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title: "The Art of Mentorship"
url: "https://artleagueli.org/exhibitions/the-art-of-mentorship/"
post_type: "exhibitions"
date_published: "2026-10-06T19:03:51+00:00"
date_modified: "2026-10-06T19:03:51+00:00"
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# The Art of Mentorship

The Art of Mentorship

Featuring the instructors Ross Barbera, Bill Graf, Cori Forster, and their

students.

Exhibiting in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery — 2nd Floor

Exhibition Dates: October 17 – November 4, 2026

Reception: October 17, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm

In this exhibition, the Art League of Long Island is pleased to present

the work of three of our dedicated instructors alongside that of students

they have mentored in their classes Titled The Art of Mentorship, the

exhibition celebrates the meaningful relationships that develop between

teachers and students through the shared experience of making art.

Art League instructors do more than teach technique. Through guidance,

constructive critique, encouragement, and exposure to diverse artistic

experiences, they help students explore possibilities, overcome

challenges, and discover their own unique artistic voices. The works

gathered here offer a glimpse into those connections and the ways

teaching and learning can shape an artist’s journey.