The Huntington Arts Councile hosts: Long Island Art Grants Workshop Saturday June 13th, in Freeport NY.

 

Long Island Grants for the Arts:   One Day Workshops to Strengthen Your Grant Applications  Saturday June 13, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center 195 Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport NY Skill Building Workshops are professional development and technical assistance opportunities, offered free of charge, specifically designed for individual artists and arts & cultural organizations applying to Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) opportunities. Workshops will provide hands-on learning opportunities through concrete examples and practical applications to assist with best practices in community outreach, program marketing and promotion. Skill Building Workshops are not Grant Information Sessions and do not take the place of mandatory information sessions for any Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) opportunity.  Workshop Focus Areas - Community Outreach - Strategies and Building Connections We will be joined by a panel of arts organization leaders and individual artists who will discuss their strategies for community outreach. Following the panel discussion there will be a Q&A and break out sessions to explore newly applicable strategies.   Panelists - Elise May - Teaching Artist, Stage the Change, Program Director at Theatre for Dessert Helen Dorado Alessi - Executive Director, Long Beach Latino Civic Association Gabriella Grama - Mosaic Artist, Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals (CHARM) Muralist. Marketing & Promotion - Creating Effective Marketing Timelines & Publicity Plans This workshop explores best practices for marketing and promotion for artists and arts & cultural organizations, with a focus on building visibility, strengthening audience engagement, and optimizing publicity efforts. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating promotional timelines and developing clear, consistent messaging across platforms to support successful programs and events. Presenter - Adriana Devers-Rodriguez - Author and Founder at Cuentos de Triadas, Cultural Events Coordinator, 2025 NYSCA Support for Individual Artists Grantee.   Introduction to Canva and Eventbrite tools Demonstration of online graphic design platform Canva tools available to create marketing and promotional materials. Introduction to online ticketing platform Eventbrite, to promote programs, and collect data to expand reach. We will be using the free versions of both platforms. Presenter - Patty Eljaiek - MIxed Media Artist, LI Grants for the Arts Coordinator, Co-Producer at Jazz at the Barn.   Date - Saturday June 13, 2026 Time - 10:00am - 3:00pm Location - Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center                  195 Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport NY Please note that lunch is not included. We will have a scheduled lunch break, and snacks will be available for purchase on-site. Registration is required. To register click this link. If you have questions before registering, please contact the grants team. Patty Eljaiek, LI Grants for the Arts Coordinator at peljaiek@huntingtonarts.org Cassandra Matthews, LI Grants for the Arts Assistant at cmatthews@huntingtonarts.org  Long Island Grants for the Arts, State and Community Regrant program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. About Huntington Arts Council Now celebrating our 62nd year, the Huntington Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization which enriches the quality of life of Long Islanders with programs and services that address the needs and interests of artists, cultural organizations and the community. The Council's programs reach over one million Long Island residents, and it serves the entire region with its cultural listings at www.huntingtonarts.org. The Huntington Arts Council has been designated a "Primary Institution" by the New York State Council on the Arts, a title meaning "vital to the cultural life of New York State." The Council is the official arts coordinating agency for the Town of Huntington, and serves as the primary regranting agency on Long Island for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), in addition to its services to over 600 member cultural organizations and individual artist members. Programs are made possible in part by funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, the Town of Huntington, the Suffolk County Department of Cultural Affairs, the County of Suffolk, corporations, foundations and individuals. Huntington Arts Council | info@huntingtonarts.org | huntingtonarts.org 213 Main Street, Huntington NY, 11743

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THis is terrific, exciting !!!!!Gallery One Twenty Eight ~Blue Ribbon Dog Show~ May-21-30,2026

This is great fun. Artist works of doggie images, and performance. 

