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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:

The Art Guild’s Great Escape

T.A.G. You’re It! – Nikon Z9

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
March 25, 2022

Figuratively Speaking – The Art Guild
Exhibit: March. 13 – April 2, 2022
200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset

The Art Guild’s Figuratively Speaking Reception

I went to The Art Guild’s Figuratively Speaking reception with my Nikon Z9 and BOB STUHMER, who had his colorful “Jack and The Beanstalk Giant” illustration in the exhibit:

Manhasset, New York, U.S. March 13, 2022. BOB STUHMER poses next to his illustration “Jack and the Beanstalk Giant” at the The Art Guild reception for its Figuratively Speaking exhibit. (© 2022 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

The reception was days after my Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera arrived – 4 months after I ordered it!

I used the only native Z lens I had at that point – the macro Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens.

Though a brilliant prime lens for capturing portraits, the 105mm is hilariously ill-suited as a solo pro lens for capturing events. That’s why I used my iPhone 13 Pro to capture the group photo near the start of this post. I would have had to back up into the next room to capture it with the 105mm lens.

But I was more interested in getting used to the new lens than the new Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ II that makes it possible to use my array of F-mount lenses on the Z series camera.

It was a fun challenge.

Manhasset, New York, U.S. March 13, 2022. Judge STEVE LAMPASONA and winners, L-R, MELISSA MORA - Honorable Mention, MICHELE GARFIELD - 3rd Place winner, JAN GUARINO - First Place, ALICE RIORDAN - Honorable Mention, KAY VICKERS - 2nd Place, and JUDY VINE - Honorable Mention, pose during Reception for The Art Guild's Figuratively Speaking Exhibit at Elderfields.

Manhasset, NY, U.S. March 13, 2022. The Art Guild’s Figuratively Speaking reception:

(above photo) At center, Juror of Awards STEVE LAMPASONA, & winners (L-R) • MELISSA MORA, Honorable Mention • MICHELE GARFIELD, Third Place • JAN GUARINO, 1st Place • ALICE RIORDAN, Honorable Mention • KAY VICKERS, 2nd Place • & JUDY VINE, Honorable Mention • pose at The Art Guild’s Reception for Figuratively Speaking Exhibit. (iPhone 13 Pro)

Here’s a portrait of First Place winner JAN GUARINO. The JPG is straight from the memory card:

Here’s another portrait of Jan Guarino. I used Nik’s Silver Efex Pro 3 to process the raw file:

Here’s a portrait of LUCAS VICKERS with his wife. I used Nik’s Viveza to slightly adjust the JPG.

Manhasset, New York, U.S. March 13, 2022. LUCAS VICKERS and his wife, of Astoria, attend The Art Guild’s reception and awards ceremony for its Figuratively Speaking exhibit. His mother KAY VICKERS won Second Place for her pastel “Union Square” of Lucas. (© 2022 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

KAY VICKERS‘ “Union Square” – a pastel portrait of her son Lucas (see above photo) – won Second Place:

Manhasset, New York, U.S. March 13, 2022. KAY VICKERS won Second Place for her pastel “Union Square” of her son, at The Art Guild’s reception and awards ceremony for its Figuratively Speaking exhibit. (© 2022 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

I captured this portrait of a cheerful visitor during the awards presentation, but later on I couldn’t find her or anyone who knew her. Woman of Mystery:

Here’s STEVE LAMPASONA, the Juror of Awards:

Manhasset, New York, U.S. March 13, 2022. STEVE LAMPASONA, the Juror of Awards of The Art Guild’s Figuratively Speaking contest, participates at its reception and awards ceremony. at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2022 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Steve Lampasona has his silver point and graphite portrait “Rén with the Mane” on display at the Figuratively Speaking exhibit:

Manhasset, New York, U.S. March 13, 2022. Juror of Awards Steve Lampasona has his silver point and graphite portrait ‘Ren with the Mane’ on display at The Art Guild reception and awards ceremony for its Figuratively Speaking exhibit. (© 2022 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Here’s a portrait I captured of a young woman as she and her companion chatted with Lampasona at the exhibit:

Here’s the same above photo processed differently:

MELISSA MORA won an Honorable Mention for her printmaking Chine-collé “Don’t Let It Enter (1/4).” RAPHAEL, almost two years old, and his mom were two of her family members who attended the reception:

Manhasset, New York, U.S. March 13, 2022. RAPHAEL, almost two-years-old, and his mother, whose sister Melissa Mora won an Honorable Mention, attend the The Art Guild reception for its Figuratively Speaking exhibit. (© 2022 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Some who helped make event happen:
• SHELLEY HOLTZMAN, Co-President T.A.G.
• LISA GROSSMAN, Executive Director T.A.G.
• SONA HYDE Gallery Manager T.A.G.

Photo processing software

DxO PureRaw 2 covers the Nikon Z9 + Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 lens combo, so I used it to process the raw files before working further on them in any other software, such as Photoshop – On1 Portrait AI – and, from the Nik Collection: Silver Efex Pro 3 and Viveza.

NOTE: LINKS to others’ products & sites are for readers’ convenience only.

FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Manhasset, N.Y, U.S. March 13, 2022. L-R, Judge STEVE LAMPASONA and First Place winner JAN GUARINO flank her watercolor at The Art Guild reception for its Figuratively Speaking exhibition.

T.A.G. Reception: my Photo Gallery

The Art Guild: theartguild.org

• Michele Garfield: michelegarfield.com

• Jan Guarino: janguarinofineart.com

• Steve Lampasona: lampasona.com

• Bob Stuhmer: bobstuhmer.com

• Judy Vine: instagram.com/judy.vine/

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