99 Years!
October November December 2019
MEMBERS MAKE IT HAPPEN
SPOTLIGHT: MOLLA GARY We love our Members! Members like Molla Gary make it possible for The Heckscher Museum of Art to offer changing exhibitions and hold enjoyable arts experiences all year round. Molla Gary moved to Huntington in the 1960s and immediately connected with the Huntington artist community. She joined the Museum and has been a dedicated member of the Heckscher family through four children, twelve grandchildren, and countless rewarding hours as a Museum Docent.
“Being a member and a Docent at The Heckscher Museum is a very rewarding experience.” – Molla Gary
Molla Gary, left, at work in the gallery. Jan Staller, Pinwheels, Edison, N.J., 2016, inkjet print.
As a graduate of the High School of Music & Art, and Cooper Union (for graphic arts) in New York City, it was natural that Molla would continue to be creative in her new hometown. She painted watercolor abstracts and did calligraphy, participating in juried exhibitions at the Museum and through the (then) Huntington Art League, where she served as president for a number of years. Molla became a Heckscher Museum Docent in the 1980s, taking time out to raise her children. She never lost her connection and continued to support the Museum through her membership. Molla rejoined the Docent program and, for more than 25 years, she has shared her knowledge with Museum visitors and participated in Member events.
Her favorite piece from the Permanent Collection is Eclipse of the Sun by George Grosz. While Docent informational packets explain the history of the painting, Molla carries her own research with her: copies of pages from a book on George Grosz and a New York Times article on the painting. “I love talking to people and telling them about the artwork. I like to talk about the Grosz. I enjoy it when I am talking to a group and they themselves say, ‘It’s relevant today,’ and begin to share ideas with others in the group. It’s very exciting,” she said. Enjoy the rewards of membership! Join or renew today online at Heckscher.org/ support_join or contact Caitlynn Schare at 631.351.3006 or Schare@Heckscher.org.
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE OCTOBER 3 6 pm High School Portfolio Development Series, Part 1 OCTOBER 4 7 pm First Friday Performance The Kenn Morr Band
THE HECKSCHER MUSEUM CREATES COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 6 Huntington Village Art Walk OCTOBER 6 3 pm Gallery Talk & Tour with Artist Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso
The Heckscher Museum is an extraordinary place!
OCTOBER 10 6 pm High School Portfolio Development Series, Part 2
I had the pleasure of talking with a number of high school artists at this year’s Long Island’s Best exhibition. As a former educator, I can say it is among my favorite Museum programs. The exhibition was outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing how a young person was creatively and intellectually inspired while visiting the galleries, and then motivated to create an exceptional artwork. It is gratifying to see the Museum bustling with students, teachers, parents, and the public honoring the work of these budding artists.
OCTOBER 13 Noon Long Island Fall Festival Children’s Activity on the Terrace OCTOBER 17 6 pm High School Portfolio Development Series, Part 3
I am constantly learning from the Museum’s changing exhibitions and programs. The Emerging Artists Series celebrates up-and-coming Long Island artists. To hear an artist provide insight into their work is to discover new pathways of looking at and interpreting the world.
OCTOBER 20 1pm Family Hour Sunday OCTOBER 30 TO NOVEMBER 3 Trick or Treat at the Museum
I am passionate about K-12 Museum Discovery Programs! Many children do not have the opportunity to visit culturally significant places. Watching a child become 100 percent engaged and excited while learning through art is an exhilarating and memorable experience. All of this confirms what I know for certain—outstanding museums are not just found in big cities. We are fortunate. The Museum is alive with art and activity because of the support of our Members and Sponsors. As we approach the centennial in 2020 it is more important than ever to ensure that the mission of the Museum continues for current and future generations. We are only able to succeed in offering excellent exhibitions and programs thanks to your generosity and passion.
