Now Showing at Nassau Museum Of Art

Exhibits include Jim Dine's 'Sculpture /Dine /Pinocchio' and 'Steven Salzman: Facebook Formatted (and other works).'

The Nassau County Museum of Art in Rosyln Harbor is presenting two new exhibits in its galleries through July 8, including work by Jim Dine and by Steven Salzman. Dine, who built his reputation as a pop artist, hales from Cincinnati. His art is featured in "Sculpture/Dine/Pinocchio," an exhibit of his recent sculptural works within the galleries and on the grounds. The museum’s first floor galleries is devoted to Dine, including recent Pinocchio objects. Look for Dine’s sculptural work, including "The Mountains in the Distance" of 1987-88, outdoors in the museum’s 145-acre sculpture park.  Visit the museum’s second floor for Dine’s Pinocchio book. Serving as illustrations to Carlo Collodi’s original tale, the exhibit features 40 …

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Lego by Design

Nathan Sawaya's Lego sculptures build excitement at Nassau County Museum of Art.

They are the building blocks of life – at least the life of any 6-year-old. Legos represent childhood creativity and fun at its most open-ended. But New York-based artist Nathan Sawaya takes child’s play and elevates it to an exhibition-worthy statement at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn.  The contemporary artist has five Lego set pieces featured at “Nathan Sawaya: Recent Works,” open now through March 18, 2012. Take “Strength of Spirit,” a 2-foot high hand with a red figure caught between its thumb and index finger. It’s austere and yet evocative. Contemporary Gallery Curator Elaine Berger discovered Sawaya’s work in a Chelsea gallery and immediately wanted them for the Roslyn museum. “I got so excited to have all of them,” …

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Jason Molinet

6:40 pm on Friday, December 23, 2011

I mean Legos as art -- how cool!   more ›

Tiffany Lights Up Nassau Museum of Art

Museum exhibit 'The Paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany' highlight iconic glassmaker and Long Islander.

You know Tiffany from the sparkle of its jewelry or the magical way light passes through its trademark glass. The name just evokes light. Now you can see several influences at work in a new exhibit at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn: “The Paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works from a Long Island Collection.” Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), the son of Tiffany and Company founder Charles Louis Tiffany, was an accomplished painter who became a master glassmaker and founded Tiffany Studios.  “When Louis Comfort Tiffany talks about his art he really does talk about light-infused scenes,” Nassau County Museum of Art Director Dr. Karl Emil Willers said. The exhibit features 125 paintings from Tiffany, which are from a single Long …

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Jason Molinet

8:32 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

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Long Island Community Foundation Benefits Local Nonprofits

Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation among the recipients.

Two local nonprofits are among the 25 area organizations to benefit from grants from Long Island Community Foundation Board. The Syosset-based foundation, which aims to improve the region and help donors with philanthropy, recently approved a total of $537,000 in grants.  The Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation, in Port Washington, received $10,000 and Nassau County Museum Of Art in nearby Roslyn Harbor received $15,000. “We had an overwhelming amount of requests for support from our nonprofit partners during this grant cycle,” said David M. Okorn, executive director at the foundation, in a statement. “It’s still a tough economy and the demand for their services continues to increase. We are so grateful to our generous donors who make these…

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A Trio of Art Exhibits Open At Nassau Museum Of Art

The glitterarti gathered at a gala reception to preview Francisco Goya, Rimer Cardillo and Exploraciones Contemporaneas.

The Nassau County Museum of Art in Rosyln Harbor is presenting three new exhibitions in its galleries through Nov. 27, including work by the famed Spanish artist Francisco Goya. The Board of Trustees hosted a preview reception on Friday, Sept. 16, for members and their guests to view etchings by Goya along with works by Rimer Cardillo, a prominent Uruguayan American artist and a group exhibit titled "Exploraciones Contemporaneas," featuring Latin American artists.   Goya, a Spanish romantic painter, is considered a bridge between the old masters and the modern artists. He was a court painter to the Spanish Crown but also produced works that were commentaries on his time. The series of 80 prints titled Caprichos, published in 1799, depict …

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Aug. 30: Comedy, Chess, Art Exhibit

Happenings in the area.

