Huntington Art Walk is this weekend, Northport’s is next. Plus, LIPAF opens at the Huntington Fall Festival!
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Summer in the Streets: Vendors Wanted
The Village - Station "Summer in the Streets"
It’s free. It’s fun. It’s another opportunity to join in community coming together to celebrate the arts and culture all around us. Whether you are an artist of some sort, someone who appreciates that, or simply looking to connect with wonderful neighbors who like to get together and make amazing things happen, this is a wonderful event.
There will be live music, local vendors, food, family fun and more. Come check it out, and let us know what’s going on in your neighborhood!
Details
When: Thursdays, 5-9pm. 7/9 is in Huntington Station in the LIRR North Parking Lot. 7/16 & 7/23 are on Wall Street in Huntington
Vendors Wanted: Show one day or all three. Discounts on multiple days. Apply here.
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2026 Pride Month: Local Events
“40 Years in Love: Notes from the 2023 Huntington Pride Parade” by Katheryn Laible
Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan when, following a raid of a then-illegal gay bar that included invasive personal inspections to validate individuals’ gender identities, folks of all stripes took to the streets to demand their right to exist and be openly themselves.
This was an extraordinary eruption of the human spirit that is seen as a tipping point in the Gay Rights movement. You can read about it here at the Library of Congress, the National Geographic, and the History Channel websites.
Fundamentally, it’s a celebration and affirmation of the broad spectrum of humans who may not fit neatly into cultural conceptions of gender, and a recognition that the biology of gender and sexuality is actually quite complex. It honors the significant contributions to society made by LGBTQ folks, asserts their fundamental right to exist, and welcomes them as our neighbors, family and friends.
The 36th Annual Long Island Pride Parade
According to the Long Island Pride website:
“Last year, more than 150,000 people marched, gathered, and celebrated across Long Island, Queens, and the North Fork under the theme Defiant Joy. In a time when LGBTQ+ people were being targeted in schools, legislatures, and public spaces, our community chose visibility over fear, connection over isolation, and joy over silence.
That choice mattered.
It sent a message — that we would not retreat, we would not be erased, and we would not be divided.
This year, we move forward with that same spirit and even greater resolve under a new theme:
UNSTOPPABLE PRIDE
Here. Now. Always.”
The 36th Annual Long Island Pride Parade
When: Sunday, June 14 from 12-5 pm
Where: Main Street Parade runs from Clinton Ave. to the festival in Heckscher Park
In coordination with LI Pride, which organizes the overarching event, The Heckscher Museum of Art will offer FREE admission from 12:00-5:00, and will be giving out pride coloring books, flags, pins, & stickers. There will be “Drag Runway Performances” in the Museum, featuring Drag Queen Miss J Bella at 2 & 3:30pm. You are warmly invited to come in your most fabulous garb and join the show!
The Heckscher invites folks to march with them in the parade, too. If you’d like to do that, you may sign up here.
Northport Pride
Over the last few years, the neighborly collaboration that is Northport Pridefest has made a concerted effort to ensure that everyone feels welcome here. On May 29th, following an interfaith prayer service at St. Paul’s Methodist Church centered on reflection, unity, and hope, the Pride Flag was raised above Northport Village Hall and the Village Police Department.
This marked the beginning of “Pride Fest,” a month-long community celebration. There was a “Pints for Pride” event at Sand City, and a “Smile Stories” event at Twisted Cow Distillery. ART POP did a paint and sip. Learn more on the Northport Pridefest website and Instagram.
The main event, held by waterfront, is run in cooperation with the Incorporated Village of Northport.
What: “Pride Fest In the Park”
When: Saturday, June 20 from 12:30-4_30pm
Where: Northport Village Park
For More Information: Visit the Northport Pridefest Website
According to their website “Attendees are invited to show up and celebrate their authentic selves. The event will feature a curated program hosted by the fabulous drag queen LaBelle, music by DJ Mike, community members sharing their stories, and a park full of non-profit organizations & businesses. While in town, explore Northport Village’s many specialty shops, galleries, eateries, wine bar, brewery, historical museum and experience all that scenic Northport has to offer.”
More Long Island Events
More events run by the NY LGBT Network include
Pride Night at Citi Field
When: Saturday, June 26, 7:10pm
For More Information: Visit the NY LGBT Network Website
North Fork Pride Parade and Festival
When: Saturday, June 27, 12-4pm
For More Information: Visit the Northfork Pride Website
Thrive Social Series
When: To be Rescheduled
For More Information: Visit the NY LGBT Network Website
The mission, as articulated by the NY LGBT Network is to build, “Safe, affirming, and connected communities where we all thrive together.” Let’s do it.
