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Since 1955 SUMMER 2018 CLICK HERE TO ENTER CATALOG CONTENTS PDF ◀ PREVIOUS NEXT ▶ CONTENTS Special Events . 4 Graphic Design . 20 Workshops . 8 Photography . 22 Open Studios . 10 Teens . 22 Drawing . 10 Young Artists . 24 Painting . 12 Partners . 25 Watercolor . 15 Summer Art Adventure . 26 Pastels . 16 Pre-College Portfolio Development . 27 Glass . 16 Sponsorship . 28 Printmaking . 17 Registration and Membership . 30 Sculpture . 17 Directions, General Policy, Ceramics . 18 Benefits of Membership . 31 Jewelry . 19 Staff and Board of Directors . Back Cover ABOUT THE ART LEAGUE Over 60 years ago, a small group of artists gathered to study and paint together . The magic vision that was created continues today . The Art League of Long Island is the oldest and largest non- profit visual arts organization of its kind on Long Island, serving 155 towns and villages year-round . From classes, exhibitions and special events, to a lively arts newsletter and more, the Art League presents a full calendar of courses, programs and activities for artists of all ages and abilities . The Art League’s growing membership welcomes all artists, individuals and corporations who enjoy art and fine crafts, as well as those who believe in the inestimable worth of the arts in our region . Its outreach efforts have created exhibitions in museums and parks, brightened up banks and schools, encouraged children to express themselves creatively and nurtured artists’ talents with training and shows . ON-SITE EXHIBITIONS Gallery at the Art League Instructor’s Exhibition August 25 – September 15 The Big Picture - Large Works Competition Open House: Sat., August 25 May 26 – July 1 Reception: June 10, 1–3 pm Strolling Gallery Gallery Talk: Bruce Lieberman, juror, June 14, 7:30 pm SungSook Setton’s Class Summer Competition “It’s All About the Light!” May 6 - June 3 July 7 – August 5 Kwanis Autism Reception: July 15, 1-3 June 5 - June 10 Gallery Talk: Karen Levitov, juror, July 17, 7 pm Joyce Kubat’s Workshops Portfolio Development Exhibition June 12 - July 30 August 11 – August 19 Kevin Larkin’s Class Closing Reception: Sunday, August 19, 1-3 pm August 1 - August 31 Gallery at the Art League Gallery at 2 The Art League may photograph classes and student work for use in the catalog and other promotional materials. ◀ PREVIOUS NEXT ▶ TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE PROGRAM COORDINatOR Activate AND EMPOWER The Art League teams up with the Jazz Loft for the first in a YOUR SPIRIT THIS SUMMER series of live jazz performances on Thursday, 7/12 at 7pm . Join at THE ART LEAGUE! our mailing list for updates on ticketing, and announcements about the performance . Whether you’re looking to relax and revitalize, or to cultivate new skills New to the Art League: Paint on Film . Peter Josyph, multi- in your creativity, the summer pro- disciplinary artist and professor at LIU Post’s Hutton House gram is chock full of opportunities Lectures, leads an exploration into both award-winning clas- for you to experience new modes of sics and lesser-known films that portray the life and work of expression . visual artists . Enjoy Summer classics such as the 51st Art in the Park Fine Submit to our upcoming competition “It’s all about the light”, Art & Craft Fair on Saturday 6/2 and Sunday 6/3 . This annual an open call for artists to submit their works, in any medium, event is free and open to the public, featuring over 75 vendors, dealing with their interpretation of light . Visit our website for including many Art League instructors! the full prospectus . Our Pre-College Portfolio Development Program (pg 27) is This Summer features shorter sessions to fit in with your busy back this Summer with some new additions! This 3 week in- summer schedule . Broaden your horizons and open yourself up tensive studio experience will feature lessons, demonstrations, to new experiences in art-making with a month-long course in and lectures by professionals in the fields of art and design, Kevin Larkin’s Abstract Painting: Acrylics (pg 12), Jan Guari- including illustrators, gallerists, designers, painters and more . no’s Fearless Watercolor (pg 15), Stephanie Jacobson’s Print- In this comprehensive program students learn about practical making Sampler (pg 17), and more! Visit our Young Artists and professional applications of their creativity while building section (pg 24) to learn more about new workshops for kids! the skills to construct a competitive and diverse portfolio . The strength and dynamism of the Art League is possible be- Empower your budding artist to pursue their interests and cause of your engagement and support . Let’s continue to expe- passions in a Summer Art Adventure (pg 26) . Young artists rience the transformative power of the arts, and grow together! ages 5-14 learn new skills, build confidence, and explore their favorite subject in up to 5 individually themed weeks! Andrea Manning SUPPORT THE ART LEAGUE WHEN THE ART LEAGUE was founded