1. Time for Kids, a workshop to get ready for back-to-school, will be held Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m., at the Glen Cove Public Library. Attendees are asked to meet in the Community Room. 2. There will be a free comedy show at Simply Fondue of Great Neck, 24 Great Neck Rd, Great Neck, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This weekly stand-up comedy show featuring acts from clubs all over Manhattan and Long Island. Visit Simply Fondue's Web site or call 516-466-4900 for more information. 3. Chess lovers can join fellow players for a game tomorrow at the Port Washington Public Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Beginners are welcomed. Players may bring a game. 4. Nassau County Museum of Art presents: On the Grounds. More than 50 works, many of them monumental in …

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Aug. 16: Live Rhythm and Blues, Painting, Richard Avedon

Happenings in the area.

1. Today at the Glen Cove Public Library: Career Connections meets at 9 a.m. in the community room.; Landing Gate Homeowners Association meets at 7 p.m. 2. The Port Washington Senior Center is hosting a painting class from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and a sewing and quilting class from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 3. Check back later today on Patch for Crimes Nearby for a report on incidents in neighboring communities. 4. Cedar Creek Bar & Grill in Glen Cove is hosting Live Rhythm and Blues with Vinny St. Marten tonight from 7:30 to 10 p.m. 5. The Richard Avedon: Photographer of Influence exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. today at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn.

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Aug. 10: Bill Cunningham, Art for Kids And LIRR

Happenings in and around the community.

1. The Long Island Rail Road expects a normal morning rush on Wednesday after Tuesday’s NJ Transit derailment. There may be track changes, so listen for announcements. Check mta.info for updates. 2. Catch a screening of “Bill Cunningham New York,” 84-minute film by Richard Press, Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Nassau County Museum of Art. 3. Also at the museum: a free summer arts program for the kids in the Art Space for Children. For ages 4-10. No reservations required. Learn more. 4. Get ready for the seventh annual Manhasset Bay Kayak Run. The big day is Saturday, Aug. 13, when the event kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Town Dock in Port Washington. Get the details. 5. Check back with Patch for this week’s Family Forum.

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Exhibit Brings Richard Avedon into Focus

Nassau County Museum of Art spotlights the fashion and celebrity photography of Richard Avedon.

Glamorous and candid, ghosts of 20th century celebrity stare back from the walls of the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn, thanks to the photography exhibit: “Richard Avedon: Photographer of Influence.” Now on display through Sept. 4, the works span Avedon’s career, from intricate set pieces evoking high fashion to famous subjects stripped bare in searing portraits. Audrey Hepburn beams while Ezra Pound crackles. The contrast couldn’t be more profound. “He made great efforts to capture something of the personality and some insight into the character of the people he was photographing,” said NCMA Director Dr. Karl Emil Willers, who helped bring the Avedon photo exhibit east from the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Ariz. “…

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Gold Coast International Film Festival Movies Announced

There will be 43 films played throughout the festival from June 1-5.

Details of this summer's Gold Coast International Film Festival were announced on Tuesday in front of the Manhasset Clearview theater. There will be 43 movies played in five theaters in an equal number of towns throughout the Town of North Hempstead. The film festival will go on from June 1-5 in Port Washington Cinemas, New Hyde Park Cinemas – Herricks Cinema 4, Manhasset Cinemas, Great Neck – Squire Cinemas, and Roslyn Cinemas with additional screenings at Adelphi University, Hofstra University, the Nassau County Museum of Art and the Great Neck Arts Center. Here is the list of movies: The Town's Business and Tourism Development Corporation has invested $250,000 in this festival and is hoping that if at least 30,000 people come and spend…

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