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?!
Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. Happiness is… being at The Art Guild ‘s Abstract Realms Reception. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)
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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….
Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. Guests discuss ‘Quilt’ by artist JOSE SELIGSON 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. 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. The hallway lined with art is a popular area for guests 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. Guests look at cell phone during The Art Guild reception for its juried Abstract Realms exhibit. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)
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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
Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. Guests leave after attending The Art Guild reception for its Abstract Realms Exhibit, at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)
• 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
Manhasset, New York, U.S. December 8, 2024. DAN WELDEN, the Juror of Awards, speaks at The Art Guild’s Abstract Realms Exhibition. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)
