Art History Lecture Series: Making sense of Abstract Art with Kim-Ly Moynihan

Making Sense of Abstract Art

ART HISTORY LECTURE SERIES

Art History Lecture Series

Making Sense of Abstract Art

with Kim-Ly Moynihan, Ph.D.

When and why did artists decide that art no longer had to represent the visible world?
Join art historian Kim-Ly Moynihan, Ph.D. for an engaging look at the
emergence of abstract art and how it changed the way we see and experience art.

No previous art history experience is needed. Whether you’re an artist, art lover,
or simply curious, come discover the artists, ideas, and movements that transformed
the visual world.

This lecture complements The Art Guild’s upcoming exhibition,
Abstract Perspectives.

Choose Your Session


ART HISTORY OVER LUNCH

Thursday, October 8 • 12:00–1:00 PM

Bring your lunch and enjoy an inspiring midday hour of art history.


REGISTER FOR LUNCH LECTURE


ART HISTORY AFTER HOURS

Thursday, October 22 • 7:00–8:00 PM


REGISTER FOR EVENING LECTURE

Location: The Art Guild

Admission: $10 per person

Advance registration required.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot and spend an hour looking at abstract art
with a fresh perspective.


About Kim-Ly Moynihan, Ph.D.

Kim-Ly Moynihan, Ph.D. is an independent art historian and educator specializing
in European art of the Renaissance and early modern period. She earned her doctorate
from Columbia University in 2012, where she taught Art Humanities for several years,
and more recently served as an adjunct professor at Farmingdale State College.

A passionate teacher, Kim-Ly brings her depth of knowledge and approachable style
to engaging lectures suited to all audiences. She continues to research, write,
and present at academic conferences.

Port Washington Art Walk with Residents Forward 2026

artwalk 2026

Art Show at Residents Forward Art Walk

Explore Port Washington as a Walkable Canvas

Date: September 19th (raindate Oct 3)

Time: 10am – 2pm

Location Upper Main Street; Port Washington NY
(Art Show will be at Port Washington LIRR Station)

The Art Walk will have live music on upper Main Street, live painting demos, activities for children including “Chalk the Walk” with TAG’s Mr. Manny and an Art Show Sale, hosted by The Art Guild.

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE TO SELL YOUR ART! LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING

The Art Guild is partnering with Residents Forward for an

ART SHOW at their first annual ART WALK!

We are looking for artwork that reflects a wide range of diverse mediums and subject matter. Please fill out the form below to express your interest. Preference given to Port Washington Residents.

Event Date: Saturday, September 19th

Time: 10am–2pm (setup must be completed by 10am)

Location: Port Washington LIRR Station

Space Provided: Equivalent to 2 parking spaces.

Supplies Needed: Bring your own tables, chairs, tents, or display materials

Application Deadline: Apply now; only 20 artists will be selected.

FEE: $45, only if accepted

This event will be promoted by TAG, Residents Forward, PW BID and PW Chamber of Commerce.

Questions? Please contact artshow@theartguild.org or call 516-304-5797 for more information.

CreARTive 2026 free art event for kids

CreARTive 2026 free art event for kids

CreARTive 2026

creartive poster 2026

Mark your calendar’s, bring your kids to The Art Guild, Sat. Aug 1, 1-4 for a FREE cultural arts experience, tie-dye, painting, Gyotaku printing, mixed media, Rangoli nature design, Djembe drum making  and more…

Photos from Last Year’s CreARTive!

girl easel paint outside
creartive boy clay
Touch of our world Exhibit Presented by Helen Keller 2026

Touch of our world Exhibit Presented by Helen Keller 2026

Helen Keller THROUGH OUR WORLD

Touch of Our World

Open Your Imagination & Come Into Our World of Touch

A collaborative artist exhibition with Helen Keller Services

Touch of Our world- open your imagination and come into our world of touch. is a celebration of deafblind artists and the powerful ways they experience and express the world. This exhibition honors connection beyond sight and sound, inviting viewers to engage through touch, texture, movement, and story. Each artwork reflects resilience, identity, and the shared human need to be seen, felt, and understood. Together, these works create a space where every voice—spoken or unspoken—belongs.

Featuring a diverse range of mediums including tactile art, sculpture, mixed media, and interactive work, the show highlights the many ways artists communicate and share their lived experiences. This exhibition invites the community to slow down, engage through touch and presence, and recognize the richness of perspectives that expand how we understand art and one another. How we understand how we go through the journey of mental mapping in creating the art.

 

ON VIEW:

July 20th – Aug 4th and by appointment (call 516.304.5797 or email)

RECEPTION:
July 22th
6 – 8pm

LOCATION:

The Art Guild
200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset NY

This exhibit is generously sponsored by Annette and Dan Kasle.

Angela Classi Children’s Book Talk

Meet Author/Artist

Angela Classi

Join us for an intimate evening with Angela Classi as she shares the story behind her new children’s book, Vivi A-Z at the New York Public Library. Angela will give a tailored 30-minute presentation for artists, sharing her creative process, the journey of bringing her book to life, and the steps she took to secure a publisher.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A, giving attendees the chance to ask about illustration, storytelling, and the publishing process. Angela will also bring several original illustrations to display and discuss.

Enjoy wine, cheese, and refreshments provided by Angela while mingling with fellow Members and friends. Members are welcome to bring a guest.

DETAILS

Date & Time: Thursday, May 14th, 7 – 9pm

Location: The Art Guild

Admission: Free but please RSVP

Don’t miss this chance to get an insider look at the world of children’s book publishing and the artistry behind it.

Angela Classi

Angela Classi

Angela is an artist living and working in New York. In her portraits she seeks to capture the essence of the subject, that feeling you get when they walk into the room, their presence and humanity. She endeavors to infuse each painting with the joy she experiences in the pleasure of touching brush to canvas and playing with color, light and composition to create a lasting reflection of an elusive moment in time.

Angela’s earned an MPT degree from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and considers her studies in Human Anatomy and Kinesiology to be an invaluable asset in informing her portrait and figure studies.

https://www.angelaclassi.com/about