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Nicole Thomas

Member Artist
Secretary, The Art Guild

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Frances Ianarella

Member Artist

BOARD MEMBER

Frances Ianarella is an award winning artist who has studied with David Leffel, and with Gregg Kreutz at the Art Students League and in his private studio. She has exhibited work in many venues in New York and Long Island. For more info on Frances and to see more of her work, visit her blog.

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George Billy

Member Artist

BOARD MEMBER

George Billy is an accomplished artist who enjoys exploring oil painting, drypoint etching, and watercolor. Prior to retiring in 2014, Mr. Billy served the community for forty-four years as a librarian, including thirty years as Chief Librarian at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.

It is a privilege to be part of such a creative group.

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Diane Bares

Member Artist

BOARD MEMBER

WORK EXPERIENCE 

An award-winning artist working in oil, acrylic and watercolor, whose current work features landscape painting through which she expresses nature’s moods; an illustration of feelings evoked by the light and atmosphere in our environment to which we all respond. Her employment as a cataloguer in the American Painting Department at Sotheby’s served as an early influence for her appreciation of American realism.

The Art Guild is a remarkable organization whose members, leadership and staff define the success story that quickly emerged and continues to grow since its inception 20 years ago. It is exciting to be part of a visual arts community brimming with talented individuals whose creativity is respected, nurtured and shared. I have been honored to serve on the Board of Directors.

THE ART GUILD The Art Guild is a remarkable organization whose members, leadership and staff define the success story that quickly emerged and continues to grow since its inception 20 years ago. It is exciting to be part of a visual arts community brimming with talented individuals whose creativity is respected, nurtured and shared. I have been honored to serve on the Board of Directors. THE ART GUILD The Art Guild is a remarkable organization whose members, leadership and staff define the success story that quickly emerged and continues to grow since its inception 20 years ago. It is exciting to be part of a visual arts community brimming with talented individuals whose creativity is respected, nurtured and shared. I have been honored to serve on the Board of Directors.

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Art Guild of Port Washington – Executive Director May 2010- May 2018 

Decorative Painting/Fine Art – Freelance. Commissioned works include paintings, interior wall finishes, and murals. Pieces sold at galleries, fine art/craft fairs. Paintings exhibited in juried shows. 

Administrative responsibilities at various local organizations – Part time employment 

Sotheby’s Auction House, New York – Cataloguer and researcher, American Paintings Department 1973-79

IN THE COMMUNITY

Founding Member of Port Washington SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) 1991-1999. Served on Executive Board as Co-President, Vice President, Corresponding and Recording Secretary. Coordinated and implemented highly successful after-school sports program for children with disabilities. 

Presenter at New York State Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Albany NY, November 1996. Best Practices in Special Education: panel member – “Inclusive Education: A Team Approach.”

New York State Education Department Conference, Albany NY, May 1995. Inclusive Schools and Communities for Children and Youth: panel member – “A Collaborative Team Approach.” 

The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc. – Member since 2002, Board of Directors 2004-present. Served as Secretary, Co-President and Membership Chair.

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David Wollin

Member Artist

Board Member

“As a Photographer I am thrilled when dramatic lighting, vivid colors, lines, and shapes combine with my subjects to tell a memorable story or an eye-catching image. Being a sailor has enabled me to visualize, experience, and capture many beautiful and dynamic maritime scenes. Getting the terrific photo that tells a story, generates emotion, or shows the beauty of our world and its surroundings is always exciting and challenging. ”

David Wollin is a resident of Port Washington, NY, and has been an avid photographer since he was a teenager with a basement darkroom. David studied photography with Josef A. Schneider, the renowned portrait and child photographer. He also learned underwater photography from David Doubilet, now Contributing Photographer-in-Residence at National Geographic.

David is President of the Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI), Board Member of The Art Guild of Port Washington (TAG), member of the Manhasset Art Association (MAA), and the Photographic Federation of Long Island. He has served as Juror for several photography contests including the “Making Waves” exhibit at the American Merchant Marine Museum at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, The Art Guild of Port Washington annual photography exhibitions, and the State University of New York Maritime College. Mr. Wollin served on the Art Committee for the Designer Show-House at Hempstead House in Sands Point from 2012-2014.

David has a solo show at the Manhasset Public Library. In addition, his photographs have appeared at b.j. spoke Gallery in Huntington, The Art League of Long Island Jeanie Tengelson Gallery in Dix Hills, The Art Guild of Port Washington at Elderfields Preserve, photophoto Gallery in Huntington, J Pocker Gallery in Manhasset, Martin Vogel Photography Gallery at the Port Washington Public Library, Port Jefferson Village Center, My Studio in Port Washington, The Graphic Eye Gallery in Port Washington, Atria on Roslyn Harbor, Manhasset Public Library, Jericho Public Library, Shelter Rock Library, Bryant Library in Roslyn, Garden City Library, Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve, PortFest at Schreiber High School, HarborFest in Port Washington, Port Washington Yacht Club, and at Naples Lakes Country Club.

HONORS & AWARDS

“Shedding Light on the Subject” and “Whitefish Junction” received an Honorable mention at The Art Guild 2019 “Everything Old is New Again.”

Mirror, Mirror in the Sand received Honorable Mention at the MAA 2018 Spring Show ” On the Easel and Through the Lens”, “Occulus and Freedom” received an Honorable mention at The Art Guild of LI 2018

“Lightfall” was awarded Best in Show at the Manhasset Art Association 2014 Spring Show. “

BACKGROUND

David spent over 40 years as a senior IT executive in the financial services, retail, and manufacturing industries.