The Art League of Long Island will be showcasing its members work in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery Aug. 24 to Sept. 22.
An open house and public opening reception takes place Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On opening day, get a glimpse of what goes on in the Art League’s specialized art studios. Live art demonstrations by Art League instructors cater to students of all ages.
For the younger set Mary Nagin is conducting a drawing and painting demonstration. For those 14 and up, Beth Drucker will demonstrate fashion drawing. For adults and teens 16 and up there will be drawing and painting by Mary Nagin, glass bead making by Gea Hines, printmaking by Stephanie Navon Jacobson, and mosaics by Libby Hintz.
The artists’ reception takes place among the artwork on display in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. In addition, works created by students in Paul Bachem’s “Theory of Landscape Painting for Beginner/Intermediate” classes will be on view in the Strolling Gallery.
Also at the reception will be live musical performances courtesy of Murphy’s Music in Melville, featuring Patrice Mullen, Janice Buckner, and the Guitar Trilogy of James Erickson, Brian Fleming, and Andrew Falino. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the general public.
The gallery is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. There is no admission charge. The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.
