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The Art Guild: Looking In, Looking Out

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
October 14, 2025

T.A.G.’s Doorways Frames & Windows exhibit, The Art Guild
Exhibit on view through Oct. 25, 2025

Looking at artists, art, & their fans

Attending The Art Guild’s ‘Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out’ reception was an inspiring, fun opportunity to get more familiar with my new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens on my Nikon Z8.

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. DAWN DE LEO points to the photograph she purchased, Mike DiRenzo’s “Greeting the New Dawn,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• JUROR & AWARDS

SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards, poses next to his mixed media on canvas “Children Refuge,” during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Click: Sueng Lee with his art (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Seung Lee presented awards to:

• First Place – Lonely Optimism – PAM GRAFSTEIN
• Second Place – Through the Window of Time – ALICE RIORDAN
• Third Place – Ivory – JULIA CARPIO

Honorable Mention:

• November, 14th Ave – ALAN KLEIN
• Portals II – KEVIN LONG
• Cuisines – JOAN STEVENS

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. PAM GRAFSTEIN poses near her photograph “Lonely Optimism,” the First Place winner, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com).

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At left, PAM GRAFSTEIN chats about her photograph “Lonely Optimism,” which won First Place, with a fellow guest during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com). Click: wider view of art on display

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. KEVIN LONG poses next to his collage “Portals II,” an Honorable Mention winner, at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At right, ALICE RIORDAN, poses next to her oil painting “Through the Window of Time,” the Second Place winner, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Click: Alice Riordan outdoors (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. L-R, President SHELLEY HOLTZMAN and one of the exhibiting member artists are chatting during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. DAVID WOLLIN, a Board Member of The Art Guild, poses next to his photograph “Home in Venice,” at TAG’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At left, DAVID ROSE talks with a fellow guest at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Rose’s photograph “The Dress” is at top center. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. MARC JOSLOFF poses next to his graphite drawing “Cat with Plants,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. JOHN MICHEALS attends The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception, where his photograph “Closed for the Season” is on display. Click: Micheals with his photograph. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. L-R, DIANE LUGAR, a Board Member of The Art Guild, and KATIE BELLOMO, the Gallery Director of TAG, attend its Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Bob Stuhmer’s marker, pen & ink illustration “Homesick” is on wall at lower left. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com) Click: Lugar and her photograph of cat at window, “White on White”

• THE ART GUILD

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

• adult classes & kids classes
• summer camps
• workshops
• exhibitions – call to artists
• events: foto Thursdays – lectures

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. HEATHER SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director of The Art Guild, is walking behind the entrance doorway during TAG’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

T.A.G.’s Doorways, Frames & Windows: my Photo Gallery

The Art Guild: theartguild.org

ARTISTS’ LINKS+
• Matt Bodkin: mbodkin.com
• Julia Carpio: instagram.com/juliac.art
• Dawn De: @howabouthuntington • #howabouthuntington
• William Grabowski: williamgrabowski.com
• Pam Grafstein: pamgrafsteinphotography.com
• Lisa Grossman: facebook.com/lisa.k.grossman
• Shelley Doppelt Hotzman: shelleyholtzman.com
• Randy Ilowite: randyimages.com/portfolios/people.html
• Marc Josloff: josloffgalleries.com
• Alan Klein: alanklein.com
• Seung Lee: seungleeart.com
• Kevin Long: instagram.com/kevycuts
• Diane Lugar: dianelugerdesign.com
• John Micheals: johnmicheals.com
• Alice Riordan: spotonartgallery.com/collections/artist-alice-riordan
• Joan Stevens: facebook.com/joan.stevens1
• Bob Stuhmer: bobstuhmer.com
• David Wollin: davidwollin.com

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• CLICK: Photo I used to create the below GIF

Manhasset, New York, U.S. Oct. 5, 2025. DIANE LUGAR attends The Art Guild reception for its ‘Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out’ juried exhibition. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Remembering Astronaut Jim Lovell

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
Sept. 26, 2025

“You’re all, by the way, all astronauts. You’re on a spaceship called Earth. And we have limited resources. So we have to learn how to live and to work with those resources and other people.” – Jim Lovell at Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex, July 27, 2004

On August 7, 2025, when I heard NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, the Commander of Apollo 13, died that day, it immediately brought back me back to when l had the incredible luck to attend his lecture at Kennedy Space Center twenty-one years earlier.

• VIDEO 1: Jim Lovell 2004: In the beginning; “Lost Moon”:

Being at the right place – the space center – and time – the afternoon of July 27, 2004 – to catch Jim Lovell’s lecture is one of the most serendipitous points of my life.

