Events and Happenings

Members event submission:  events@womensharingart.org

 

March -April 2010
"PERCEPTIONS" A Solo Photography Exhibit by Women Sharing Art member Pat D'Aversa at Jefferson's Ferry Retirement Community - Community Center - Gallery (Second Floor) Opening Reception to be held Friday-April 9, 2010 4PM-6PM. One Jefferson Ferry Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720 631-650-2600. Dates of Exhibit : April 2-April 30. Please call 631-650-2600 for Gallery times other than reception date http://www.jeffersonsferry.org/directions.htm
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January - February 2010
Congratulations to Women Sharing Art member Libby Hintz on her new job as a faculty member of the Art League of Long Island. Her first mosaic workshop was held at the Art League of Long Island on Monday, February 22, 2001 which was enthusiastically attended by 14 new students many of whom intend to continue in Libby's classes. Mosaic workshops headed by Libby Hintz begin in April on Mondays. For more information see www.artleagueli.net
 
At the annual juried show at Phoenix Gallery (www.phoenixartsgallery.com)in Bellport, 3 Women Sharing Art members took awards: Chris Taylor, won honorable mention for oil painting, "Great Blue Heron in Flight"; Julianna Kirk, won honorable mention in Sculpture for Family Tabernacle; and Libby Hintz won honorable mention in the mixed media category for "Making Sense of It All - No. 2." The Juror was world-renowned artist, Marlies Ihmels of Ratio Gallery (Bellport) www.ratiogallery.com
 
Members of Women Sharing Art Inc. present a Multi-Media Exhibit “What I Learned From A Book” at the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, 203 Blue Point Ave, Blue Point, NY 11715 January 4 thru January 31, 2010 during Library hours http://bprt.suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraryinfo.htm An Artists’ Reception will be Saturday, January 23 (2-4pm).
 
Women Sharing Art member Dawn Schabner will exhibit in "Wildly Different Things: New York and Dublin." Event is sponsored by the Embassy of the United States in Dublin and it will open in Ireland on 25th February and will continue until 20th March, 2010. It is curated by Jane Ross (Dublin), Ciara Gibbons (Dublin), Elena Avesani (New York), and Giulia Coccia (New York). Click here to read more in the News Section Exhibit links:
http://www.blueleafgallery.com/cgi-bin/front_bio.cgi?first_name=Dawn&last_name=Schabner

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin/Blue-Leaf-Gallery/461323600483
 
Member of Women Sharing Art Inc. Sue Miller and her husband Jay will be honored at the 26th Anniversary Luncheon at Land's End, Sayville to benefit Mercy Center Ministries Sunday, February 28 - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For tickets call 447-3978.
 
Women Sharing Art members Dawn Schabner, Pat D'Aversa and Lilian Masten each have a piece entered in the East End Arts Council MEMBERS SHOW entitled: "BLACK AND WHITE" The show runs from January 15- February 26 with an opening reception on Friday, January 15 from 5-7PM.
 
Women Sharing Art member Pat D'Aversa had 8 photographs accepted for exhibition into the "76TH DETROIT INTERNATIONAL SALON OF PHOTOGRAPHY"  She received a Honorable Mention Ribbon for the image "HEART OF THE DAHLIA". Information about Detroit International Salon of Photography: www.digitalphotosalons.com
 
A Collection of Women Sharing Art member Lynn Rein Mosaic Design Pieces will by on display in the Main Lobby Showcases of the Huntington Library, from January 1 thru January 31, 2010.  Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 am - 9 pm, Saturday- 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm The Huntington Library 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 (631-427-5165)
 
ARTIST TRADING CARD WORKSHOP-at Gallery on the Hill, Sunday January 17th 2-4pm. Artists will create, and then trade - bring art materials to share and copies of your bio to trade along with your cards- cards must be original, never sold, must be 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" visit art in your pocket on the web or Google artist trading cards for info. It will be a fun afternoon of socializing and creating! Sponsored by the Brookhaven Arts & Humanities Council. Visit www.cataylor.com for blogs on past workshops
 
December 2009
The Annual Christmas at Meadow Croft
John Ellis Roosevelt summer home and now a historical museum on the border of Bayport & Sayville - (Middle Road) See this beautiful home decorated for Christmas including an upstairs room with a multi-media exhibition of works of art by Women Sharing Art December 5 & 6, 2009- Saturday and Sunday only 12 noon to 4 pm both days Admission $5 Decorations will be raffled and given away at the end of the day on Sunday.
Click here to view more pictures in the News Section.
 
