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S U M M E R A R T W O R K S H O P S
JULY 13 - 17 Elementary, Ages 7 - 9
7/13 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/14 Self-Portrait in a MirrorDraw a self-portrait that will “reflect” who you are!
7/15 & 7/16 2-Days! MaskmakingWho will you become when you put on your mask? Create anoriginal mask using Pariscraft® and acrylic paints.
7/17 LEGO® Self-PortraitIf you were made out of LEGO blocks, what would you look like?Create your own fun LEGO drawing.
JULY 20 - 24 Tweens, Ages 10 - 12
7/20 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/21 Near & Far PortraitsLearn about foreshortening and create a self-portrait with adramatic sense of distance!
7/22 & 7/23 2-Days! Animal Portrait SculpturePortraits aren’t just for humans! Create and paint a 3-D portraitof your favorite animal using Pariscraft® plaster.
7/24 Lichtenstein Pop Art Self-PortraitLearn about artist Roy Lichtenstein and create a Pop Artself-portrait using similar techniques.
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Executive Director & CEO
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M E M B E R S O N L YBe a Friend, Bring a FriendSunday, August 2
Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre. —Paul Cézanne
In celebration of National Friendship Day, Museum members areinvited to bring their friend to the Museum as their guest. Present acurrent membership card and friends will have the joy of discoveringThe Heckscher Museum of Art free.
Enjoy the benefits of membership, become a member today. ContactMargaret Bilardello at [email protected] or 631.351.3006.
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Risaburo Kimura, Buenos Aires, 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel. © Risaburo Kimura
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Sharing the Pride Blue Star Museums ProgramThe Museum is proud to offer free admission to active militarypersonnel, veterans, and family throughout the year. In addition, theMuseum is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums programwhich is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts,Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000museums across America, to offer free admission to thenation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, includingNational Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day, September 7.
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All workshops take place 10:00 am - 12:00 noonDrop-off on the front steps of the Museum. Fees include Museumadmission and art materials.
FEES1-Day WorkshopMembers $20, Non-Members $25
2-Day Workshop (must attend both days)Members $40, Non-Members $50
Member price available with a Family Membership or above, which iscurrent at the time the workshop takes place.
TO REGISTERCall 631.351.3250 or register in person at the Administrative Cottage,Heckscher Park, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Cancellation PolicyIn the event of a registrant’s cancellation, a credit will be issued thatmay be used toward programs during the same calendar year.
JULY 27 - 31 Teens, Ages 13 - 16
7/27 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/28 Live Model DrawingSharpen your observational skills. Draw from a clothed model in aseries of short and long poses.
7/29 & 7/30 2-Days! Who am I? PortraitUse drawing and printmaking to create a unique self-portrait thatexpresses who you are as an individual.
7/31 “Mixed-Up” Cubist Face SculptureExplore abstract art and make a cubist-style sculpture using wire,stockings, and acrylics.
I like to think that August Heckscher would be proud to know that95 years after he founded The Heckscher Museum it still embraces
his principal philanthropic passion.
The current Philanthropic Giving Pledge fostered by multi-billionairesWarren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates encourages the wealthiestindividuals to dedicate the majority of their fortunes to philanthropy.The notion of giving away most of one’s wealth to charitable causes is,of course, nothing new, as many instances can be found amongphilanthropists of earlier generations. August Heckscher is one suchexample. He too believed in giving back to a society that affordedhim pathways to success. His charitable priority was child welfare.He is quoted as saying “God in his great kindness has given mewealth. . . . It is my plan to spend much of this for the uplift ofchildren especially.” This preference later made its way into the textof the founding document of the non-profit corporation that todaymanages the Museum. In 1957, the New York State Board ofRegents granted an Absolute Charter to The Heckscher Museumwhich states clearly that it operates “. . . for charitable andeducational purposes and for the use and benefit of the inhabitantsof the Town of Huntington and especially of the school children . . . .”Museum leadership strives to fulfill this mandate by investingsignificantly in K-12 educational programming. In this regard,we are especially proud to report that during 2014 the MuseumDiscovery Programs, the flagship of The Heckscher Museum’seducational initiatives, served nearly 7,000 schoolchildren, anincrease of 28% from the year before!
As the Museum observes its 95th year as an important cultural assetthat enriches the quality of life of the community it serves, “childrenespecially,” I invite you to join the celebration—admission free—for aweekend of fun activities Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12.
Learn about original works of art with Museum Educators in thegalleries. Explore different styles and art materials. Create art in smallclass settings with individualized attention.
Join the fun after each workshop with a free family tour and activitiesin the Museum at 12:00 noon.
*In the event of inclement weather, draw or paint indoors.
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Graphic Appeal: Modern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
Street LifePrivate Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
J U L Y | A U G U S T | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
C E L E B R AT E A CH I E V EMEN T B EN E F I TSaturday, November 14, 2015
The Heckscher Museum of Art will honor Robin Hadley and artistsSandra Benny and Richard Vaux at the annual CelebrateAchievement Benefit for their contribution to the arts on LongIsland. The event will be held at the Huntington Country Club.For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, contactDeborah Johnson, Director of Development, at 631.351.3006or [email protected].
S A V E T H E D A T E
• Digital Action Paintingon a 55-inch touchscreen
• Hands-on Art Activity Station
• Explore the ExhibitionsActivity Guide
• Selfie Station withfun accessories and props
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Explore Art & Reading with HUEYGet ideas for art projects, discoverthe book of the month, and more.Visit www.facebook.com/HueyHeckscher.
E X H I B I T I O N S U P C O M I N G E X H I B I T I O N S P R O G R A M S
FIRST FRIDAYA Musical Portrait of James D’Aquisto GuitarsPeter Rogine, Jazz GuitarFriday, August 75:00 pm - 8:30 pmPerformance 7:00 pmFree
From his early days in Huntington to his “golden period” inGreenport, James D’Aquisto became known as the world’s greatestarchtop guitar maker from the late 1960s until his passing in 1995.Honoring the D’Aquisto legacy, his guitars were featured in the 2011Guitar Heroes exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PeterRogine, renowned guitarist and Five Towns College professor, willdiscuss the life and work of this innovative guitar builder and performjazz classics on D’Aquisto instruments. Several historical D’Aquistoguitars will be on view for the evening.
First Friday is not scheduled for July 3 or September 4.
Exploring Art…Making MemoriesMonday, August 312:00 pm - 3:30 pmMembers $8, Non-Members $10, Care Partners Free
With the understanding that artistic experiences stimulate newpathways of learning, expression, and memories, the Museum isoffering a unique program for individuals living with dementia andtheir care partners. Specially trained professionals will lead aninteractive tour of select works and encourage group discussion.Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.Space is limited.
