by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 27, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
Best of The Art Guild 2017-2018
July 21 – August 25
The art has been picked up from our very successful Members Showcase and we realized – Oh, no! The walls are bare! – and we HATE bare walls!
Award winners of The Art Guild’s exhibitions from September 2017-June 2018 are invited to be a part of a special exhibit: The Best of The Art Guild, which will be on view from July 21 through August 26.
Please bring a piece of your artwork on any of the following days:
• July 9, 11 or 12, 9 am – 3 pm
• July 13 – 15, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• July 16 – 20, 9 am – 3 pm
The work may be new (it won’t count as “previously exhibited at The Art Guild” for future exhibits) or may have been shown at The Art Guild in the past. Artwork should be no bigger than 36” in any direction.
Good afternoon everyone,
We regret to tell you that we are unable to hold the reception for The Best of The Art Guild on Sunday, August 26. As you know, parking is a premium here at Elderfields and we were unable to secure a parking waiver for the boulevard. The gallery will be open from 1-5pm. We apologize for the change in plans and hope that things will work out better next year.
Pick up for “Best of” and drop off for “Wallflowers” will be from 3-5pm on Sunday, August 26, and 5-7 on Monday, Aug 27.
by Grace Lucarelli | Jun 25, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
2018 Members Showcase
May 26 – June 24
The Art Guild invites the public to view the 2018 Members Showcase Exhibit and enjoy the beautiful grounds of Elderfields Historic Preserve at a Garden Party Reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday June 8, 6-8 pm. Awards of merit and the annual Terri Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will be presented and there will be an acoustic music performance by Chris Kinnear. The Art Guild will also be introducing their new Executive Director, Lisa Grossman and awarding a scholarship to Erin Hogarty of Wantagh High School. The show will be on view from Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, June 24, 2018. The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm (or by appointment) and is always free.
The 90 artist-members who will exhibit their work are: Margaret Andres, Diane Bares, Douglas Barnaby, Katrina Benson, Rozalia Berlin, Leo Bliok, Heidi Block, Phyllis Buchner, Frank Burke, Susanne Corbelletta, Caryn Coville, Aleta Crawford, Gloria Cunnick, Christine D’Addario, Kathy D’Amato-Smith, Madeline D’Aversa, Arlene Dorfman, Karen Fagelman, Judith Feinman, Barbara Flamm, Ivan Frisch, Phyllis Gildston, Linda Gleit, Heather Heckel, Susan Herbst, Susan R. Hicks, Jeff Holtzman, Shelley Holtzman, Frances Ianarella, Ilene Isseks, Sabine Jean-Bart, Caroline Kaplowitz, Ellen Katcher, Diane Kaufmann, Marceil Kazickas, Karen Kirshner, Joan Klein, Carla Kobrick, Myung Ja Koh, Susan Kozodoy-Silkowitz, Randy Kraft, Bruce Laird, Tony LaMarca, Joan Laufer, Donna Litke, Malka Lohmann*, Linda Louis, Piper Lyman, Rose Marino, Gwendolyn Martino, Baruch May, Shoshana May, Marion McManus, Heidi McNamara, Charles Messite, John Micheals, Corinne Michels, Deborah Miller, Susan Miller, Anthony Monitto, Randi Nadrich, Stephanie Navon-Jacobson, Eileen Neville, Ann Parry, Ann Pellaton, Denis Ponsot, Marc Reubins, Randi Benum Roernes, Jane Scal, Ellen Hallie Schiff, Michael Schulman, Valida Scott, Jose Seligson, Roya Shamsdiba, Ilene Silberstein, Steve Silberstein, Barbara Silbert, Kate Smith, Joan Stevens, Bob Stuhmer, Susan Tiffen, Kay Vickers, Margo Vignola, Gabriella Villa, Carol Weinberg, DV White, Nina S. Wolf, Dave Wollin, and Theodora Zavala. (*Student member)
JUROR OF AWARDS: Marc Josloff is an award winning painter, photographer and art educator. He recieved his BS in advertising design and visual communication at Pratt Institute and returned there for an MS in art therapy and art education. Marc was mentored by watercolorists Mel Stabin, Irwin Greenberg and Paul Ching Bor. His painting “Boy on a Scooter” appeared in Northlight publication’s Splash 19: Illusions in Light. He was honored by the LI Arts Council with the “Arts in Education Award” and also named him as one of the “Top 25 Arts Advocates.” He is on the board of the Hudson River Art Association and is currently represented by the Roslyn Village Gallery. www.josloffgalleries.com
Lisa Grossman, The Art Guild’s new Executive Director has lived in Port Washington for 12 years with her husband and two daughters and has been active in many organizations in the community. Most recently she was Director of Development at Residents Forward. She is treasurer of Community Synagogue and is on the Advisory Board of The Ed Foundation.
The annual Terri Shkuda Award for Broadening Creative Pursuits will be presented to Ivan Frisch. Ivan was a long time member of the board and active on the Auditing and Finance Committees. Ivan was always our “voice of reason” and his steady thinking is missed.
The Art Guild’s annual scholarship being presented to Wantagh High School senior Erin Hogarty is one of three awarded in 2018. Erin is an accomplished artist who is adept in many mediums. Her artwork was awarded third place at The Art Guild’s 2017 Nassau County High School Exhibition, has been in the 2016 and 2017 Long Island’s Best Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum of Art, and has won awards in the 2017 and 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. She will be attending the Columbus College of Art and Design for a degree in Illustration (BFA) with a minor in Animation. Two other scholarships were awarded to seniors Rico Ford of Valley Stream Central High School (who will study Illustration and Set Design) and Nicolette Constantinides of Hicksville High School (who will be attending Farmingdale State College and hopes to pursue a BFA in Illustration with a minor in Psychology).
AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Terri Shkuda Award • Honorable Mention certificates • Student Award (if applicable) will also be awarded.
SALES 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.
QUESTIONS Contact us at 516-304-5797 or info@TheArtGuild.org.
CALENDAR
• FRIDAY, May 18: Registration must be received.
DROP OFF Entries must be delivered to The Art Guild,
200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, at these times.
• SUNDAY, May 20: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• MONDAY, May 21: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
EXHIBIT
• SATURDAY, May 26 – Sunday JUNE 24
Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm & by appointment
ARTIST’S Reception & Awards Ceremony & Garden Party
• FRIDAY, JUNE 8 : 6:00 – 8:00 pm
FREE and open to the public.
Pick-Up
• SUNDAY, June 24: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• MONDAY, June 25: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
by Grace Lucarelli | Apr 29, 2018 | Past Classes and Workshops
Sold Out: Cellphone Photography Workshop with Howard Rose
One-Day: April 28, 2018, 10 am – 2 pm
$60
An Intensive Photography and Editing Apps Workshop
Bring your smartphone (iPhone 5, 6, 6+, 7, 7+ (or higher) or similar smartphone).
1 hour: Understanding your camera
1.5 hours: Outside photography at Elderfields or nearby
1.5 hours: Working with editing Apps
(Bring lunch or snack.)
Spend the day learning the essential elements of your iPhone. We will cover the four most important categories for creating superior photographs on your smartphone. This is a great workshop for anyone who wants to take better pictures and get to know their cellphone camera better!
- Understanding your camera. 15 of the most important tips for getting ready to use your camera: settings, using the three shutters, assuring clear focus, adjusting the exposure, organizing your photos into albums, HDR shooting, Auto-focus lock, back-lit situations and more.
- Deciding what to photograph. How to capture what you feel about the image you want to photograph. Is it exciting, mysterious, painterly, or inspirational – create a work of art! Convert it to black & white or vibrant color.
- Creating the best design in your camera. Looking for the focus, identifying the direction of light, finding the best angle and horizontal position. Best time of day to shoot. How to look for a variety of shapes and color, and many more ways of getting outside the box and wind up with professional looking photos.
- Photography and Editing Apps. We will review many of the most exciting photography editing apps that you will use to turn your photos into a continuing, memorable, body of work. You will never settle for a mediocre photographs again. Adjust the shadows, the mood, the exposure and finally understand how to replicate all of the adjustments that you might have once created in a darkroom. These apps are not just filters. Howard will show you more than 10 of the most sophisticated editing apps that are easy to use, understand and implement for all of your future photography.
You can register with your credit card via Paypal (below) and mail with your check to The Art Guild.
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by Grace Lucarelli | Feb 28, 2018 | Past Exhibitions
Photography Exhibit: Shedding Light on the Subject
Juried Photography Competition & Exhibition
On View: February 3 – 25, 2018
CALL FOR ENTRIES The Art Guild invites all artists, 18 years and older (high school students ages 14-18 years may enter in the student category), to submit photographic works for consideration for “Shedding Light on The Subject” a Juried Photography Competition and Exhibition.
Light enables photographers to make beautiful and striking images. How do you use light, in all its forms, to shed light on your subject and create compelling visions? We’re looking for creativity and originality – work that reflects your unique approach and style.
Criteria All styles from abstract to realism are welcome. All works must be original. The selection committee’s decision is final. Works to be included in this exhibition must be available from January 28 – February 25, 2018.
JUROR OF AWARDS: Katherine Criss is a fine art photographer, with more than sixty years professional experience in photography, painting and creating opportunities for artists to share their vision. In 2001, under the mentorship of Ernestine Ruben, Ms. Criss refined her series of layered surreal images.
A NYC native, Katherine was encouraged by her father, a prominent American painter, Francis Criss, to join a photography class taught by Bernice Abbott at the New School. Later after completing a BFA at SVA, she established a freelance photo business, (Have Camera Will Travel), and consulted on projects such as an exhibition of vintage photographs for the National Board of the YWCA. In 1992 she joined PWP (Professional Women Photographers) and served as President for seven years. Katherine moved to Long Island in 2006 joined the b. j. spoke gallery founding the ongoing Artist Circle group that meets regularly at the gallery in Huntington. In 2016 she created a mural, and donated it to the town of Riverhead. Katherine has served as a juror for the National League of American Pen Women, the Long Island Branch, and has images in the collection of La Maison Euopeene de la Photographie, Paris.
QUESTIONS Email photoshow@TheArtGuild.org. Please put “Photo Show” in the subject line.
CALENDAR
• DEADLINE: Midnight, MONDAY, January 15: Application & images must be received.
• Acceptance/Rejection notification after, Wednesday, January 17
DROP OFF Entries must be delivered to The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, at these times.
• Sunday, January 28: 3-5 pm
• Monday, January 29: 5-7 pm
EXHIBIT
• Saturday, February 3 – Sunday, February 25, 2018
Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm & by appointment
• Saturday, February 3, 3-5 pm – Artist’s Reception & Awards Ceremony
PICK-UP
• Sunday, February 25: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Exhibit Closes)
• Monday, February 26: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
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.
