DIRECTOR’S CORNER

May 2026

Dear Friends,

Based on your feedback, we are pleased to introduce a new, streamlined registration system designed to enhance your experience. This platform will allow you to enter exhibitions, register for classes and events, and make donations—all in one convenient location.

Effective today, you will need to create an account in Canvas, our new system. When making your first payment, you will be prompted to enter your email address, after which a password will be sent to you. This process will link your account to your complete history with ALLI.

We recognize that transitioning to a new system may involve a learning curve for both users and staff. Please rest assured that we are committed to supporting you throughout this process and ensuring that all payments and registrations are accurately recorded.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we implement these improvements.

 

Best,

Marianne

April 2026

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 Director

Charlee Miller, Former Executive Director

Art League of Long Island