95th Anniversary CelebrationFriday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12Free Admission all weekendTake a selfie with an anniversary frame and other fun props at theSelfie Station; experience Digital Action Painting on a 55-inchtouchscreen; help “frost” a collaborative anniversary cake artwork;and enjoy a sweet treat provided by Baked by Melissa. View DavidHaliski’s LEGO® sculpture of the Museum .
95th Anniversary Celebration sponsored in part by Astoria Bank.
Graphic AppealModern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
The 20th century witnessed an explosion in printmaking as newprocesses were developed, print studios became established, and artistsresponded to the visual appeal of graphic design. This PermanentCollection exhibition features a selection of landscape, figurative, andabstract work produced using a wide range of traditional and modernprocesses. Featured artists include Romare Bearden, John Steuart Curry,Stuart Davis, Red Grooms, Risaburo Kimura, Robert Kipniss, RoyLichtenstein, Henry Moore, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg,Emilio Sanchez, Tom Wesselman, and many others.
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
In the 1970s, James Rosenquist created a series of large lithographsthat are characterized by their horizontal, tripartite compositions.Constructed of fragmented and juxtaposed images depicting variousbrightly colored icons, including tire tracks, stairs, nails, stars, orbits,and the American flag, these prints reference many of Rosenquist’spersistent themes—communication, space exploration, his 1971 carcrash—conveying complex messages about our culture, science andtechnology, and the artist’s social and political concerns.
Graphic Appeal and James Rosenquist: Tripartite Prints are sponsoredin part by Suffolk County.
SENIOR SECOND WEDNESDAY1:30 pm - 5:00 pmPrograms begin at 1:45 pmFree Museum Admission for Seniors (62+)Half-Price Museum Admission for General PublicGroups welcome
Midday Music & Letters from the Front Lines SeriesWednesday, July 8
Surrounded by the captivating and powerful imagery in the Museum’sPower, Politics & War exhibition, flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitaristGerry Saulter will read war letters written by American heroes andperform music reflective of the humanity shared within these poignantletters.
Docent Tour of Graphic AppealWednesday, September 9
Senior Second Wednesday is not scheduled for August 12 (closed for installation).
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Before the advent of the camera and the more recent phenomenonof social media and the selfie, preserving an image of one’s likenessrequired the skills of a trained portraitist, whose work often revealedmore than details of physiognomy. Before Selfies features overfour-dozen drawings, paintings, and sculptures from the Museum’sPermanent Collection that present various approaches to conveyinga subject’s likeness. Self-portraits and images of fellow artists, family,and friends reveal the artist’s most intimate world, while images ofpublic figures, unidentified sitters, and character types describe ourcollective experience. Changing concepts of beauty, diverseapproaches to depicting male and female subjects that reflectunderlying gender roles, and commentary on modern life are ancillarythemes. Works by Thomas Anshutz, William Merritt Chase, EdwardCurtis, Thomas Eakins, Red Grooms, Henri Matisse, William SidneyMount, Fairfield Porter, and many others are represented.
Poised PosesPortraits from the August Heckscher CollectionThrough August 2
The August Heckscher Collection, which comprises the core of theMuseum’s holdings, was particularly strong in historical Europeanportraiture, as was typical of early 20th-century collecting in America.This installation features works from our founding collection, installedto evoke the ambience of an upper class turn-of-the-20th-centuryhome. Highlights include portraits by Sir William Beechey, Sir HenryRaeburn, and George Romney, as well as works by Nicholasde Largillierre, Franz Wolfgang Rohrich, and Antoine Vollon.
Don Eddy, Williams Bros. BBQ Chicken, c. 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel.
Joe Constantino, I Want That, 1999 [detail]. Gift of the Artist. © Joe Constantino
Street Life: Private Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
The urban experience is an ever-changing tableau of daily activity.For young and old, work, relaxation, and play unfold on the city streets,revealing an anonymous humanity engaged in endeavors familiar toall. Selected from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, this exhibitionis a portrait of New York City—its work-a-day life, shopping avenues,and iconic transportation system. Featured artists include BereniceAbbott, N. Jay Jaffee, Martin Lewis, John Sloan, Garry Winogrand,and others.
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
DRAW OUT! Free Community EventSunday, September 2712:00 noon - 4:00 pm
This annual free event for the whole family will feature an array ofdrawing and collage activities in the Museum, on the terrace, and inHeckscher Park. A variety of materials will be on hand or bring yourown to capture the excitement of the day! Experience a printmakingdemonstration by exhibiting master printer Dan Welden. Help createa Night Sea mural, try figure drawing from live models, enjoy musicperformed by The East End Trio, and much more! Be one of the first200 guests and receive art supplies generously donated by thethalo.com artist community. (Rain date: October 4)
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!Saturday, September 26Free Museum Admission
Museum Day Live! now in its 11th year, is a nationwide event wheremuseums and cultural institutions across the country offer freeadmission for two people with a Museum Day Live! ticket. Downloadyour ticket and learn more at Smithsonianmag.com/museumday.
C H I L D R E N A N D F A M I L I E S
HECKSCHER FAMILY HOURSunday, September 201:00 pm - 2:00 pmMuseum Admission (children free) + $5 activity fee per childFor families with children ages 5 – 10 years
Join museum educator Tami Wood for a family-friendly tour of theGraphic Appeal exhibition. Experience the exhibition through closelooking, lively conversation, and hands-on gallery projects.Registration is recommended. Space is limited.
George Grosz’s Eclipse of the SunTravels to Sunny LAPower, Politics & War, on view through August 2, places Eclipse ofthe Sun in the context of other works from the Museum's PermanentCollection that depict themes of power, politics, and militaryaggression. The exhibition's close look at Grosz’s painting isoccasioned by its inclusion in the upcoming exhibition New Objectivity:Modern German Art in the Weimar Republic, 1919-1933, to be heldat the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, October 4, 2015 throughJanuary 17, 2016.Henry Varnum Poor, The Disappointed Fisherman, n.d. [detail]. Gift of the Baker/Pisano Collection.
Saturday, July 111:00 pm - 3:00 pmMeet and build along withLEGO Artist David Haliski
Sunday, July 121:00 pm - 3:00 pmHave your caricature made by Artist Marty Macaluso
In keeping with August Heckscher’s philanthropic nature, the Museum ispleased to partner with Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin FoodBank. Bring non-perishable people and pet food to support our communitymembers in need.
Explore Art & Reading with HUEYGet ideas for art projects, discoverthe book of the month, and more.Visit www.facebook.com/HueyHeckscher.
