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Benny Andrews’ Chasty, 1961, is a mixed media, oil and collage on canvas, represents a playful portrait. A gift to the museum by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker.

Through the decades: Hofstra Museum turns 60

Hofstra University Museum of Art’s many treasures are grand in scope and scale. It’s been a proud transformation for the museum, which began with a single gallery space, constructed in 1963. Decades later, it’s among the region’s leading arts institutions. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/20/23

The art of making ships in bottles dates back to the late 1700s, and was a popular pastime for sailors and whalers on long voyages.

Ships in bottles make port at Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

While many young people might not know about the historical pastime of creating and collecting ships in bottles, a recent donation to the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum will help ensure that the … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/20/23

Steve Russell Boerner, left, and David Griffin showed artifacts and original documents to visitors at the Matinecock Masonic Historical Society.

Oyster Bay museums join to celebrate American history on the 4th of July

Hundreds of Oyster Bay residents and visitors made their way to two of the hamlet’s historic gems this past Independence Day; Raynham Hall Museum, former home of George Washington’s most … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/28/23

Courtney Leonard’s large scale map of Long Island is made up of thousands of individual porcelain thumbprints resembling shells.

Environment as art

An original and compelling voice in contemporary art, Courtney M. Leonard’s artistic perspective takes root in her heritage as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/19/23

Addi Catarina will discuss her research on Anglesea Hewlett's life at Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence on July 20.

See the historical connections with Addi Catarina through Anglesea Hewlett at Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence

Addi Catarina is a Massachusetts-born artist and art educator who has a passionate interest in history. Before posting her findings online, she began researching into Anglesea Hewlett's life … more

By Talya Lippman | 7/14/23

W.T. Clarke High School students Ricardo Canales, third from left, Claire Baek and Chae Ryeong Kim were selected as exhibiting artists for the Long Island’s Best Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum exhibition. Also pictured is the district’s Art Department Chairperson Heather Anastasio, far left, art teacher Jeannene Arcuri, second from left, art teacher Marlena Dentrone, second from right, and the district’s Director of Music and Art Kelly Nixon.

District students honored as ‘Best Young Artists’

The East Meadow School District congratulates East Meadow High School student Emily DeRosa and W.T. Clarke High School students Claire Baek, Ricardo Canales and Chae Ryeong Kim who were selected as … more

5/14/23

Joe Stroppel grew up in Glen Cove and currently studies classical voice at Hunter College.

‘Songs from the Golden Age’ at museum

Local singer Joe Stroppel will perform Broadway hits and songs from the Great American Songbook at a special fundraising concert at the North Shore Historical Museum on April 29. more

By Will Sheeline | 4/23/23

Becky Suss, Living Room from the Collection of Ninah and Michael Lynne.

Expressions of Home: As seen through the artists' eyes

Our spaces have taken on a new importance in recent years. “Home,” in all its variations, has inspired us — and renewed us. Heckscher Museum of Art explores the spaces we inhabit in its latest offering, “Raise the Roof: The Home in Art,” on view through March 2024. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/19/23

Students playing with bubbles with giant wands at the Long Island Children’s Museum.

William L. Buck visits the Long Island Children’s Museum

Expanding a child’s creativity and increasing their social engagement skills are important parts of setting a student up for success, according to district officials. To that end, Valley Stream … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/16/23

We’re going back to the moon, and it’s about time

Last week, NASA announced the names of the crew members who will fly the Artemis II mission in November 2024 . . . more

By James Bernstein | 4/13/23

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