by Grace Lucarelli | Feb 8, 2020 | About
Nassau Commits to Barn Restoration in 2020
Once complete, The Art Barn will offer classes three seasons of the year
With thanks to Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Parks Commissioner Eileen Krieb and County Executive Laura Curran, Nassau County has committed funding dedicated to restoring The Art Guild’s historic barn.
More information and images coming soon.
by Grace Lucarelli | Dec 1, 2019 | Past Events, Past Exhibitions
Thank you for attending and supporting The Art Guild!
Remaining art work is on display and available for $100 each until January 5, 2020.
If you plan on gifting artwork, please note that The Art Guild is closed from December 23 – January 2nd.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
SOLD! Event Sponsor: $15,000
PETER & JERI DEJANA
FAMILY FOUNDATION
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 8 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Naming rights for the 10×10
• Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
• Logo featured on website for one year and on invitation and event materials. (Email your logo to info@theartguild.org)
• Opportunity for sponsor to speak at event
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
SOLD OUT! VIP Platinum Auction Preview Sponsor: $10,000
PAM & LARRY TARICA
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 8 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
• Featured in press releases and social media for the event
• Logo featured on website for three (3) months and on invitation and event materials (Email your logo to info@theartguild.org)
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
Diamond Sponsor: $5,000
Shelley & Jeff Holtzman
Marceil & John Kazickas
Ilene & Steve Silberstein
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 6 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
• Featured in press releases and social media for the event
• Logo featured on website for three (3) months and on invitation and event materials (Email your logo to info@theartguild.org)
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
Gold Sponsors: $2,500
Karen & Ed Adler
Aleta & Jim Crawford
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 6 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Signage at event
• Featured in press releases and social media for the event
• Logo featured on website for three (3) months; Name on invitation (Email your logo to info@theartguild.org)
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
Silver Sponsor: $1,000
Dime Bank
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 4 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Signage at event
• Featured in press releases and social media for the event
• Name listed on event materials
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
Bronze Sponsor: $500
Carol & Louis Schepp
Karen & Steve Seltzer
Miriam and Robert Caslow
• Entrance for 2 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Signage at event
• Listed in press releases and social media for the event
• Name listed on event materials
• 2020 Individual Membership to The Art Guild
Partner Sponsor: $250
JoAnn Behal
Dina & Philip Adsetts
Valley National Bank
Jose Seligman
• Entrance for 2 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Signage at event
• Name in press releases, social media and event materials
by Grace Lucarelli | Nov 18, 2019 | Homepage
Art from the Heart – 10 x 10 Fundraiser Event
Our ONLY Fundraiser for this year!
Sponsored by The Peter & Jeri DeJana Family Foundation
Silent Auction Begins Saturday, November 30, and ends Saturday, December 7!
Reception: December 7, Details below.
Remaining art work remains on display and for sale for $100 until January 5, 2020. Proceeds help raise funds for our high school scholarship program and children’s classes and upkeep of our historic home at Elderfields.
We provide the 10 x 10 cradled wood panel, you provide the artwork.
Any and all media may be used: acrylic, oil, watercolor, collage, photography, etc. Anything that can be done or mounted on the provided board is acceptable.
• Low relief work is acceptable but must be hangable.
• Securely affix works on paper or any collage materials.
• Artwork must be dry when submitted.
• The panels are gallery ready—no need to frame. We do ask that you finish the edges.
• The Art Guild will wire the panel for hanging.
• Subject matter should be in good taste. The Art Guild reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to choose the artwork to be exhibited.
IMPORTANT DATES
DROP OFF: Artwork must be received by Monday, November 18. Please call for drop off times.
EXHIBIT DATES
Bidding starts November 30 and ends December 7 during our Reception.
Remaining paintings will remain on view and will be available for purchase through January 5.
Download the flyer here
RECEPTION AND AUCTION: Saturday, December 7
VIP PATRON RECEPTION: 6-7 pm (For sponsorship levels and premium information, please see below.)
PUBLIC RECEPTION: 7-10 pm
BIDDING ENDS: 9:30 pm
Bring your checkbook or cash for quickest check out!
