Tales from the Firefly: A Simple Guy. Plus, Find us in Sunday’s Newsday!

We’ve been talking about sharing some of the stories that walk into our gallery and warm our hearts. Figured we’d start with this one…Plus, check out the link below and pick up Sunday’s Newsday for great tips on visiting galleries! 

A Guy Walks into a Gallery

A guy walks in. Looks like maybe he’s in construction, or a dockbuilder…I don’t know…probably works with his hands…

“I’m a simple guy,” he tells me. “Not the kind of guy you’d think belongs in an Art Gallery.”

“I came in here one day, though, and you guys were so nice. And everything was so beautiful. And you made me feel really comfortable and welcome. 

I want you to know, I’ve been to five galleries since. Most of them were okay. The last one, the lady was kind of nasty. But you know what? That was her problem and I knew I belonged. I am now a counnosoire of art. Thank you!”

We looked at some stuff. He offered thoughtful reflections. We had a good time. 

It was great. I’m grateful to whomever welcomed him first. It meant a lot. 

A Guide to Gallery Going: We'll be in the Sunday Newsday!

We are delighted at this great article by Kay Blough in Newsday, “Explore Long Island art galleries like an experienced collector,” featuring our own Drigo Morin and the very awesome Wendy Curtis of the Huntington Art Center. We can’t wait to pick up Sunday’s Newsday where this will be in print. It’s got a great guide for those who’ve never been to galleries before. 

There’s excellent advice from our dear Drigo Morin, as well as an awesome photo of him with one of his refined portraits! The very awesome Wendy Curtis of the Huntington Art Center offers good stuff, too. It’s a great resource!

We hope you come to Northport this weekend. The whole village is an art gallery! Huntington is a fun, cultural treasure as well. Wait ‘til you see what all our Fireflies have in store…Wendy’s gallery is amazing, too! 

Jump right in. The art is fine. 

Detail of Drigo's portrait of the two headed monster.

Huntington Art Center: Art, Framing, Community

This is an advertisement for the Huntington Art Center, 7 Wall Street, Huntington, 631-423-6010. A custom picture framing and art gallery in the heart of Huntington Village. They’ve been designing fine frames since 1957.

Huntington Art Center services include custom picture framing, photo and painting restoration, custom made mirrors, digital imaging with retouching and editing, photo frames, local and national art for sale, art scanning and giclee printing as well as prints and posters for sale. You can get your images on canvas, acrylic, metal, and all kinds of papers. They will even print photos from your phone and frame them for you. 

There is jewelry, lovely fine art and craft works…perfect things to give that folks are sure to treasure. 

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a collector, or someone looking for a unique and meaningful gift, Huntington Art Center in Huntington, NY is here to inspire. Stop by today to experience their collection, meet the artists, and discover how their custom framing can elevate your art to a new level. 

They love to help you find that perfect piece.

A Map of the Huntington Art Walk from earlier this year. All great places to visit any time!

A History of Community Service

While the Village is blessed with all sorts of entities who contribute to the cultural life of Huntington, and who have been regularly taking the concept of “Art Walk” to the next level, The Huntington Art Center is a place where it all started. They have long been central to nurturing this annual event, and remain to this day the best place to find out what and when all is going on. 

A photo of Wendy Curtis in her beautiful new Wall St., Huntington Shop

Wendy Curtis inside their Wall Street location. 

Our Own Experience

Huntington Art Center used to be much more tucked away. At a time when I felt like I knew every corner of The Village, discovering it was delightful. I was just starting out as a fine art photographer, and looking at frames and art in ways I never had before. They say when the student is ready the teacher appears, right? I guess that’s why, after a lifetime of wandering the streets of Huntington, it was then I found the then-tucked away shop that had served the Village of Huntington since 1957.

Wendy was thoughtful and enlightening. I had so many questions! I’m not sure when I found out she was a regular reader of the newsletter – or if maybe that same day I discovered her was the first time she found me, too. I also had no idea that she was a major creative spirit behind Huntington’s Art Walks.