E X H I B I T I O N S U P C O M I N G E X H I B I T I O N S P R O G R A M S
FIRST FRIDAYA Musical Portrait of James D’Aquisto GuitarsPeter Rogine, Jazz GuitarFriday, August 75:00 pm - 8:30 pmPerformance 7:00 pmFree
From his early days in Huntington to his “golden period” inGreenport, James D’Aquisto became known as the world’s greatestarchtop guitar maker from the late 1960s until his passing in 1995.Honoring the D’Aquisto legacy, his guitars were featured in the 2011Guitar Heroes exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PeterRogine, renowned guitarist and Five Towns College professor, willdiscuss the life and work of this innovative guitar builder and performjazz classics on D’Aquisto instruments. Several historical D’Aquistoguitars will be on view for the evening.
First Friday is not scheduled for July 3 or September 4.
Exploring Art…Making MemoriesMonday, August 312:00 pm - 3:30 pmMembers $8, Non-Members $10, Care Partners Free
With the understanding that artistic experiences stimulate newpathways of learning, expression, and memories, the Museum isoffering a unique program for individuals living with dementia andtheir care partners. Specially trained professionals will lead aninteractive tour of select works and encourage group discussion.Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.Space is limited.
95th Anniversary CelebrationFriday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12Free Admission all weekendTake a selfie with an anniversary frame and other fun props at theSelfie Station; experience Digital Action Painting on a 55-inchtouchscreen; help “frost” a collaborative anniversary cake artwork;and enjoy a sweet treat provided by Baked by Melissa. View DavidHaliski’s LEGO® sculpture of the Museum .
95th Anniversary Celebration sponsored in part by Astoria Bank.
Graphic AppealModern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
The 20th century witnessed an explosion in printmaking as newprocesses were developed, print studios became established, and artistsresponded to the visual appeal of graphic design. This PermanentCollection exhibition features a selection of landscape, figurative, andabstract work produced using a wide range of traditional and modernprocesses. Featured artists include Romare Bearden, John Steuart Curry,Stuart Davis, Red Grooms, Risaburo Kimura, Robert Kipniss, RoyLichtenstein, Henry Moore, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg,Emilio Sanchez, Tom Wesselman, and many others.
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
In the 1970s, James Rosenquist created a series of large lithographsthat are characterized by their horizontal, tripartite compositions.Constructed of fragmented and juxtaposed images depicting variousbrightly colored icons, including tire tracks, stairs, nails, stars, orbits,and the American flag, these prints reference many of Rosenquist’spersistent themes—communication, space exploration, his 1971 carcrash—conveying complex messages about our culture, science andtechnology, and the artist’s social and political concerns.
Graphic Appeal and James Rosenquist: Tripartite Prints are sponsoredin part by Suffolk County.
SENIOR SECOND WEDNESDAY1:30 pm - 5:00 pmPrograms begin at 1:45 pmFree Museum Admission for Seniors (62+)Half-Price Museum Admission for General PublicGroups welcome
Midday Music & Letters from the Front Lines SeriesWednesday, July 8
Surrounded by the captivating and powerful imagery in the Museum’sPower, Politics & War exhibition, flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitaristGerry Saulter will read war letters written by American heroes andperform music reflective of the humanity shared within these poignantletters.
Docent Tour of Graphic AppealWednesday, September 9
Senior Second Wednesday is not scheduled for August 12 (closed for installation).
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Before the advent of the camera and the more recent phenomenonof social media and the selfie, preserving an image of one’s likenessrequired the skills of a trained portraitist, whose work often revealedmore than details of physiognomy. Before Selfies features overfour-dozen drawings, paintings, and sculptures from the Museum’sPermanent Collection that present various approaches to conveyinga subject’s likeness. Self-portraits and images of fellow artists, family,and friends reveal the artist’s most intimate world, while images ofpublic figures, unidentified sitters, and character types describe ourcollective experience. Changing concepts of beauty, diverseapproaches to depicting male and female subjects that reflectunderlying gender roles, and commentary on modern life are ancillarythemes. Works by Thomas Anshutz, William Merritt Chase, EdwardCurtis, Thomas Eakins, Red Grooms, Henri Matisse, William SidneyMount, Fairfield Porter, and many others are represented.
Poised PosesPortraits from the August Heckscher CollectionThrough August 2
The August Heckscher Collection, which comprises the core of theMuseum’s holdings, was particularly strong in historical Europeanportraiture, as was typical of early 20th-century collecting in America.This installation features works from our founding collection, installedto evoke the ambience of an upper class turn-of-the-20th-centuryhome. Highlights include portraits by Sir William Beechey, Sir HenryRaeburn, and George Romney, as well as works by Nicholasde Largillierre, Franz Wolfgang Rohrich, and Antoine Vollon.
Don Eddy, Williams Bros. BBQ Chicken, c. 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel.
Joe Constantino, I Want That, 1999 [detail]. Gift of the Artist. © Joe Constantino
Street Life: Private Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
The urban experience is an ever-changing tableau of daily activity.For young and old, work, relaxation, and play unfold on the city streets,revealing an anonymous humanity engaged in endeavors familiar toall. Selected from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, this exhibitionis a portrait of New York City—its work-a-day life, shopping avenues,and iconic transportation system. Featured artists include BereniceAbbott, N. Jay Jaffee, Martin Lewis, John Sloan, Garry Winogrand,and others.
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
DRAW OUT! Free Community EventSunday, September 2712:00 noon - 4:00 pm
This annual free event for the whole family will feature an array ofdrawing and collage activities in the Museum, on the terrace, and inHeckscher Park. A variety of materials will be on hand or bring yourown to capture the excitement of the day! Experience a printmakingdemonstration by exhibiting master printer Dan Welden. Help createa Night Sea mural, try figure drawing from live models, enjoy musicperformed by The East End Trio, and much more! Be one of the first200 guests and receive art supplies generously donated by thethalo.com artist community. (Rain date: October 4)
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!Saturday, September 26Free Museum Admission
Museum Day Live! now in its 11th year, is a nationwide event wheremuseums and cultural institutions across the country offer freeadmission for two people with a Museum Day Live! ticket. Downloadyour ticket and learn more at Smithsonianmag.com/museumday.
C H I L D R E N A N D F A M I L I E S
HECKSCHER FAMILY HOURSunday, September 201:00 pm - 2:00 pmMuseum Admission (children free) + $5 activity fee per childFor families with children ages 5 – 10 years
Join museum educator Tami Wood for a family-friendly tour of theGraphic Appeal exhibition. Experience the exhibition through closelooking, lively conversation, and hands-on gallery projects.Registration is recommended. Space is limited.
