • Main Street Gallery, Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743 • https://www.huntingtonarts.org/
Find out more »Heckscher Museum of Art Presents Richard Mayhew: Reinventing Landscape
Richard Mayhew: Reinventing Landscape, on view January 20 to April 24, 2022, explores how the nationally renowned artist re-imagined nineteenth and twentieth-century American landscape to express his perspective on nature and the environment as an artist of African American and Native American descent. Born in Amityville, Long Island, the artist’s subjects suggest the appearance of natural forms, but they are symbolic of his emotional interpretation. Conceiving of his paintings as “mindscapes,” Mayhew intuitively uses evocative color and diffused form to…
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 »The Art Guild Presents Abstract Watercolor with Esther Marie
An exciting lesson exploring the power of color in abstract painting. Find inspiration in the shapes and hues of life or from images and use the familiar as a jumping off pointalism to abstraction. Paint to music and respond to the beats with color. Artists of all skill levels can find success in abstract watercolors by using color theory to express the intangible qualities of emotion and mood, while experimenting with different paint application techniques.
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents Turn Ordinary into Extraordinary! Oil Painting with Howard Rose
Learn to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary in this painting class with Howard Rose. A single lemon, plate of strawberries or a simple pond with one tree behind it can become an amazing painting if all of the painting elements are followed – design, color harmony, paint application, innovative color, and elegant brush techniques. Follow the rules and you will create an exciting work of art!
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents Get Sharper! Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media with Stephanie Navon-Jacobson
Hone your powers of observation in this class regardless of your chosen media. We 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, one who feels “rusty” or anyone who just enjoys creating art!
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents Art Essentials and Fundamentals with Rob Silverman
Discover a new, fun way to observe your subject and you’ll create realistic art that lives and breathes in 3 dimensions! Whether you are a beginner, need a refresher or feel you never had a strong enough art foundation, this course will put you on the right track. Any medium is welcomed. You’ll learn to simplify form, light and color that apply to still life, figures, landscapes and animals. Rob will provide demonstrations, handouts and easy exercises that will elevate…
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents Intermediate Photoshop with Alan Perlman (ONLINE)
Building on the basics, this course explores options to more effectively express an artistic vision using Photoshop. The filter menu including recently introduced neural filters; the redesigned camera raw filter; layer styles including the powerful
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 »Hofstra University Museum of Art Presents Drawing Matters
Drawing Matters explores the importance of drawing by hand in the current technological age where computer-aided design and photographic replication are so accessible. Cross-discipline by design, the exhibition includes drawings from the Museum’s collection, botanical and scientific illustrations, and engineering and architectural drawings. The Museum’s drawings range from the 18th to the 21st centuries and include a wide variety of styles from representational to abstract. The scientific illustrations will include taxonomic descriptions of species and how they are used in…
Find out more »Heckscher Museum of Art Presents Moonstruck: Lunar Art from the Collection
Moonstruck: Lunar Art from the Collection, on view January 20 to September 18, 2022, is drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection, The exhibition features a broad range of artwork inspired by the moon and moonlight. From the nineteenth century to the present, artists have gravitated to the moon for reasons scientific, mythic, and symbolic. The celestial artworks on view explore our enduring fascination with the moon in all its phases.
Find out more »Northport Symphony Orchestra Resumes Concert Schedule on January 28
The Northport Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Hyman, is pleased and happy to resume its presentation of public concerts on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 8:00 PM at Northport High School. The concert will feature Symphony No. 6 (the Pastoral), by Ludwig van Beethoven. The program will also include compositions by Brahms, Tchaikowsky, and James Cohn. Northport High School is located at 154 Laurel Hill Rd., Northport (corner of Elwood Rd.). We are eager to present the repertoire…
Find out more »Northport Symphony Orchestra Cancels Jan. 28 Concert
Due to Covid considerations, the Northport Symphony Orchestra has cancelled its scheduled concert on Friday, January 28, 2022.
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.
