Dear Friends,

Spring always reminds us why this work matters. At the Art League of Long Island, the arts are more than programs: they are lifelines for young people who deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. This letter comes from both of us, Marianne Della Croce, current Executive Director, and Charlee Miller, former previous Executive Director, because we share a deep, personal belief in this mission. Over the past 14 years, together we have seen firsthand how access to the visual arts can transform the lives of children and teens from Black and Hispanic communities, underserved school districts, and LGBTQ+ youth across Long Island — especially when those opportunities might not otherwise exist.

Your support makes that transformation possible. Because of generous donors like you, we are able to bring arts-in-education programs directly into schools and community spaces, which are safe and welcoming, where students can express themselves, build confidence, and discover their creative voices with the guidance of professional artists and educators.

As we look toward the months ahead, we invite you to continue this journey with us. Your gift this spring helps ensure that these programs remain accessible to the young people who need them most. You can expect to hear from Charlee to follow up on this appeal, as we are united in our commitment to this work and to the belief that every child, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to thrive through the arts.

Please donate here.

With heartfelt thanks,

Marianne Della Croce, Executive Directo

Charlee Miller, Former Executive Director

Art League of Long Island

Dear friends,

We are very much looking forward to spring here at the Art League of Long Island, with wonderful new programs and events happening.   There are so many ways to be involved.  I would like to continue to encourage you to renew your membership as we are building our benefits program.

We are opening an Artists’ Circle Critique Group, led by instructor Kevin Larkin.  Members have access to a free tour next month of the D’Amico House in Amagansett and of the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio in East Hampton in April.

Members receive discounts on Try Night fun too.  Next month, come for one evening and leave with a complete set of gifts for Mother’s Day – a beautiful pair of earrings and a card.  We have a Try Night in the works for creating a gift package for a father figure in your life also.  Members receive a discount to this program as well as on our workshops and classes.  There are new classes and workshops to try from Felted Landscapes to the Speculative Studio to  to a Pottery Practicum with Steven Hill to Still Life Emersion.  We have acclaimed artists Antonio Masi, Jan Guarino, and Julissa Llosa joining us this year too!  We added 2-D Open Studio time, with a members’ discount as well.  Also, members receive a discount when you enter into our exhibitions at the beautiful Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery too.  Join us!  

Parents!  We have a Try It! For Young Artists planned for Sunday, April 19th.  Your young artists can experience a session of a painting and a ceramics class.  Early bird registration continues through the end of this month for our Summer Art Adventure and Summer Pre-College Portfolio Programs.  Register now!

We have some wonderful events coming up this year too!  Art in the Parking Lot returns on June 6th.  Save the date for the Feast Bazaar on July 25th and a our new Love, Picasso event on November 14th.  Information forthcoming.

There’s a benefit to becoming a member no matter how you look at it!  Thank you again – to everyone who continues to be a part of our community every day.  I look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Marianne Della Croce

Executive Director