George Grosz’s Eclipse of the SunTravels to Sunny LAPower, Politics & War, on view through August 2, places Eclipse ofthe Sun in the context of other works from the Museum's PermanentCollection that depict themes of power, politics, and militaryaggression. The exhibition's close look at Grosz’s painting isoccasioned by its inclusion in the upcoming exhibition New Objectivity:Modern German Art in the Weimar Republic, 1919-1933, to be heldat the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, October 4, 2015 throughJanuary 17, 2016.Henry Varnum Poor, The Disappointed Fisherman, n.d. [detail]. Gift of the Baker/Pisano Collection.
Saturday, July 111:00 pm - 3:00 pmMeet and build along withLEGO Artist David Haliski
Sunday, July 121:00 pm - 3:00 pmHave your caricature made by Artist Marty Macaluso
In keeping with August Heckscher’s philanthropic nature, the Museum ispleased to partner with Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin FoodBank. Bring non-perishable people and pet food to support our communitymembers in need.
Explore Art & Reading with HUEYGet ideas for art projects, discoverthe book of the month, and more.Visit www.facebook.com/HueyHeckscher.
E X H I B I T I O N S U P C O M I N G E X H I B I T I O N S P R O G R A M S
FIRST FRIDAYA Musical Portrait of James D’Aquisto GuitarsPeter Rogine, Jazz GuitarFriday, August 75:00 pm - 8:30 pmPerformance 7:00 pmFree
From his early days in Huntington to his “golden period” inGreenport, James D’Aquisto became known as the world’s greatestarchtop guitar maker from the late 1960s until his passing in 1995.Honoring the D’Aquisto legacy, his guitars were featured in the 2011Guitar Heroes exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PeterRogine, renowned guitarist and Five Towns College professor, willdiscuss the life and work of this innovative guitar builder and performjazz classics on D’Aquisto instruments. Several historical D’Aquistoguitars will be on view for the evening.
First Friday is not scheduled for July 3 or September 4.
Exploring Art…Making MemoriesMonday, August 312:00 pm - 3:30 pmMembers $8, Non-Members $10, Care Partners Free
With the understanding that artistic experiences stimulate newpathways of learning, expression, and memories, the Museum isoffering a unique program for individuals living with dementia andtheir care partners. Specially trained professionals will lead aninteractive tour of select works and encourage group discussion.Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.Space is limited.
95th Anniversary CelebrationFriday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12Free Admission all weekendTake a selfie with an anniversary frame and other fun props at theSelfie Station; experience Digital Action Painting on a 55-inchtouchscreen; help “frost” a collaborative anniversary cake artwork;and enjoy a sweet treat provided by Baked by Melissa. View DavidHaliski’s LEGO® sculpture of the Museum .
95th Anniversary Celebration sponsored in part by Astoria Bank.
Graphic AppealModern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
The 20th century witnessed an explosion in printmaking as newprocesses were developed, print studios became established, and artistsresponded to the visual appeal of graphic design. This PermanentCollection exhibition features a selection of landscape, figurative, andabstract work produced using a wide range of traditional and modernprocesses. Featured artists include Romare Bearden, John Steuart Curry,Stuart Davis, Red Grooms, Risaburo Kimura, Robert Kipniss, RoyLichtenstein, Henry Moore, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg,Emilio Sanchez, Tom Wesselman, and many others.
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
In the 1970s, James Rosenquist created a series of large lithographsthat are characterized by their horizontal, tripartite compositions.Constructed of fragmented and juxtaposed images depicting variousbrightly colored icons, including tire tracks, stairs, nails, stars, orbits,and the American flag, these prints reference many of Rosenquist’spersistent themes—communication, space exploration, his 1971 carcrash—conveying complex messages about our culture, science andtechnology, and the artist’s social and political concerns.
Graphic Appeal and James Rosenquist: Tripartite Prints are sponsoredin part by Suffolk County.
SENIOR SECOND WEDNESDAY1:30 pm - 5:00 pmPrograms begin at 1:45 pmFree Museum Admission for Seniors (62+)Half-Price Museum Admission for General PublicGroups welcome
Midday Music & Letters from the Front Lines SeriesWednesday, July 8
Surrounded by the captivating and powerful imagery in the Museum’sPower, Politics & War exhibition, flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitaristGerry Saulter will read war letters written by American heroes andperform music reflective of the humanity shared within these poignantletters.
Docent Tour of Graphic AppealWednesday, September 9
Senior Second Wednesday is not scheduled for August 12 (closed for installation).
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Before the advent of the camera and the more recent phenomenonof social media and the selfie, preserving an image of one’s likenessrequired the skills of a trained portraitist, whose work often revealedmore than details of physiognomy. Before Selfies features overfour-dozen drawings, paintings, and sculptures from the Museum’sPermanent Collection that present various approaches to conveyinga subject’s likeness. Self-portraits and images of fellow artists, family,and friends reveal the artist’s most intimate world, while images ofpublic figures, unidentified sitters, and character types describe ourcollective experience. Changing concepts of beauty, diverseapproaches to depicting male and female subjects that reflectunderlying gender roles, and commentary on modern life are ancillarythemes. Works by Thomas Anshutz, William Merritt Chase, EdwardCurtis, Thomas Eakins, Red Grooms, Henri Matisse, William SidneyMount, Fairfield Porter, and many others are represented.
Poised PosesPortraits from the August Heckscher CollectionThrough August 2
The August Heckscher Collection, which comprises the core of theMuseum’s holdings, was particularly strong in historical Europeanportraiture, as was typical of early 20th-century collecting in America.This installation features works from our founding collection, installedto evoke the ambience of an upper class turn-of-the-20th-centuryhome. Highlights include portraits by Sir William Beechey, Sir HenryRaeburn, and George Romney, as well as works by Nicholasde Largillierre, Franz Wolfgang Rohrich, and Antoine Vollon.
Don Eddy, Williams Bros. BBQ Chicken, c. 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel.
Joe Constantino, I Want That, 1999 [detail]. Gift of the Artist. © Joe Constantino
Street Life: Private Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
The urban experience is an ever-changing tableau of daily activity.For young and old, work, relaxation, and play unfold on the city streets,revealing an anonymous humanity engaged in endeavors familiar toall. Selected from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, this exhibitionis a portrait of New York City—its work-a-day life, shopping avenues,and iconic transportation system. Featured artists include BereniceAbbott, N. Jay Jaffee, Martin Lewis, John Sloan, Garry Winogrand,and others.
