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The Art Guild: Abstract Art & Dan Welden

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
December 15, 2024

T.A.G.’s Abstract Realms exhibit, The Art Guild
Exhibit on view through January 5, 2025
200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, N.Y.

Abstract Realms & Dan Welden at The Art Guild

SLIDESHOW (photo video with music):

As Bob and I walked toward the Elderfields House, I was surprised to see that Susan Tiffen, my friend and fellow photographer, was already leaving the reception for The Art Guild’s Abstract Realms exhibit.

After hugs, she explained she’d come to attend the private viewing of Lasting Impressions, the documentary about Juror of Awards Dan Welden, and it had just finished.

What?!

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It turned out that both Bob and I somehow had missed The Art Guild’s online and email announcements that it was presenting “Lasting Impressions,” the 2023 documentary on Dan Welden, immediately before the reception.

A variety of film festivals, organizations and venues have already presented “Lasting Impressions.” Here’s the trailer for the documentary: productionhub.com/video/79050/trailer-for-lasting-impressions.

• JUROR & AWARDS

Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. L-R, DAN WELDEN, Juror of Awards; LISA GROSSMAN, Executive Director; MARCEIL KAZICKAS, Board Member; and KATIE BELLOMO, Gallery Director, participate in the awards presentation during The Art Guild ‘s Abstract Realms Reception. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

DAN WELDEN, the Juror of Awards, is a globe-trotting painter, teacher, author, and master printmaker. He’s worked actively for health and safety in the arts.

He co-authored “Printmaking in the Sun“ with Pauline Muir, and is the director of Hampton Editions, Ltd. For over a half century he’s collaborated with artists such as Willem de Kooning and Kiki Smith.

Here’s an illuminating quote from his website, danwelden.com:

“I am a process person, interested in employing materials and techniques to the ‘landscape’ of my mind. My drawings, paintings and prints evolve from the idea of linear pathways echoing from the tracks of animals in nature, fissures in rock palisades and the patterns created by my hands becoming ‘playful’ with my tools.”

Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. L-R, STEVEN VANDO, Second Place winner for ‘Dissolution,’ and DAN WELDEN, the Juror of Awards, pose for a photo during The Art Guild ‘s Abstract Realms Reception. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Welden presented awards to:

• First Place – Lavendar Waltz – DEBORAH KATZ
• Second Place – Dissolution – STEVEN VANDO
• Third Place – Electrifying – DEBORAH MAHONEY

Honorable Mention:

• Galactic Toy Box – MEAGAN MEEHAN
• Shaded Solitude – EKATERINA STOLYAROVA
• City Scape – SHELLEY HOLTZMAN
• Three Thieves – BARBARA MILLER

Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. L-R, DEBORAH MAHONEY, Third Place winner for ‘Electrifying’ ; DAN WELDEN, Juror of Awards; and KATIE BELLOMO, Gallery Director, participate in the awards presentation during The Art Guild ‘s Abstract Realms Reception. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• HERE’S LOOKING AT….

– TAG’s Abstract Realms –

Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. Artist CAROLINA DeCESARE, whose watercolor “Evolution’ is in the exhibit, holds a yellow bouquet during The Art Guild ‘s Abstract Realms Reception. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– TAG’s Abstract Realms –

Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. L-R, T.A.G. Assistant Director HEATHER SCHWARTZ and artist NOLLY SHAVZIN discuss his artwork, J S Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 6 for Two Violas, during The Art Guild ‘s Abstract Realms Reception. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– TAG’s Abstract Realms –

Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. At left, artist FRANCISCO VILLAGRAN, speaks with a fellow guest during The Art Guild ‘s Abstract Realms Reception. Behind them is Villagran’s ‘King of the Aztecs IV.’ (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

– TAG’s Abstract Realms –

Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. At left, STEVEN VANDO and other guests discuss art during The Art Guild reception for its juried Abstract Realms exhibit. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• 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. December 8, 2024. L-R, SHELLEY HOLTZMAN, President of The Art Guild and an Honorable Mention winner for ‘CityScape,’ and DAN WELDEN, Juror of Awards, participate in the awards presentation during TAG’s Abstract Realms Reception.

