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Like many non-profit organizations, the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses to enable us to provide a variety of programs and services to artists, cultural organizations, and the community. Please click below to support the Arts Council. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport offers a variety of programs and services. The Arts Council administers High 5 Long Island (a program providing teenagers with $5 tickets to cultural events and special youth programming), presents concerts and exhibits, is active in community development, sponsors a juried photography show, recommends artists for employment and exhibit opportunities, coordinates art classes, donates musical instruments to schools in underserved communities, manages an international musical composition contest, organizes craft fairs, hosts arts networking opportunities, coordinates management seminars, implements an online Culture Calendar, listing of opportunities for artists, and Artist Directory, and more.
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"Thank you for providing opportunities for artists to exhibit and share their artwork! I am always impressed by how helpful this organization has been to artists in promoting their talents!
THANK YOU!" ~ artist Katherine Trunk
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport's
Online Auction is open!
Place your bid to support the Arts Council AND get great items!
The auction features artwork, trips, fitness club memberships,
tickets to museums and comedy clubs, and more. Check back regularly for new items!
It’s easy! Visit https://www.biddingforgood.com/longislandarts to check out the great deals.
Bid now!
HIGH 5 LONG ISLAND OFFERS STUDENTS
$5 TICKETS TO CULTURAL EVENTS!
Attention Teenagers! If you are 13-19 years of age, join High 5 Long Island
to attend cultural events throughout Long Island for only $5 per ticket.
Attention Cultural Organizations! Seeking a younger audience to fill empty seats?
Join High 5 Long Island and the Arts Council will help promote your events to teens.
High 5 Long Island is supported by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Target,
and individual contributors. Click the links above left to learn more about
High 5 Long Island.
CULTURE CALENDAR, SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2010
Be sure to view the Culture Calendar for a schedule of performances, exhibits, and special events presented by the Arts Council's Affiliates. The Arts Council will do its best to regularly update this calendar but it is always wise to confirm program information before attending an event.
Photo caption: Firebird by Alexandra Marinaccio on exhibit at the Freeport Memorial Library from November 2-30.
Click the link below for the Culture Calendar.
NEW! DIRECTORY OF ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Click the link below for a directory of artists and organizations. To be included in the Directory, please join the Arts Council as an Affiliate.
SUNSET CONCERT SERIES
FREE
Don't miss the last concerts of the season!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
FREEPORT COMMUNITY BAND
Raoul Camus, Director
Music of Mystery featuring music from Phantom of The Opera, The Hobbit, and others
Thursday, August 26, 2010
THE EAST END TRIO
Music from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s performed with style, grace, and originality
SPONSORED BY THE FREEPORT-MERRICK ROTARY CLUB
Nautical Mile Esplanade
Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport
Rain Location: Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road
7:30pm
Please bring chairs. Limited seating is available.
Free parking.
Click the link below to view a video of Mambo Loco's performance at the Freeport Recreation Center on August 12.
www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7743284BC7846F8D
Photo caption: The East End Trio
FREE BRUNCHTIME CONCERT
Sunday, August 29, 2010
12 noon
TURNPIKE JOE & THE TRAFFIC JAM
Classic Rock and Pop Tunes from the '60s and '70s
An "ages 8 to 80" show
Bring chairs or a blanket and have a picnic!
Freeport Village Hall Courtyard
North Grove Street
Village Hall is at 46 North Ocean Avenue; the Courtyard is behind Village Hall
Rain Location: Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road
SPONSORED BY LONG ISLAND FOOT CARE, PC / DR. EMILIO GOEZ, DPM, FACFAS
and COMPARE FOODS
Photo caption: Turnpike Joe & The Traffic Jam
FUNDING SEMINAR
Attention artists of all disciplines! The SOS (Strategic Opportunity Stipend) Grants, a joint project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and New York State arts and cultural organizations, is designed to help individual artists residing outside of NYC take advantage of opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development. This year, the grant cycle happens only twice – in September and April – but the funding level has doubled. The East End Arts Council is the administrative site for Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Attend a free seminar, hosted by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport, to learn how to apply for an SOS grant.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road
7pm
Click the link below to RSVP online.
www.ticketleap.net/buy-tickets/conferences-and-seminars/sos-grant-workshops-for-artists/riverhead/CCCB75DB-2B90-421C-9CE9-615A01201F9. Applications may be accessed online at www.nyfa.org/SOS or call the East End Arts Council at 631-727-0900 for a printed version. The application deadline is September 24, 2010 at 4pm.
ARTY PARTY GALA
Save the Date!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Westbury Manor
6-9:30pm
Chair: Gail Douglas, Le Visage MediSpa
2010 Honorees:
Arts Recognition Tribute (ARTY) Award: AMIYA PRASAD, M.D.
Owner & Founder, LeVisage MediSpa; Author, “The Fine Art of Looking Younger;” and Visual Artist
...This award is presented to the person or persons making an outstanding contribution toward the recognition and promotion of the arts on Long Island.
Arts and Education Award: KISHORE KUNCHAM, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Freeport Public Schools
...This award is presented to recognize an individual who incorporates the value of art into the educational process.
Lifetime Achievement Award: BERNARD KALBAN
Former Board Member/Current Advisory Board Member, Long Island Arts Council at Freeport; Retired, Director of Publications, Carlin America, Inc.
...This award is presented to an individual who has not only been instrumental to the success of the Arts Council, but who also demonstrates a history of excellence and continued devotion to the music publishing industry.
Master of Ceremonies: Bob Spiotto - Please see the listing below for his biography and new one-man show which premieres in November.
