Islip Art Museum

The Town of Islip is facing budget crunch time and it appears that one of the things on the chopping block is.... the ENTIRE STAFF OF THE ISLIP ART MUSEUM!

Kudos to Vera Kavanaugh for attending the Town Board Meeting and speaking up!
The issue was tabled for a later meeting..... which could mean one of two things:
they hope we will forget about it,
or,
we have another chance to talk to them!

Let's all rally and get to that meeting-- I suggest we ALL wear the same color, red maybe, as a show of solidarity---
As son as I find out when that next meeting is I will let you know!

Elections Coming Up!

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 year!
Please volunteer your time and talents to this great organization, to keep it going after 50+ wonderful years of art!
Call Laurie if you can help--- 286-3521

Plein Air at Longwood Estate

BAHC will be exhibiting work from the Longwood Estate over the Labor Day weekend, at the Fair which includes lots of great activities for all ages.
Artists are preparing the works now, live, en plein air.

This photo is graciously provided by Pat D'Aversa, © 2009

Lian Quan Zhen

On Wednesday, July 22nd we were very happy to have Mr. Lian Quan Zhen give us a demonstration in his Chinese watercolor technique.....
We sat, enthralled, as we were both entertained and taught......

One of the comments I heard afterward from an accomplished watermedia artist:

"I like his three color palette, his constant color change, his negative painting. He really fits my definition of art as entertainment for the eye, the way music is entertainment for the ear, variety in size, value, contrast, the only constant is change. He is not reproducing a picture, but creating eye candy. I thought I would put my thoughts down before I forget what I learned."

If you ever have the opportunity to see a demo or take a workshop with Lian Quan Zhen you won't be disappointed.
visit his website: www.lianspainting.com

Exhibit Opportunities

The Art of Everything Nautical

July 16-August 9, 2009

Gallery on the Hill,

Farmingville

We live in a diverse area on Long Island, surrounded by the sea. This show will entail anything nautical referring to ships or shipping or navigation or seamen; relating to the sea, or maritime themes, boating and navigation or anything

seagoing.

Drop-off: July 13, 2009 – 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Reception: July 26, 2009 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Pick-up: August 10, 2009 – 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Local Long Island

July 19 – August 16

Phoenix Gallery, Bellport

This exhibit celebrates the beauty of Long Island. From Long Island Landscapes to barns, buildings or beautiful sunsets, show your pride in Long Island.

RECIVING: Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 12 to 3 pm

RECEPTION: Sunday, August 2, 2009 1 to 3 pm
PICK UP: **Monday, August 17, 2009 3 pm to 7 pm **(note: all drop off and pick ups will be changed to Monday)

News of oour Members

Regina Stark will be participating in a show at WH Design Studio
August 13 - September 10, 2009
Reception: Thursday August 13, 2009 5-9p
11 North Ocean Ave. Patchogue, New York 11772
for directions please visit: whdesignstudio.com

Larry Johnston will be at the Gallery North's "On Site" exhibit featuring six LI Plein Air Painters, July 17- Aug 16, Reception July 17, 5 - 7 pm
Www.gallerynorth.org

Chris Taylor and Lilian Masten are at the NEW Sayville Library exhibit, "What I Learned from a Book" with Women Sharing Art, the reception is July 24th 7 - 9 pm www.womensharingart.org

Several of our members are participating in the Nautical Show at Gallery on the Hill, and Local Long Island at Phoenix Gallery
http://brookhavenarts.blogspot.com/

A Perfect evening---