Debbie Wells of Artful Circle will be our Virtual Tour Guide for the inagural evening of a new lecture series. This evening focuses on an overview of the Whitney Biennial as an “armchair tour” or as a preparation to visit the show in person. Understanding what the artists are trying to accomplish will give you a better appreciation of the works on view. After the talk, the floor will be open for a lively discussion. As artists, art collectors, and art lovers of all levels, the Art Guild’s audience should prove to have a very interesting perspective on the way the artists were chosen, the quality of their art, and why the controversary and the intensity of this show makes it an important showcase in the art world.
About the Whitney Biennial
Designed by internationally renowned architect Renzo Piano, the museum is the jewel of the Meatpacking District, alongside new NYC attractions including the High Line and nearby Hudson Yards. Since Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney initiated this invitational exhibition in 1932, the Biennial is still the longest running survey of American art. The Whitney Biennial is a must-see for anyone who wants to see the art of the moment – paintings, sculptures, installations, photography and more by over 75 artists specially chosen by the Biennial curatorial team.
A few things make the Biennial unique: It was designed to express the voices of primarily young emerging artists with the majority under forty years old. This year, female artists are represented in record breaking numbers. The curators traveled the country looking for diversity in artist backgrounds and artistic expression with a message – from body image and gender identity, politics and current events, ethnicity, physical disabilities, social and community issues. This is an edgy, not pretty exhibition….their mission is to provoke thought and appeal to the way people look at their world today. Plus – there is always a major controversary going on behind the scenes and you will learn about the current protests as well as the newsworthy conflict that occurred at the last Biennial.
About the Speaker
Debbie Wells is the co-founder of Artful Circle with Franklin Hill Perrell which provides visits to art galleries and museums, art lectures and curatorial services. For more information, visit www.artfulcircle.com
She is a graduate of Parsons School of Design (BFA/MA) with a professional background in graphic design, advertising and publicity for over 30 years. Over the years, she has won several awards from Graphic Design:USA magazine for her designs in package design, corporate design and publication.
Wells is an Artist Member of the Salmagundi Club in NYC and has had her photographs in many juried exhibitions, including their historic Black & White Exhibition. She also serves as Immediate Past President of the Board at the Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills and in addition to her leadership role, personal projects there include: creating a hand-painted fundraising mural for their art library and as speaker for the “Dab of Paint” art history lecture series.
Her curatorial work with Franklin Hill Perrell includes exhibitions at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor, Heckscher Museum in Huntington, Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills, Preservation Long Island in Oyster Bay, Roslyn Landmark Society, and Bryant Library in Roslyn and Tria Gallery in Chelsea.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint, but didn’t know where to start? In this beginners painting class, students will learn the fundamentals of using acrylic paint. Color theory, color mixing, mediums, and composition development will be used to help create a still life painting.
Additionally, all great paintings began with an idea and sketch, thus, all students need to have a sketchbook at hand to jot down ideas and sketches. After this class you will have a different outlook in painting and the way you see art.
Materials list below.
Materials list
You can get all of these supplies at Dick Blick Artist Supplies (Located in Carle Place)
Acrylic paint:
Cerulean Blue Hue
Ultramarine Blue
Alizarin Crimson Hue
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Phthalo Green
Titanium White
Utrecht paint or Winsor & Newton 60 ml tubes
Medium retarder (fluid slow dry) recommended for acrylic paint
Brushes
Princeton Real Value Brush Set #9154
(Long handle, set of 7 (round 2 and 6, Bright 6, filbert 8, fan 6, flat 10 and angular 6)
Other
Grey paper palette pad (Blick brand has a color wheel on the inside cover)
Palette seal box
Two (2) 9″x12″ canvases
Rag/towel and paper towel
Sketchbook
Pencil
Charcoal sticks
Pencil sharpener
Manuel Adolfo Villalobos is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator from Mineola, New York. He has achieved a Bachelors in Art Education from Long Island University and is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group A Side Of Darkness (A.S.O.D), where he goes under the stage name OG Manny G and has performed in NYC and Long Island.