Huntington PUBlic Art Crawl!
The Huntington Arts & Experiences Committee Invites You to "Celebrate Creativity at the PUBlic Art Crawl!"
It’s free. It’s fun. It’s community coming together to celebrate the arts and culture all around us. Whether you are an artist of some sort, someone who appreciates that, or simply looking to connect with wonderful neighbors who like to get together and make amazing things happen, this is a wonderful event.
There will be guided tours, live music, live painting, activities for kids of all ages, a local artists market, and exclusive village specials. Come check it out!
Details
WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 12-5pm
HOW IT WORKS: The event is free, but folks must sign up via the following links for the 10:30 and 1:30 Mural Tours. Else, just stop by one of the event hubs – St. John’s Episcopal Church or the Huntington Arts Council – to receive the official event tote and bracelet, unlocking exclusive food and drink specials throughout the town.
FOR MORE INFO: Visit the official website of the Huntington Public Art Crawl
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Huntington Art Walk – Fall 2025!
Join the Huntington Art Center, along with a variety of other venues around town, as they celebrate that vibrant village’s deep embrace of the arts. It is free. It is fun. Come see!
This is “a self-guided tour of the new exhibits at the museums and galleries, in the Village of Huntington, New York. Many of the artists will be on hand to talk about their inspiration, while you enjoy tasty treats and check out the art scene in the Village! Live music playing along the way.”
When: Sunday, October 5, 12-5pm
Detailed information on each site is available at The Huntington Art Center Website. There’s a lot there. Check it out!
There will be an info table under the marquee at the Paramount Theater on the day of the event.
This is ALWAYS a fantastic event. Enjoy!
Huntington Art Walk!
This Sunday!! All new exhibits for the Huntington Village Art Walk!
Join the Huntington Art Center along with ten other venues around town as they celebrate that vibrant downtown’s deep embrace of the arts. This is “a self-guided tour of the new exhibits at the museums and galleries, in the Village of Huntington, New York. Many of the artists will be on hand to talk about their inspiration, while you enjoy tasty treats and check out the art scene in the Village! Live music playing along the way.
Free! No tickets, just come on down!”
When: Sunday, October 6, 12-5pm
More information is available at The Huntington Art Center Website including a map and details regarding the various venues. There’s a lot of information there. Check it out!
There will be an info table under the marquee at the Paramount Theater on the day of the event.
This is ALWAYS a fantastic event. Enjoy!
The Getty Initiative: How a Passion for Arm Wrestling Sparked a Remarkable Photography Program for Local Youth
…So…I discovered this amazing program that connects young folks who would like to explore photography with mentors, equipment and business experience. I wanted to know a lot more. My first question, though, looking at the materials, was this: What does Arm Wrestling have to do with it?!?
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Come to amazing events celebrating beautiful community.
Continue readingHuntington PUBlic Art Crawl!
Come experience the “Village-Wide Celebration of the Thriving Art & Cultural Community” that is the Huntington PUBlic Art Crawl!
It’s free. It’s fun. There’s so much going on!
When: Saturday, June 8, 12-5pm (rain date 6/15)
Basic info is available on the Huntington Chamber of Commerce website.
Here’s a great article in Going LocalLI that covers all sorts of great stuff happening that day, including live painting, music, kids activities, and food and drink specials offered to anyone who picks up an event bracelet.
Paid Guided Tours: For $10 you can take a guided tour of local murals, getting all sorts of inside information on the village’s public-facing art (tickets and info are here). For $32, folks 21 and over can take a “PUBlic Art Crawl Pub Tour,” which also includes info about the murals as well as treats and insight into the works of art that are some of our local business establishments (tickets and info are here).
Enjoy!
Firefly Lights: Great Classes, Local Art, Lovely Artists!
Thank you for making us the 2022 Best Art Gallery on Long Island!
We’re located at 162 Main Street, in beautiful downtown Northport. In this installment please find:
– Exquisite Local Art for Sale by our Fireflies
– Special Exhibitions: “Honey I Shrunk the Art!” and “Reflections”
– Call to Artists: BIG INK
– Classes: Nuno Felting, Acting, Calligraffiti, Jewelry Making, Illustration
– 3-day Workshop with Watercolor Master Fabio Cembranelli
– Featured Guest: LI’s Best
– Featured Firefly: Michelle Schroeder
Clockwise from top: a hopeful illustration from Firefly Helen Murdock-Prep, a beautiful pieced-together mirror by Firefly Rebecca Bahr, The Northport Dock by Firefly Jo-Ann Corretti, bicycle by Firefly Steve Caputo. Below: a tranquil sailboat by Firefly Kirk Larsen, mermaid by Firefly Darnel Tasker.
