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NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. Postage PAID Huntington NY 11743 Permit No. 275 **************ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER HUNTINGTONARTS.ORG SUMMER 2018 (June–September) VOLUME XVIII • ISSUE 2 • FREE JUNE 26– AUGUST 12 CHAPIN RAINBOW STAGE • HECKSCHER PARK • 6 DAYS A WEEK / TUESDAY – SUNDAY / RAIN OR SHINE PRESENTING SPONSOR: PRODUCED BY THE TOWN OF HUNTINGTON / PRESENTED BY THE HUNTINGTON ARTS COUNCIL 4C Letter from the Executive Director Long Island is fortunate that the arts DEC the Walls runs from July 27 to August other programs at Huntington Arts Council. continue year round, and summer in 18. Next up will be another juried show We are truly fortunate to live in an area that Visit Huntington is filled with vibrant performing Wearable Art, featuring works that meet recognizes the importance of the arts in our and visual arts events. at the intersection of fashion and fine art, daily lives as well as the strong economic huntingtonarts.org The Huntington Summer Arts Festival followed by Beyond the Sound beginning impact the arts have on a community. offers 42 evenings of performances with September 21, showcasing works by three of Kudos to our elected officials, town, county something for everyone, featuring the best HAC’s artist members: Jean Cohn, Grainne and state, that help make this all happen. At of local, national and international talents. de Buitlear and Michael Ricigliano. Huntington Arts Council, every individual Please look at the schedule and plan to Education remains a priority at HAC. member and funder becomes increasingly To Donate - Text the word “Give” to attend as many evenings as you can. There Our Arts-in-Education JOURNEY Program valuable in times of uncertainty. Thank you 631-419-7087 and follow the prompts is also a variety of events all over Long winds down with the close of the school all for your continued support. Island that receive funding from our Grants year, but plans are already under way for I encourage everyone to continue to for the Arts program. the fall, beginning with our CTLE certified participate in the arts. This issue of Arts Our Exhibition Program features several teaching training workshops. HAC is also Cultural News is filled with a variety of Summer 2018 different shows in our Main Street Gallery. proud to announce that we will host the first arts events: see some of the marvelous The Member Showcase in June celebrates the Long Island Entrepreneur Boot Camp in performances; visit a museum or gallery; Table of Contents wealth of talent of our artists in an eclectic cooperation with New York Foundation for create something! Enjoy the wealth of arts showing of a variety of works and genres. the Arts, in partnership with the New York in Huntington and throughout Long Island. 6 Children & Family This is followed by Stars, Stripes and Pin State Council on the Arts. Our fellow arts 14 Arts In Education Ups: Work Inspired By Sailor Jerry, a juried councils throughout long island will assist show curated by Keith Tobolski. The show in planning and implementation (see page 15 Exhibition Program runs from June 29 to July 21, and is a great 4). 16 Grants way to celebrate Americana and the Fourth As always, I extend my gratitude to the of July. We will then feature works by Long Town of Huntington, Suffolk County and Marc Courtade 20 Summer Arts Festival Island artists who have been awarded grants New York State for their continued support Executive Director through our Decentralization Program; of the Huntington Summer Arts Festival and Huntington Arts Council Cover Art by Jan Guarino Fearless Watercolors Congratulations [email protected] 631-368-4800 A New Look Congratulations to our very own Emily Rapuano, Grants for the Arts Coordinator, You may have noticed there is a new part of our rich heritage; a heritage that we for being named a Huntington Chamber look to our logo. This logo is the start of are very proud of. It made sense that the sun 2018 Celebrate Long Island’s Young our branding campaign which has been remain the primary element of our enhanced Professionals honoree. Emily’s work developed to refresh and energize the logo. at the Huntington Arts Council, helping Main Street Gallery visual representation of the Huntington Arts The sun represents many things; light, to facilitate the Long Island Arts Grant 213 Main St., Huntington Council. growth, energy and strength. It is a program made possible with funds from the transformative symbol, encapsulating who Decentralization Program of the New York Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm we are and what we are about. This modern State Council on the Arts and her “winning Sat. 12pm - 4pm version of the sun incorporates a spiral. The spirit” helped her achieve this recognition. spiral represents the Council’s core of serving The event showcased 30 young people 631.271.8423 