Women Sharing Art member Chris Taylor will host Solo Show-Batiks by Chris Taylor at the Syosset Library, December 1 -29 www.syossetlibrary.org
 
November 2009
Suffolk County Historical Society - "Suffolk County Landmarks & Icons" A Photographic Exhibition Of New And Historic Images - The Exhibition features contemporary photographic work juxtaposed with selected images from the Society's collection.
Women Sharing Art member Lynn Rein had a Photographic Image selected to be in the Exhibition. The Exhibition runs from: November 16 - December 12,2009. Hours Of Operation: Tues.-Saturday 12:30 pm -4:30 pm
 
Women Sharing Art member, Glass Artist, Sandy Seff will host annual Open House at her glass studio, Colorful Visions Art Glass Studio, 813B Montauk Hwy, Bayport, NY 11705, www.cvglassart.com/events.asp Featuring Associate Member, Ellen Cremer as Guest Artist. November 21-22. Sat. - Sun. 12pm-6pm. Free Studio Tour available by calling to register (631) 472-0203.
 
Members of Women Sharing Art Inc. present a Multi-Media Exhibit “What I Learned From A Book” at the Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741 www.sachemlibrary.org November 1 thru November 29 during Library hours. An Artists’ Reception will be Friday, November 13 from 7 to 9 pm.
 
Women Sharing Art member, Glass Artist, Julianna Kirk will have a one-woman show,  "Bits and Pieces" at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd, Syosset, NY 11791 , www.syossetlibrary.org November 1-30. Library Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 9-9, Fri.10-9, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5

 

October 2009
Women Sharing Art, Associate Member, Ellen Cremer of Oceana Knitworks & Trading Co. will be featured at Grey Horse Tavern's Art House Wednesdays, October 28, 2009, from 5-9 PM
 
Women Sharing Art Inc. member Aida Wójcik’s “Dancing Krakowiak Tu Ge Der” was selected for the 2009 Embracing Our Differences art exhibition on the grounds of the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. (A project of the Suffolk Center on the Holocaust, Diversity & Human Understanding, Inc. www.chdhu.org) It was one of thirty works of art enlarged to 16’x12’ for this out-door exhibit running from September 26 until October 23. It opens again in the Spring of 2010 at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn, NY.
Click here to view more pictures in the News Section.
 

Please join Women Sharing Art members at our Multi-Media Art Exhibit "All That Jazz" at the East Islip Library during the JAZZ FEST 2009 sponsored by the Islip Arts Council. Hear fabulous jazz and see beautiful art.
Jazz Fest 2009 - East Islip Public Library, 381 East Main Street
East Islip, NY 11730
October 2, 3 & 4, 2009
www.islipartscouncil.org

Click here to view more pictures in the News Section.

 
Women Sharing Art member, Pat D'Aversa will be exhibiting at  Women's Expo, a marketplace of products by women entrepreneurs, Thursday, October 8, 2009 11am to 6pm, Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, www.womensEXPOLI.com
 
Women Sharing Art member, Shelley Bartlett will be the featured artist at Artist Night at the Grey Horse Inn on Wednesday evening, October 21 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM.
 
JULY -AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2009
Women Sharing Art will present a Multi-Media Art Exhibit, "All That Jazz," at BAFFA Art Gallery, 47 Gillette Ave, Sayville on August 21 from 6-9pm & 22, 23 from 1-5 pm, August 28 from 6-9 pm & 29, 30 from 1-5 pm. Reception: August 26 at 6:30 pm.
 
Women Sharing Art member, Julianna Kirk has piece accepted in a faculty show at the L.I. Art League. The show is called "Heartbeats". It is at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from August 23 to September 20th. Gallery hours are from Mon- Fri-9-4 , Sat and Sun 11-4.
 
