by Grace Lucarelli | Aug 28, 2017 | Archive
Abstract Painting: Acrylics with Kevin Larkin
Fall dates TBA
Abstraction in painting allows the artist to communicate in often personal and impactful ways.
Explore abstract painting through an understanding of space, color, energy, tension, and form. Emphasis is placed on self- expression and developing a wholly personal style with individual instruction and critiques.
All levels.
” I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc.,because painting has a life of its own.”- Jackson Pollock
MATERIALS LIST:
- 4oz tubes (or larger) of acrylic paint.
All colors red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple, black, etc.
- 2 tubes of white acrylic paint.
- 2 stretched canvases at least 18″ x 24″ ( the bigger the better)
- 2-4 medium size flat artist’s paint brushes
- plastic cups to mix paint and hold water
- masking tape
- paper towels
Any questions call Kevin at 516. 659. 4914
KEVIN LARKIN is a painter, actor, director and scenic designer
Kevin award-winning canvases have been exhibited regularly throughout the greater NY area. He has won awards from the Association of Graphic Artists, Print Magazine, The Art Directors Club and the Smithtown Township arts Council. His work has appeared in Print Magazine, The Art Directors Club and Long Island Pulse Magazine. His paintings were featured in a platform installation presented by New York City’s Manhattan Transit Authority at the Bronx Zoo/Pelham Parkway Station.
Solo exhibitions include Sanctuary Spaces and Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City; Mills Pond House, H.T.A.L. Gallery, and B.J. Spoke Galleries on Long Island; and The Painted Bride in Philadelphia. Group exhibitions include VRT Gallery, Chase Manhattan Bank and the American Institute for Creative Living in New York City; the Ripe Art Gallery, Art League of Long Island, and the Mills Pond House on Long Island.
Kevin is the subject of Kevin Larkin: The Genuine Article, a monograph by Peter Josyph, and the essays Josyph and Larkin X-Men Of Art by Raymond Todd. Since 2002, Mr. Larkin has been a member of B.J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington, NY where he serves as the gallery’s vice president.
As a found member of Victory Repertory Theater, he has worked as an actor, director and production manager. Mr. Larkin has also had many years of set design experience both at Theater East Repertory and Victory Repertory Theatre.
Kevin received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 1977. He has taught painting at the McBurney YMCA in Manhattan, The Huntington Art League, The Art League of Long Island, The Smithtown Township Arts Council, Oldfield Middle School, Mill Neck School for the Deaf and the Suffolk County Bosces III Gifted-Talented Institute. He has been a guest lecturer at Nassau Community College.
by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 26, 2017 | Past Exhibitions
2017 Members Showcase
May 27 – June 25
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Art Guild will hold its 2017 Members Showcase exhibit at The Art Guild, Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. All TAG members are invited to enter their artwork. Non-members may become members at the time of submission.
ELIGIBILITY: All TAG members (14 years and older) may submit. Membership must be current. One entry per member. All styles are welcome. All works must be original and completed with in the last five years. Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be accepted. The Art Guild reserves the right to choose the artwork to be included in the exhibition. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from May 22 through Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 3 pm.
JUROR OF AWARDS: Dan Christoffel is an award-winning artist with fifty years teaching experience. His expertise extends from oil painting and sculpture (in terra cotta, stone and steel) to print making. He is an accomplished portrait artist and art lecturer including visiting lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Committed to excellence in education, he has been a visiting artist at schools across Long Island, an adjunct professor and an artist in residence at LIU Post. He presently has two sculptures included in the 911memorial.org collection.
AWARDS: 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mention & Students Award/s
The Terry Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will also be presented.
by Grace Lucarelli | Feb 25, 2017 | Past Classes and Workshops
Art Studio for Teens – Fall 2017
Ages 12-14 • 8 weeks, dates TBA – Call us for more info.
4-5:30 pm
Fee: $165M/$195NM
A fun class to nuture a love of art, with an emphasis on building artistic skills. Projects may include still life, self-portraits, perspective and use various media including pencil (graphite and colored), charcoal, acrylic paint, and printmaking. Curriculum may vary based on students’ interests.