T.A.G. Abstract Realms Reception: my Photo Gallery

Abstract Realms Reception: my SLIDESHOW (photo video)

The Art Guild: theartguild.org

Dan Welden : danwelden.com

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‘Her Story Through Art’ Invitational Show at Huntington Arts Council

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (annparry.com)
February 16, 2017

Being Part of ‘Her Story Through Art’

I’m thrilled to be one of four artists in Huntington Arts Council’s “Her Story Through Art” Invitational Show! The Opening Reception – Friday, March 3, 2017, from 6-8 pm – is free and open to the public.

‘Her Story Through Art’ Invitational Show, at Huntington Arts Council, March 2017. Artists: Anahai DeCanio, Ann Parry, Tara Leale Porter, Irene Vitale. I captured photo of actress Kelli Vonshay Henderson during LIIFE 2016 Awards Ceremony at Bellmore Movies.

Since the exhibit celebrates Women’s History Month, I selected pieces from my portrait and news photography that focus on females of all ages – with emphasis on women passionately involved in civics and politics, the arts, and volunteering.

Fellow artists ANAHI DeCANIO, TARA LEALE PORTER, and IRENE VITALE are also showcased in this exhibit. It’s fun preparing for the exhibit with them, and I’m looking forward to seeing their work in person.

• UPDATES:

RECEPTION – March 3, 2017

Huntington, New York, USA. March 5, 2017. LORI HOROWITZ next to 2014 photo of herself, at Opening Reception for

Huntington, NY, USA. March 5, 2017. LORI HOROWITZ poses next to 2014 photo of herself by Ann Parry, at Opening Reception for ‘Her Story Through Art’ Invitational Art Show at Huntington Arts Council.

Friday’s Opening Reception was special for so many reasons – most notably because guests experienced four such distinct approaches to women expressing themselves through art. And the cutest reason the night was special for me was that my grandchildren, who are one-and-a-half and almost five years old, were there, along with their mom, dad, and Aunt Laurie.

Other much-appreciated visitors included friends and fellow photographers from Long Island Center of Photography; plus, several people featured in my photos came with their families.

Huntington, New York, USA. March 5, 2017. Sheimyrah Mighty, 18, next to 2008 photo of herself, at Opening Reception for

Huntington, New York, USA. March 5, 2017. SHEIMYRAH MIGHTY, 18, next to 2008 photo of hersel by Ann Parry, at Opening Reception for ‘Her Story Through Art’ Invitational Art Show, celebrating Women’s History Month, at Huntington Arts Council.

-HAC-

Huntington, New York, USA. March 5, 2017. BETH E. LEVINTHAL, an HAC Member at Large , and ANN PARRY at Opening Reception of

Huntington, NY, USA. March 5, 2017. BETH E. LEVINTHAL, an HAC Member at Large , and ANN PARRY at Opening Reception of ‘Her Story Through Art’ Invitational Art Show, celebrating Women’s History Month at Huntington Arts Council. (© 2017 Bob Stuhmer)

TAKE DOWN DAY – March 27, 2017

When Bob and I arrived on “Take Down Day” after the show ended, Irene’s and Anahai’s art was already gone, and Tara was spackling where she had removed hooks from wall. Later, when I took a break from wrapping my canvases, Tara showed me how plants were sprouting in her sculpture terrarium.

Seeing the beginning of this new life – what a lovely way to end “Her Story Through Art.”

Huntington, New York USA. March 27, 2017. Artist TARA LEALE PORTER poses by her scupture garden after end of

Huntington, NY, USA. March 27, 2017. Artist TARA LEALE PORTER poses by her sculpture terrarium during Take Down Day of “Her Story Through Art” Show at Huntington Arts Council. (© 2017 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

LHSC360 As a proud Hofstra University alumna, I’m honored this exhibit is featured on herbertschool360.com, by The Lawrence Herbert School of Communications: “Alumna’s Photography on Exhibit”

FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Huntington, New York, USA. March 5, 2017. ANN PARRY is standing in front of some of her work during the Opening Reception for ‘Her Story Through Art’ Invitational Art Show, celebrating Women’s History Month, at Huntington Arts Council, Main Street Gallery. (© 2017 Robert Stuhmer)

Huntington Arts Council: huntingtonarts.org
Main Street Gallery: 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743

- Main Street Gallery Presents “Her Story Through Art” Invitational Show
- Exhibit: March 2 – 25, 2017 | Reception: Fri., March 3, 2017, 6 – 8 pm
- HAC’s short VIDEO: “Her Story Through Art” Invitational Show

“Her Story Through Art”: my PHOTO GALLERY

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New York Comic Con 2015

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
October 16, 2015

I’ve never been at a more bustling or friendly event than New York Comic Con was last Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the Javits Center.