Women Sharing Art, Inc. is proud of the Grant Recipient, Women Sharing Art member, Julianna Kirk
You are cordially invited to attend the Artists’ Reception and Exhibit featuring the works of nominated student artist for the program entitled “In The Manner Of…A Young Artist’s Workshop” The event will be held at the BAFFA Art Gallery located in the historic Gillette House at 47 Gillette Avenue, Sayville, NY 11782 on Sunday, August 16, 2009 From 1 to 4 PM Join us for refreshments. In The Manner Of…” is made possible with funds received from the JPMorgan Chase Regrant Program. In Nassau and Suffolk Counties the JPMorgan Chase Regrant Program is administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc
 
Women Sharing Art member Chris Taylor would like to invite everyone to attend a free workshop on Artist Trading Cards, At the Bellport Community Center, 4 Bell St Bellport on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 pm. Bring your own scissors, glue or glue stick, collage items, Cardstock or matboard cut to 2 1/2 x 3 1/2" size and don't forget your imagination! Everyone is welcome to trade if they have completed cards! (which you should have by the end of the night!). For more info and great ideas, google Artist Trading Cards or Art in Your Pocket A wonderful website is www.cedarseed.com Happy creating! See you then!
 
Batik Demo by Women Sharing Art member Chris Taylor  on September 20th at 2 pm at Gallery on the Hill, Farmingville. Sponsored by BAHC All welcome!
 
Women Sharing Art members will exhibit at the new Sayville Library, 88 Greene Avenue, for July and August. The theme of the exhibit is: "What I Learned From A Book." The Library will hold the Grand Opening on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM. Artists' reception July 24, 2009 from 7pm-9pm.
 
"Shop for a Cause" ~ Women Sharing Art member Sandy Seff invites you to join local artists & give back! August 8, Open from 9am-6pm Colorful Visions Art Glass Studio, Bayport. Shop for Art Glass Jewelry, Gifts and Home Decor all handmade by the artists at Colorful Visions Art Glass Studio on 8/08 and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Long Island Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event coincides with the Leukemia Cup Regatta. Colorful Visions Art Glass Studio located at 813B Montauk Highway, in Bayport. Call (631) 472-0203 for more info or visit: http://www.cvglassart.com/Events.asp
 
Women Sharing Art member, Victoria Beckert; Her artwork has been selected for exhibition in the Long Island Museum’s Works on Paper juried art contest. Artwork Title: Willamsburg Girl
 
Women Sharing Art member Pat D'Aversa got two pieces accepted at EEAC juried show entitled "WATER"...........to run from July 17-Aug 21.
 
MAY - JUNE 2009
 
Women Sharing Art members Aida Wojcik and Dawn Schabner who have been accepted into the "Body at Rest" exhibit - it opens Friday, June 5 at The East End Arts Council in Riverhead. Opening reception is from 5 to 7 pm. East End Arts Council, 133 East Main Street, Riverhead, New York 11901; 631-727-0900; fax 631-727-0966 www.EastEndArts.org
 
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 5-9pm, "Mosaic Belt Buckle Show" by Women Sharing Art member, Libby Hintz at the Grey Horse Tavern, Bayport, NY.
 
Women Sharing Art member, Chris Taylor is showing at the following locations:
Bellport Arts & Framing in Bellport, Christopher Gallery in Stony Brook Village, Laughing Gull Gallery, Ocean Beach.

Chris Taylor will also do a Batik Demo for Brookhaven Arts & Humanities Council on
September 20th at the Gallery on the Hill in Farmingville and will be exhibiting at the Syosset Library for the month of December.
 
Women Sharing Art member, Lynn Rein will be one of the 40 Photographers selected to exhibit at: "The 29th Annual Juried Photography Show"-Sponsored by The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport. The event will take place at the Freeport Memorial Library, in Freeport. The show will begin on June 1st. and continue through June 28th. The Awards Reception will be held Thursday, June 4th, from 7-8:30PM. Library Hours are: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. - 9am-9pm and Saturday - 9am-5pm. Directions to the Library can be obtained from Mapquest. Address: 144 W.
Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY 11520.
 
Come Celebrate Our First Year Anniversary of Women Sharing Art. Inc. on Saturday, May 30, 2009  
  • Exhibit & Sale by Artists of Women Sharing Art at the Gallery At Elaine's 10-5;
  • 20% Sale & Gift (while supply lasts) at Elaine's Shoes & Apparel 10-5;
  • Sale & Tour at Colorful Visions 10-5;
  • Viewing & Experience at Cooking Freak Studio 12-4.
 