My husband Len and I were on a cruise and had the choice to go either to Disney World or the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that day. Of course, this space nerd picked KSC.

Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. An armrest from LM-7 “Aquarious” removed upon reaching Earth prior to re-entry is on display at The Cradle of Aviation Museum. It is the only remaining piece of the Apollo 13 Lunar Module. Plaque inscription: “A PART OF AQUARIUS, LM-7 RETURNED TO GAEC PERSONNEL IN APPRECIATION FOR A JOB WELL DONE. FROM THE APOLLO 13 CREW JAMES A. LOVELL, JOHN L. SWIGERT, FRED W. HAISE” (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Soon after we arrived at the center, we spotted a big sign announcing, in words to this effect:

Captain James A. Lovell , Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, is speaking here this afternoon, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the release of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, which he co-authored with Jeffrey Kluger

Following the lecture, Lovell will sign hardcover copies – bought at the KSC Gift Shop – of that book, which the 1995 movie Apollo 13 was based on.

I could hardly believe it!

• VIDEO 2: Jim Lovell 2004: Rocket Safety, Wernher von Braun:

We got on line early enough to get seats, thank goodness. As I remember it, the lecture hall was not all that big. But I could be wrong and remember feeling such a strong speaker-audience connection because Lovell was so personable, so warm, so engaging.

I captured only parts of Lowell’s speech because my camcorder was low on something, though I can’t remember if it was battery power or storage space. So I’d record only a few minutes at a time. And, oh dear, yes, the videos are shaky, since I was usually looking at Lovell, not the screen.

• VIDEO 3: Jim Lovell 2004: Vomit Comet Toilet Tests:

After Jim Lovell’s fascinating, funny, thought-provoking presentation was over, he invited us all to follow him out to the hall and over to the book signing area.

Our seats were near the aisle next to the door, so Len and I were one of the first ones behind Lovell.

But I couldn’t take a place at the front of, or anywhere on, the line because earlier I had unfortunately decided to buy the book right after the lecture, instead of before it. And we didn’t have time to buy the book and then wait on the quickly growing line before getting on the bus to return to the ship.

But I wasn’t heart-broken by the lost opportunity once I realized I was so much luckier to see and tape Jim Lovell’s lecture than unlucky to miss getting him to sign a copy of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13.

FEATURE IMAGE (at top of post): Photo-illustration created using photo of a “Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. March 25, 1928 – August 7, 2025” sign next to looseleaf binder visitors can write a message on, at Cradle of Aviation Museum. Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Cradle of Aviation Museum/Jim Lovell: my PHOTO GALLERY

Video Showcase – Jim Lovell at Kennedy Space Center 2004: vimeo.com/showcase/11826271

Cradle of Aviation Museum: cradleofaviation.org

James A. Lovell: nasa.gov/former-astronaut-james-a-lovell

Kennedy Space Center: kennedyspacecenter.com

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Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. A large sign with “Apollo 13: Houston, we have a problem” related photos, forms and info is on display at The Cradle of Aviation Museum. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Congresswoman Laura Gillen’s Swearing-in Celebration

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (annparry.com)
January 26, 2025 PHOTO ESSAY

Rep. Laura Gillen’s (NY-04) swearing-in celebration in Elmont

“Congresswoman Laura Gillen Swearing-in Celebration

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. At left, Rep. STEVE ISRAEL administers oath to Rep. LAURA GILLEN as her husband CHRIS FINEGAN holds the Bible, during Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

While processing my news photos of Congresswoman Laura Gillen’s swearing-in celebration yesterday, I visited Facebook during a quick break.

I was struck by how powerfully the following Facebook post, and one of its replies in particular, conveyed how it felt being at the event. (I have permission to share them here):

from Lauren Corcoran-Doolin’s facebook post about Rep. Laura Gillen’s swearing-in celebration that afternoon:

Lauren Corcoran-Doolin
January 25 at 6:52pm
Today had some special vibes! Some people just remind you to keep going xo

Tammie Williams-Pittman
January 25 at 10:54pm
It was like a family reunion ❤️

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. L-R, Congresswoman Laura Gillen’s brother PETER GILLEN, mother ELAINE GILLEN, and brother JAMES GILLEN pose for photo before the representative’s swearing-in celebration begins at the Elmont Public Library. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• Click on any photo to see it in a larger size •

