Thursday, October 1, 2026
The public reception for the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport’s 45th Annual Juried Photography Show took place on Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and featured an awards ceremony recognizing this year’s top entries.
Guests filled the library’s gallery space to view the selected works and celebrate the milestone anniversary of one of Long Island’s longest-running photography exhibitions.
“Everyone was appreciative and inspired by the wide variety of images, photographic styles, and overall artistic expression of the photographs,” said Larry Dresner, executive director of the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport.
The photos will continue to be on display at the library throughout November.
A total of 108 submissions were reviewed for the show, continuing the tradition of drawing talented photographers from across Long Island and beyond. Nineteen works were ultimately selected for display by this year’s juror, New York City–based photographer and educator Charles Traub, who has been active in the field for nearly six decades.
Cash prizes were awarded to the top participants, with $400 for first place, $250 for second, $100 for third, and a $200 Larry Adler Memorial Award. The top honor, Best in Show, went to Harold Naideau for his piece “Vanitas Still Life.” Dave Lyons received Second Place for “Through the Looking Glass,” while Leslie Shufer earned Third Place for “The Pool.” The Larry Adler Memorial Award went to John Micheals for his photograph “Golden Gloves.”
Mayor Robert Kennedy also recognized the milestone anniversary in an open letter, commending the Arts Council for its enduring commitment to creativity and community engagement through the arts.
The 45th Annual Juried Photography Show remained will remain on display at the Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, through the end of November.
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