Smithtown Township Arts Council at Mills Pond House Gallery , 660 Route 25 A, St. James, NY 631-862-6575 call for hours www.stacarts.org
Exhibit title "The Artist Next Door" Women Sharing Art members Pat D'Aversa and Aida Wojcik are participating. Exhibit will run from May 9- June 5 Opening Reception May 9, 2pm-4pm
 
Women Sharing Art member Julianna Kirk had pendant necklaces accepted at Silica Gallery in Sayville and B J Spoke Gallery in Huntington.
 
Long Island Craft Guild 50th Anniversary Exhibition
May 3 - May 28, 2009 Reception: Sunday, May 3 from 2-3 pm at BJ Spoke Gallery 299 Main St. in Huntington, 631-549-5106, www.bjspokegallery.com
Women Sharing Art member Julianna Kirk is participating. Members and friends are invited to the reception!
 
East End Arts Council at 133 East Main St. Riverhead, NY www.eastendarts.org
Exhibit title "Driven to Abstraction". Women Sharing Art members Pat D'Aversa and Dawn Schabner have pieces in this show.
Exhibit will run from April 17- May 29, 2009
East End Arts Council Gallery Hours Monday – Saturday 10am-4pm 631-727-0900
 
Special Open House Event at The Cooking Freak Studio
Saturday, May 16, 1-4pm at 100 Oakwood Ave. Bayport
Two Cooking Demos:1:30 the art of the crepe and 3:00 the perfect cupcake
Tastings to follow. Learn about and sign up for new Saturday Classes. Purchase select Baked Goods. Bring a Friend.
 
MARCH - APRIL 2009
 
Exhibit will run from March 16-April 25, 2009, A Juried Art Show in honor of Women's History Month. St. Joseph's College is sponsoring a juried art show entitled "Through Women's Eyes". This Exhibition will address the nature of a feminine realm. How do women perceive their world , a world where they watch , measure, and affect the intricate environment around them? St. Joseph's College, Long Island Campus, 155 West Roe Blvd. Patchogue, NY11772, 631-447-3200
 
NOVEMBER 2008
 
WELCOME TO “THE GALLERY AT ELAINE’S” by Women Sharing Art Inc.
Shoes…a Scarf…Jewelry…Skirts…a Dress…
Blouses…a Purse…Gloves…a Blazer…

“Clothes are only a part of who a Woman is…
A Woman’s Art is what makes the Woman.”
                                                   - Ginnie Moore
 
November 22-24, "Open House Weekend", 1-6pm each day, Colorful Visions Art Glass Studio, 813 Montauk Hwy, Bayport, NY featuring art by Women Sharing Art members, Ellen Cremer, Kathy Seff and Sandy Seff. Join the artists for refreshments and to see new works in wearable fiber art and art glass. Visit www.cvglassart.com/Events.asp for more information.
 
November 16, 2008, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, "Shop and Schmooze" featuring Women Sharing Art Members, Lynn Rein and Nancy Wagner, Temple Chaverim, 1050 Washington Ave, Plainview, NY 11803
 
November 11 - December 7 - 3 works of art by Women Sharing Art Member, Pat D’Aversa will be featured at the Phoenix Fine Arts Gallery (139 South Country Rd, Bellport; 631/776-0811, www.phoenixfineartsgallery.com) in a show entitled, “Barn, Farm & Fields”. Opening reception is Sunday, November 16 from 1-3. Call Gallery for show hours.
 
November 10, 2008-January 10, 2009  "Invitational Glass Artists", Terrence Joyce Gallery, 114 Main Street, Greenport, NY featuring art glass by Women Sharing Art  Members, Kathy Seff  & Sandy Seff. The gallery is one stop on the Greenport Gallery Walk on Nov. 15, 6-9pm and Dec 20, 6-9pm. www.greenportgallerywalk.com or www.terrencejoycegallery.com
 
November 1,  "Mosaic Belt Buckles & Mosaic Artwork" Show, 12-3 pm,  by Women Sharing Art member, Libby Hintz, 80 Benson Ave, Sayville, NY
 
OCTOBER 2008
 
October 25 - November 2 - Energy Interpreted  - Exhibit of works by 17 Member Artists creating in 7 different mediums their individual interpretation of "energy." Exhibit located at BAFFA Art Gallery 47 Gillette Ave. Sayville, NY.
Open Reception Sunday Oct 26th 3-5pm.