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. October 10, 2015. L-R, Astronaut Robert (Beamer) Curbeam, who is currently tied for the record for most spacewalks (4) during a single spaceflight, and Captain JERRY LINENGER, a retired NASA astronaut and United States Navy flight surgeon, are two of the panelists on Secret Space Escapes - The Real Life Gravity Panel, at the 10th Annual New York Comic Con. Secret Space Escapes is a new series scheduled to begin November on the Discovery Science Channel. NYCC 2015 is expected to be the biggest one ever, with over 160,000 attending during the 4 day ReedPOP event, from October 8 through Oct 11, at Javits Center in Manhattan (Ann Parry/Ann Parry, ann-parry.com)

NYC, NY, USA. Oct. 10, 2015. L-R, Astronauts ROBERT (BEAMER) CURBEAM and JERRY LINENGER are two panelists on Secret Space Escapes – Real Life Gravity Panel, at New York Comic Con. (© 2015 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Those familiar with my photos and posts of Long Island’s Cradle of Aviation Museum over the years won’t be surprised my favorite panel at NYCC was about Science Channel’s new series Secret Space Escapes, which shares true stories of things going terribly wrong in space and how astronauts faced those challenges.

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. October 10, 2015. SOYEON YI, the first South Korean in space, is a panelist on Secret Space Escapes - The Real Life Gravity Panel, at the 10th Annual New York Comic Con. Secret Space Escapes is a new series scheduled to begin November on the Discovery Science Channel. Born in 1978, Yi went into space when she was 29, traveling on Russia's Soyuz TMA-12 to the International Space Station (ISS). NYCC 2015 is expected to be the biggest one ever, with over 160,000 attending during the 4 day ReedPOP event, from October 8 through Oct 11, at Javits Center in Manhattan (Ann Parry/Ann Parry, ann-parry.com)

NYC, NY, USA. October 10, 2015. Astronaut SOYEON YI, the first South Korean in space, is a panelist on Secret Space Escapes – The Real Life Gravity Panel, at New York Comic Con. (© 2015 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Astronauts ROBERT (BEAMER) CURBEAM, JERRY LINENGER, and SOYEON Yi shared their personal harrowing space experiences at the Secret Space Escapes – The Real Life Gravity Panel. It was an honor meeting them all, with their warmth and laser focus – and Soyeon was born the same year as my older daughter! My family’s looking forward to the premiere of Secret Space Escapes on the Science Channel, November 10th.

New York, NY, USA. October 10, 2015. Cosplayers Princess Buttercup and Dread Pirate Roberts, New York Comic Con 2015. (© 2015 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Of the thousands of creative, dramatic cosplayers, above are my sentimental favorites – Princess Buttercup and The Dread Pirate Roberts AKA Westley, from William Goldman’s The Princess Bride.

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. October 10, 2015. Visitors are playing STAR WARS Battle Pod, an aerial combat game set in the Star Wars universe, at the 10th Annual New York Comic Con. NYCC 2015 is expected to be the biggest one ever, with over 160,000 attending during the 4 day ReedPOP event, from October 8 through Oct 11, at Javits Center in Manhattan (Ann Parry/Ann Parry, ann-parry.com)

One of the popular interactive attractions was STAR WARS Battle Pod Flat Screen Edition, with multiplay mode that allowed two players to play as a team.

And let’s not forget Artist Alley, which had vast aisles of talented comics artists – such as SANYA ANWAR, PE TER KUPER, LUKE ROSS, LOUISE SIMONSON & WALT SIMONSON – where fans had a chance to meet them, have comic books autographed, and some artists even offered option of commissioning original work.

NYCC had it all – astronauts, cosplayers, artists, games…. INCONCEIVABLE!

New York Comic Con 2015: GALLERY

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