Dear friends,

Welcome back! I hope that you enjoyed your summer and that you are looking forward to our new slate of classes this fall, including more classes on Wednesdays and a new class on Monday nights. Check out the full fall schedule here.

As we begin to plan for our year end appeal, one which we look ahead to our 70th anniversary in 2025, I want to introduce you to someone who has greatly benefitted from our programming at the Art League of Long Island.  Meet John (they/them), who came to ALLI through our monthly Create Night programs, which are workshops for members and allies of the queer community.  ALLI welcomed them with open arms.  “You can feel the sense of community here,” they said.  “Coming out is a life-long decision, and walking into a room full of individuals who have already had their own journeys is a great thing.  ALLI provides them a feeling of comfort, of belonging.  There is an instant connection and a new friend group to be found at each program.”

Developing community with peers, learning new skills, and inspiring like-minded creatives.  Help support the Art League for another 70 years to come, so future artists  have a place to begin or continue their artistic development.

We will be launching several new initiatives in our anniversary year, providing more introductory classes, new workshops and cotinuing outreach to diverse communities, including offsite schools in underserved communities.

Continue to support our mission where every Long Islander can be the artist they want to be.  Donate now. Push the button.

Sincerely,
Marianne Della Croce
Executive Director

Dear friends and members,

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Annual Summer Open House, which will be held on August 24th from 11am-2pm.  Save the date, stop by, see demonstrations throughout the afternoon, and visit the Instructors Exhibition Opening at the same time!  This is really your time to explore the Art League of Long Island and see that instructor whose class you’ve always wanted to take in action, or to stroll among their best pieces in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery.  Wondering how to begin your journey in pastels?  Curious about what classes we offer for your young artist?  Need to know what Atelier drawing entails?  Interested in trying your hand in ceramics?  Learn how and more while at our Open House.

Join us in our Try Night event on  August 16th.  You can learn something new in either printmaking & ceramics or jewelry making & collage and enjoy some treats in between.  This is a perfect date night or night out with your friends.  You can purchase your tickets here.

Help us celebrate our 70th anniversary in 2025!  Today, we launch our Anniversary Logo Contest!  Details can be found on our social media platforms today with a separate mailing to your inbox tomorrow.

Join us for our fall schedule of classes!  Starting on September 10th, look for morning, afternoon and evening classes for everyone, including regular times on Wednesdays.  See our complete list of fall classes here.

And finally, make sure to keep your membership current and donate to the Art League today.  As we continue to rebound from the flood and reconstruction, we truly need your membership dollars to help support our general operating costs.  We can’t do it without your support.  Push the button.

Sincerely,
Marianne Della Croce
Executive Director