What I did know, instantly, was that this place was grounded in love of art and craftsmanship. It was a beautiful shop, for the frames alone, but it was also …. An art gallery…. Almost like a secret gallery…

Just knowing it existed made me smile.

Now! Now, I smile to think this frame shop is where it should be: Right on Wall Street in Huntington where anyone can see it. Inside is a gorgeous selection of frames as well as local and national art; a beautiful gallery that can frame whatever you need.  

Go see!

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!

Huntington PUBlic Art Crawl!

Huntington Public Art Crawl Flyer
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!
Huntington Public Art Crawl Poster. Details in text.

Huntington Art Walk!

Huntington Art Walk, October 1st from 12-5pm. Experience the arts in Huntington Village on this Free, Self-Guided Tour!

This Sunday!! All new exhibits for the Huntington Village Art Walk!  

Join the Huntington Fine Art Center along with nine other venues around town as they celebrate the visual arts. Meet the artists, enjoy some refreshments and listen to live music along the way. 

Pick up your flyer at the info table, under the Paramount marquee, or at any of the stops. Hope to see you!


When: Sunday, October 1, 12-5pm
 
More information is available at The Huntington Art Center Website including a map and details regarding the various venues.
 
There will be an info table under the marquee at the Paramount Theater on the day of the event.
 

Enjoy!

Huntington Art Center: A Best Kept Secret Moves Into the Light!

A photo of Wendy Curtis in her beautiful new Wall St., Huntington Shop

Photo of Wendy Curtis in the new home of the Huntington Art Center by Katheryn Laible

The Huntington Art Center recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for their beautiful new space on Wall Street in Huntington. Now, it is easy to find their quality framing, printing and design services, as well as a curated collection of local and national fine art.

At a time when I felt like I knew every corner of The Village, discovering the Huntington Art Center was delightful. I was just starting out as a fine art photographer, and looking at frames and art in ways I never had before. They say when the student is ready the teacher appears, right? I guess that’s why, after a lifetime of wandering the streets of Huntington, it was then I found the then-tucked away shop that had served the Village of Huntington since 1957.

Wendy was thoughtful and enlightening. I had so many questions! I’m not sure when I found out she was a regular reader of the newsletter – or if maybe that same day I discovered her was the first time she found me, too. I also had no idea that she was a major creative spirit behind Huntington’s Art Walks.

What I did know, instantly, was that this place was grounded in love of art and craftsmanship. It was a beautiful shop, for the frames alone, but it was also …. An art gallery…. Almost like a secret gallery…

Just knowing it existed made me smile.

Now! Now, I am grinning ear to ear because now this frame shop is where it should be: Right on Wall Street in Huntington where anyone can see it. Inside is a gorgeous selection of frames as well as local and national art; a beautiful gallery that can frame whatever you need.  

It’s got the work of dear Firefly Constance Sloggatt-Wolf in there, for one – Big pieces that she can’t usually fit at the Firefly!

I love it so much…

Go see!!!

It’s beautiful…

Huntington Art Walk!

Flyer for Spring 2023 Huntington Art Walk, 5/31 12-5pm

We are delighted to hear that, even though they’ve been very busy moving their entire shop a few doors down, The Huntington Art Center still managed to assemble a great Art Walk for this spring!

Come experience the rich culture of  Huntington Village on this free self-guided tour.

Check out the new exhibits at the museums and galleries. Enjoy tasty treats. Many of the exhibiting artists will be on hand, as will musicians playing along the way.

When: Sunday, May 21, 12-5pm
 
Here’s a pdf of the flyer and map: ArtWalkSpring23_FlyerX (1)
 
More information is available at The Huntington Art Center Website including details regarding the various venues and what you’ll find that Sunday.
 
There will be an info table under the marquee at the Paramount Theater on the day of the event.

Enjoy!