Fire Island Lighthouse Tree Trimming Event

October 24th, 2012 by Charlotte

Saturday, November 24, 2012  10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society Kick off the holiday season by helping us decorate our holiday tree.  Bring a handmade ornament relating to the sea, nature or the Lighthouse to hang on our tree.  Free hot chocolate and cookies.  Fun for the entire family!  

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Modernizing America: Artists of the Armory Show

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 [...]

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An Exhibition of Contemporary Potato Art

October 22nd, 2012 by Charlotte

Now through November 19, 2012 Islip Art Museum, Brickwood Hall, Islip MAIN EXHIBITION:  Occupying Potato:  An Exhibition of Contemporary Potato Art Curated by Jeffrey Allen Price The Potato Revolution continues with an international exhibition of contemporary Potato Art at the Islip Art Museum. “Occupying Potato” brings together a wide range of works by artists deriving [...]

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Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28, 2012   11:00 am -6:00 pm Nassau County Museum of Art – Roslyn Harbor Family fun, fine art and fabulous crafts outdoors at the Museum. An annual visitor to the Museum, the arts fair is produced by the American Concern for Art and Craftsmanship, one of the nation’s [...]

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COLOR YOUR HOLIDAYS

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 [...]

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Absorbed by Color: Art in the 20th Century

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 [...]

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AFTER DARK AT THE HECKSCHER

October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte

A Color Collage Happening Friday, November 30, 2012   7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Enjoy a creative, instructional, and festive evening inspired by the Museum’s Absorbed by Color:  Art in the 20th Century exhibition.  The evening will begin with an insider’s look at the exhibition followed by a hands-on, collage workshop and tastings and libations.  Create [...]

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Celebrate Achievement Benefit 2012

October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte

Saturday, November 17, 2012   5:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Heckscher Museum of Art Honoring Christian White    The Museum will be honoring Christian White for his significant contributions to the arts and culture on Long Island at the annual Celebrate Achievement Benefit. Enjoy a selection of eclectic tastings and libations, bid on an array [...]

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Senior Second Wednesday

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 [...]

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Maritime Inspired Art Exhibit

October 2nd, 2012 by Charlotte

As part of the Maritime Heritage of the North Fork “Maritime Inspired Art Exhibit”  is a juried exhibition at Brecknock Hall sponsored by East End Arts, Peconic Landing, Brecknock Hall Foundation, East End Seaport Museum and Maritime Foundation Winning art will be included on 2013 East End Seaport Festival Poster Exhibition runs through October 28, 2012 [...]

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