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
DRAW OUT! Free Community EventSunday, September 2712:00 noon - 4:00 pm
This annual free event for the whole family will feature an array ofdrawing and collage activities in the Museum, on the terrace, and inHeckscher Park. A variety of materials will be on hand or bring yourown to capture the excitement of the day! Experience a printmakingdemonstration by exhibiting master printer Dan Welden. Help createa Night Sea mural, try figure drawing from live models, enjoy musicperformed by The East End Trio, and much more! Be one of the first200 guests and receive art supplies generously donated by thethalo.com artist community. (Rain date: October 4)
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!Saturday, September 26Free Museum Admission
Museum Day Live! now in its 11th year, is a nationwide event wheremuseums and cultural institutions across the country offer freeadmission for two people with a Museum Day Live! ticket. Downloadyour ticket and learn more at Smithsonianmag.com/museumday.
C H I L D R E N A N D F A M I L I E S
HECKSCHER FAMILY HOURSunday, September 201:00 pm - 2:00 pmMuseum Admission (children free) + $5 activity fee per childFor families with children ages 5 – 10 years
Join museum educator Tami Wood for a family-friendly tour of theGraphic Appeal exhibition. Experience the exhibition through closelooking, lively conversation, and hands-on gallery projects.Registration is recommended. Space is limited.
George Grosz’s Eclipse of the SunTravels to Sunny LAPower, Politics & War, on view through August 2, places Eclipse ofthe Sun in the context of other works from the Museum's PermanentCollection that depict themes of power, politics, and militaryaggression. The exhibition's close look at Grosz’s painting isoccasioned by its inclusion in the upcoming exhibition New Objectivity:Modern German Art in the Weimar Republic, 1919-1933, to be heldat the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, October 4, 2015 throughJanuary 17, 2016.Henry Varnum Poor, The Disappointed Fisherman, n.d. [detail]. Gift of the Baker/Pisano Collection.
Saturday, July 111:00 pm - 3:00 pmMeet and build along withLEGO Artist David Haliski
Sunday, July 121:00 pm - 3:00 pmHave your caricature made by Artist Marty Macaluso
In keeping with August Heckscher’s philanthropic nature, the Museum ispleased to partner with Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin FoodBank. Bring non-perishable people and pet food to support our communitymembers in need.
S U M M E R A R T W O R K S H O P S
JULY 13 - 17 Elementary, Ages 7 - 9
7/13 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/14 Self-Portrait in a MirrorDraw a self-portrait that will “reflect” who you are!
7/15 & 7/16 2-Days! MaskmakingWho will you become when you put on your mask? Create anoriginal mask using Pariscraft® and acrylic paints.
7/17 LEGO® Self-PortraitIf you were made out of LEGO blocks, what would you look like?Create your own fun LEGO drawing.
JULY 20 - 24 Tweens, Ages 10 - 12
7/20 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/21 Near & Far PortraitsLearn about foreshortening and create a self-portrait with adramatic sense of distance!
7/22 & 7/23 2-Days! Animal Portrait SculpturePortraits aren’t just for humans! Create and paint a 3-D portraitof your favorite animal using Pariscraft® plaster.
7/24 Lichtenstein Pop Art Self-PortraitLearn about artist Roy Lichtenstein and create a Pop Artself-portrait using similar techniques.
2 0 / 2 0 V I S I O N
Executive Director & CEO
2PrimeAvenue
Huntington,
NY11743
631.351.3250
heckscher.org
M E M B E R S O N L YBe a Friend, Bring a FriendSunday, August 2
Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre. —Paul Cézanne
In celebration of National Friendship Day, Museum members areinvited to bring their friend to the Museum as their guest. Present acurrent membership card and friends will have the joy of discoveringThe Heckscher Museum of Art free.
Enjoy the benefits of membership, become a member today. ContactMargaret Bilardello at [email protected] or 631.351.3006.
MuseumHours
Wednesday
-Friday
10:00am
-5:00
pmSaturday
andSunday
11:00am
-5:00
pmClosedMondayandTuesday
Admission
Fees
$8Adults;$6Seniors(62years);$5Students(10andover)
Childrenunder10
andMuseumMem
bersFR
EEReduced
fees
forHuntington
TownshipResidents
Free
View
ingHoursforH
untington
TownshipResidents
Proofofresidencyrequired.
Wednesday
after2:00
pm;Saturdaybefore1:00
pm
Free
Admission
forA
ctiveMilitaryPersonnel,Veterans,and
Family
Proofofservicerequired(upto5family
mem
bers).
DocentsintheGallery(Privatetoursavailable.Callforreservations.)
Wednesday
-Friday
2:00
-4:00
pm;Saturday&Sunday
2:00
-5:00
pm
Directions
LIEorNorthernStateParkw
aytoRoute110North.Turnrightonto
Route25AEast,M
ainStreet,inHuntington.LeftontoPrim
eAvenue.
Risaburo Kimura, Buenos Aires, 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel. © Risaburo Kimura
Form
oreinformationaboutexhibitions,
programs,andregistration,call631.351.3250,
visitheckscher.org,orscantag.
Generoussupportprovidedby
theTownofHuntington.
Sharing the Pride Blue Star Museums ProgramThe Museum is proud to offer free admission to active militarypersonnel, veterans, and family throughout the year. In addition, theMuseum is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums programwhich is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts,Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000museums across America, to offer free admission to thenation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, includingNational Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day, September 7.
95
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tion
Frid
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10to
Sund
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Enjoy
funactivities
allw
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Free
Mus
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Adm
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All workshops take place 10:00 am - 12:00 noonDrop-off on the front steps of the Museum. Fees include Museumadmission and art materials.
FEES1-Day WorkshopMembers $20, Non-Members $25
2-Day Workshop (must attend both days)Members $40, Non-Members $50
Member price available with a Family Membership or above, which iscurrent at the time the workshop takes place.
TO REGISTERCall 631.351.3250 or register in person at the Administrative Cottage,Heckscher Park, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Cancellation PolicyIn the event of a registrant’s cancellation, a credit will be issued thatmay be used toward programs during the same calendar year.
JULY 27 - 31 Teens, Ages 13 - 16
7/27 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/28 Live Model DrawingSharpen your observational skills. Draw from a clothed model in aseries of short and long poses.
7/29 & 7/30 2-Days! Who am I? PortraitUse drawing and printmaking to create a unique self-portrait thatexpresses who you are as an individual.
7/31 “Mixed-Up” Cubist Face SculptureExplore abstract art and make a cubist-style sculpture using wire,stockings, and acrylics.
I like to think that August Heckscher would be proud to know that95 years after he founded The Heckscher Museum it still embraces
his principal philanthropic passion.
