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

 

celebrate mindfulness and mental health with chair yoga and art therapy exercises

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness in the Month of May!

Meditate & Create

Date: May 19th
Time: 7 – 9:00pm
Free event! Open to high school students and up!

This May, The Art Guild, is  hosting island wide events during May Mental Health Awareness Month. Please join us on as Sandy Wilding, yoga instructor from YogaLife, starts off the night leading chair yoga and breathing exercises. Pamela Schindler-Thomsen, licensed art therapist, will follow up with a mindful art project. Space is limited so please RSVP. Free event! Open to high school students and up.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

sandy wilding yogalife

Sandy Wilding – yoga instructor

Several years ago I was mentally drained and physically beat up from my job. I decided to take some time off to heal. I wandered into a yoga studio in Port Washington and never looked back. I knew that after just two weeks of practice I wanted to become an instructor and was certified to teach within 6 months. I hold several certificates, including Yoga Alliance RYT-200, Health and Wellness Coaching, Restorative Yoga and Reiki. Besides teaching yoga year round, I spend my summers teaching kids’ yoga at Port Day Camp. During the school year I am a Teacher Assistant in the ENL program at Schreiber High School. Please join me on a journey to a place where the heart is open and the mind is free.

Namaste


Pamela Schindler-Thomsen – Licensed Board Certified Creative Arts Therapist

I’m a licensed Creative Arts therapist specializing in helping children through adults identify obstacles in their lives that cause conflict in their day to day lives.

I like to think outside the box and use creative thinking in helping my clients problem solve.  In session I like to use mindfulness.  Whether that means focusing on our senses instead of the chatter in our minds to help be in the moment, or deep breathing to quiet that chatter.

We can’t solve tomorrow’s issues with todays information.  I stress the importance of being present, because we CAN handle anything in the moment, but cannot change what happened in our past, or control what happens in our future.

In session, I use breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and hypnotherapy to help with anxiety.

Together we will work to identify, challenge and replace  thoughts that don’t work in your benefit.  We replace these thoughts with healthier, more realistic ones which help improve overall quality of life, and a greater sense of joy.I love to use metaphor, storytelling and art to help in this process.

I have worked as a licensed therapist in various settings for over 20 years helping people with various mental and emotional difficulties.

We are so much stronger than our fears and negative thoughts.  We all have goals, which are important..but the HOW TO attain them is the important part..and that’s where I come in.  We all get stuck, but that’s only temporary, we can all become unstuck and grow.

Annual Membership Meeting 2026

Annual Membership Meeting 2026

2026 Annual Membership Meeting

Annual Membership Meeting

Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 7 – 8:30pm
Location: The Port Washington Public Library

 

The agenda for this meeting will include:

  • Presentation of Financial Report
  • Election of Proposed Directors as indicated below
  • Summary of the past year’s accomplishments
  • Discussion of the future
  • HOW ART THOU? A presentation by an inspiring panel of speakers

This is an important meeting, as the issues to be discussed will affect the direction in which we move over the course of the next year. We kindly ask all of our members to please attend the Annual Meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, please complete the attached below Proxy prior to the meeting so your vote is counted.

 

Membership expired? Renew today!

PROPOSED DIRECTORS

 

Term 2024-2027: Diane Bares, Mary Behling, Angela Classi, Nancy Lyon, Lauren Brady-Russell*, Carol Schepp, Ilene Silberstein 

Term 2025-2028: John D’Olimpio*, Hon. Dina DeGiorgio, Safia Fatimi, Deb Josephs*, Annette Kasle, Mark Mancher

Term 2026-2029: Francine Furtado*, Shelley Holtzman*, Marceil Kazickas*, Diane Luger*, Talia Senders*, Dave Wollin*

*Proposed director for election at members’ meeting. Other directors have previously been elected and are continuing their terms through the date indicated.