NOVEMBER 1 7 pm First Friday Performance Sound Brass Quintet NOVEMBER 3 1 pm Family Hour Sunday NOVEMBER 7 7 pm Gallery Talk: Emerging Artists Series Featured Artists: Rebecca Scheckman, Michael Ruggiero, and Ahron Weiner NOVEMBER 13 2 pm Senior Second Wednesday Docent Tour of Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Illustrated Pulp Fiction
Join in the celebration of the Museum’s milestone birthday as we look forward to the exciting years ahead. Robin T. Hadley Chair Board of Trustees
DECEMBER 6 7 pm First Friday Performance: Flutissimo DECEMBER 8 1 pm Family Hour Sunday DECEMBER 11 2 pm Senior Second Wednesday Musical Performance Serenade Duo DECEMBER 12 5:30 & 6:30 pm Members Only Tour of Locally Sourced
Students celebrate Long Island's Best.
THE HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Committee Robin T. Hadley Chair Trudy H. Calabrese Vice Chair Margaret M. Hargraves Vice Chair
Bruce A. Lev, CPA Treasurer Bette Schneiderman, Ph.D. Secretary Robert J. Aquilina Pien Bosch
John T. Callaghan John Coraor, Ph.D. Richard Cunniff, Jr. Brendan V. FitzGerald Franklin Hill Perrell Steven W. Roth Bruce Segal
Emeriti Trustees D. Frederick Baker Hans E.R. Bosch, Ph.D. Herman C. (Bud) Gehnrich Timothy S.J. Heckscher Andrea B. Klein Carl G. Markel
Cover Art: Fairfield Porter, Autumn I, 1967, Gift of the Baker/Pisano Collection. On view in Locally Sourced.
Francis Roberts, Ed.D. Patricia P. Sands Jane A. Shallat Edward G. Shufro James D. Watson, Ph.D. Michael W. Schantz, Ph.D. Executive Director & CEO
Exhibitions
LOCALLY SOURCED: COLLECTING LONG ISLAND ARTISTS November 23, 2019 to March 15, 2020
Larry Rivers, Buick, 1960, oil on canvas. Gift of Miss Madeleine M. Gardner.
Locally Sourced is Sponsored by ROBIN T. HADLEY ANDREA B. AND PETER D. KLEIN
and dialogue among artists with particular attention to the achievements of women artists of Long Island.
Locally Sourced kicks off the Museum's centennial celebration! The exhibition accentuates The Heckscher Museum of Art’s commitment to preserving and presenting the stories about Long Island artists through our Permanent Collection.
One gallery is devoted to Huntington artists and to those who visited, spotlighting important figures including Stan Brodsky, Mary Callery, Arthur Dove, Henry Fukuhara, John Marin, and Helen Torr. Another section of the exhibition traces formal, technical, and conceptual exchanges between artists of the East End such as Fairfield Porter and Jane Wilson. Landscapes predominate, whether captured through representation or
The museum-wide exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, photography, and works on paper by dozens of artists to explore the themes of place, landscape,
evoked through abstraction. Spanning the nineteenth century to the present, the show invites consideration of varied approaches to Long Island’s land, sea, and sky in works by artists such as Thomas Moran, Ty Stroudsburg, and Max Weber. To mark the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in America, the show revels in the remarkable work of locally and internationally renowned artists Betty Parsons, Esphyr Slobodkina, and Miriam Schapiro, among others. Visit to discover continuity and change across decades of Long Island art.
AN ARTIST ON LONG ISLAND We asked artist Christian White how Long Island inspires him and informs his work. “I grew up on Long Island’s North Shore, on an old, run-down estate, which ran down the hill to Stony Brook Harbor. We had no money, but we did have this sort of private realm of forest, fields, and beach, and I spent a lot of my childhood roaming that environment unsupervised. I came to realize that I had an emotional attachment to this place. I have spent much of my career trying to use the formal qualities of color, composition, perspective, gesture, and simplicity to convey those emotions. Most of my landscapes are about scale, perspective, and color ideas, all in the service of creating space. Often I get ideas Christian White, The Garden Wall, 1992, oil on linen. Gift of James Simons. from landscape that has just changed. I have a long-running series called “For the Least Tern” which are all painted on a nesting sanctuary at Nissequogue Point. It gets bulldozed and rebuilt every ten years or so with dredgings from the mouth of the Nissequogue River, meaning the cycle and patterns of dune plants start anew each time."
