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Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. Singer RITA POSILLICO and CHRIS leave Elderfields Preserve after performing during The Art Guild 's Membership Showcase Reception. © 2024 Ann Parry, annparry.com - Feature Photo for blog post

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

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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.

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. June 7, 2024. Singer RITA POSILLICO leaves Elderfields Preserve after performing during The Art Guild ‘s Membership Showcase Reception. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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.]

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. A guest in pink attends The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• 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
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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!

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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:

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. TAG member STEVE SILBERSTEIN attends The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• 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 
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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

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. TAG Class Manager GRACE LUCARELLI attends The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards at Elderfields Preserve. (© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• THE ART GUILD FLOURISHES

TAG continues to grow its wide range of art offerings, including: 

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.


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Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. TAG member and fellow guest leave after The Art Guild Membership Showcase Reception & Awards is over at Elderfields Preserve.(© 2024 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

T.A.G. Members Showcase 2024:  my Photo Gallery

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

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. June 7, 2024. Singer RITA POSILLICO leaves Elderfields Preserve after performing during The Art Guild ‘s Membership Showcase Reception. (© 2011 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Manhasset, New York, U.S. February 11, 2023. KENNY NG, the First Place winner for his photograph ‘Whimsy,’ attends The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit at historic Elderfields. (© 2023 Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

The Art Guild: Reflections on Photography

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
February 14, 2023

REFLECTIONS – The Art Guild
Exhibit on view until March 4, 2023, every Sat. & Sun., 1-5pm
200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset

The Art Guild’s Reflections reception

Something surprising happened at The Art Guild’s reception and awards ceremony for its Reflections photography exhibit.

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. At right, Juror DEBBIE WELLS smiles at artist she’s about to give an award at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. At left is TAG Board Member DAVID WOLLIN. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Much was as expected. The artwork was varied and creative, the refreshments downright lavish. Catching up with some of my photographer friends, including Sara and Marc Josloff, Steve Silberstein, and Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz was so much fun. 

First Place – Adults:  KENNY NG, Whimsy

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. KENNY NG poses next to his photograph ‘Whimsy,’ which won First Place, at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit . (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

And, as is usually the case, the juror was there to discuss the winning artworks.

Debbie Wells – she of the big smile – was the Reflections juror. Her past experiences include Immediate Past Pres. and Curator of Art League of Long Island, Founding Partner of Artful Circle, Asst. Dir. of Roslyn Landmark Society, and Staff Artist at Richner Communications. Artful Enrichment is her brand-new company.

First Place – High School Students:  CHARLOTTE CHAN, Eye of the Beholder

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. L-R, Juror DEBBIE WELLS presents the First Place award in the High School Student category to CHARLOTTE CHAN for her photograph ‘Eye of the Beholder,’ at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit . (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Wells shared feedback about each of the 11 winning photographs as she handed out the awards. Since I was capturing photos of the event, particularly the winners, she didn’t have my undivided attention. But I did notice she included solid info. 

Second Place – Adults:  MARCEIL KAZICKAS, Blue Over Me 

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. L-R, Juror DEBBIE WELLS presents the Second Place award to TAG Board Member MARCEIL KAZICKAS for her photograph ‘Blue Over Me,’ at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Seven awards in, Wells announced my name, for my photograph ‘WEN EKROY’ won an honorable mention.
I took photos of her as I walked up for the award. When she started reading feedback on my photo of iconic Manhattan buildings reflected in the windows of the Javitts Center at dusk, I was still half-focused on what photos to capture next.

Second Place – High School Students:  HELEN MURPHY, Night and Day

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. L-R, Juror DEBBIE WELLS presents the Second Place award in the High School Student category to HELEN MURPHY for her photograph ‘Night and Day,’ at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Then Wells’ comparison of qualities of my photo to a ‘Red Grooms’ landscape jolted me to attention.
Red Grooms! Back in 2009, the Nassau County Museum of Art had an electric display of his colorful, vibrant work that I visited more than once.
In fact, one of my photos of his huge sculpture ‘Jumbo’ of the grounds of NCMA was licensed years ago for use in a nationwide exam. [See a ‘Jumbo’ photo at end of this post.]