over 60 years ago DONatiONS IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE: Make a do- around a kitchen table in Huntington, few of the artists in- nation “in memory of” or “in honor of” a loved one. You can volved would have envisioned the size, scope and facility it is also allow the memory of a loved one to live on through a today. One thing that has not changed, though, is that we are scholarship in their name. A scholarship becomes a gift of still a group of like-minded individuals who want to share the art classes to someone who shows talent and motivation or joy of creativity that the visual arts brings. Knowing the Art has financial need. League is a not-for-profit, people often ask how they can help VOLUNTEERING AND INTERNSHIPS: The Art League often support it. Here are some ways you can make a difference: needs volunteers and has college internship positions avail- GENERAL DONatiONS: General donations can be made any able at certain times of the year or for special projects. time on the website, in person, or by mail. In-kind donations of PLANNED GIVING: A great way to plan your giving to the new or gently-used art supplies are appreciated. charities of your choice is by setting up automatic monthly STUDIO ART CLASS: Take a weekly art class, weekend work- or quarterly payments directly from your checking account or shop, or attend a special event. Bring a friend to one of our credit card. Call the office to set up this simple giving plan. monthly Try-Day Night classes, or purchase a gift certificate Estate PLANNING AND BEQUests: Another form of planned for someone who enjoys the arts giving is the process of anticipating and arranging for the DONate TO THE ART LEAGUE’S VETERANS’ PROGRAM: Start- management and disposal of assets, including real estate, ed in 2017, the purpose of our Veterans’ Program is to bring art securities, liquid assets, vehicles, and other items of value. A to our veterans recovering from PTSD and the aftermath of well-prepared Estate Plan helps minimize gift, estate, genera- war. Your donation will help pay the tuition of art classes for tion-skipping transfer tax, and income tax. (Speak with your many deserving men and women. estate planning attorney to learn more.). 3 SPECIAL EVENTS PDF ◀ PREVIOUS NEXT ▶ TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS A Film Series with Peter Josyph Paint on Film HOW TO PORTRAY THE LIFE and work of ventor Tim Jenison’s attempt to duplicate a a visual artist on screen has been an excit- Vermeer in TIM’S VERMEER; Michel Bouquet Thursdays ing and highly elusive challenge for filmmak- in Gilles Bourdos’ exquisite RENOIR, about 7 pm - 9:30 pm ers for nearly a century. As a painter, writer, the great Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his son, and filmmaker, Josyph will lead an explo- the filmmaker Jean Renoir; and an intimate Starts 7/12 ration into the most interesting films that look at the daily life of a great Paris Muse- have attempted this difficult task. Combin- um in Nicholas Philibert’s beautiful LOUVRE 6 Sessions ing lesser-known works with award-winning CITY. The course also includes two tributes classics, the course features Picasso at work to Jean-Michel Basquiat: Tamra Davis’s THE 183-6900 in Clouzot’s THE MYSTERY OF PICASSO; Da- RADIANT CHILD, and Josyph’s own A FEW vid Hockney in Philip Haas’s A DAY ON THE THINGS BASQUIAT DID IN SCHOOL, featur- Fee: $220 (M $200) GRAND CANAL WITH THE EMPEROR OF ing painter and teacher Cynthia Schechter, CHINA and in Bruno Wollheim’s A BIGGER who had young Basquiat as part of her Art PICTURE; Raymond Teller’s chronicle of in- Squad in P.S. 101 in Brooklyn. CREATIVE CROCHET WITH JO COHEN For All Saturday • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Levels! Starts: 6/2 • 183-6750 Learn how to make modern and trad- itional crochet items through creative thinking. This workshop covers ev- erything from the very basics to advanced insider tips of profes- sionals. Complete and modify sim ple crochet patterns to ex press your individual- ity. Whether you choose to follow a pattern or create your own you will unlock your creativity and immerse yourself in the fiber arts! Materials fee of $12 payable Fee: $200 (M $180) (Sessions 7) to instructor. No class 7/7. 4 REGISTER NOW! Go to www.artleagueli.net, call 631.462.5400 x222, mail in registration form or click on class code above. ◀ PREVIOUS NEXT ▶ TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE Art League Summer Art of Long Island saturday • august 25 • 11am–3pm AgesAges 5-145-14 Join Us For A Day Of Art! Admission and all activities are free! Adventure Meet the Artists! Tour the studios, see art in action with live demos of painting, drawing, Create, Discover and Grow! ceramics, graphic design and more! Up to 5 weeks to explore your child’s ARTISTS' RECEPTION IN THE JEANIE favorite subject, with different themes TENGELSEN GALLERY every week! Empower your budding artist to pursue their interests and passions, learn new skills, and build confidence through art.