Upcoming events
URECA Exhibition
Reception: Wednesday, April 29, 4:30-6pm
Stony Brook University presents its annual exhibition of works by senior art majors and minors and digital art minors. The URECA Art Exhibition celebrates outstanding artwork created by Stony Brook University undergraduate students, selected by Art Department studio art faculty. Sponsored by the Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URECA), this exhibition has juried awards and distinctions presented by the Division of Student Affairs and Gallery North.
The 2025-26 Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery schedule is made possible by a generous grant from the Paul W. Zuccaire Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Staller Center. URECA is presented by the Art Department and the Division of Student Affairs’ Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities and supported in part by Gallery North.
Art Department Website: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/art/
Handmade Watercolor Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Registration is required for this event.
Registration will close on May 2, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
A payment of $10.00 per registrant is required for this event.
Program Description
Event Details
HANDMADE NATURAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 2 at 1:00pm.
Registration required. Fee: $10
This 2-hour handmade watercolor workshop with artist Christie Jones explores painting with natural materials made from earth and mineral pigments. All materials are provided, including paper, brushes, handmade paints, and a live paint-making demonstration with hands-on participation. Attendees will create an original 6×9" watercolor painting, choosing from designs such as oysters, seascapes, and florals, or painting their own original composition. Christie’s artwork is on exhibit in the art gallery.
Handmade Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, June 27 | 10 am - 12 pm
Date: Saturday, June 27thTime: 10 am – 12 pm
Suitable for adults 16+
Location: The Manes Art Education Center
$81 museum members | $90 nonmembers
Join us for a hands-on watercolor workshop inspired by the grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art. Participants will paint using handmade, sustainable earth pigments while exploring the preserve’s unique colors and textures.
The workshop will begin with a live demonstration of the natural paint making process using raw earth and mineral materials. From there we will head outdoors where participants can paint plein air with the handmade watercolor paint.
To ensure your creativity continues beyond the museum grounds, every participant will receive a curated watercolor painting kit to take home. Whether you are a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, you will leave with new skills, a work of art, and the tools to keep practicing.
All art making materials are included.
Pre-registration is required by all. Price includes Museum admission. Click here to become a member.
For inquiries about this program, please email artclasses@nassaumuseum.org
Sculpture On The Trail Exhibition
The Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED) and Inspiration Plus are pleased to present their fifth annual Sculpture on the Trail exhibition – featuring sculptures paired with original poems all by local artists.
Set along the trail and across the scenic grounds of CEED in Brookhaven, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the connection between visual art, poetry, and nature. In keeping with CEED’s commitment to sustainability, participating artists use natural and recycled materials.
Free and open to the public.
Many sculptures are available for purchase.
Color Field Study, A Solo Exhibition
Long Island's shoreline transformed into paint
Honored to be selected for a 5+ month long solo exhibition exploring my paint making art process.
Children’s workshops, art reception and artist talks will be scheduled. More details coming soon!
STEM WEEKEND
I will be at LICM displaying the art of making paint with drop in workshop for children!
LONGWOOD LIBRARY - TEEN CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
Age Group:
Registration is required for this event.
Registration will close on April 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
A library card is required to register for this event.
This event is for registrants grade 7th Grade to 12th Grade.
OPEN STUDIO
OPEN STUDIO
I welcome you to come visit me and this magical place that I am privileged to experience.
All the finished work will be available to collect. Come see my process, ask questions, and view what I made over the two months in this program. Thursday, September 25 from 4-7pm.
Please note, free parking starts at 4 pm.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH CHRISTIE JONES
Join Christie Jones for a hands-on watercolor painting workshop where you’ll explore Caumsett’s landscapes while painting with handmade, sustainable earth pigments. We’ll begin with a demonstration of the paint-making process using natural materials, followed by guided outdoor inspiration time where participants will capture an image with their smartphone or camera to come back to the studio to create their own art inspired by the park’s unique colors and textures.
Emerging Artist Spotlight from September 1st through October 31st
Emerging Artist Spotlight from September 1st through October 31st!
ARTIST RESIDENCY @ CAUMSETT FOUNDATION
AUGUST + SEPTEMBER
Christie Jones
My work explores climate change in coastal ecosystems by translating a sense of place through colors crafted from earth pigments into textures inspired by local landscapes. Committed to sustainability, I create these non-toxic paints, using both my artwork and educational workshops to foster awareness and inspire collective action to protect our environment.
As the Caumsett Artist in Residence, I will create a body of work that documents the park’s landscapes through color and texture. During my residency, I will create handmade paints from earth and mineral pigments found within the park (pending permission to collect small rock samples) along with sustainably sourced pigments that I currently use. These natural materials will form the basis of a series of works on paper and canvas, capturing the unique hues and textures of Caumsett’s diverse landscapes. My goal is to visually archive the park’s natural palette while fostering a deeper connection between the community and the land.
