Through a competitive application process, four Long Island artists have been selected to become the fourth group of Resident Artist Members at the Art League of Long Island. Established in 2018, the Resident Artist Membership 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.

The program, spearheaded by Ersule Metelus, the Art League of Long Island’s Education and Programs Manager, offers resident artists over the course of one year 150 hours of free class time, open studio time, an exhibition opportunity, collaborative projects and teaching opportunities. The resident artists will be hosting their own carefully designed workshops and cultural programs during their residency. Through these activities and other collaborative projects, these artists will engage with and become leaders in the community of one of the region’s leading visual arts centers. The membership runs September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025.

About the Resident Artist Members:

Christine Donnelly (Deer Park, NY): Christine is a mixed media abstract artist who finds inspiration in nature, metaphysics, and travel. Her work incorporates natural and upcycled elements, with a philosophy rooted in wabi-sabi. She frequently uses acrylics, inks, and handmade collage papers in her artwork.

CJ Escobar Rodgers (Sayville, NY): CJ is a multidisciplinary artist whose work critiques humanism and re-examines the place of humans in the world. They utilize a variety of techniques such as ceramics, weaving, woodworking, and metalworking, drawing from themes of perception, materialism, and societal development.

Anna Laimo (Smithtown, NY): Anna works primarily in oil painting and printmaking, creating surreal, satirical art pieces featuring fantastical creatures and plant life. She explores the freedom of painting and the structure of printmaking, producing emotionally evocative works.

Emily Ginty (Massapequa, NY): Emily specializes in creating detailed miniature charms using polymer clay. Her meticulous process involves sketching designs and using household objects to embellish and perfect her creations, showcasing a blend of creativity and precision.