Blue Ribbon Dog Show May 21 - 30, 2026 Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 1 - 6pm The Super Big Performance and Blue Ribbon Dog Show Extravaganza FRIDAY, MAY 29TH AT 6:30 PM Wow — this is exciting! Fridge Fridge proudly presents the Blue Ribbon Dog Show at Gallery Onetwentyeight, a joyful, playful, and wildly creative exhibition celebrating dogs, art, and the wonderfully unpredictable spirit that makes Fridge what it is. Featuring the work of Mim Viera, Kaitlin Martin, David Waage, Phoenix Roberts, Cassius Sonoquie, Jefre Harwoods, Hugh Burckhardt, Yuko K., Jason Smith, Crystal Wreden, Scarlett, Jim Savage, Toki Ozaki, “Doggie Boy” artist Eric Ginsburg, and friends. The exhibition brings together a pack of unique voices and perspectives for a show that promises surprises, laughter, color, and heart. From expressive portraits and playful interpretations to imaginative canine-inspired works, the Blue Ribbon Dog Show honors our furry companions and the special place they hold in our lives and communities. True to the Fridge spirit — small but mighty — this exhibition embraces creativity without rules and celebrates connection, joy, and the the love of art. Visitors can expect an unforgettable gathering where dogs, artists, and art lovers come together for an experience that is equal parts exhibition, celebration, and tail-wagging good time.   Gallery Onetwentyeight 128 Rivington Street (between Essex and Norfolk)  New York, NY 10002  galleryonetwentyeight.org   The Super Big Performance and Blue Ribbon Dog Show Extravaganza FRIDAY, MAY 29TH AT 6:30 PM Featuring Sanae Buck & Toki Ozaki performing "The Police Dog" Yoshiko Chuma "Testimony of the School of Hard Knocks"  Peter "Dr. P" Stefanides “We Don’t Drop the Ball Healthcare” Michelene Sage Sattaur "Toy Keyboard" and more...  For more information please email info@fridgeartfair.com "Can you fit into the fridge?" Fridge Art Fair fridgeartfair.cominfo@fridgeartfair.com #galleryonetwentyeight#blueribbondogshow#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com#sunstormfineartmagazine.com#artfunfoever#artfundogs#artfunhappy #makeartfun,

In Illinois September 26-27,2026 apply to show. your work at teh 84th Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair. Deadline Jine 1, 2026!!!

64th Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair (IL) September 26-27, 2026 Application Deadline 6/1/26

APPLY HERE

WHAT: 64th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair WHERE: Peoria Riverfront Park, Peoria, Illinois  WHEN: September 26-27, 2026 | Saturday 9am - 5pm | Sunday 10am - 4pm NOTEWORTHY: Limited to 130 artists Friday set-up Overnight security Convenient free artist parking Voted #88 in the Top Art Fairs Midwest by Sunshine Magazine in 2024! 200+ volunteers to help as needed Booth Sitting Artist-only break room and information center $6000 artist awards Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday Saturday Night Artist Awards Party Jury Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $350-10'x10' | $425-10'x10' Corner | $800-10'x20' (limited) Electricity: Additional $35

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 Artist Notification: June 24, 2026 Booth Fee Due: July 21, 2026 Contact: Megan Scott, Director at fineartfair@peoriaartguild.org or call 309-637-2787 To learn more visit: peoriaartguild.org

It's our 64th year for bringing original art to central Illinois and we want you to be a part of it! As one of the oldest art events in the country, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is nationally recognized for its organization, event marketing, and for putting artists' needs at the top of the priority list. We offer affordable hotel rates, convenient artist parking, "grab 'n go" breakfasts each morning, boxed lunches, Saturday Artist Awards Party, snacks in the Artist Breakroom, cold water and hot coffee. Each year we have 200+ committed volunteers devoted to supporting artists’ needs and ensuring a successful Fair.  We were voted #88 in the Top Art Fairs in the Midwest by Sunshine Magazine in 2024! Peoria is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It's big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the 'Heart of Illinois' and is between Chicago and St. Louis. #peoriaartguildfineartfair#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com #sunstormfineartmagazine.com#artistsforever#makeartfun#arthelpsothers#creativework