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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:

I went to a garden party (after an orange sky)

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
June 30, 2023

T.A.G.’s Members Showcase: The Art Guild
Exhibit on view through July 15, 2023, every Sat. & Sun., 1-5pm
200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset

Fundraiser: Art from the Heart, thru 12/2/23, Silent Auction Gallery

The Art Guild 2023 Members Showcase reception & awards

VIDEO (with music):

Two days after Long Island’s orange sky, I went to The Art Guild’s June 9th Members Showcase reception and awards ceremony at Elderfields Preserve, Manhasset.

The Juror of Awards was JOSHUA RUFF, the Co-Executive Director, Collections and Programming, of the Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages. The Stony Brook museum holds juried art shows, where I’ve enjoyed exhibiting landscape photography I captured at Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve on Long Island’s south shore.

KAZICKAS FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS:

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. At center L-R, scholarship winners NATALIE HAYES of East Rockaway H.S., JULIE NABET of Locust Valley H.S., and GEORGIA NA of Great Neck South H.S. hold Kazickas Family Foundation Scholarship giant check during The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception. At far left is TAG Board Member MARCEIL KAZICKAS, and at far right is an art teacher of one of the winners. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Scholarship winners received citations from Town of North Hempstead Supervisor JENNIFER DESENA, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman MARIANN DALIMONTE, and NYS Assemblywoman GINA SILLITTI. citations group photo

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. At right, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor JENNIFER DESENA is one of the officials presenting citations to scholarship winners during The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

TERRI SHKUDA AWARD:

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. T.A.G. instructor MANNY VILLALOBOS is the winner of the Terri Shkuda Award The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception. Villalobos teaches students self-expression through art. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com). color image

– T.A.G. Member Showcase –

FIRST PLACE:

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. At left, Juror of Awards JOSHUA RUFF congratulates ALICE RIORDAN the First Place winner [The Sage], during The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

SECOND PLACE:

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. Juror of Awards JOSHUA RUFF presents Second Place award to JOAN STEVENS [Long Way Home] during The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

THIRD PLACE:

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. JANIS HURLEY wins Third Place for Mango Merchant, at The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception. At left is Juror of Awards JOSHUA RUFF and at right is KATIE BELLOMO, Gallery Manager. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– T.A.G. Member Showcase –

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. Exhibiting member VINY MAHANGOS, in B&W top, and other guests enjoy refreshments during awards ceremony at The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception . (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– T.A.G. Member Showcase –

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Honorable Mention winners were ANGELA CLASSI for Greyson, SABINE JEAN-BART for Mango Merchant, and DAVID WOLLIN for Mama Paella.

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. Juror of Awards JOSHUA RUFF presents an Honorable Mention award to DAVID WOLLIN for Mama Paella, during The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– T.A.G. Member Showcase –

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023.L-R, exhibiting artists JANE MCGRAW and BOB STUHMER flank his illustration ‘Seafood’ at The Art Guild’s Members Showcase Reception. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– T.A.G. Member Showcase –

Save the Date: Art from the Heart fundraiser Sat., Dec. 2, 7-10PM

10×10 Silent Art Auction & Cocktail Party www.theartguild.org/10×10

At the end of the Members Showcase Reception, interested T.A.G. members each picked up a 10″x10″ wood panel to decorate with original artwork and then donate, later this year, to The Art Guild’s Art from the Heart Silent Art Auction.

The 10×10 Silent Art Auction Party is T.A.G.’s largest fundraiser of 2023. Bids start at $100.

Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. At end of The Art Guild’s member showcase reception, a T.A.G. volunteer distributes 10″x10″ wood panels to artists interested in donating their artwork to The Art Guild’s 10×10 Cocktail Reception & Auction fundraiser. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

The funds will benefit The Art Guild’s educational activities, community outreach programs, group exhibition opportunities, and help support the care of TAG’s home, historic Elderfields Preserve.

Art from the Heart Party – Auction, Gallery & Cocktails

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 – 7-10PM

The Art Guild, 200 Port Washington Blvd, Manhasset, NY

FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. L-R, ILENE SILBERSTEIN and SHELLEY HOLTZMAN, Co-Presidents of The Art Guild, watch awards ceremony at T.A.G.’s Members Showcase Reception.

VIDEO COVER PHOTO (near top of post) Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 9, 2023. MARC JOSLOFF, TAG art instructor and member, attends The Art Guild Members Showcase Reception.

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

my T.A.G. Video: vimeo.com/845836180

The Art Guild: theartguild.org

Art from the Heart Silent Art Auction Party & Fundraiser: TheArtGuild.org/10×10

Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages: longislandmuseum.org

Artists online:

Diane Bares: dianebaresart.com
Shelley Holtzman: shelleyholtzman.com
Janis Hurley: facebook.com/janis.hurley
Marc Josloff: josloffgalleries.com
Marceil Kazickas: marceilkazickas.com
Piper Lyman: piperlymanart.webly.com
Jane McGraw: janemcgraw.com
Alice Riordan: spotonartgallery.com/collections/artist-alice-riordan
Ilene Silberstein: ilenesilberstein.com
Joan Stevens: joanstevensfineart.com
Bob Stuhmer: bobstuhmer.com
Manuel Villalobos: facebook.com/VillageOfTheObis
David Wollin: davidwollin.com

CONTACT ME

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