President  Shelley Holtzman

Co-Vice President – Annette Kasle

Co-Vice President – Diane Luger

Treasurer Talia Senders

Secretary – Mary Behling

 

HOW ART THOU

Following The Art Guild’s Annual Meeting on

Thursday, April 16th 2026

Art does more than inspire – it heals, connects, and strengthens communities. This panel brings together artists, healthcare professionals, art educators and advocates to explore the transformative role of art in promoting physical, emotional and mental well-being. From hospitals and clinics to community spaces, panelists will share how art reduces stress, supports recovery and enhances quality of life. Join us for a dynamic conversation on how creativity can be a powerful force in our lives.

Mary Kate Carroll

The Nicholas Center, Creative Arts Coordinator

Dr. Safia Fatimi

Living Water for Women, Art Instructor

Antonia Isnardi, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC

Helen Keller National Center, Art Therapist

Randy Hight, LCSW

Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, Director

Stephanie Zim, LMSW, OSW-C

The Cancer Institute St. Francis Hospital, Oncology Social Worker

Photography Show Juried Competition & Exhibition

Photography Show Juried Competition & Exhibition

photography show

Photography Show

Get on Board: Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Juried Competition & Exhibition

Planes, trains and automobiles are part of our everyday lives but they can also represent memories for each of us or even excite our appreciation for design. Our thoughts can also be aroused even in the absence of these modes of transportation. Train tracks, tire tracks, or the cloud streaks from a plane can create a feeling of anticipation of what is about to arrive or memories of what has departed. There are so many stories to be told. Use your creativity and artistic photographic skills to tell your story of what these modes of transportation mean to you.

High School students are invited to submit artwork for consideration for this exhibit.

Deadline: February 10th at 10pm

Awards & Reception: Sunday, March 1st, 3-5pm

Exhibit on View: March 1 – 22

Juror: John Bruno

Congratulations to the artists listed below!
Your name and the piece(s) accepted are listed.

ADULTS
Berkeley Brooks Barefoot Glam
Nori Cerny Folliwng the Sun 1
Jonathan Cheris Plane Sun
Pauline Chiarelli Railroad Tie Hidden Legends
Suzanne D’Olimpio Inversion, Mind The Gap!
Like Diamonds In The Sky
Christine Daddario Drivin’ in Style
Valerie DeBiase Lots Of Locomotives
Q Train At Coney
Scott Ferrone Fly me to the Moon
Truckin Old
Bonnie Forman-Franco “1” Train and MTA Workers Coming Out Of The Tunnel
Kathleen Gerlach “Abandoned Together”
William Grabowski Carnevale
Richard Hillman North Hempstead Beach
Shelley Holtzman Red Hot
Jeff Holtzman First Class
Stanley Horowitz We Can Come Together
Holly Hunt 73
Randy Ilowite Breakdown
Marc Josloff Wow Wheel
Daniel Kasle Lisboa Electrico
Grounded
Annette Kasle Now Arriving
John Kazickas Skywalker
Stacey Kitay The End of the Line
Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz Red Bow Tie
Martie Last Dare to Soar
Louise Lear Quiet Morning
Paula Lefkowitz T-Bird
Diane Luger Tunnel Vision
Nancy Lyon Punta del este
Mark Mancher Born the Same Year As Me
Space Age Dreams
John Micheals Car Wash
Tailgate
Lee Najman mga leaves
Lisa O’Connor Waiting on the 7
Ann Parry Lights off at Cradle of Aviation Workshop
Alan Richards The Annual ROY G BIV Classic Car Show
Howard Rose Billy’s favorite
Steven Silberstein Catapano’s Dodge
James Slezak Jamaica Platform
Alan Stein Red Truck
Leo Tujak Steam Engine
Jennifer Uihlein The Last Departure
Allyson Uttendorfer Babylon Train Station
David Wollin Train to tomorrow
On the Road
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Mikayla Alvarez Texas Bound
Remy Bruno Takeoff
Damien T Chao Riding Through the Dreams in Crete
Juliette DAddario Crossing Paths
Kate Esposito Gone With the Wind
Nicole Guzman City Scene
Isabella Huang Gilded with Salt
Laila Jabir Train Travel
Jacqueline Lee Waiting
Katherine Park Almost Home
Adriana Peres Da Silva Thunder Row
Lone Bird
Together
Brandon Ramirez Affalterbach
Ben Segal The Scenic Route
Summer Sternlicht Purple Finds The Dark
Jessica Stolzenberg Busses in the city
Cole Swanson H&L 1
Riley Tsui Echoes in Chrome
Kailey Tsui kickflipped!
Kevin Wang Subway story

QUESTIONS?

Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org or Call 516-304-5797

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline: February 10th at 10pm

Awards & Reception: Sunday, March 1st, 3-5pm

Exhibit on View: March 1 – 22*

Notification of entry: after February 13

Drop off: Sunday, February 22, 3- 5 pm and Monday, February 23, 1- 6 pm

Pick up: Sunday, March 22, 3-5pm and Monday, March 23, 1-6pm

*Artwork not picked up within 90 days will become property of The Art Guild

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. 

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org  – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. 

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be will be reviewed by our curators and displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

FINALISTS & AWARDS

FINALISTS:

The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. High school students will be reviewed and judged separately. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified either by email OR on our website.

AWARDS:

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions

SIZE & FRAMING

All artwork must be framed. Frame size must not exceed 30″. Frame must be black. No gallery wraps.

It must be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, strings.  We can wire for you for a $10 fee.

Work must be labeled on the back with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email.

Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition.

All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE

The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.

LIABILITY WAIVER

I wish to have The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc., (“TAG”) consider my artwork for exhibition as indicated in this Registration Form, and I acknowledge that TAG has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose the artwork to be exhibited. I also acknowledge that unrelated business or other activities may or will take place at the exhibition location during the exhibition and I assume any risk associated with such activities. I further acknowledge that I have been notified that I should carry my own insurance to be protected against loss, theft or damage to my artwork. I fully understand and agree that the following waiver, release and hold harmless agreement is binding on my heirs, assigns and legal representatives. In exchange for TAG’s consideration of my artwork, I agree to assume all risks of copying, theft, loss or damage to my artwork in connection with TAG’s decision to exhibit or not exhibit my artwork or in connection with the exhibition of my artwork, for the duration of the exhibition from and including delivery to TAG, through and including pickup, and knowingly and intentionally release, discharge, hold harmless, and agree not to sue TAG, its officers, directors, members, committee personnel, agents or owners and/or lessees of the premises where the exhibition is held (“Released Persons”) from any claim, that I may have or acquire in the future, arising out of my submission of artwork to TAG for its consideration for exhibition, for TAG’s exhibition of my artwork, or while it or I am on the premises where the exhibition is held, for, including but not limited to, copying, theft, loss, or damage to my artwork, personal injury, or death, whether caused intentionally or arising from the negligence of any Released Person, of any other person or any other cause, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The artist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Art Guild for any copyright claims arising from the display of his/her image. Whether or not any artwork submitted by me is chosen for exhibition, I consent to The Art Guild’s use of any artwork I submit (or an image representing such artwork) in connection with TAG’s communications to prospective members, members and the public.

2026 Nassau County High School Scholarship

2026 Nassau County High School Scholarship

2026 NCHS Scholarship

2026 Nassau County High School Scholarship

Generously sponsored by the Kazickas Family Foundation

 

THE ART GUILD is pleased to sponsor scholarships for graduating seniors who attend high school in Nassau County. Scholarships will be awarded to students who will pursue the visual arts following their high school graduation, and who have demonstrated their commitment to any of the visual arts. This includes, but is not limited to: drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion design, set design, photography and architecture. If you are in theater/set design, you must have had a major part in the design and creation of the described sets/props etc. Award recipients will be selected by The Art Guild. All decisions are final.

DEADLINE: April 14th, 2026

AWARDS CEREMONY: Members Showcase Friday, June 5, 6-8pm

 

Criteria
  • Students who apply MUST be graduating seniors

  • Applicants must attend high school in Nassau County

  • We welcome drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion design, set design, and photography. If you are in theater/set design, you must have had a major part in the design and creation of the described sets/props etc.

  • You must submit a jpg of each of the five artworks in your portfolio and describe your creative process

Congratulations to the past 2025 NCHS winners

Andrew Mo, Carolina Villadiego, and Kseniya Khodjakhanova

NCHS2025 winners