The current Philanthropic Giving Pledge fostered by multi-billionairesWarren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates encourages the wealthiestindividuals to dedicate the majority of their fortunes to philanthropy.The notion of giving away most of one’s wealth to charitable causes is,of course, nothing new, as many instances can be found amongphilanthropists of earlier generations. August Heckscher is one suchexample. He too believed in giving back to a society that affordedhim pathways to success. His charitable priority was child welfare.He is quoted as saying “God in his great kindness has given mewealth. . . . It is my plan to spend much of this for the uplift ofchildren especially.” This preference later made its way into the textof the founding document of the non-profit corporation that todaymanages the Museum. In 1957, the New York State Board ofRegents granted an Absolute Charter to The Heckscher Museumwhich states clearly that it operates “. . . for charitable andeducational purposes and for the use and benefit of the inhabitantsof the Town of Huntington and especially of the school children . . . .”Museum leadership strives to fulfill this mandate by investingsignificantly in K-12 educational programming. In this regard,we are especially proud to report that during 2014 the MuseumDiscovery Programs, the flagship of The Heckscher Museum’seducational initiatives, served nearly 7,000 schoolchildren, anincrease of 28% from the year before!
As the Museum observes its 95th year as an important cultural assetthat enriches the quality of life of the community it serves, “childrenespecially,” I invite you to join the celebration—admission free—for aweekend of fun activities Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12.
Learn about original works of art with Museum Educators in thegalleries. Explore different styles and art materials. Create art in smallclass settings with individualized attention.
Join the fun after each workshop with a free family tour and activitiesin the Museum at 12:00 noon.
*In the event of inclement weather, draw or paint indoors.
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Graphic Appeal: Modern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
Street LifePrivate Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
J U L Y | A U G U S T | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
C E L E B R AT E A CH I E V EMEN T B EN E F I TSaturday, November 14, 2015
The Heckscher Museum of Art will honor Robin Hadley and artistsSandra Benny and Richard Vaux at the annual CelebrateAchievement Benefit for their contribution to the arts on LongIsland. The event will be held at the Huntington Country Club.For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, contactDeborah Johnson, Director of Development, at 631.351.3006or [email protected].
S A V E T H E D A T E
• Digital Action Paintingon a 55-inch touchscreen
• Hands-on Art Activity Station
• Explore the ExhibitionsActivity Guide
• Selfie Station withfun accessories and props
PHOTO
GRAPHBYLIFETIMEPHOTO
GRAPHY
Design:ABGraphics.us
Explore Art & Reading with HUEYGet ideas for art projects, discoverthe book of the month, and more.Visit www.facebook.com/HueyHeckscher.
E X H I B I T I O N S U P C O M I N G E X H I B I T I O N S P R O G R A M S
FIRST FRIDAYA Musical Portrait of James D’Aquisto GuitarsPeter Rogine, Jazz GuitarFriday, August 75:00 pm - 8:30 pmPerformance 7:00 pmFree
From his early days in Huntington to his “golden period” inGreenport, James D’Aquisto became known as the world’s greatestarchtop guitar maker from the late 1960s until his passing in 1995.Honoring the D’Aquisto legacy, his guitars were featured in the 2011Guitar Heroes exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. PeterRogine, renowned guitarist and Five Towns College professor, willdiscuss the life and work of this innovative guitar builder and performjazz classics on D’Aquisto instruments. Several historical D’Aquistoguitars will be on view for the evening.
First Friday is not scheduled for July 3 or September 4.
Exploring Art…Making MemoriesMonday, August 312:00 pm - 3:30 pmMembers $8, Non-Members $10, Care Partners Free
With the understanding that artistic experiences stimulate newpathways of learning, expression, and memories, the Museum isoffering a unique program for individuals living with dementia andtheir care partners. Specially trained professionals will lead aninteractive tour of select works and encourage group discussion.Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.Space is limited.
95th Anniversary CelebrationFriday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12Free Admission all weekendTake a selfie with an anniversary frame and other fun props at theSelfie Station; experience Digital Action Painting on a 55-inchtouchscreen; help “frost” a collaborative anniversary cake artwork;and enjoy a sweet treat provided by Baked by Melissa. View DavidHaliski’s LEGO® sculpture of the Museum .
95th Anniversary Celebration sponsored in part by Astoria Bank.
Graphic AppealModern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
The 20th century witnessed an explosion in printmaking as newprocesses were developed, print studios became established, and artistsresponded to the visual appeal of graphic design. This PermanentCollection exhibition features a selection of landscape, figurative, andabstract work produced using a wide range of traditional and modernprocesses. Featured artists include Romare Bearden, John Steuart Curry,Stuart Davis, Red Grooms, Risaburo Kimura, Robert Kipniss, RoyLichtenstein, Henry Moore, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg,Emilio Sanchez, Tom Wesselman, and many others.
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
In the 1970s, James Rosenquist created a series of large lithographsthat are characterized by their horizontal, tripartite compositions.Constructed of fragmented and juxtaposed images depicting variousbrightly colored icons, including tire tracks, stairs, nails, stars, orbits,and the American flag, these prints reference many of Rosenquist’spersistent themes—communication, space exploration, his 1971 carcrash—conveying complex messages about our culture, science andtechnology, and the artist’s social and political concerns.
Graphic Appeal and James Rosenquist: Tripartite Prints are sponsoredin part by Suffolk County.
SENIOR SECOND WEDNESDAY1:30 pm - 5:00 pmPrograms begin at 1:45 pmFree Museum Admission for Seniors (62+)Half-Price Museum Admission for General PublicGroups welcome
Midday Music & Letters from the Front Lines SeriesWednesday, July 8
Surrounded by the captivating and powerful imagery in the Museum’sPower, Politics & War exhibition, flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitaristGerry Saulter will read war letters written by American heroes andperform music reflective of the humanity shared within these poignantletters.
Docent Tour of Graphic AppealWednesday, September 9
Senior Second Wednesday is not scheduled for August 12 (closed for installation).
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Before the advent of the camera and the more recent phenomenonof social media and the selfie, preserving an image of one’s likenessrequired the skills of a trained portraitist, whose work often revealedmore than details of physiognomy. Before Selfies features overfour-dozen drawings, paintings, and sculptures from the Museum’sPermanent Collection that present various approaches to conveyinga subject’s likeness. Self-portraits and images of fellow artists, family,and friends reveal the artist’s most intimate world, while images ofpublic figures, unidentified sitters, and character types describe ourcollective experience. Changing concepts of beauty, diverseapproaches to depicting male and female subjects that reflectunderlying gender roles, and commentary on modern life are ancillarythemes. Works by Thomas Anshutz, William Merritt Chase, EdwardCurtis, Thomas Eakins, Red Grooms, Henri Matisse, William SidneyMount, Fairfield Porter, and many others are represented.
