Islip Arts Council invites you to "Be Part of The Big Picture" see details below!!!

 I islip has upped it anti in the arts profiles aoung Long Island's art councils. They are. offering very ambitious venues for art participation and viewing.  

STAY CONNECTED MEMBERSHIP     CLASSES     COMMUNITY ART WALL COMMUNITY HEART MOSAIC WALL - CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY MOSAIC FUNDRAISER Help us build a 10ft mosaic wall - one tile at a time! In honor of America's 250th anniversary, we are building a mosaic wall to help bring the message of unity, inclusivity, and love, celebrating and recognizing our diverse nation. Each kit will include: -Your unique number indicating your placement on the image -6x6 primed tile -One paint pot with the color that will make up 80% of your art piece -One paint brush MOSAIC KIT: $25.00 Each kit purchased helps support local arts programs in keeping creativity alive in our community. Grab your kit today at the Gallery! Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am-4pm BE AS CREATIVE AS YOU WOULD LIKE! Tiles are not limited to the paint provided. We welcome multimedia and 3D materials! Artists are encouraged to create whatever they'd like on the tiles, as long as it is respectful. The color supplied needs to be 80% of your art piece. All tiles should be completed by October 2, 2026. HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND Reception for Featured Artist: Kristyn Buffa May 23, 12-2pm Kristyn Buffa (Langstrand) is a proud South Shore, Long Island girl. A Lindenhurst resident for over 30 years, Kristyn’s first experience with photography came in the form of her grandfather’s OneStep Polaroid at four years old, used on fishing adventures and day trips to the Long Island Game Farm. In high school, Kristyn took photography at St. John the Baptist. One of only two high schools at the time that still had a functioning darkroom, Kristyn’s love of analog film was nurtured by her father (who gifted her his 1978 Minolta) and her teacher, Kathleen Burns. After starting her own portrait photography business she went on to become a published photographer, most notably for her Halloween themed “BOO-doir” sessions which had clients in attendance from four different states. Her series of photographs, affectionately referred to as “The Five-Second Rule” is something Kristyn has been working on for nearly half a decade. “The five-second rule is a food hygiene urban legend that states a defined time window after which it is not safe to eat food (or sometimes to use cutlery) after it has been dropped on the floor or on the ground and thus exposed to contamination.”  Read her full bio HERE On view May 12 - June 20 Reception: May 23, 12pm UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS REGISTER Life Drawing: Open Figure Night Friday, May 29, 6-8PM Spend an evening working on your life drawing skills with a live model! This uninstructed class is a great opportunity to get loose in drawing during short and long poses provided by the model. Bring a drawing pad, charcoal or pencils, or utilize the gallery supplies. Standing easels and table top easels will be provided upon request. $20 per person REGISTER NEW 4-Week Stand-Up Comedy Workshop with Benny Rizzuti Support the Arts. Discover the comedian in you! The Standup Comedy Workshop, will be somewhat of a study hall. With a major focus on joke writing, and overall presentation. There will also be a lot of constructive criticism. The workshop is free, but please to donate to the Islip Arts Council. Come out to try new material or learn how to put a set together - nothing but laughs to benefit the arts! Meets on Sundays from 12-2pm: May 31, June 7, June 14, June 28 **REGISRATION IS REQUIRED** Fee: Donation Only (All proceeds benefit the Arts Council) REGISTER PAINT LIKE A MASTER PAINT & SIP: Claude MonetWoman with a Parasol Friday, June 5, 5-7PM In our Paint Like A Master Paint & Sip Series, students recreate a new painting each month made by the classic Masters - from Van Gogh to Kandinsky to Monet & beyond. This month, we will paint Claude Monet's painting "Woman with a Parasol" on an 8x10 canvas. All painting supplies and step-by-step demonstration will be available. $40 / Refreshments included. REGISTER JUNK JOURNAL WORKSHOP Wednesday, June 10, 5:30-7:30PM Use stamps, stickers, scrap paper, and other found, thrifted, or otherwise unwanted materials to create a unique collection of your interests and artistic explorations. There are no rules, except to have fun! Journals and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own personal items for your journal. $20 / Supplies available. All ages welcomed! #isliprtscouncil#fineartmagazineblog.blog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com #artfuncreate#artfunfoever#artfunforall#artfunjoy#fineartfun