MORT KÜNSTLER:
“THE GODFATHER” OF PULP FICTION ILLUSTRATORS THROUGH NOVEMBER 17 Catalogue Available Member $10, Non-Member $12 In Museum only A catalogue by Executive Director Michael W. Schantz, Ph.D., based on Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators is now available. It traces the artist’s early years as one of the most prolific illustrators for pulp fiction
magazines, and includes insight into his collaboration with Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather. “In the history of illustrated literature, the illustration would typically represent a scene from a manuscript that had already been written. However, when Künstler’s prowess as an illustrator was recognized… [the magazines] would begin to ask him to make an energy packed illustration of a certain topic that would then be given to one of the writers to create a story that included the action depicted in the illustration. One of those writers was Mario Puzo. Puzo remembers that “Bruce [Friedman] used to scare me to death and say we got the [illustration] and I hadn’t even started the story yet. Sometimes
you had to write a story because they had a good illustration; you’d build a story around it.” – Excerpt from Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators.
ALSO ON VIEW A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso Through November 10 A Fine Line: Sketches, Drawings and Illustrations from the Collection Through November 10
Miriam Schapiro, In the Heat of Winter, 1995, silk screen and collage on paper
Museum News
THE HECKSCHER MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO CURATORIAL AND DEVELOPMENT TEAMS
Clockwise: Karli Wurzelbacher, Christine Marzano, Caitlynn Schare
New appointments to the Curatorial and Development departments have brought unique professional experience to The Heckscher Museum of Art. “As we enter our centennial year in 2020, we have a full, talented, and professional team in place that will propel us forward into the next 100 years. I’m delighted to welcome these new additions to The Heckscher Museum,” said Michael W. Schantz, Executive Director and CEO. Karli Wurzelbacher joins The Heckscher Museum as Curator. An active scholar in the field of twentieth-century American art, Wurzelbacher was most recently a curatorial research fellow at The Baltimore Museum of Art, where she contributed to the first exhibition and publication on Jack Whitten’s sculpture, and to a forthcoming Joan Mitchell retrospective and book. As assistant curator at the Hunter College Art Galleries, Wurzelbacher co-curated the
exhibition Times Square Show Revisited. In curatorial roles at the Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio, she contributed to exhibitions on the work of Charles Burchfield and Murray Jones, among others. Wurzelbacher earned a Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Delaware, where she also taught classes and curated the exhibit American Graphic: Picturing Social Change in the 1920s and 1930s at the University Museum. She holds an M.A. in Art History from Hunter College, CUNY, and B.A. degrees from Ohio State University. Her research and exhibitions have been supported by the Corning Museum of Glass, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Research Center, the Keith Haring Foundation, and the Terra Foundation for American Art. Wurzelbacher is “excited to work with The Heckscher Museum’s strong holdings in American Modernism, and looks forward to fostering rich relationships with the Museum’s audiences.”
Caitlynn Schare has been named Development Manager and will work on increasing membership, and growing member programs and special events. Schare was most recently director of development at the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art in New York City. She has more than nine years of experience working in non-profits. Schare graduated from Adelphi University with a B.A. in Anthropology and minors in Art History and Forensic Anthropology, and holds an M.A. from New York University in Museum Studies. She has held positions at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization, and Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk. She enjoys “working on special events and members programming and looks forward to delving deeper into those interests at The Heckscher Museum.” Christine Marzano joins the Curatorial department as Registrar. She was previously registrar at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. Marzano holds a B.A. in Fine Arts with a minor in Art History from SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology. She received an M.A. in Library Science from The Palmer School of Library and Information Sciences at C.W. Post, with concentrations in Rare Books and Special Collections and Records and Archives Management.
