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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 7:30pm – 11:00  FREE Featuring 4 ARTISTS simultaneously speed-painting to live music by Bob Gallo Band. Great venue, cool vibe, excellent food, familiar faces!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]