Poised PosesPortraits from the August Heckscher CollectionThrough August 2
The August Heckscher Collection, which comprises the core of theMuseum’s holdings, was particularly strong in historical Europeanportraiture, as was typical of early 20th-century collecting in America.This installation features works from our founding collection, installedto evoke the ambience of an upper class turn-of-the-20th-centuryhome. Highlights include portraits by Sir William Beechey, Sir HenryRaeburn, and George Romney, as well as works by Nicholasde Largillierre, Franz Wolfgang Rohrich, and Antoine Vollon.
Don Eddy, Williams Bros. BBQ Chicken, c. 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel.
Joe Constantino, I Want That, 1999 [detail]. Gift of the Artist. © Joe Constantino
Street Life: Private Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
The urban experience is an ever-changing tableau of daily activity.For young and old, work, relaxation, and play unfold on the city streets,revealing an anonymous humanity engaged in endeavors familiar toall. Selected from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, this exhibitionis a portrait of New York City—its work-a-day life, shopping avenues,and iconic transportation system. Featured artists include BereniceAbbott, N. Jay Jaffee, Martin Lewis, John Sloan, Garry Winogrand,and others.
C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S
DRAW OUT! Free Community EventSunday, September 2712:00 noon - 4:00 pm
This annual free event for the whole family will feature an array ofdrawing and collage activities in the Museum, on the terrace, and inHeckscher Park. A variety of materials will be on hand or bring yourown to capture the excitement of the day! Experience a printmakingdemonstration by exhibiting master printer Dan Welden. Help createa Night Sea mural, try figure drawing from live models, enjoy musicperformed by The East End Trio, and much more! Be one of the first200 guests and receive art supplies generously donated by thethalo.com artist community. (Rain date: October 4)
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!Saturday, September 26Free Museum Admission
Museum Day Live! now in its 11th year, is a nationwide event wheremuseums and cultural institutions across the country offer freeadmission for two people with a Museum Day Live! ticket. Downloadyour ticket and learn more at Smithsonianmag.com/museumday.
C H I L D R E N A N D F A M I L I E S
HECKSCHER FAMILY HOURSunday, September 201:00 pm - 2:00 pmMuseum Admission (children free) + $5 activity fee per childFor families with children ages 5 – 10 years
Join museum educator Tami Wood for a family-friendly tour of theGraphic Appeal exhibition. Experience the exhibition through closelooking, lively conversation, and hands-on gallery projects.Registration is recommended. Space is limited.
George Grosz’s Eclipse of the SunTravels to Sunny LAPower, Politics & War, on view through August 2, places Eclipse ofthe Sun in the context of other works from the Museum's PermanentCollection that depict themes of power, politics, and militaryaggression. The exhibition's close look at Grosz’s painting isoccasioned by its inclusion in the upcoming exhibition New Objectivity:Modern German Art in the Weimar Republic, 1919-1933, to be heldat the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, October 4, 2015 throughJanuary 17, 2016.Henry Varnum Poor, The Disappointed Fisherman, n.d. [detail]. Gift of the Baker/Pisano Collection.
Saturday, July 111:00 pm - 3:00 pmMeet and build along withLEGO Artist David Haliski
Sunday, July 121:00 pm - 3:00 pmHave your caricature made by Artist Marty Macaluso
In keeping with August Heckscher’s philanthropic nature, the Museum ispleased to partner with Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin FoodBank. Bring non-perishable people and pet food to support our communitymembers in need.
S U M M E R A R T W O R K S H O P S
JULY 13 - 17 Elementary, Ages 7 - 9
7/13 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/14 Self-Portrait in a MirrorDraw a self-portrait that will “reflect” who you are!
7/15 & 7/16 2-Days! MaskmakingWho will you become when you put on your mask? Create anoriginal mask using Pariscraft® and acrylic paints.
7/17 LEGO® Self-PortraitIf you were made out of LEGO blocks, what would you look like?Create your own fun LEGO drawing.
JULY 20 - 24 Tweens, Ages 10 - 12
7/20 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/21 Near & Far PortraitsLearn about foreshortening and create a self-portrait with adramatic sense of distance!
7/22 & 7/23 2-Days! Animal Portrait SculpturePortraits aren’t just for humans! Create and paint a 3-D portraitof your favorite animal using Pariscraft® plaster.
7/24 Lichtenstein Pop Art Self-PortraitLearn about artist Roy Lichtenstein and create a Pop Artself-portrait using similar techniques.
2 0 / 2 0 V I S I O N
Executive Director & CEO
2PrimeAvenue
Huntington,
NY11743
631.351.3250
heckscher.org
M E M B E R S O N L YBe a Friend, Bring a FriendSunday, August 2
Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre. —Paul Cézanne
In celebration of National Friendship Day, Museum members areinvited to bring their friend to the Museum as their guest. Present acurrent membership card and friends will have the joy of discoveringThe Heckscher Museum of Art free.
Enjoy the benefits of membership, become a member today. ContactMargaret Bilardello at [email protected] or 631.351.3006.
MuseumHours
Wednesday
-Friday
10:00am
-5:00
pmSaturday
andSunday
11:00am
-5:00
pmClosedMondayandTuesday
Admission
Fees
$8Adults;$6Seniors(62years);$5Students(10andover)
Childrenunder10
andMuseumMem
bersFR
EEReduced
fees
forHuntington
TownshipResidents
Free
View
ingHoursforH
untington
TownshipResidents
Proofofresidencyrequired.
Wednesday
after2:00
pm;Saturdaybefore1:00
pm
Free
Admission
forA
ctiveMilitaryPersonnel,Veterans,and
Family
Proofofservicerequired(upto5family
mem
bers).
DocentsintheGallery(Privatetoursavailable.Callforreservations.)
Wednesday
-Friday
2:00
-4:00
pm;Saturday&Sunday
2:00
-5:00
pm
Directions
LIEorNorthernStateParkw
aytoRoute110North.Turnrightonto
Route25AEast,M
ainStreet,inHuntington.LeftontoPrim
eAvenue.
Risaburo Kimura, Buenos Aires, 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel. © Risaburo Kimura
Form
oreinformationaboutexhibitions,
programs,andregistration,call631.351.3250,
visitheckscher.org,orscantag.
Generoussupportprovidedby
theTownofHuntington.
Sharing the Pride Blue Star Museums ProgramThe Museum is proud to offer free admission to active militarypersonnel, veterans, and family throughout the year. In addition, theMuseum is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums programwhich is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts,Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000museums across America, to offer free admission to thenation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, includingNational Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day, September 7.
95
thAnn
iver
sary
Cel
ebra
tion
Frid
ay,J
uly
10to
Sund
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12
Enjoy
funactivities
allw
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Free
Mus
eum
Adm
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on
All workshops take place 10:00 am - 12:00 noonDrop-off on the front steps of the Museum. Fees include Museumadmission and art materials.
