Dear friends,

As we begin to look for ways to keep cool this summer, remember there are plenty of opportunities to do so right here at the Art League.

We have a plethora of new workshops and classes happening this summer from Colored Pencil to Introduction to Printmaking to our Fearless Techniques in Watercolor and our Whistling Vessels in Ceramics. There’s always an opportunity to learn a new skill and try a new medium.  

Interested in seeing more demonstrations? Our Annual Summer Open House will be held on August 23rd from 11 am-2 pm. Save the date, stop by, and visit the Instructors Exhibition Opening at the same time! 

Join us in the return of the Try-Night Experience. Join two 45-minute experiences – Acrylics & Collage or Ceramics & Colored Pencil Jewelry-Making & Collage with refreshments! Perfect for a Friday date night or to literally, try your hands at something new! You can purchase tickets here.

Consider applying to become a Resident Artist. Established in 2018, this program is designed to provide a select group of Long Island-based artists with skill-building and community-based opportunities to further develop their careers in the visual arts. Our application is now open for the 2025-2026 program.  Click here to download it. Anyone and everyone can apply! 

Volunteer with us! We are always looking for help in the gallery, for demos at special events, and in the office. Active volunteers receive a free membership, a complimentary class, and tickets to special events.  Download the application here and let me know how you’d like to help!

We have a few deadlines this month too – from booking a space in Big Ink to making a reservation to travel with us to Costa Rica and submitting a piece of artwork for our Pigments of Your Imagination exhibition. There’s plenty to look forward to for the rest of our anniversary year!  

And finally, make sure to keep your membership current and donate to the Art League today.  We cannot do it without your support.

Sincerely,

Marianne Della Croce

Executive Director

Dear Friends,

We continue through our 70th anniversary year with exciting updates!  Our solo exhibition and gala celebrating the Infinite Quest of our instructor David Peikon is scheduled for May 3rd.  You can purchase your tickets here.  We are just thrilled to bring you this exhibition and hope you will be able to attend our opening gala.

I hope you enjoyed the two past exhibitions in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery: Cynthia Pascal: A Retrospective and Alan M. Richards: Let Me Show You Something.    Our Long Island Artists exhibition will open on Saturday, May 31st.  Join us!

Potters – last chance to register for our gas kiln firing next week.  Call our offices to register. 

Our summer class schedule is being uploaded to our website now!  We continue to offer a complete slate of classes in all of your favorite mediums.  Perhaps you’re interested in trying something new?  Thomas Germano is offering an en plein air workshop this month and we have special watercolor workshops from Antonio Masi and Jan Guarino this spring and summer.We have something for everyone.  You can see our full list of classes here.  And, if you are a fan of our watercolor department, you can travel with the Art League of Long Island and Liz Fusco to Costa Rica in 2026 – see full details here.  Our next Q&A for the trip is on May 7th.  We’ve added atmospheric landscapes in watercolor, junk journaling, colored pencil, graphic novel design, a Raku firing, and more workshops.  We love offering you something new.

Try Nights pick up again in June and we host the Big Ink in October.  Art in the Parking Lot returns in June.  

Parents, our Summer Portfolio Program and  Summer Art Adventure Program are open for registration.  Half Hollow Hills residents are eligible for a discount, as are families with more than one child attending.

Any way you look at it, there is something for everyone and an avenue for you to be involved.  Please renew your membership and enjoy the benefits that it provides, including discounts to our classes and for supplies at your favorite supply stores. We also have a very special Members Tour of artists studios this month – just for you.  Be sure to renew.

Thank you again for all of your support.  Cheers to 70 years!

Sincerely,

Marianne Della Croce

Executive Director