NEW ONLINE PORTAL INCREASES ACCESS TO PERMANENT COLLECTION Curious about the thousands of objects in The Heckscher Museum Permanent Collection? A new online portal is now live. This user-friendly platform provides visitors, students, scholars, and art lovers with a simple and intuitive way to explore the collection, accessing thousands of images quickly and easily. To access the collection portal, visit http://heckschercollection.org or go to “Collection” in the main navigation menu on Heckscher.org. In addition to searching by artist, date, and medium, visitors can sort by works of art that are currently on view, objects the Museum has added to the collection in recent years, and much more. The Adopt a Work section features artwork in need of conservation funding for upcoming exhibitions.
“Providing access to our collection is central to our mission as an educational institution and we are thrilled to have made this critical step forward." said Kristina Schaaf, Director of Visitor Experience. She also noted, “the portal is an extension of the Museum’s new collection database system, which we began utilizing earlier this year.”
THE HECKSCHER COLLECTS: JON SCHUELER
Christine Marzano, Registrar, explained, “the new database has vastly improved our overall collection management. Having public portal access to the database is icing on the cake.” The new portal is the first part of a complete update of the Museum’s website, which is planned to go live next year.
The Heckscher Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sun Clouds, a work by Abstract Impressionist Jon Schueler (1916 –1992), through a donation from the artist’s estate. “When I speak of nature, I speak of the sky, because the sky has become all of nature to me.” Much of Schueler’s work is large-scale abstract painting balanced between abstract and representational, focusing on the sky as subject matter. Sun Clouds, 1956, is a powerful example of his use of the sky as landscape. Born in Wisconsin, Schueler studied at the California School of Fine Arts, where he worked with artist Clyfford Still, eventually moving to New York and further embracing Abstract Expressionism. He served as a pilot in WWII. Schueler drew inspiration from the landscapes and open vistas of Scotland, where he had a home and studio for many years.
Jon Schueler, Sun Clouds, 1956, oil on canvas.
Museum News
K-12 MUSEUM DISCOVERY PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL IMPACT
education program, Long Island’s Best, culminates in a professionally-presented juried exhibition of student artwork held in the Museum’s galleries each spring. In addition, the Museum’s annual, three-part Portfolio Development Series enables Long Island high school juniors and seniors to meet with 25 admissions advisors from the nation’s top art colleges. The Museum is a CTLE (Continuing Teacher & Leader Education) New York State Education Department approved sponsor and a learning destination for Long Island teachers. First Grade Students from Hemlock Elementary, Garden City.
A leader in K-12 arts education on Long Island, The Heckscher Museum of Art offers annual programs that reach a diverse student population from their early years to their preparation for college and career. The Museum is recognized for the exceptional educational value of its programs, its commitment to quality learning experiences that excite students, and for maintaining its partnerships with teachers and schools. For many students, a visit to The Heckscher Museum is their very first time in an art museum, or their first exposure to original works of art. Museum Educators harness the extraordinary power of art to drive Long Island students in discovering new intellectual and creative connections. It’s exciting to witness how these programs motivate students and expand their potential. During the school year, more than 8,000 students participate in Museum Discovery Programs that take place in the Museum’s galleries and through outreach to the schools. Museum Educators develop curriculum-rich
visual arts learning experiences that align with the New York State Education Department’s Learning Standards for the Arts. The theme, content, and multidisciplinary connections of programs
LEADERSHIP GIFTS FOR MUSEUM DISCOVERY PROGRAMS New York State Education Department through Senator James Gaughran
“Every segment of the [Museum Discovery] program sparked students’ curiosity and enthusiasm.“ -11th grade teacher, Riverhead Senior High School, January 2019.
