For the Art of Living we like to promote Special Olympics On Long Island September 26th, Cantiague Park,

 Special Olympics enrich every ones livess!!!!

Special Olympics NY Hosts Long Island Fall Classic at Cantiague Park Nearly 500 Athletes, Coaches, and Unified Partners Set to Compete in Four Sports Hicksville, NY – Athletes on Long Island are eagerly anticipating one of the biggest local competitions of the fall. Details are as follows: When: Saturday, September 26th beginning at 9am Where: Cantiague Park (480 W John St, Hicksville, NY 11801) What: Competition in Bocce, Golf, Soccer, and Softball Who: Nearly 500 Athletes, Coaches, and Unified Partners Like all Special Olympics NY competitions, this event is free and open to the public. Members of the media are cordially invited to attend. ### About Special Olympics New York Special Olympics New York is one of the largest state chapters in the country, serving more than 51,000 athletes across New York with year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health screenings. The organization also partners with more than 420 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All Special Olympics New York programs are offered at no cost to athletes, their families or caregivers. The organization has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, making it one of the most trusted charities in the business nationally. For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to make a donation, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org.   #newyorkspecialolympics#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com, #artfunsports#artfunall#artfuncommunity,

I slip Arts Council holds it's indoor festival Under the Sea , September 26, 6:00-10:0 PM details below.

STAY CONNECTED BECOME A MEMBER            CLASSES           A NIGHT OF LIGHT, ART, AND OCEAN MAGIC  FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD INDOORS THIS SATURDAY INSIDE THE SOUTH SHORE MALL, BAY SHORE UNDER THE SEA LIGHT & ART FESTIVAL September 26, 6 - 10 PM / PARADE BEGINS AT 7 PM What to Expect: Family-Friendly Fun! An Under the Sea Art Immersive Experience in the IAC Gallery Artisan Night Market Glowing Art Installations Treats & Live art Interactive Light Experiences Live Music Surprise Acts Come dressed for the Parade VIP area available FREE EVENT! Address: Islip Arts Council 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, NY 11706 LIVE PERFORMANCES BY GAMUT ACOUSTIC 6-8 PM AND FUNUMUNGUS 8-10 PM FEATURED VENDORS: ~Save the Great South Bay Environmental cleanups, info table ~Tranquility Threads Macrame Clothing & Decor/ Crystal Jewelry ~SpinMeSweetCo. Cotton Candy Treats/ Seashell & Mermaid Treats ~Amanda Camps Jellyfish, Whales, sea turtle art; magnets & stickers ~Amanda Levine Paintings & Mixed Media Drawings, Marine-themed art ~Victoria Lentz Art Prints, Stickers & Bookmarks ~Isabella Romano Paper Mache Art ~Happy Aura Helpers Candles, Soaps, Lotions ~Roxana Cano Bracelets, Candles, Painted Shells and Ocean Crochet Animals ~NY Marine Rescue Center Handmade Resin Ocean Animals, Keychains, Ornaments, Animal Plushies ~Sagamore Woodshop Cutting boards, Wood Carving, Sculpture & Crafts ~StaciPop Framed Photographs, Decorated frames, upcycled art, StaciPop swag (wallets, pouches etc.) ~Cynthia Crochets Crochet Purses, squishies, Hair Accessories VIP AREA Upgrade to VIP for just $20! Enjoy reserved seating close to the exciting Funamungus performance,  1 raffle ticket, special glow goodies, drink & snack ticket. FEATURING ARTIE THE GLOWING OCTOPUS EXPERIENCE COMING SOON: UNDER THE SEA IMMERSIVE EXHIBIT UNDER THE SEA IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE On display October 1 - 31 For the month of October, part of the gallery will be transformed into an interactive Under-the-Sea installation that will feature light projections, ocean videos, and ocean-themed artwork by local artists. Artists: ​Michael Barbour Liv Davidson Dennis Dubey Tove Hasselriis Abrams Groovy Tuesday International Band Kiya Henry Nia Henry Niki Hu Angelica Kempa Tessa G. Montague, Ph. D. Harold Naideau Susan Teresa Linda Weingarten Reception: October 10, 6 - 8 pm GALLERY HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm CLOSED Sundays & Mondays ISLIPARTS.ORG 631-888-3525

Rochester Contomporary Art Cent opens ~Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging October 2, 2026

 A diverse group of artist participate in a discussion addressing today's political derisions. They will share stoire in art, group lectures, and more. See the complete program below. 

Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026 brings together a diverse group of national and regional artists, creatives, and documentarians in response to the current political and social landscape surrounding migration and immigration. Projects in the exhibition amplify immigrant voices, document criminalization and detention, examine border politics and architecture, and give impacted people space to share diverse immigration stories. Artists in the exhibition include, Anaglog (Sound of Sanctuary), Pamela Araya, Pamela Dodds, Annette Dragon, Jim Mott, Saman and Sasan Oskouei, Tom Policano, Julio Salgado, Arleene Correa Valencia, Cher Valentino, Worldwide Documentaries, as well as over 60 artworks from artists who are immigrants, and a community video project documenting nearly 100 of our neighbors telling their immigration story.

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We have a lot of events this October and November! From artist talks, to panel discussions, to public art walks and film screenings, we hope to see you soon! Click over to rochestercontemporary.org to read more about each of these events. Call us if you have any questions ; ) *If you are an organization working to support immigrant communities and you'd like to attend and share your mission at the the Ice Breaker / Match Maker event on October 16 (organized by Metro Justice), please register on our website. Metro Justice will follow-up with you after you register.

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RoCo + MCC + Fringe Festival

Join us in the park next to RoCo for the last two performances of Illumina, in partnership with MCC’s On the Edge Drama Troupe and part of the Fringe Festival. This interactive production invites participants will come together to create illuminated artwork inspired by our current public artwork installation BELONG by Gianna Stewart. Friday, September 25 at 7pm Saturday, September 26 at 7pm

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Member Spotlight: Brittany M. Reid

Meet Brittany M. Reid: Artist, mentor, housecoat enthusiast and our current member spotlight! A lifelong artist, Reid became more active in Rochester’s creative community in 2020. What began as a prolific analog collage practice has evolved into digital work, painting, and large-scale murals with collage continuing to influence the way they approach color and emotional tone. These days, Reid has fully embraced acrylic painting and are finding something new in the process: freedom. As an artist and someone who helps other creatives navigate the psychological side of making art, Reid is passionate about pushing back against the impossible expectations of productivity, visibility, and success that can get in the way of a thriving creative practice. You’ll have to click through the link to see how housecoats fit into all of this!

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COMP Studios Fall 2026

Motion, memory, water, animals, and dreamlike landscapes…our Fall COMP Studios residents Eujin V. Ra and Agam Neiman are emerging artists based in NYC The Hudson Valley. Both creatives have been spending time in Rochester developing special projects in the COMP Studios. We're inviting you to come meet the artists during their opening on First Friday, October 2, 6–9pm, when COMP Studios and RoCo Upstairs will be open to the public. *Plus the artists talk on Saturday, October 10 at 1pm.* COMP Studios + RoCo Upstairs will be open: Friday, October 2, 6-9pm Saturday, October 3, 12–5pm Saturday, October 10, 12–5pm *artist talk at 1pm

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Inside the artists' studio

We know it's been a little while since the artists at RoCo Upstairs have been open to the public. On First Friday October 2, permanent studio artists will be open from 6-9pm. Stop by to chat with them and see what they've been working on! Open studios include: Bespoke Designs Studio Michaelino k.torg studio Aidan Sofia Earle Lunar Berserkr Art Department of Dream Collection and guest artist: Jon Gary If you miss First Friday that's okay, they'll be open a couple extra Saturdays too! Saturday Oct 3, 12-5pm Saturday Oct 10, 12-5pm

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Route of Refusal: A Public Art Walk

RoCo’s public artwork BELONG puts censored language directly out into public space. On Saturday, October 3 at 4pm we will walk from BELONG to Rochester’s Federal Building, where an ICE detention center is planned. As we go we'll spread these banned words along the route, extending this powerful artwork across Downtown Rochester. Join artist Gianna Stewart, RoCo, and others for a community reading (at RoCo) of the censored words that make up BELONG. From there, we’ll proceed together to the Federal Building and leave our mark en route as an act of refusal. This program is organized as part of the national Fall of Freedom weekend.

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In the community

October 1: Free Art Night - ALTBar October 4-10: Banned Books Read-In at Siren and The Sea Submission Deadline October 10: The Women in Arts Networks "The Things We Feel" International Virtual Exhibition

Our programs are funded by people just like you! Please support our work by becoming a member today. #rochestercontemporaryart#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com #sunstormfineartmagazine.com#fineartdiscussion#artfundiversity#fineartstoires#artfunsanctuary#artfunnalternative