Third Place – Adults:  CAROL MILAZZO-DIRENZO, Pemaquid Reflection

    • Because Carol Milazzo-DiRenzo wasn’t present, her husband MIKE DIRENZO accepted her award on her behalf.

     

“The Art Guild Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. L-R, TAG Co-President ILENE SILBERSTEIN and an exhibiting photographer attend The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com) [/caption]

Hmmm, Red Grooms landscapes… My ‘WEN EKYOY’…. Red Grooms landscapes….  Yes, I could totally see it!
For years I’ve been familiar with Red Grooms’ work and, of course, my ‘WEN EKROY.’ As I reflected on the similarities, I was surprised how clear they were and how they had clearly escaped my notice.

Third Place – High School Students:  LEXI HUGEL, The Dock

“The Art Guild Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. L-R, Juror DEBBIE WELLS; LEXI HUGEL, who won Third Place in the High School Student category; and Hugel’s teacher, participate at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

After reading feedback about each winner, Wells handed the artist a print out of it taped to the award. That made it easy and more likely to reflect on what she said later.

Honorable MentionRICHARD FROMAN, Moment of Silence

“The Art Guild Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. L-R, Juror DEBBIE WELLS presents an Honorary Mention award to RICHARD FROMAN for his photograph ‘Moment of Silence’ at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Here’s what was on the paper Debbie Wells handed to me:

‘HON. MENTION – Wen Ekroy – Ann Parry’
This grid patterned photograph allows the viewer to look at the New York City skyline with a fresh perspective. The grid grounds the composition, while the horizontal section on the top shows a reflective and delicate web of lines.
Below, the artist presents warbled and distorted shapes of iconic skyscrapers, such as the Empire State Building in the center.
The buildings look animated, like a Red Grooms landscape. The photograph shines with originality because it is rare to see architecture and geometric lines look alive with unexpected verve.
The title, Wen Ekroy – New Yorke(r) spelled backwards – is a humorous commentary on the New Yorker building’s signage and quite fitting in the Reflections theme.

Honorable MentionANN PARRY, WEN EKROY

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Manhattan, N.Y., U.S., Oct. 29: Empire State Building and New Yorker Hotel with its red name sign are reflected at Dusk in Javits Center Windows on 11th Avenue and 35th Street, in New York City. (NYC image © Ann Parry, AnnParry.com)

Honorable MentionDAVID WOLLIN, Wooden Boat

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. L-R, TAG Board Member DAVID WOLLIN, who won Honorable Mention for his panorama ‘Wooden Boat’; Juror DEBBIE WELLS; and Executive Director LISA GROSSMAN participate in The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. Kenny Ng looks back at DAVID WOLLIN’s panorama ‘Wooden Boat,’ which won an Honorary Mention, at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Honorable MentionDEBRA WALLACE, Broken Branch & Reflections

        • Debra Wallace wasn’t present to accept her award.

       

“The Art Guild Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. At center front, TAG member and exhibiting artist MARC JOSLOFF is among exhibitors, members, and guests watching The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony for its Reflections photography exhibit for high school students and adults at historic Elderfields. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Honorable MentionANNETTE KASLE, In the Forest Primeval

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. L-R, Juror DEBBIE WELLS presents an Honorary Mention award to ANNETTE KASLE for her photograph ‘In the Forest Primeval,’ at The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

After the reception, TAG member Steve Silberstein helped out in the office:

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Manhasset, N.Y., U.S. Feb. 11, 2023. TAG member STEVE SILBERSTEIN helps out after The Art Guild’s Awards Ceremony and Reception for its Reflections photography exhibit at historic Elderfields. (© 2023 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post) is based on: Manhasset, N.Y, U.S. February 11, 2023.  KENNY NG, the First Place winner for his photograph ‘Whimsy,’ attends The Art Guild reception for its Reflections exhibition.


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Here’s my photo of Red Grooms’ sculpture ‘Jumbo’ at Nassau County Museum of Art in 2009:

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Roslyn Harbor, N.Y. U.S., May 24, 2009. Red Grooms 2001 sculpture Jumbo, a large outdoor sculpture of Circus Elephant with Tamer and Acrobat, is on the grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art. The American artist’s sculpture is enamel on aluminum, 116 x 109 1/2 x 45 inches. (© 2009 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)