Join now as a Sponsor or Associate Member to attend the
Invitation Only Preview Gala Friday Oct 24 6-9pm
 
October 29, "A Night of Art-by-the-Sea", featuring fiber art and glass art, by Women Sharing Art members, Ellen Cremer & Kathy Seff, Grey Horse Tavern, 291 Bayport Ave, Bayport, NY, www.greyhorsetavern.com  6pm-closing.
 
October 25, Launch Party, 3-4:30 pm,  by Women Sharing Art member, Shelley Bartlett of Arbonne International Health & Wellness Skin Care business, 68 Jayne Ave, Patchogue, NY
 
October 14 - November 9, "Windmills and Lighthouses", Phoenix Art Gallery, 139 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY featuring Women Sharing Art members, Lisa Marie Scrima-Castelli, Pat D'Aversa, Anne Dignam, & Sue Miller, Reception on October 19.
 
October 2- October 30, "A Way With Words" sponsored by LI Craft Guild,  featuring Women Sharing Art member, Julianna Kirk, exhibiting glass art, Jericho Public Library, 1  Merry Lane, Jericho, NY
 
SEPTEMBER 2008
 
Beginning September 30, Watercolor classes, Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, Art & Soul Gallery, 495 Montauk Hwy, Eastport, NY by Women Sharing Art member, Victoria Beckert.
 
September 16 - October 12, Juried Photography Show @ Phoenix Fine Arts Gallery, 139 South Country Rd, Bellport, NY with local artists including Women Sharing Art members, Carol McGorry and Sue Miller.
 
September 13, 14, 20, 21 (1:00 to 4:00 pm) "Artists & Friends" Show at BAFFA Art Gallery, 47 Gillette Ave, Sayville. Paintings by six local artists with reception September 21.
 
September 11 – 7:00 PM Meeting Women Sharing Art, Inc. with Guest Speaker, Lisa Renee Pomerantz, Copyright /Trademark Attorney. No charge for members. 47 Gillette Ave., Sayville. Associate Members welcome, please RSVP.
 
September 7 - 10:00 to 3:00, Women Sharing Art, Inc. will participate in a Health Fair in celebration of the residents of Birchwood Suites Assisted Living on the grounds at 423 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport from 10:00 to 3:00. (This is Grandparents Day and they will also have a mini-Alzheimer’s Walk.)
 
AUGUST 2008
 
August 2 - September 1, 2008 - Faculty Show - Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Ave. Dix Hills, N.Y. 11746. Hours: Monday .-Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM, Saturday - Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Julianna Kirk of WSA is exhibiting in this show.
 
August 2 – Sayville Chamber of Commerce Summer Festival Art Show. Women Sharing Art, Inc. 4 booths will be in front of Starbucks on Main St. and all members will participate and have their art for sale.
 
JULY 2008
 
July 19-28 – BAFFA Art Gallery – Garden Show with works by Women Sharing Art, Inc. members, Shelley Bartlett, Victoria Beckert, Pat D'Aversa, Ann Dignam, Julianna Kirk, Sue Miller, Kathy Seff and Sandy Seff plus including Eleanor Duncker, Carolyn Leyboldt and others, to be announced.
 
July 19 – BAFFA (Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts) & Sayville Garden Club 2008 Garden Tour "A Little Garden Music" with Live Classical & Jazz Music and Artists at Work in Each Garden. " Women Sharing Art, Inc." members will be working their art in the gardens and also exhibiting in the Gallery. Call BAFFA office for more information – 631-589-7343
 
July 10 – 7:00 PM Meeting Women Sharing Art, Inc. with Guest Speaker, Ronni Rosen, Small Business Association. No charge for members. Meeting moved to the Sayville Library, 11 Collins Ave., Sayville, NY 11782, 631-589-4440
 
JUNE 2008
 
June 18 - Sept. 7, 2008 - Islip Art Museum, 50 Irish Lane, East Islip, NY 11730 presenting "A Passion for Pixels" an Exhibit featuring Pat D'Adversa of WSA as one of the Artists whose work was chosen to appear in the Exhibit.
Museum hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00-4:00 and Sunday, 12:00-4:00
 
MAY 2008
 
May 17, 2007 - To view Women Sharing Art, Inc. reception pictures click here.
To view Women Sharing Art, Inc. Reception Poster click here.
 
 
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