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Marceil Kazickas

Member Artist

BOARD MEMBER

After graduating from The University of Michigan, I worked briefly in the dental profession in Texas before moving to New York. My husband and I settled in Port Washington after I had taken a CPR recertification at St. Francis Hospital. The instructors were volunteers from the Port Washington Fire Department. They quickly convinced me that my new community needed my help in getting the ambulances rolling. I signed up and became an EMT with Fire Medic Co. #1, volunteering on my days off and also many night shifts. It was wonderful to serve Port and work with such a dedicated group while also being one of the few women at the time serving the department. I raised my kids here and have been active with many of the great organizations that call Port Washington and Sands Point home. In 2007, I inherited my daughter’s art classes at a local art school. It fueled a new passion for me and helped me find my way through a very difficult health crisis. I believe that art is life changing and has the power to heal. I presently work with other family members on Kazickas Family Foundation projects here and in Lithuania. One of our largest programs , Youth Can, focuses on reaching out to kids at risk in Lithuania. We have coaches that meet and connect with these children weekly for physical activities and to teach life skills. Lithuania has one of the highest suicide rates for young adults and we are trying to change this statistic. I also have been involved with many of our medical partnership programs . One of my greatest joys was helping a young cancer survivor attain a prosthetic leg here in the US.

The Art Guild has become a home away from home for so many in our community. It is the place to try new things, meet friends, and explore one’s creativity. I was welcomed the first time I visited and have felt nurtured ever since. There is always a new class or workshop to try and continuing opportunities to exhibit our work. I enjoy being a part of this diverse, talented, and hard working group . It’s refreshing to bring wonderful ideas to fruition and share our passion for the visual arts.

IN THE COMMUNITY

The Kazickas Family Foundation, The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Growing Love Community Garden, North Shore Animal League, Hooves for Hope, The Art League of Long Island, The Art Guild.

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Angela Vinciguerra

TREASURER

Angela Vinciguerra’s robust financial background includes years at Big Four accounting firm Price Waterhouse as an Audit Manager, followed by working with The Child Center of NY and the Phoenix House Foundation as a Financial Advisor and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Comptroller.The arts have always held a special place in her heart because of the power they have on society.

Its been my pleasure to be Treasurer at the Art Guild since 2018. I also am part of the Port Washington School Annual Coat Drives, I participate in Alec’s Run and Haiti Dental Mission.My background is primarily financial but I have always had a place in my heart for the arts and the power they have on society. I studied Art History in college and was very happy to get this opportunity to be part of such a great organization.

Family Service League – Financial Consultant 2021

Phoenix House Foundation – Director of Financial Planning & Analysis/Controller 1997-2018

The Child Center of NY- Senior Financial Advisor 2015-2016

Price Waterhouse – Audit Manager 1989-1997

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Susanne Corbelletta

Member Artist
Board Member

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Shelley Holtzman

Member Artist
Co-President of The Art Guild

My true passion is color…. and lots of it!  I’m drawn to the way it’s reflected in light and shadow and I try to intensify this relationship while capturing the spirit of the moment.  I enjoy painting in oil and watercolor and usually have more than one project going at a time. This helps me be more objective with each piece. Whether working on florals, landscapes or portraits, I strive to illuminate the vibrancy of an image. The bold composition of my work stems from my experience as an art director and graphic designer.

Since going on safari, animals have crept into my work. In my “Garden Variety” series I am moving away from simply “copying” an image to a more fanciful reinvention of the world. To achieve this, I create collages as my reference, then continue to move elements around as I paint, composing a new reality.

I am also a designer for Vida, a sustainable socially conscious global company.  My designs can be viewed at https://shopvida.com/collections/shelley-holtzman

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Ilene Silberstein

Member Artist
Co-President of The Art Guild

I have always loved flowers, gardening and crafts and all natural settings. I have abundant gratitude for a calming unspoiled outdoor location. My natural inclination is to paint moments where light is the main attraction.  I want to emphasize the energy created by the shadows and the glow of the lights.  I use Color to create vitality and vibration. My work tends to focus on organics, figures, the trappings of life and nature.  Pastels and oils are my preferred mediums. Recently I have begun to use colored pencils.

I sometimes think my work should be more socially critical, but I paint what I am drawn to.  I paint what makes me excited, so I continue to return to similar themes.

I work in Pastel, oil and mosaic and have studied with the late Anthony Palombo, Howard Rose, Christine LaFuente, Greg Kruetz, David Leffel and Robert A. Johnson