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. At extreme right, NICOLE GRODNER, Local 290 business representative of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Carpenters (UBC), and other L.I. union members, are guests at Rep. Laura Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. Town of Hempstead Councilwoman DOROTHY GOOSBY and JONATHAN PREBOST are guests at Rep. Laura Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow, emcee of celebration

NATIONAL ANTHEM – Kim Domage, Calvary Tabernacle

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. At podium, KIM DOMAGE, from Calvary Tabernacle, sings the National Anthem during Rep. Laura Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. From L-R are Reverend MICHAEL NGOKA of St. Agnes Cathedral and Reverend Dr. SEDGWICK EASLEY of Union Baptist Church. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

INVOCATION – Rev. Michael Ngoka, St. Agnes Cathedral

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. Standing at left, Reverend MICHAEL NGOKA of St. Agnes Cathedral, goes to Rep. LAURA GILLEN after he gives the Invocation during her swearing-in celebration.(© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

WELCOME REMARKS – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. L-R, Rep. Laura Gillen’s brother PETER GILLEN, mother ELAINE GILLEN, and two youngest children are listening to NYS Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages’ remarks during the representative’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

REMARKS – Congressman Gregory Meeks

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. L-R, Congresswoman LAURA GILLEN and her husband CHRIS FINEGAN listen to Congressman Meeks’ remarks during Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

ADMINISTRATION OF OATH – Congressman Steve Israel

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. At podium, Rep. STEVE ISRAEL gives remarks during Rep. Laura Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. Seated, L-R, are Reverend MICHAEL NGOKA of St. Agnes Cathedral, Reverend Dr. SEDGWICK EASLEY of Union Baptist Church, Congresswoman LAURA GILLEN, her husband CHRIS FINEGAN, Congressman GREGORY MEEKS, and KIM DOMAGE. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

SPECIAL REMARKS & INTRODUCTION – Chris Finegan

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. CHRIS FINEGAN gives special remarks before introducing his wife, Congresswoman Laura Gillen, during her swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. CHRIS FINEGAN gives a compliment in a humorous, off-hand way before introducing his wife, Rep. Laura Gillen ,during her swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

REMARKS – Congresswoman Laura Gillen

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. Rep. LAURA A. GILLEN ( NY, 4th District) makes remarks during the celebration of her swearing-in as a freshman member of Congress. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. Rep. LAURA GILLEN puts her hands to her heart as she gives remarks during her swearing-in celebration. At right are NYS Assemblywoman MICHAELLE SOLAGES and Nassau County Legislator SETH KOSLOW. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

CLOSING PRAYER – Rev. Dr. Sedgwick Easley, Union Baptist Church

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. At podium, Reverend Dr. SEDGWICK EASLEY, of Union Baptist Church, gives the Closing Prayer at Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. At podium, Reverend Dr. SEDGWICK EASLEY, of Union Baptist Church, gives the Closing Prayer, and, from L-R, are Rep. LAURA GILLEN, her husband CHRIS FINEGAN, and Congressman GREGORY MEEKS, at Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

COMMUNITY

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. At lower left, NAGINDER SINGH gives Rep. LAURA GILLEN news articles Singh collected about Gillen’s campaign, at the end of the representative’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. L-R, NAGINDER SINGH and Rep. LAURA GILLEN, wearing a fuchsia Indian garment, pose for photo at the end of the representative’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. L-R, ELLEN LEDERER DeFRANCESCO and New York State Senator SIELA BYNOE pose for photo during Rep. Laura Gillen’s swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Elmont, N.Y., U.S., January 25, 2025. At center, Rep. LAURA GILLEN poses with union members, including from Local 290 of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, during her swearing-in celebration. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Elmont, New York, U.S. January 25, 2025. Congresswoman LAURA A. GILLEN (NY-04) gives remarks during her swearing-in celebration at Elmont Public Library.

Congresswoman Laura Gillen event: my PHOTO GALLERY

Two of my earlier posts featuring Laura Gillen:
• Jan. 2018: Inaugurating a new era for Long Island
• April 2018: Steve Israel brings out his big guns on Long Island

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Elmont, N.Y., U.S. January 25, 2025. Congresswoman LAURA GILLEN (Dem. NY-04) speaks during her swearing-in celebration at the Elmont Public Library. At right are Nassau County Legislator SETH KOSLOW and N.Y.S. Assembly Deputy Majority Leader MICHAELLE SOLAGES. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

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Category Archives: events

The Art Guild: Looking In, Looking Out

Remembering Astronaut Jim Lovell

Congresswoman Laura Gillen’s Swearing-in Celebration