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

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

• 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!

• 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 

• TAG Members Showcase Reception:  my Photo Gallery

– The Art Guild – 

• 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.

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• 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 ♡

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• 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.

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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

CONTACT ME

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