October 24th, 2012 by Charlotte
December 8, 2012 – March 17, 2013 and March 30 – April 14, 2013 Heckscher Museum of Art In 1913, the American public was introduced to avant-garde European art styles at the International Exhibition of Modern Art, held at the Lexington Avenue Armory and known as the Armory Show. Organized by the Association of American [...]
October 24th, 2012 by Charlotte
December 8, 2012 – March 24, 2013 Heckscher Museum of Art Throughout the history of art, artists have turned to the observed world as a source of inspiration. This exhibition, drawn entirely from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, explores the various realist movements of the 19th and 20th centuries, beginning with the mid-19th century Barbizon movement in [...]
October 22nd, 2012 by Charlotte
Now through November 4, 2012 Nassau County Museum of Art’s Contemporary Collectors Gallery The Contemporary Collectors Gallery exhibition pairs sculptural work by Julie Tremblay with paintings and works on paper by Sydney Chastain-Chapman. Both are New York artists whose work has been seen in solo and group exhibitions in North America and Europe. Meet Artist Julie [...]
October 22nd, 2012 by Charlotte
Now through November 4, 2012 Museum Galleries a Treasure House of Chagall’s Works, Including First Local Showing of 1957 Bible Series of Hand-Colored Etchings Includes Screening of Artists of the 20th Century: Marc Chagall Screening daily at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. (with exceptions for special programs) This 50-minute film explores Marc Chagall’s roots in [...]
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Children who visit the Museum in costume on Halloween will receive a special “treat” and can participate in hands-on art activities while exploring the exhibitions with their families admission free.
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Sunday, December 2, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Celebrate the season on the last day of the Museum’s Absorbed by Color: Art in the 20th Century exhibition with an afternoon reception. Enjoy sweet treats, light bites, festive beverages, and select white wine tasting, view the current exhibitions and listen to live holiday music. Members [...]
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Now - December 2, 2012 Heckscher Museum of Art With the tendency towards abstraction in the early 20th century, artists began an exploration of color for its own sake. Freed from the need to replicate the appearance of the natural world, painters examined color’s scientific and physiological attributes and exploited its emotional qualities. Drawn exclusively [...]
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm As part of the Senior Days program, on the second Wednesday of the month, seniors (62+) are invited to visit The Heckscher Museum after 1:30 pm admission free. Following the scheduled program, seniors can enjoy the exhibitions. Call 631.351.3250 for program details. Groups and individuals are [...]
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm As part of the Senior Days program, on the second Wednesday of the month, seniors (62+) are invited to visit The Heckscher Museum after 1:30 pm admission free. Following the scheduled program, seniors can enjoy the exhibitions. Call 631.351.3250 for program details. Groups and individuals are [...]
October 11th, 2012 by Charlotte
On-going art exhibition through January 5, 2013 – 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, $4 Adults, free for members and children Eileen Dawn Skretch artist was born on the Rosko family farm in Southampton and has been painting the East End scene all her life. Her paintings [...]