Find out more »February 2022
Harborfields Library presents Vanishing New York by photographer John Lazzaro
A Vanishing New York is a photographic essay documenting the last remaining abandoned sites in the Empire State. New York is riddled with forsaken buildings; each having fascinating histories ravaged by the exploits of modernization. Many of these now abandoned treasures once operated with the best intentions until something went horribly wrong along the way. And, while most have fallen subject to vandalism and neglect over the years, there are some that have yet to be touched by the modern…
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents The Art of Realism: Painting in Oil, Acrylic or Watercolor with Steve Lampasona
Bring your ideas to life in this painting class! Oils, Acrylic or Watercolor are all welcome! This class is for the beginner to the advanced. Steve is a master of illusion and will teach techniques, tools, and topics to help you improve your abilities and become a stronger artist.
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents Realistic Drawing with Steve Lampasona
Learn how to draw lifelike and realistically! In this class, students will learn to translate 3-dimensional objects into 2-dimensional context. We'll share how to forget about seeing in 3d and translate the shape, values, colors and textures into a new way of seeing at a higher level. Any drawing medium and beginners to advance levels are welcome!
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents Nude Figure Drawing Fundamentals with Steve Lampasona
Learn the fundamentals of figure drawing! This class will include fully nude live models. We’ll begin with the basics including what to expect and where to begin when drawing the human form. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to help you develop a solid figure drawing foundation and build confidence with a live model.
Find out more »Huntington Camera Club meetings
Huntington Camera Club will begin its weekly, Tuesday night meetings, on September 7th, 2021. Meetings will be 7:30-9:00pm in the Huntington Library on Main Street, and they will be broadcast via Zoom to members with email accounts. All COVID related precautions will be taken so please check the library website and hccny.org for updates. The Huntington Camera Club was founded in 1966 to provide beginning and advanced photographers an opportunity to learn to improve their skills... meet with others interested…
Find out more »fotofoto gallery 17th National Photography Competition Exhibition
fotofoto gallery will feature the "17th NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION EXHIBITION" from Feb. 3 - Mar. 5, 2022. • Juror: Eileen Rafferty, artist, educator, freelance videographer & editor. • Approximately 30 photographs, including 3 Prize Winners, will be on view in a month-long exhibition at fotofoto gallery and online on our website. • Reception Date Saturday, February 12. Time TBA. • fotofoto gallery, 14 W. Carver Street, Huntington, NY • Gallery Days and Hours: Thursday 12-4pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am-6pm; and…
Find out more »Westbury Arts Presents Learn to Ladder Jewelry Workshop
Introduce yourself to the Zen of ladder beading. Laddering is an essential technique in making wrap leather beaded bracelets. In this class, we will create a three-wrap beaded leather bracelet with magnetic clasp closure. Learn the skill of how to string beads in parallel rows between a leather cord to fashion a beaded wrap design. Skills you will learn are macrame, laddering, and barrel knot tying. The class meets on 4 Thursdays (February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2022) from…
Find out more »Hofstra University Museum of Art Presents Romare Bearden: Overlapping Meanings
Session 1: A Treasured Gift: Romare Bearden’s Art in the Museum’s Collection The series will begin by exploring the history of how HUMA acquired the Romare Bearden prints, telling stories of different donors and their connection to the works of art. Admission is free. Advance registration is required. https://hofstra.zoom.us/j/93638744364?pwd=cnFTQzVkUlB3NEQzb25neWVJYkx4QT09
Find out more »Westbury Arts Presents Black History Month Art Exhibition Opening Reception
“Connecting the Community Through the Arts” In conjunction with the 5th Annual Black History Month program celebration, we will showcase local artists and their creative visions of 'Community' and host a “Meet the Artists” reception at our brand new gallery. Additional Gallery Viewing Hours: Fridays 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM February 11, 18, and 25, 2022 Saturdays 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM February 12, 19, and 26, 2022
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents Daily Painting Workshop with Lisa Daria Kennedy
Embrace the Practice, Daily Painting Workshops/- All levels of painters are welcome. This one day remote intensive workshop will embrace the painting process and the importance of daily practice as a path to improving creativity and image making skills. Using acrylic or oil paint students will discover approaches to simplify the process of painting and ways to stay inspired and motivated.
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