He has exhibited his art work in a number of galleries on the Island, such as; Studio 5404, Massapequa, NY, Artspace Gallery, Patchogue, NY, Mills Pond Gallery, St. James, NY, Plaza Art Gallery, Garden City, NY, Sculpture Studio & S.A.L Gallery, Brookville, NY, and The Art Guild, Flower Hill, NY. Through his music and art he expresses socially and politically driven awareness, which is showcased in his artwork and rhythmic lyrics.
An exhibit celebrating the creative spirit nurtured at The Art Guild by artists of all ages – from 5 years old to adults and their instructors. Friends and families are invited to the reception.
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Interested in classes for your kids? Click here for Kids Classes or Click here for Middle School to HS classes!
And be sure to get on our list — become a member or email us at info@theartguild.org to get on the list!
Families are invited to our FOURTH CreARTive at The Art Guild, on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 1-4 pm. The open house with FREE art-related activities such as:
CreARTive is a great way for parents to meet instructors and familiarize themselves with The Art Guild. New projects added for 2019! The projects will be geared for ages 5 through 12.
“Our art classes for kids are fun and educational,” said Susan Herbst, Director of Programming. “Our teachers are amazing professionals who come up with creative projects every week all year long. We’d like to reach out to parents, schools and the community to let them know that we offer fun, reasonably priced art classes for students of all ages – from kindergarten through high school, as well as college and beyond.”
Please be aware that we share the property with private families. Please be courteous of others while at Elderfields.
Thank you to everyone who came last year! See what The Port Washington News said about us!.
This event is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor M. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Huntington Arts Council.
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“My Long Island: Spaces, Places & Faces” a Juried Photography Competition and Exhibition. What makes Long Island unique to you? There are as many answers as there are people! Let your mind and your camera roam freely to show us your special view of Long Island. Use your imagination, your graphic eye, and all your photographic skills to bring to life your individual vision. Avoid the ordinary – give us your fresh perspective.
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 February 25 – March 24, 2019.
ENTRY FEE Registration is required! (Fees below.) Entry fee is non-refundable.
ENTRIES Digital submissions of up to three (3) images via email to
artshow@TheArtGuild.org or uploaded to our website, should be between 1 and 3MB each, and between 2,000 and 4,000 pixels on their longest side. Please label your images as follows: artist’s lastname_firstname_entrynumber_title.jpg
(ex: smith_john_1_beachsunset.jpg). DO NOT UPLOAD IMAGES NAMED
IMAGE.jpg or FULLRESOLUTION.jpg or similar. When images have the same name our database overwrites the image.
Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered. Contact us at 516-304-5797 or info@TheArtGuild.org with any questions regarding uploading or emailing your images.
SIZE And Framing For uniformity of the exhibit, the minimum photo size is 8” x 10” excluding the mat. The mat must be all white, and the frame must be a dark color. Frame size must not exceed 36” on the longest side.
Frame MUST be wired securely for hanging, with the wire attached via screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. Sawtooth hangers are not allowed. No tape or string on the back. No gallery wraps. Work must be labeled with the title (if any), photographer’s name, street address, phone number, and email address. Matting and framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FINALISTS The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. 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 after February 13, 2019.
Delivery of ARTWORK Selected artwork, (ready for display), is to be delivered on the dates indicated below. Please provide a typed bio or artist statement, printed on one side of an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper. Entries must be delivered to The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, at these times.
• SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24: 3-5 pm
• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25: 5-7 pm
AWARDS 1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable
Mention certificates and Student Award/s (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.
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.
QUESTIONS: Email photoshow@TheArtGuild.org. Please put “Photo Show” in the subject line.
CALENDAR
DEADLINE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8: Application & images must be received.
• Acceptance/Rejection notification after, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
DROP OFF Entries must be delivered to The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, at these times.
• SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24: 3-5 pm
• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25: 5-7 pm
Exhibit
• Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, March 24, 2019
Gallery open Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm & by appointment
Artist’s Reception & Awards Ceremony
• Saturday, March 2, 3-5 pm
Pick-Up
• SUNDAY MARCH 24: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Exhibit Closes)
• MONDAY MARCH 25: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Works not picked up within 120 days (6 months) of the final day of the exhibit will become property of The Art Guild.
Submissions are now closed.