the community, inclusive of all genres of under 30 who have impacted their business, art and people, and our ongoing work to industry and community. Emily is pictured build relationships through collaboration Arts Cultural News is published here at the award ceremony on May 2, 2018 and the exchange of ideas. The spiral is far with Committee Members Diane Palma and three times a year by the reaching, representing our work to foster Cooper Macco. Huntington Arts Council, Inc. and the arts not just in Huntington, but across is made possible, in part, with Long Island and beyond. As we continue public funds from the New York to grow and evolve with new opportunities State Council on the Arts, the Suffolk and programs to expand our base, the sun County Office of Cultural Affairs, the will continue to reflect and represent the Huntington Arts Council. Incorporating Town of Huntington, corporations, the tagline “Brighter lives through art” ties foundations and individuals. The Arts Several months ago new board member these messages together. Council gratefully acknowledges the Paul Biedermann, Creative Director/Owner Today we are rich with history, but support of Town Supervisor Chad of re:DESIGN took on the job of designing working toward our future, cultivating the A. Lupinacci and Council members a more contemporary, sophisticated, logo to creative nature innate in all of us, thriving Mark Cuthbertson, Eugene Cook, signify who and what the Council stands for. to be more relevant and able to serve the The image of the sun is a universal symbol community in a meaningful way. We are Joan Cergol and Edmund J.M. Smyth that has been associated with the Huntington excited for the future and our contribution and the Suffolk County Delegation Arts Council for decades. It is an important to the ever changing landscape of the arts. of the New York State Assembly and Senate and the Suffolk County Council members. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eileen Katherine Boyd STAFF Huntington Arts Council is a Samuel E. Miller - President Marc Franchi Marc Courtade Executive Director 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Toni Wortman - Vice President Joshua Kreitzman John Chicherio Performing Arts Director To include a bequest to Huntington Arts Maureen H. Starr Director of Public Relations & Marketing Kay Sato - Secretary Kevin O’Connell Council in your will add “I give to Huntington Kieran Johnson Business Manager Arts Council, Inc, with offices at 213 Main Arlene Haims David R. Okrent, Esq. Gina Van Bell Arts in Education Coordinator St, Huntington, NY 11743 a general bequest Beth Levinthal Christopher Quirin Emily Rapuano Grants for Arts Coordinator of $[amount], to be used for its exempt Rita Bender Angela Rogan purposes.” Rachel M. Kalina Administrative/Public Relations Assistant Paul Biedermann Sandy Chapin Arts in Education Chairperson Page 2 - Huntington Arts Cultural News - Summer 2018 Issue For information on advertising contact Sheila Alyskewycz, Advertising Director at 631-659-3370 Spot Letter From The Supervisor Dear Friends: Star Melissa Errico performing vocals with Among the other “must sees” this sum- Summer is a season that Grammy & Emmy winner Bryan Batt on mer are some terrific exhibitions offered is always full of arts and piano (June 29) followed by The Lords of by The Heckscher Museum of Art, includ- cultural activities and 52nd Street (Billy Joel’s original band) with ing “Heavy Metal: The Photographs of Jan the Town of Hunting- Richie Cannata (June 30). However, I am Staller,” “The Age of Tiffany: Between Nou- ton helps to ensure that very excited about the roster of top-notch veau and Deco,” and “Long Island Biennial” there are many free and jazz performers featured during Hunting- – along with diverse related programs and low-cost opportunities ton Jazz Week (July 17-22), including the events for adults, families, and children. In for cultural enrichment day-long activities during the ever-popular particular I invite you to join the free fam- Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci and entertainment close “Coltrane Day” on July 21st presented in ily arts festival, Draw Out!, which takes Mark Cuthbertson Eugene Cook Town Councilman Town Councilman to home. We’re certain that you won’t be collaboration with Friends of the Coltrane place on September 23rd both in the Muse- disappointed with what Huntington has to Home. Also on the “not to be missed list” um and outdoors in Heckscher Park. Check offer. are Americana/Roots & Folk Weekend the listings in this newspaper or visit www. A perennial favorite is Huntington’s Sum- (July 27, 28 & 29) and “Bernstein’s Amer- Heckscher.org for more information. mer Arts Festival, now in its 53rd year. This ica” with Music Director & Conductor Da- These are highlights of just a few of year’s free performances are scheduled ev- vid Stuart Wiley and Orchestra Long Island the most popular offerings.