The Sun is Out! Come Savor our Village and Get Your Art On!!!
Our Fireflies work like busy bees to create, to teach, to make life sweet! Come find that perfect thing to brighten your world or someone else’s.
Located at 162 Main Street, Northport
We’re open:
Tues – Thurs, 11am-6pm
Fri and Sat 11am-8pm (late!)
Sunday 11-5
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Now on view in our upstairs Darcy Arts Center*: Honey I Shrunk the Art
Artists from throughout the region have sent us a treasure trove of tiny delights. Catch them before they leave!
The show is on view April 30-May 29. All works are for sale.
*Please Note:There is no handicapped access to our Darcy Arts Center as it is located on the second floor of the historic building that houses our gallery.
Artwork by Dan Welden
Up Next: "Reflections" by Dan Welden and Greg Corn
Join us for a very special exhibition of works by world renowned Printmaker Dan Welden and Sculptor Greg Corn.
The show will be on view: June 11-July 15
A reception will be held: June 18, 5-7pm
All works are for sale. Additional pieces may be found at The Omni Gallery, 333 Earl Ovington Blvd, Uniondale from April 25 to August 27, with a reception August 7 at 7:30pm.
*Please Note:There is no handicapped access to our Darcy Arts Center as it is located on the second floor of the historic building that houses our gallery.
CALL TO ARTISTS
BIG INK is Coming! We Can't Wait!!!
This August will mark the third time we get to host BIG INK and its incredible large-scale printing press, “The Big Tuna.” It’s a fantastic event for participants and onlookers alike. Those who participate must be prepared to carve a woodblock at least 24″ x 36″.
The call can be found on our website. Please read it carefully and note that the print dates have changed to August 20-21! No prior printmaking experience is necessary.
Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to apply. First, you submit a design. Accepted work is evaluated on the applicant’s ability to complete the project based on the complexity and scale of the proposed carving.
Collaborations are welcome. If accepted, your application fee will go toward the printing cost. You then get two months to carve, the thrill of the printing party, and the satisfaction of seeing your work hanging in our upstairs Darcy Arts Center for a late-summer exhibition.
It’s a great time!
FIREFLY CLASSES
Nuno Felting with Firefly Oksana Danziger to Benefit Ukraine Charity
Felting is a user-friendly technique that is simple to learn and create with. Popular projects include decorative pillows, quilts and jewelry. Here, Firefly Oksana Danziger will teach the technique, leading you to bring home a beautiful felted flower!
THIS FRIDAY: May 20, 3-5pm
To Register: Email Firefly Oksana Danziger: danzigeroksana@gmail.com
Oksana is a Russian of Ukrainian descent who cares deeply about the the ongoing war. She tells us she will donate all proceeds from this next class to benefit the Kharkiv Regional Charitable Foundation “Conference of St. Vincent de Paul, which is now dedicated to evacuating refugees from the war zone and collecting humanitarian supplies.
Acting Out! with Firefly Helen Murdock Prep
Come join Firefly Artist and Theater Educator Helen Murdock-Prep for lots of fun exploring the wonderful world of acting in this workshop featuring Improv, Monologues and Scenes.
When: Tuesday, June 7th; 6:30p-8:30pm
Course Fee: $50
To register, please email Helen at hmurdock@optonline.net
Calligraffiti with Firefly Helen Murdock-Prep
Folks have had so much fun with Helen learning this fine art of beautiful handwriting. Here’s another chance to learn!
When: Wednesday, June 8, 6:30p-8:30pm
To Register: Please contact Firefly Artist Helen Murdock-Prep: hmurdock@optonline.net. The class fee is $50.
Jewelry Making Classes with Firefly Rachel Kalina
Learn to craft your own jewelry! You can see Firefly Rachel Kalina’s beautiful work at instagram.com/thewoodandwatch. She has more than two decades of experience and has taught students across Long Island. She looks forward to working with you!
Metal Stamping
When: June 15, 6:00-8:00pm
Class Fee: $74
Learn to hammer a short quote, song lyric, or special name onto metal. Fee includes all materials and tool usage.
Beginner Metalsmithing for Adults
When: June 22 and June 29, 6:00-8:00pm (this is a 2-session, 4 hours total course)
Class Fee: $215
A great place to begin metalsmithing! Design and create a pendant or earrings in copper or brass. Cut shapes from sheet metal with a jeweler’s saw. Add texture, patina, and/or metal stamp patterns. Professionally finish your work to be comfortably worn. Fee includes all metal sheet, wire, and findings are included as is tool usage. Note: There are no torches in this class. However, it is a prerequisite for any future soldering or stone setting classes.
