Supervisor Nolan Announces Islip Art Museum’s Five Newest Exhibits
Exhibits will honor Black History for the month of February and Women’s History for the month of March
Islip, NY – Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan is pleased to announce that the Islip Art Museum will feature a series of new exhibits that will coincide with Women’s and Black History Months.
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In honor of Black History Month the museum’s exhibit PHOTO FINISH will feature art from contemporary African American photographers, curated by Ariel Shanberg, Director of The Center for Photography at Woodstock. This exhibit will begin on February 9th and will run until March 27th. The Reception and Curator’s presentation will occur on Sunday, February 20, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Nationally known photographer Vicki Ragan will be showing recent work along with pieces from the Islip Art Museum’s Collections in the Permanent Collection Gallery. This exhibition is curated by Janet Goleas, showing from February 9th through March 27th. The opening reception is Sunday, February 20th, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
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The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet is opening an exhibition Through the Eyes of His Lens: The Photographs of Edgar Van Sicklen 1900-1915 in the Town of Islip Historical Exhibition Gallery, from February 9th through April 29th. The opening reception is Thursday, February 17, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
The Islip Art Museum Gift Shop is offering a mini exhibition of the photo collages of Myrna Turtletaub. These images will be available for purchase from February 9th through 27th.
To celebrate Women’s History Month the museum is presenting a preview of the exhibition Neither Saints nor Sinners: Photographs from the Herstory Writers Workshop by Vanessa Green. This exhibit will begin on March 1st and run through March 27th. The reception will be held Sunday, March 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. These photographs will be available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop.
The Islip Art Museum is the leading exhibition space for contemporary art on Long Island. The Museum is located at 50 Irish Lane, East Islip, NY 11730. Hours are: Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 – 4 p.m. For more information please call (631)224-5402