Arty Party produced by Legendary Events
SHADES OF GREY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO JOEL GREY
Conceived, directed and performed by Bob Spiotto
Musical direction by Stephen Pagano
From his best-remembered role as the iconic Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret, both on Broadway and in the film version, to his more recent portrayal as the Wizard of Oz in Wicked, Joel Grey continues to entertain audiences of all ages. And now, continuing his own tradition of creating unique and memorable performances, Bob Spiotto takes to the boards once again, in both story and song, to educate and entertain, as he pays tribute to this legendary performer.
Friday, November 5, 8pm; Saturday, November 6, 8pm; and Sunday, November 7, 2pm
(Tickets on sale October 5, 2010)
Hofstra University Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Avenue, South Campus
Tickets: $21/$18 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID
One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard
For tickets and information, please call the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office
at (516) 463-6644, Monday - Friday, 11am - 3:45pm, or visit www.hofstra.edu/hofstraentertainment.
Click the "more" button to the right for thoughts from Bob Spiotto.
Click the link below for Bob Spiotto's biography.
THE MALL AT THE SOURCE FEATURES 3 ARTISTS
Introducing... Exhibits at The Mall at The Source
Featuring artwork by GERALDINE GEANNIKIS-HOFFMAN, MARC JOSLOFF, and ALEXANDRA MARINACCIO
Stop by during mall hours to see their work.
The Mall at The Source, Westbury
Sponsored by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport and hosted by The Mall at The Source
THE ART ALCOVE - MITRA DEJKAMEH
August 5 - 30, 2010
Exhibit by Mitra Dejkameh
The Art Alcove, Freeport Recreation Center Lobby
www.mitradejkameh.com
Click the "more" button to the right for Mitra's bio.
Photo caption: Marks of Music by Mitra Dejkameh
SCULPTURE GARDEN - SHANA BERMAN
through mid-September
Exhibit by Shana Berman
Sculpture Garden, Freeport Recreation Center Rear Lobby
Click the "more" button to the right for Shana's bio.
THE ART ANNEX
Currently on exhibit is work by Enoch – a ninth grader from Freeport who attends Kellenberg High School, and students from the Freeport Recreation Center.
The Art Annex, Freeport Recreation Center Program Wing
FALL ART CLASSES
Art classes for beginner to advanced students using acrylics and water-mixable oils
A new session of classes will begin in the fall of 2010.
Freeport Recreation Center, Mondays, 6:30-9:00pm
Instructor: Alexandra Marinaccio
Click the "more" button to the right for Alexandra Marinaccio's biography.
Photo caption: Alexandra Marinaccio seated in front of her folktales exhibit in The Art Alcove.
FREEPORT WALKING TRAIL
Coming Soon... a Health Walk on Freeport's Nautical Mile featuring artwork by students of the Freeport Public Schools
Photo caption: A sample Walking Trail Marker designed by award-winning artist Marc Josloff.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MARKETPLACE
Have a musical instrument gathering dust in your closet? Donate it to the Arts Council's MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MARKETPLACE and we will find a home for it. We have donated numerous instruments to school districts in need. Let us find a home for yours.
30TH ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
Co-Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings
June 1-28, 2010
Freeport Memorial Library
Juror: Carol Dragon
Awards Reception: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Click the "more" button to the right for a list of exhibitors and "Many Thanks."
PRIVATE VIEWING OF THE ARTWORK AND HOME OF HUMBERTO PILOTO
This special event was held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Bellmore, NY.
Click the "more" button to the right for Humberto Piloto's biography.
THE ART ALCOVE RIBBON CUTTING AND RECEPTION
A reception was held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to celebrate the renovation of The Art Alcove Gallery located in the Freeport Recreation Center. This project was funded by Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg. The enclosure will ensure the safety of the artwork and provide a more accessible viewing space for the public.
Special thanks to Compare Foods, Love and Quiches, T & L Beer and Soda Distributors, King Kullen, and Terranova Florist for their donations for the reception.
Photo caption: (left to right) Executive Director Marnie Katzman, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, and artist Muriel Herring in front of the new entrance to The Art Alcove.
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL COMPOSITION CONTEST
Supported by Sam Ash Music Stores
Contest Chair: Herb Rothgarber
Judges: Jay Anthony Gach and Dana Richardson
Fifty-nine entries were received from all over the world, including England, Australia, Canada, Italy, Belgium, New Zealand, and the United States. The winning composition was performed at the Long Island Composers Alliance Music for Students program on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Freeport Memorial Library.
FIRST PRIZE: Amanda Jacobs of Rochester, NY for Garden Verses (voice and piano) SECOND PRIZE: Sang Mi Ahn of Bloomington, IN for Two Pieces for Violin and Piano
2009 - A YEAR IN REVIEW
For a recap of the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport's 2009 programs and services, please click below.
LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is affiliated with the Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership.
The mission of the Center is to promote excellence in leadership by providing multifaceted resources that are responsive to the needs of Long Island's nonprofit sector. The Center is housed in the School of Social Work at Adelphi University. For further information, visit www.adelphi.edu/linonprofit.
AFFILIATED DANCE PROGRAMMING
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is affiliated with the Long Island Ballet Competition (www.liballetcompetition.com) and Long Island Dance Consortium (www.longislanddance.org).
Long Island Dance Consortium
Summer Performances: Friday, July 2 and Sunday, July 18, 2010
Heckscher Park, Huntington
8:30pm
Long Island Ballet Competition
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Maguire Theater, SUNY Old Westbury
Photo caption: The Red Hot Mamas performed at the July 2 performance sponsored by the Long Island Dance Consortium.
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