Thursday, October 1, 2026
More than 200 student artists got to see their work displayed throughout Glen Head and Sea Cliff this spring as the North Shore Arts Angels hosted their sixth annual Art Walk.
The community-wide exhibit, organized by the arts booster organization for the North Shore School District, features artwork created by students from kindergarten through 12th grade displayed in the windows of more than 50 local businesses and community spaces.
What began as a response to the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic has grown into a fixture of the North Shore community. The first Art Walk featured artwork in just eight businesses. This year’s event included 52 participating locations, split evenly between Glen Head and Sea Cliff.
North Shore Arts Angels Co-President Tara Owens said the growth of the event exceeded expectations.
“I personally did not think it would get anywhere to the size it was,” she revealed. “But you know what? We live in a great community. Our store owners are fabulous.”
The exhibit included three outdoor installations this year, up from two in previous years. One of the newest additions was the recently opened Gold Coast Public Library, which featured both indoor and outdoor displays.
“We’ve included the new Gold Coast Public Library,” Owens said. “They have beautiful fencing here, and we’ve we have an outdoor and indoor displays here at the Gold Coast Public Library.”
The library also hosted an artist reception for participating students and their families on May 21.
Among the new participating businesses this year are Trey Sorrell restaurant, Rock Paper Scissors, Sea Cliff General Store, Chemist, Max Deli and F&L Custom Interiors. Gold Coast Dental also joined the event in its new location.
Vice President and Secretary Gina Martone-Brown said the outdoor installations remain some of her favorite parts of the exhibit.
“I like everything on the fences,” Martone-Brown emphasized. “I think it brightens everything up.”
Owens highlighted the displays at the Gold Coast Public Library and several storefront windows as standout installations.
Artwork began appearing in storefronts in mid-April and remained on display through at least May 15, though some outdoor installations stayed up longer.
For Owens and Martone-Brown, the event’s impact extends beyond the artwork itself.
“It really is an honor to do this,” Martone-Brown said. “It’s an honor to see the reactions from people. It’s an honor to be able to showcase the beautiful work that these kids do.”
Owens added that community members have embraced the event as it has become an annual tradition.
“When we hear the appreciation, firsthand, it feels good,” Owens said. “It makes your heart smile.”
