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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 »February 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 »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 »March 2021
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 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 »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 »The Art Guild presents Basic Drawing with Barbara Silbert
This class is for anyone who wants instruction on how to draw anything with shading and perspective. We will advance to still life with a vase and other objects, a barn in a landscape, and portraits. Though geared for beginners, experienced painters will also benefit from the tips on drawing, perspective and composition.
Find out more »The Art Guild presents Oil Painting with Joan Stevens
All Levels! This course will concentrate on bold and loose painting and having some fun. We could all use some of that about now! We will do still life and landscape painting. The focus will be on design and drawing first and then move on to value and color.
Find out more »b.j. Spoke Gallery presents: Cindy Shechter-Mind Games (My Emotional Journey during Covid)
Says artist Cindy Shechter, "Quarantining during the pandemic caused us to feel isolated and alone. With nothing but our own thoughts to comfort us, we dwelled in fear and anxiety. Words alone were no longer able to communicate the depth of the emotional toll we were experiencing during this volatile situation. As this past year progressed, my work was driven by my emotions alone. You can observe my mindset in the intensity of the colors and lines I used, fraught…
Find out more »The Art Guild presents Call to Artists: Flower Power
The Art Guild invites all artists, high school and older, to submit artworks for consideration for “FLOWER POWER”, a Juried Competition and Exhibition. Flowers are more than beautiful. Their symbolic language has been recognized by many cultures since the beginning of time. They bring joy to our happiest celebrations and provided comfort on the saddest days. CRITERIA All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. All works must be original and have been created in the last five years. References…
Find out more »May 2021
Steve Walker, Long Island Charcoal Artist Exhibit at Bayport Blue Point Library
Charcoal Art - A Detailed Perspective To be exhibited at the Bayport Blue Point Library Gallery for the entire month of May. 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 Firefly Artists presents: Call to Artists: We’ve Gone Wild!
Submission Deadline: 6/4/21 "We've Gone Wild" is a juried exhibition of works from local artists focused on wildlife. Artists living on Long Island and in the surrounding region are eligible, provided they can pick up and drop off the work. All original media is acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry and digital media. Entries must be original artwork, no reproductions (with the exception of photography). All art must be for sale.…
Find out more »The Firefly Artists presents Honey I Shrunk the Art!
Juried exhibition celebrating the delight of works no bigger than 8”x10” framed. Prospectus available in CAFE listing, which will be linked www.thefireflyartists.com. Related events will also be posted as the exhibition approaches. Prizes will be awarded at the Open House Reception on May 8th. The exhibition is open during all regular gallery hours: Tues-Thurs: 11am-6pm Fri-Sat: 11am-8pm Sun: 11am-5pm
Find out more »Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents: I Love My Park Day at WWBA 2021
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is delighted to host volunteers at Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site as part of more than 100 cleanup, improvement, and beautification events happening statewide. Those interested in volunteering in the project at Walt Whitman State Historic Site can register to volunteer by visiting www.ptny.org/ilovemypark or by calling (631) 427-5240. I Love My Park Day is an exciting statewide event to improve and enhance New York’s state parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the…
Find out more »The Art Guild presents Pastels with Denis Ponsot
Instructor Denis Ponsot is well known at The Art Guild for expertise in watercolor but he started his career teaching pastels with us over twenty years ago! Denis has designed this informative class for all levels. The focus will be on students individually, regardless of their skill or experience. Each week students will vote on a source photo that the entire class will learn and work from. Student suggestions and feedback for projects are welcome. $295 Members/$330 Non-members Level: All…
Find out more »The Art Guild presents Abstract Watercolors 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 pointillism 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. Make sure you wear your…
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 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 »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 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 »Huntington Historical Society presents Weaving With Wine
In the era before the advent of factories, folks depended upon skilled weavers to take the flax and wool they had spin into yarn and turn it into clothing. To help folks experience what it was like to weave using manual looms, the Huntington Historical Society is offering a new program, “Weaving with Wine.” during the winter months, we will offer two-and-a-half hour (7pm – 9:30pm) introductory classes to Learn to weave on a table loom. At the end of…
Find out more »Patty Eljaiek teaches Virtual Art Camp for Adults
Why should the kiddos have all the fun? A 3 session virtual camp where we will make at least one project in each class together and the teaching artist will provide resources for additional activities and materials. We will make monoprints, be introduced to embroidery, and make some fancy paper jewelry. Let’s explore and enjoy our creativity. No prior art making experience needed. WHAT IS ART? Everyone has their own answer, but at Art Out of Anything we believe that…
Find out more »Huntington Arts Council presents Conversations in the Arts: Call to Community- Art and Therapy
Conversations in the Arts continues to be an engaging and increasingly popular program that we currently present via facebook LIVE. The premise of Conversations has always been to bring the community together with artists and scholars, providing an environment that supports and encourages collaboration and the exploration of ideas. This platform, where we can openly share diverse viewpoints, experiences and opinions, has been more relevant and valuable than ever. It is not important whether or not we agree or disagree;…
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 »HU Museum of Art presents – SECOND FRIDAYS: Recent Acquisitions
As a collecting institution, the Hofstra University Museum of Art continues to develop and expand its permanent collection. This program looks at the acquisition process and some of the works of art donated to the Museum of Art in the past five years.
Find out more »Constance Sloggatt Wolf “Spring into Collecting Group Exhibition” at Alex Ferrone Gallery
Constance Sloggatt Wolf is exhibiting work in the "Spring into Collecting Group Exhibition" at Alex Ferrone Gallery, Cutchogue, NY from May 15, 2021 to June 27, 2021.
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Alcohol Inks: Simple Techniques = Vivid Results with Lorraine Rimmelin
Painting with ALCOHOL INK can be enjoyed by everyone from professional artists to those who have never painted before. In this workshop, you will acquire the basics of painting with ALCOHOL INKS while having fun exploring the beauty of this free-flowing medium. You will learn new and exciting ways to render loose and spontaneous flowers and landscapes. We will experiment with various methods such as free-flowing, pouring, painting with brushes, sponges & much more. You will create individual paintings that…
Find out more »Pamela Waldroup “Spring into Collecting Group Exhibition” at Alex Ferrone Gallery
Pamela Waldroup is exhibiting works in the “Spring into Collecting Group Exhibition” ~ an eclectic selection of fine art works by regional artists ~ at Alex Ferrone Gallery located on the North Fork of Long Island. Exhibit dates: May 15 - June 27, 2021. Reception TBD • Alex Ferrone Gallery, 25425 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY 11935, 631-734-8545 http://www.alexferronegallery.com/
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