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The Art Guild Flourishes & Ruffles

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
June 16, 2024

T.A.G.’s Members Showcase: The Art Guild
Exhibit on view through July 13, 2023, every Sat. & Sun., 1-5pm
200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, N.Y.

The Art Guild 2024 Members Showcase reception & awards

Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. TAG instructor HOWARD ROSE chats with fellow guest at The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Garden Party is my favorite TAG reception each year because the awards ceremony is held outdoors and there’s live music.

Singer and musician RITA POSILLICO’s musical talent and choice of songs were pitch perfect.

Here’s Rita singing. However, the photos I most enjoyed capturing of TAG’s chanteuse were when I ran into her walking along the path behind Elderfields after the event. [See photo above.]

• ART AWARDS

ALEX FERRONE, the Juror of Awards, is the Owner and Director of the Alex Ferrone Gallery in Cutchogue on the North Fork. The gallery, which represents mid-career and emerging artists, emphasizes photography and now includes other media as well.

Ferrone’s a fine art photographer herself, and I’m particularly drawn to her magnificent aerial views of water.

Ferrone presented awards to:

First Place – Melancholy – ALICE RIORDAN
Second Place – Memorial to a Tree – SILVIA MARIA REY
Third Place – Grevy’s Zebra Stripes – JANIS HURLEY

Honorable Mentions

Falls River Preserve, Essez Ct – DIANE BARES
Mavis – ANGELA CLASSI
Demetrious profile – LINDA FUNK

Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. JANE CAIRNS IRVINE’s Kiln Fired Glass flower is on display at The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• TERRI SHKUDA AWARD:

Board Member MARY BEHLING was honored for providing incomparable refreshments for TAG receptions. And separate from the rest of the food, there’s a table just for gluten-free treats!

Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. TAG Board Members, L-R, V.P. ANNETTE KASLE, Pres. SHELLEY HOLTZMAN, Recording Secretary MARY BEHLING, and ILENE SILBERSTEIN pose for photo during The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• ARCH SUPPORT

STEVE SILBERSTEIN, a fellow Nikon Z8 fan, noticed mine was outfitted with a Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens. I was interested in capturing portraits, not documenting the event. Using my gear, he captured this portrait.

Then he showed me a great spot to capture portraits at Elderfields Preserve – the ivied brick arch at the north side of the house. When the subject stands a bit in front of the arch, it acts as a light box:

• KAZICKAS FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Juror EMILY MARTIN presented awards to recipients of the $1000 Kazickas Family Foundation Scholarships for Nassau County High School Seniors who will pursue the visual arts:

SHANE ADAM – Wantagh High School
ALDEN KISNER – Cold Spring Harbor High School
AVERY KO – Great Neck South High School

Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. AVERY KO, a High School Scholarship winner, attends The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• TAG Members Showcase Reception: my Photo Gallery

Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. TAG instructor JOAN STEVENS, in colorful floral dress, attends The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– The Art Guild –

Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. TAG’s Social Media Manager YOOJIN LEE captures iPhone photos during The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• IN MEMORY OF PETER DEJANA

TAG’s Art Director/Program Director TRACY LEFKOWITZ received a one time award for community outreach in memory of Peter Dejana.

Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. TAG Art Director/Program Director TRACY LEFKOWITZ receives a Community Outreach Award in memory of Peter Dejana during The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception.(© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– The Art Guild –

Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. At right, Assistant Director HEATHER SCHWARTZ attends The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve.(© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– The Art Guild –

• THE ART GUILD FLOURISHES

TAG continues to grow its wide range of art offerings, including:

adult classes & kids classes
summer camps
workshops
contests, exhibitions, receptions
events: foto Thursdays – lectures – Art Lovers Fling fundraiser 2024

The Art Guild is a Nassau County treasure ♡

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. Singer RITA POSILLICO leaves Elderfields Preserve after performing during The Art Guild ‘s Membership Showcase Reception.