There will be festive food and music, and all artwork will be for auction
Each donated finished work of art will auctioned, starting at $100 with proceeds going towards our Education Fund (which subsidizes our children’s classes), High School Student Scholarships, and The Art Guild’s Revitalization Fund
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SOLD! Event Sponsor: $15,000
PETER & JERI DEJANA
FAMILY FOUNDATION
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 8 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Naming rights for the 10×10
• Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
• Logo featured on website for one year and on invitation and event materials. (Email your logo to info@theartguild.org)
• Opportunity for sponsor to speak at event
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
SOLD OUT! VIP Platinum Auction Preview Sponsor: $10,000
PAM & LARRY TARICA
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 8 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
• Featured in press releases and social media for the event
• Logo featured on website for three (3) months and on invitation and event materials (Email your logo to info@theartguild.org)
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
Diamond Sponsor: $5,000
Shelley & Jeff Holtzman
Marceil & John Kazickas
Ilene & Steve Silberstein
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 6 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
• Featured in press releases and social media for the event
• Logo featured on website for three (3) months and on invitation and event materials (Email your logo to info@theartguild.org)
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
Gold Sponsors: $2,500
Karen & Ed Adler
Aleta & Jim Crawford
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 6 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Signage at event
• Featured in press releases and social media for the event
• Logo featured on website for three (3) months; Name on invitation (Email your logo to info@theartguild.org)
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
Silver Sponsor: $1,000
Dime Bank
• Buy-It-Now Benefit
• Entrance for 4 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Signage at event
• Featured in press releases and social media for the event
• Name listed on event materials
• 2020 Family Membership to The Art Guild
Bronze Sponsor: $500
Carol & Louis Schepp
Karen & Steve Seltzer
• Entrance for 2 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Signage at event
• Listed in press releases and social media for the event
• Name listed on event materials
• 2020 Individual Membership to The Art Guild
Partner Sponsor: $250
JoAnn Behal
Dina & Philip Adsetts
Valley National Bank
• Entrance for 2 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
• Signage at event
• Name in press releases, social media and event materials
Please Choose Your Sponsorship Level
2019 Art from the Heart 10×10 (available for auction):
by Grace Lucarelli | Jul 20, 2016 | Archive
Help Us Fundraise for The Art Guild at Whole Foods’ 5% Day!
Wednesday September 7

On September 7, 2016, Whole Foods Manhasset will hold a community giving day, aka 5% Day, for The Art Guild. Five percent of the net sales for the day (in the Manhasset store only) will be donated to The Art Guild. Friends, family and all customers help support The Art Guild simply by shopping at the Manhasset store.
The Art Guild will also be in the store handing out information about our educational programs, events and workshops for all ages.
Please stop by Whole Foods Manhasset on September 7th – say Hi!, buy back-to-school snacks for your kids and delicious food for the whole family and help The Art Guild in an easy and healthy way!
by Grace Lucarelli | May 27, 2016 | Archive
Fun(d) Raising with Wit & Whim August 2016


The Art Guild is delighted to partner with wit &whim, the little shop with the big heart, located at 6 Carlton Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050, during the month of August 2016.
One part lifestyle, one part gallery, add a twist of wit & whim and it’s a way to gift & give back! wit & whim is committed to donating 100% of their profits directly to organizations that benefit individuals, communities, & our world! an original way to “fun(d)-raise!”
Throughout the month of August we are asking everyone to join us and ‘give the gift of art!’ by shopping at wit & whim for creative and unique items. The eclectic shop features handmade, vintage, modern, and fair trade items, from clothing, accessories and jewelry to adorable baby and children’s items (fabulous shower gifts!), ceramics, home decor, and m
ore. Get some early Christmas and Hannukah shopping done and your gift gives back – 100% of the profits go directly to The Art Guild!
A festive reception will be held on August 9, 12-2 & 6-9.
For more information or directions contact wit &whim at 516-944-9200.
Our mission: The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing encouragement, education and a forum for the appreciation of the visual arts.
The Guild seeks to offer residents from local and neighboring communities an avenue to broaden their creative pursuits by striving to:
- Encourage. Encouragement to artists and craftspeople through collaboration and interaction
- Educate. Educational opportunities, workshops, lectures and discussion groups
- Explore. An art facility where residents can come to broaden their creative experiences
- Exhibit. A forum in which the community can appreciate the visual arts through exhibits and community projects
It is an organization open to all people with a common goal to advance the visual arts.