change along with the Museum’s new exhibitions so that program offerings are diverse and fresh. The Museum also partners with South Huntington’s Spirit of Huntington middle school students, and six area chapters of the National Art Honor Society on after-school programs. The high school
Suffolk County through Legislator William R. Spencer Slomo & Cindy Silvian Foundation Alpha Omega Charitable Foundation PNC Charitable Trusts/The Nadon Trust/ Margy Hargraves & Family Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. Ike, Molly & Steven Elias Foundation Frederic R. Coudert Foundation Rauch Foundation Raymond J. & Mary C. Reisert Foundation Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation Frank J. Antun Foundation Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation National Grid New York Community Bank Foundation
Deborah Kirk Solbert, Laura Powers-Swiggett
HONORING DEBORAH KIRK SOLBERT AND LAURA POWERS-SWIGGETT October 19, 2019 Huntington Country Club Deborah Kirk Solbert is an artist and philanthropist who has been steadfast in her support of The Heckscher Museum, contributing to education and art conservation programs. She has always had an inclination for the fine arts. Her mother, Mrs. Alan Kirk, was a talented artist in her youth. Deborah has a similar natural talent. Largely self-taught, she eventually took classes whenever she could while raising a family of five children. She enjoys working in watercolors, oils, and pastels. Deborah shares her love of painting with her three daughters on regular art getaways both abroad and in the United States. Laura Powers-Swiggett has lived and painted on Long Island for most of her life. Its landscape and surrounding
waters are favorite sources of inspiration. Her abstract paintings are spontaneous explorations of color, light, and space that communicate her sense of wonder and joy in the natural world. Laura has exhibited widely on Long Island, including two Long Island Biennial juried exhibitions at The Heckscher Museum. She values her dialogue with other local artists, and is grateful that the Museum connects her more deeply to the work of those who have gone before. Laura believes that the Museum is an essential steward of Long Island’s art legacy, and an invaluable source of enrichment for both practicing artists and the broader community. Proceeds will benefit exhibitions and programs for emerging and established Long Island artists. For sponsorship opportunities please contact Deborah Johnson at Johnson@ Heckscher.org or Caitlynn Schare at Schare@Heckscher.org.
THE HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART ADMINISTRATION Michael W. Schantz, Ph.D. Executive Director & CEO
Douglas B. Cohen Director of Finance
Jessica Cox Executive Assistant/Office Manager/ Website Coordinator
EXHIBITIONS & COLLECTIONS Karli Wurzelbacher, Ph.D. Curator
Kerrilyn Blee Assistant Curator
Christine Marzano Registrar
EDUCATION & PUBLIC PROGRAMS Joy L. Weiner Director of Education & Public Programs
Kristina Schaaf Director of Visitor Experience
Lisa Sayedi Lead Museum Educator
DONATE TO THE MUSEUM’S ANNUAL APPEAL TODAY! It is a thrilling time at The Heckscher Museum of Art as we rapidly approach the start of our centennial year. There is a spectacular calendar of educational programming, exhibitions, and special events planned to mark the occasion, and the Museum looks forward to celebrating this exciting milestone throughout 2020 with our community. The enthusiastic support of our members, donors, and others has helped the Museum thrive for the past 100 years, and we hope you will join us for a bright future ahead. Your help is needed to safeguard the Museum as a vibrant cornerstone of art and culture on Long Island.
Alyssa Matthews Museum Educator
Helen Potter Visitors Services Coordinator
DEVELOPMENT Deborah Johnson Deputy Director & Director of Development
Caitlynn Schare Development Manager
Jill Rowen
Please make a donation to the Annual Appeal today to ensure that the Museum begins its 100th anniversary year on a solid financial foundation, providing the momentum to make even greater strides as together we launch into the next century!
Public Relations/Marketing
As remarked by one recent visitor, “The Heckscher Museum of Art has been a huge advocate in keeping the art community on Long Island alive and well. The exhibits are fantastic and the community events are invaluable!”
Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds
All of this and more is made possible through the support of friends like you. Thank you for your generosity, and for your ongoing enthusiasm for the Museum and our mission. To make your annual appeal gift, use the attached envelope, visit Heckscher.org/ support_ways_to_give, or call Caitlynn Schare at 631.351.3006. Consider making a gift of invested funds or other securities – contact us to learn more. Receive an invitation to a private curator-led sneak peek of the Museum’s 2020 exhibitions with a gift of $25 or more.
BUILDING SERVICES Kenneth Moss
Programs MEMBERS AND SPONSORS EVENTS
GALLERY TALKS TALK & TOUR WITH ARTIST GABRIELA GONZALEZ DELLOSSO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 (Huntington Village Art Walk) 3 to 4 pm Free
The Kenn Morr Band
FIRST FRIDAY SERIES Enjoy extended hours and a musical performance in the galleries. 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Performance 7 pm Free OCTOBER 4 THE KENN MORR BAND NOVEMBER 1 SOUND BRASS QUINTET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 FLUTISSIMO FLUTE QUARTET
Meet the artist and tour A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso. She will provide insight into her homage series and discuss her artistic process. EMERGING ARTIST SERIES 2019 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 7 - 8 pm Free Featured Artists: Michael Ruggiero, Rebecca Scheckman, and Ahron Weiner Work on view November 7 to 14 The Museum hosts this bi-monthly series for contemporary Long Island artists. Enjoy an evening of artist discussions, see the featured artists’ work on display, and continue the night at Six Harbors Brewing Company!
CALL TO ARTISTS! EMERGING ARTISTS SERIES 2020
SENIOR SECOND WEDNESDAY*
Application Deadline: October 15, 2019 Apply online today to be a featured artist! bit.ly/HMAemergingartists Learn more at Heckscher.org/events_emergingartists
Members Reception Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists Saturday, November 23 5:30 - 7:30 pm Curator Tour of Locally Sourced Exhibition Thursday, December 12 Tours at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm Members and Sponsors Only! Free The Museum is pleased to offer current Members and Sponsors the opportunity to join our new curator, Karli Wurzelbacher, for a special guided tour of the exhibition Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain an insider’s view of the curatorial process and the exhibition’s artwork and themes. Please note: You must be a current Member or Sponsor to register for this events. Registration is required. Space is limited. Call 631.351.3006 or email Schare@Heckscher.org to register or join.
GIVE THE GIFT OF ART As the holiday season approaches, consider giving your friends and family the gift of membership. A Gift Membership grants the recipient access to stunning exhibitions and educational programs for children, families, and adults. The Gift Membership package will include membership card(s), a personalized welcome letter, the most recent issue of the Museum’s quarterly magazine, information on upcoming programs and exhibitions, and a Museum catalogue (available at the Patron Level and above), all inside a Heckscher Museum folder that’s ready for wrapping.
Members/Seniors (62+) Free, General Half-Price Admission All Day. Programs 2 to 3 pm NOVEMBER 13 DOCENT TOUR OF MORT KÜNSTLER: “THE GODFATHER” OF PULP FICTION ILLUSTRATORS DECEMBER 11 HOLIDAY MUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH SERENADE DUO *Please note: There is no Senior Second Wednesday in October. Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, The Mentor (Self Portratit), 2010. Lent by Ms. Roberta Cervelli.
Purchase a Gift Membership before December 23rd and receive a free Heckscher Museum pin. Visit Heckscher. org/support_join or call Caitlynn Schare at 631.351.3006 today to purchase a Gift Membership.