T.A.G. Members Showcase 2024: my Photo Gallery

The Art Guild: theartguild.org

Alex Ferrone Gallery: alexferronegallery.com

Alex Ferrone Fine Art Photography: alexferrone.com

Talent online:

Shelley Holtzman: shelleyholtzman.com
Annette Kasle: @annette_kasle
Rita Posillica: moxiepoe.com
Mary Behling: marybehling.com
Howard Rose: howardroseart.com
Ilene Silberstein: ilenesilberstein.com
Steve Silberstein: @silbersteinphoto
Joan Stevens: joanstevensfineart.com

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Here’s a vintage take on singer Rita Posillico in her ruffles:

Filming ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ on Long Island

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
March 29, 2024

‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ at Soul Brew

When I got the chance to capture photos while DEBRA MARKOWITZ filmed a scene of her movie Wait List: A Love-ish Story, I jumped at it. I’ve been a BIG fan of her work for years.

The romance movie is one of several current projects of Intention Films and Media, LLC, which Debra and JOHN MAREAN co-own.

• KIM DIRECTOR – portrays Ally

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. Actor KIM DIRECTOR portrays Ally in the movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

I’d be photographing while a scene was shot at Soul Brew, a coffee and brunch cafe in Bellmore. But earlier that day, Debra filmed a scene at home, and I went there shortly after filming wrapped up.

First Debra enthusiastically told me about the evolution of ‘Wait List.’

Initially, she wrote it as a one act comedy about the very unexpected hook up between 40-something Lisa and 20-something Carter, her adopted son’s childhood friend.

But the characters stayed with her, as Debra imagined what might happen – and why it might happen – if Lisa and Carter weren’t just a one night fling. So, over a surprisingly short time, Debra wrote the script for ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Movie.’

• BEC FORDYCE – portrays Lisa Chase

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. Co-lead BEC FORDYCE portrays Lisa Chase in the movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Then actors BEC FORDYCE (Lisa) and KIM DIRECTOR (Ally, Lisa’s friend), and Debra, braved the chilly, windy weather for a few minutes, so I could capture outdoor portraits.

- TECH NOTE: I used my new Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens to capture the four portraits on this blogpost.

at Soul Brew

• TRAVIS GRANT – portrays Carter Morgan

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. Co-lead TRAVIS GRANT, who portrays Carter Morgan, goes over his script before filming starts for ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ scene at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

At Soul Brew, “All quiet on the set!” always meant, “Stay quiet and well out of sight” for me.

So then I’d stay near the front of the cafe and use my Nikkor Z 24-125mm lens to zoom in and capture action from a distance.

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. L-R, actors BEC FORDYCE and KIM DIRECTOR are in movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ scene at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Since that was near where actors Travis Grant and Kate Brady made their entrance into the cafe scene, I found it fascinating to see them switch back and forth and back from light-hearted camaraderie to laser focus.

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. L-R, actors TRAVIS GRANT (Carter Morgan) and KATE BRADY (Diane,Carter’s girlfriend) wait for their entrance cue in ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ scene at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

In fact, the boundless good cheer, skill, and professionalism of the entire cast and crew that long afternoon into night made a deep impression on me.

I can’t wait to see ‘Wait List: A Love Story.’

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. While the crew sets up lighting for a scene in ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story,’ actors have some down time. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Bellmore, New York, U.S., March 25, 2024. From front to back, JOHN MAREAN films as Soul Brew manager portrays a barista in ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ scene at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

• DEBRA MARKOWITZ – screenwriter, director

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. DEBRA MARKOWITZ is the screenwriter, director of the movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

• ROB GRAYDON – 1ST AD

Merrick, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. ROB GRAYDON is 1st AD, Assistant Director, of the movie ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story.’ He’s also the director/editor of ‘Sesame Street Digital’ and co-host of ‘The Stabby Road’ podcast. (© Ann Parry, annparry.com)

FEATURE PHOTO (top of post): Bellmore, N.Y., U.S. March 25, 2024. L-R, co-leads TRAVIS GRANT and BEC FORDYCE pose for photo during a break shooting scene for ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ at Soul Brew. (© Ann Parry)

‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’: my PHOTO GALLERY

Wait List: A Love-ish Story • IMDB

Intention Films and Media

Soul Brew Coffee & Brunch in Bellmore

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OUR Gilded Age at Nassau County Museum of Art

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (annparry.com)
November 29, 2023

Our Gilded Age – Nassau County Museum of Art
Exhibit on view through March 10, 2024
Map – One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY

America’s Gilded Age of the late 1800s: a tale for today

For his special birthday during Thanksgiving weekend, Bob chose to visit Nassau County Museum of Art’s new exhibit ‘Our Gilded Age.’ which runs through March 10, 2024.