This course can help prep students for Art Acceleration (AP Art) in the Middle School (Criteria from Port Washington School District.) Instructor will guide and prepare students who will be submitting a portfolio to their school for the AP art program – including four (4) pieces of art work, only one (1) of which may have been created in Weber (School) art classes. The criteria used for the portfolio evaluation is based on a rubric, which rates students’ work on the following:
1. observational skills
2. control of media
3. composition
4. creativity and imagination
In addition to the portfolio, instructor will prepare students for in an in-school qualifying art examination
Instructor: Kristine Rivera
by Grace Lucarelli | Feb 25, 2017 | Past Events
Afternoon T.E.A. at Landmark on Main Street
Art Presentation: The Renaissance Evolution with Anita Rabin-Havt, March 22, 2 pm
at Landmark on Main Street – 232 Main Street
Port Washington, NY 11050
The Renaissance Evolution: The first period to be aware of its own existence and to coin a label. This program will show the versatility of the Renaissance greatness as it transitioned from Giotto to Massacio, enhancing the viewer’s appreciation of what makes a “Renaissance” work of art. The presentation will focus on Ghiberti, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Leonardo and conclude with Raphael’s masterpiece “The School of Athens” painted in 1508-15l1 which exemplifies the traits first seen in the early Renaissance.
Anita Rabn-Havt is a professional lecturer and art history educator with over 40 year of experience. She continues to lecture, teach continuing education programs and give art tours.
Co-Presented with Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark On Main Street. See the website for more information: landmarkonmainstreet.org or 516.767.1384
All tea refreshments provided thanks to SerendipiTEA. Baked goods courtesy of Coffeed Port Washington.
Free admission to Afternoon TEA is made possible by the support of the Manhasset Community Fund, Greentree Foundation “Good Neighbor” Fund and the New York Community Bank Foundation.
by Grace Lucarelli | Nov 28, 2016 | Past Exhibitions
2016 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit
at The Art Guild at Elderfields
November 5 – November 27
Artists’ Reception and Award Ceremony
Saturday, November 5, 3-5 PM
We would like to thank Dick Blick Carle Place for their generous donation of goodie bags for every participating high school student. Thank you Jason and staff!
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Art Guild invites all Nassau County High School Students to submit digital images of their 2D or 3D artworks for consideration to its “Nassau County High School Student Juried Art Competition & Exhibition” which will be on view at The Art Guild’s home, Elderfields Historic Preserve.
CRITERIA: All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. Student’s 2D or 3D work must be original and done “by hand” (no mechanical reproductions or giclees) and created within the last two years. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from October 31 – November 27, 2016. No exceptions.
MEDIUMS: Including but not limited to acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, digital art, collage, encaustic, etching/prints or sculpture with pedestal. (NO COPIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, REPRODUCTIONS OR GICLEES.)
SIZE: Maximum size 30 x 30 inches including frame.
JUROR: Stephanie Navon-Jacobson
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 for up to TWO entries per student.
Each student must fill out a separate form. No combining of fees or entries.
ENTRIES: Submission of images of student’s original 2D or 3D artwork created within the last two years should be sent Apply in one of these ways:
• Fill out online form below, upload images and pay with a credit card via PayPal
OR
• Email images to ArtShow@theartguild.org, print form and mail with a check to:
The Art Guild
200 Port Washington Blvd.
MANHASSET, NY 11030
All entries MUST be submitted as digital files in JPG format, between 1 and 3 MB each, with 2,000 to 4,000 pixels on longest side. Label digital images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg. (example: smith_john_1_beachsunset.jpg).
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 14
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: The Art Guild Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of submitted work by October 13, 2016. 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.
FRAMING: Artwork must be framed unless gallery wrapped. Mat boards must be clean. All work must be securely wired for hanging with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame. ABSOLUTELY NO sawtooth hangers, duct tape, or glued on wires. Label back of work with artist’s name and title of piece. Please contact The Art Guild with ANY questions or concerns.
DROP OFF: Accepted entries must be hand delivered to The Art Guild at these times
October 30 3-5 pm
October 31 5-7 pm
All Artwork MUST be suitably framed and wired for hanging (see Framing, above).
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY: Saturday, November 5, 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Please invite family and friends! If you can’t make it to the reception, the gallery is open November 5 – 27, on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm and by appointment.
FORM: Please fill out your information and upload your images below. If you have a problem with the form or prefer to send a check, click here for prospectus and registration form, and email your images to artshow@theartguild.org. If you have further questions or concerns, please call 516-304-5797.