FAMILIES & CHILDREN FAMILY HOUR SUNDAYS GUIDED TOURS & ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 20 | NOVEMBER 3 | DECEMBER 8 1 to 2 pm Children ages 5 to 10
HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SERIES OCTOBER 3 | OCTOBER 10 | OCTOBER 17 6 to 9 pm, Free High school students gain valuable insight and advice on careers in the arts and have a chance to show their portfolios to admissions counselors from top arts colleges. OCTOBER 3 PORTFOLIO & CAREER ADVICE NIGHT Paul Lipsky, artist; Charlee Miller, Director, Art League of Long Island; Lisa Mack, Director, Huntington Fine Arts; and a School of Visual Arts representative discuss careers in visual arts and how to prepare a strong portfolio. OCTOBER 10 PORTFOLIO REVIEW Students can meet admissions counselors from California College of the Arts; The Cooper Union School of Art; Five Towns College; Molloy College; Montserrat College of Art; Purchase College; School of Visual Arts; St. John’s University. OCTOBER 17 PORTFOLIO REVIEW Students can meet admissions counselors from Adelphi University; Boston University School of Visual Arts; Center for Art & Design, The College of Saint Rose; LIU Post; Hartford Art School, University of Hartford; Maine College of Art; Maryland Institute College of Art; New York Institute of Technology; Pratt Institute; Ringling College of Art and Design. *Colleges subject to change. For an updated list with additions, please visit Heckscher.org
Join museum educator Tami Wood for a family-friendly museum tour. Families experience the current exhibitions through close looking, lively conversation, and hands-on gallery projects. $5 activity fee per child Adults: Members Free Non-Members Museum Admission Advance registration required. Payment at door. bit.ly/registerforfamilyhour TRICK OR TREAT OCTOBER 30 TO NOVEMBER 3 11 am – 5 pm Free Museum Admission for Children in Costume and their Families. Children enjoy a festive hands-on art activity at the “Create Your Own” Activity Station, pose with spooktacular props at the Selfie Station, and make a magical digital action painting on one of the 55-inch touchscreens. Families are invited to explore Museum exhibitions with family activity guides.
COMMUNITY EVENTS! HUNTINGTON VILLAGE ART WALK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 12 to 4 pm Free Admission
SPECIAL TALK & TOUR WITH ARTIST GABRIELA GONZALEZ DELLOSSO 3 to 4 pm Explore Mort Künstler: “The Godfather” of Pulp Fiction Illustrators, A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, and A Fine Line: Sketches, Drawings, and Illustrations from the Collection. Enjoy a hands-on art activity at the “Create Your Own” Activity Station, make a digital action painting and enter to win a raffle prize. Light refreshments will be served. Other institutions participating in Art Walk include: Clayvista, fotofoto gallery/Moon Rose, digho/ Len Marks Photography, Spotlight at the Paramount, Huntington Art Center, b.j. spoke gallery, Main St. Board Game Café, Huntington Public Library, HHS–Soldiers & Sailors Building, Huntington Arts Council.
LONG ISLAND FALL FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 12 & 13 11 am to 5 pm Members Free, Non-Members $2 Enjoy reduced admission during the 26th Annual Long Island Fall Festival in Heckscher Park. Docents will be in the Museum galleries beginning at 2 pm. ART ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN ON THE TERRACE Sunday, October 13 12 to 4 pm Free Create a mixed-media Fall Fox Finger Puppet. (Indoors in case of inclement weather.)
Miriam Dougenis, Poor Butterfly, 1986, Watercolor on paper.
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ADMISSION FEES
$8 Adults; $6 Seniors (62+); $5 students (10 and over) Children under 10 and Museum Members Free. Reduced fees for Huntington Township Residents.
FREE VIEWING HOURS FOR HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
Wednesday after 2 pm, Saturday before 1 pm. Proof of residency required.
FREE ADMISSION FOR ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
Proof of service required (up to 5 family members).
DOCENTS IN THE GALLERY
(Private tours available, call for reservations.) Wednesday through Friday 2 pm to 4 pm; Saturday & Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm Directions: LIE or Northern State Parkway to Route 110 North. Turn right onto Route 25A East, Main Street, in Huntington. Left onto Prime Ave. Generous support provided by the Town of Huntington.
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