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. BOB STUHMER, illustrator and birthday boy, is outside the Georgian-style mansion at the Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Roslyn Harbor, N.Y., U.S. Nov. 24, 2023. BOB STUHMER, illustrator and birthday boy, stands near entrance to the Georgian-style mansion, formerly Clayton mansion, at the Nassau County Museum of Art.

As I showed my member card in the lobby, the staffer told us tours recently began and pointed to the room where we could join one. What lucky timing!

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Docent JOAN QUATRANO gives free tour of Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Roslyn Harbor, N.Y., U.S. Nov. 24, 2023. Docent faces the portrait ‘Alice Dieudonnée Chase Sullivan,’ circa 1912, an oil on canvas by William Merritt Chase (1849-1916), during tour of Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

The Nassau County Museum of Art is located on the former Frick ‘Clayton’ estate in the heart of Long Island’s Gold Coast, making ‘Our Gilded Age’ exhibit a natural.

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Visitors listen to'Our Gilded Age' tour by docent at Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

During the tour, our engaging docent JOAN QUATRANO explained the history of the Clayton estate.

In 1913 Henry Clay Frick, co-founder of U.S. Steel, was going to give his son Childs and new daughter-in-law Frances Dixon an expensive bauble as a marriage present. When Francis said she’d prefer a mansion, Frick gave them the Clayton estate.

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Docent gives tour of Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Our Gilded Age NCMA –——-

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Visitor listens to'Our Gilded Age' tour by docent at Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Our Gilded Age NCMA –

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Tour climbs curved wood stairway to second floor of'Our Gilded Age' exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

upstairs downstairs

“The Gilded Age robber barons – the Goulds, the Vanderbilts, the Morgans and Rockefellers – did quite well under laissez-faire. Most of the rest of Americans were still stuck in the ditch, with little to no economic security….” – Ben Fountain (b. 1958) Chapel Hill, NC

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Docent JOAN QUATRANO conducts tour of Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Our Gilded Age NCMA –

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Women's black leather boots and black hat with a feather are on display at Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Roslyn Harbor, N.Y., U.S. Nov. 24, 2023. Women’s black leather boots and black hat with feathers are on display at Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Our Gilded Age NCMA –

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Bronze statue (extreme close-up) is on display at Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– Our Gilded Age NCMA ––

RRoslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Third from left, BOB STUHMER is one of the visitors taking docent tour of Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Third from left, BOB STUHMER is one of the visitors taking docent tour of Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com).

– Our Gilded Age NCMA –

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. A Tiffany floor lamp and Tiffany window are on display at Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass floor lamp and window are on display at Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art.(© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com).

Feature Photo (top of post): Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.. Nov. 24, 2023. Docent gestures to portrait during tour of Our Gilded Age exhibit at Nassau County Museum of Art.

• UPDATE (12/8/2024): NCMA Executive Director Beth Horn

Last weekend, BETH HORN announced on social media she’s the new director of the Nassau County Museum of Art.

Executive Director at Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is among Director Horn’s former positions at Long Island and Manhattan companies and cultural institutions.

Bob and I enjoyed participating in the Conservancy’s Long Island Fairy Festival Fairy Art Exhibit this year. My exhibit art: Midsummer Night

LINKS:

Our Gilded Age: my PHOTO GALLERY

The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, by Mark Twain & Charles Dudley Warner, 1873.

The Gilded Age – HBO drama series, premiered 1/2022

BobStuhmer.com

Nassau County Museum of Art: site • become a member

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Category Archives: Arts

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Filming ‘Wait List: A Love-ish Story’ on Long Island

OUR Gilded Age at Nassau County Museum of Art

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