PATCHWORKS - JURIED EXHIBITION
PATCHWORKS
July 26 – September 7, 2025
Reception | July 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Annual Juried Members Exhibition entitled Patchworks 2025
The exhibition will run from July 26 – September 7, 2025 with a reception on July 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
The Annual Juried Members Exhibition gives all current members of the Patchogue Arts Council the opportunity to exhibit their artwork at MoCA L.I., located at 20 Terry St. Suite 116, in Patchogue, NY. There is no submission fee, and artists are invited to submit up to two works of art in any medium. The exhibition highlights the many talents of the Patchogue Arts Council members, exhibiting a mixture of painting, sculpture, photography, and more. 2025 marks the thirteenth year PAC has held an exhibition exclusively for its members.
Artists selected include:
Leila Atkinson • Tolu Ayorinde • Janet Carleton • Rachel Dove • Nancy Feldman • Tina Folks • Nora Franzese • Emily Fritts • Roxana Gheorghe • Jessamyn Go • Sarah Hauser • Kseniia Holubytska • Lori Horowitz • Holly Hunt • Christie Jones • Kelly Jones • Laura Kessler • Jeff Macholz • Lynne Meneses • Tommy Mintz • Patricia A. Morrison • Loretta Oberheim • Eileen Palmer • Lauren Prochera • James E. Rice • Paul Rodriguez • Nathaniel Speece-Moyer • Lisa Stanko • Robert Verbeck • Pamela Waldroup • Alina Wilczynski
About our guest curator | Lauren Cesiro, PhD Lauren Cesiro holds a B.A in Studio Art from Fairfield University, an M.A in Art History and Criticism from Stony Brook University, and a PhD in Art History from Binghamton University. She studies the history of photography with a focus on twentieth century American photography, art, and visual culture. Her recent research interest includes representation and the body in photography, vision, and visuality. She has taught Art History courses that range from Ancient Art to Contemporary Art for over ten years. Currently she is a Lecturer of Art History at Farmingdale State College.
CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP @ ARNI PAPERIE
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Join us for an inspiring calligraphy workshop where you'll explore the beauty of hand lettering and unleash your creativity with Christie Jones
Workshop Details:
Basic strokes and techniques for modern calligraphy
How to use dip pen calligraphy tools
Tips for creating beautiful lettering and flourishes
Practice ABC's in lowercase & uppercase, how to string together letters to create words
What’s Included:
All materials provided (calligraphy pen, ink, and practice sheets)
Take-home calligraphy pen, ink, and your sheets for continued practice
MALVERENE ART WALK
Walk through Malverne and stop into participating merchants to view over 100 original art pieces from Long Island artists.
I WON SECOND & THIRD PLACE IN THE STUDENT CATEGORY!
SLOW FOOD EAST END EARTH DAY
Join the Slow Food East End Earth Day Celebration! I will be hosting a FREE community workshop event in the barn from 2-3 pm (first come, first serve) called, Slow Art: Handmade Watercolors & Sustainable Creativity perfect for adults & families (with child supervision).
Additionally, I will sell handmade watercolor kits, and some art! Come learn about my sustainable art practice, bonus there will be oysters and I will be recycling them to turn into more art!
Rain date: Saturday, April 26!
ARTISTS FOR THE EARTH EXHIBITION
Islip Arts Council is seeking environmental themed art to display in our gallery that sheds light on the current day concerns of our planet's ecosystems as well as the results of the beautiful human-nature relationship. This exhibition will strive to highlight sustainable ways in which to reduce human impact caused by blind consumerism, greed, and other contributing factors in hopes of encouraging a new love for and understanding of our ever changing biodiversity.
Reception: April 22 from 6-8pm on Earth Day!
Suffolk County Community College’s Flecker Gallery Holds Ammerman Campus Annual Student Art Exhibition in Selden
The Flecker Gallery on the Ammerman Campus of Suffolk County Community College will hold the 2025 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition from April 17- May 16, 2025. There will be a reception and announcement of awards and scholarships on May 8 at the gallery located on the second floor of the Southampton building at 3 p.m.
Suffolk County Community College students have dedicated themselves to creating remarkable artwork in a variety of mediums and the college welcomes the community to view their talent firsthand. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Monday–Thursday.
CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND, no refunds available if you are unable to attend please try to transfer your spot to a friend! For more details click the registration button below.
HANDMADE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND, no refunds available if you are unable to attend please try to transfer your spot to a friend! For more details click the registration button below.