For More Info and to Register: Email Rachel Kalina at rachelkalina@gmail.com. Classes are open to adults ages 18 and older. Masks are preferred.
Intro to Illustration with Firefly Renee Reichert
Join Firefly Teaching Artist Renée Reichert in exploring “What is Illustration?” through the art of professional illustrators. Elements of design, color theory and the relationship between images and text will be discussed. Students will create their own illustration using their choice of media and style.
“What is Illustration? with Firefly Renée Reichert
When: July 30th and August 6th, 9:30am-12:00pm
Course fee: $100 for the two sessions
To Rgister: Email Renée Reichert at reneereichert@icloud.com
Award winning artist and illustrator Renée Reichert is known for lush velvety pastels which often take on both a narrative and a fantasy quality. Her work has been exhibited in The Society of Illustrator’s Annual Exhibition, Spectrum 8: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art and can be seen in numerous private collections. She is the illustrator of the children’s picture books This is the Wind and The Cat Came Back.
Up Next in our Watercolor Masters Series: Fabio Cembranelli's "Intuitive Approaches to Watercolor"
Firefly Jan Guarino is an ever learning watercolorist and teacher with a passion for bringing the best in her craft to teach at the Firefly. These intensive workshops are incredible. In this next installment, Fabio Cembranelli will come to us from São Paulo, Brazil to guide artists in developing loose and intuitive watercolor techniques, enhancing their own personal approach. Join us!
Fabio Cembranelli: Intuitive Approaches to Watercolor
When: Tues-Thurs July 19-21, 10am-4pm
Workshop Fee: $525 for the three-day session
To Learn More and Reserve Your Space: Visit our website
A renowned Brazilian artist, Fabio teaches all over the world. Nowadays his work is focused on plein air painting, observing and studying nature firsthand at inspiring outdoor locations. This workshop will include a number of demonstrations and promises to touch on a number of valuable aspects, such a composition, light and shadow, color mixing and other techniques. It will provide deep insight into how the artist achieves his unique and luminous floral watercolours
FEATURED FIREFLY
Featured Firefly: The Student Artists of LI's Best
Ok, These high school students from throughout Long Island are not Fireflies — YET — but they’re absolutely amazing. We got to give three of them scholarships! Those talented winners and a number of honorable mentions WILL be coming to our Darcy Arts Center this June.
Heartfelt to congrats,to our 2022 Firefly Artists “Next Generation” Scholarship Recipients: Justine Blaine, Yuyu Liu and Zhezhong Yu!!!
The works are technically proficient and deeply profound. Do check our this Long Island’s Best show in its entirety at the Heckscher Museum if you can. It was really hard for them to select works for that show and next to impossible for us to choose our own winners.
They give us high hopes for the future!
Photo provided by Firefly Michelle Schroeder: “Healing happening—-one day at a time”
Featured Firefly: Michelle Schroeder
Among treasures in our gallery are works of Firefly Michelle Schroeder. She’s the one who makes those AMAZING handbags out of old LP record albums. She also happens to be central to the community of art teachers that stretches across NY State, including some very special connections with our own robust community here at and around our nurturing gallery.
Michelle is a wonderful person who can often be found rallying good energy for some important cause. While very near to our hearts, unlike the rest of our Fireflies, she is not so local to Long Island.
Actually, Michelle is a High School Art Teacher in Buffalo. Like so many, she is reeling herself right now, but even moreso giving it her best to share information, to help those in need, and to provide her deeply shaken students healing, one day at a time.
We wish she didn’t have to do it, but we are grateful that she does. We love you, Michelle.
About the Firefly Artists
We are located at 162 Main Street in beautiful downtown Northport. Our galleries are open:
Tues-Thurs 11am-6pm
Fri-Sat 11am-8pm
Sun 11am-5pm
Over the past decade, The Firefly Artists has had the great privilege of displaying a stunning variety of work by hundreds of Long Island artists through our Main Street locations and pop-up galleries in the community. We boast some extraordinary talent, while maintaining a very down to earth and supportive atmosphere that is unique to Long Island.
We were established in 2011 to create a gallery setting for local artists. The goal was to create a space where artists could meet, collaborate, and sell their beautiful creations.
In 2020 we expanded our gallery by creating the Darcy Arts Center on the second floor of our building. This beautiful gallery space is rich in natural light and dedicated to special exhibitions and art workshops featuring world renowned instructors.We are eager to continue to be an outlet for local artists, offering a place to create, grow and connect to customers.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and check our website for all the latest updates!
Thank you for your support!