FEES1-Day WorkshopMembers $20, Non-Members $25
2-Day Workshop (must attend both days)Members $40, Non-Members $50
Member price available with a Family Membership or above, which iscurrent at the time the workshop takes place.
TO REGISTERCall 631.351.3250 or register in person at the Administrative Cottage,Heckscher Park, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Cancellation PolicyIn the event of a registrant’s cancellation, a credit will be issued thatmay be used toward programs during the same calendar year.
JULY 27 - 31 Teens, Ages 13 - 16
7/27 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/28 Live Model DrawingSharpen your observational skills. Draw from a clothed model in aseries of short and long poses.
7/29 & 7/30 2-Days! Who am I? PortraitUse drawing and printmaking to create a unique self-portrait thatexpresses who you are as an individual.
7/31 “Mixed-Up” Cubist Face SculptureExplore abstract art and make a cubist-style sculpture using wire,stockings, and acrylics.
I like to think that August Heckscher would be proud to know that95 years after he founded The Heckscher Museum it still embraces
his principal philanthropic passion.
The current Philanthropic Giving Pledge fostered by multi-billionairesWarren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates encourages the wealthiestindividuals to dedicate the majority of their fortunes to philanthropy.The notion of giving away most of one’s wealth to charitable causes is,of course, nothing new, as many instances can be found amongphilanthropists of earlier generations. August Heckscher is one suchexample. He too believed in giving back to a society that affordedhim pathways to success. His charitable priority was child welfare.He is quoted as saying “God in his great kindness has given mewealth. . . . It is my plan to spend much of this for the uplift ofchildren especially.” This preference later made its way into the textof the founding document of the non-profit corporation that todaymanages the Museum. In 1957, the New York State Board ofRegents granted an Absolute Charter to The Heckscher Museumwhich states clearly that it operates “. . . for charitable andeducational purposes and for the use and benefit of the inhabitantsof the Town of Huntington and especially of the school children . . . .”Museum leadership strives to fulfill this mandate by investingsignificantly in K-12 educational programming. In this regard,we are especially proud to report that during 2014 the MuseumDiscovery Programs, the flagship of The Heckscher Museum’seducational initiatives, served nearly 7,000 schoolchildren, anincrease of 28% from the year before!
As the Museum observes its 95th year as an important cultural assetthat enriches the quality of life of the community it serves, “childrenespecially,” I invite you to join the celebration—admission free—for aweekend of fun activities Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12.
Learn about original works of art with Museum Educators in thegalleries. Explore different styles and art materials. Create art in smallclass settings with individualized attention.
Join the fun after each workshop with a free family tour and activitiesin the Museum at 12:00 noon.
*In the event of inclement weather, draw or paint indoors.
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Graphic Appeal: Modern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
Street LifePrivate Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
J U L Y | A U G U S T | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
C E L E B R AT E A CH I E V EMEN T B EN E F I TSaturday, November 14, 2015
The Heckscher Museum of Art will honor Robin Hadley and artistsSandra Benny and Richard Vaux at the annual CelebrateAchievement Benefit for their contribution to the arts on LongIsland. The event will be held at the Huntington Country Club.For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, contactDeborah Johnson, Director of Development, at 631.351.3006or [email protected].
S A V E T H E D A T E
• Digital Action Paintingon a 55-inch touchscreen
• Hands-on Art Activity Station
• Explore the ExhibitionsActivity Guide
• Selfie Station withfun accessories and props
PHOTO
GRAPHBYLIFETIMEPHOTO
GRAPHY
Design:ABGraphics.us
S U M M E R A R T W O R K S H O P S
JULY 13 - 17 Elementary, Ages 7 - 9
7/13 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/14 Self-Portrait in a MirrorDraw a self-portrait that will “reflect” who you are!
7/15 & 7/16 2-Days! MaskmakingWho will you become when you put on your mask? Create anoriginal mask using Pariscraft® and acrylic paints.
7/17 LEGO® Self-PortraitIf you were made out of LEGO blocks, what would you look like?Create your own fun LEGO drawing.
JULY 20 - 24 Tweens, Ages 10 - 12
7/20 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/21 Near & Far PortraitsLearn about foreshortening and create a self-portrait with adramatic sense of distance!
7/22 & 7/23 2-Days! Animal Portrait SculpturePortraits aren’t just for humans! Create and paint a 3-D portraitof your favorite animal using Pariscraft® plaster.
7/24 Lichtenstein Pop Art Self-PortraitLearn about artist Roy Lichtenstein and create a Pop Artself-portrait using similar techniques.
2 0 / 2 0 V I S I O N
Executive Director & CEO
2PrimeAvenue
Huntington,
NY11743
631.351.3250
heckscher.org
M E M B E R S O N L YBe a Friend, Bring a FriendSunday, August 2
Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre. —Paul Cézanne
In celebration of National Friendship Day, Museum members areinvited to bring their friend to the Museum as their guest. Present acurrent membership card and friends will have the joy of discoveringThe Heckscher Museum of Art free.
Enjoy the benefits of membership, become a member today. ContactMargaret Bilardello at [email protected] or 631.351.3006.
MuseumHours
Wednesday
-Friday
10:00am
-5:00
pmSaturday
andSunday
11:00am
-5:00
pmClosedMondayandTuesday
Admission
Fees
$8Adults;$6Seniors(62years);$5Students(10andover)
Childrenunder10
andMuseumMem
bersFR
EEReduced
fees
forHuntington
TownshipResidents
Free
View
ingHoursforH
untington
TownshipResidents
Proofofresidencyrequired.
Wednesday
after2:00
pm;Saturdaybefore1:00
pm
Free
Admission
forA
ctiveMilitaryPersonnel,Veterans,and
Family
Proofofservicerequired(upto5family
mem
bers).
DocentsintheGallery(Privatetoursavailable.Callforreservations.)
Wednesday
-Friday
2:00
-4:00
pm;Saturday&Sunday
2:00
-5:00
pm
Directions
LIEorNorthernStateParkw
aytoRoute110North.Turnrightonto
Route25AEast,M
ainStreet,inHuntington.LeftontoPrim
eAvenue.
Risaburo Kimura, Buenos Aires, 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel. © Risaburo Kimura
Form
oreinformationaboutexhibitions,
programs,andregistration,call631.351.3250,
visitheckscher.org,orscantag.
Generoussupportprovidedby
theTownofHuntington.
Sharing the Pride Blue Star Museums ProgramThe Museum is proud to offer free admission to active militarypersonnel, veterans, and family throughout the year. In addition, theMuseum is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums programwhich is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts,Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000museums across America, to offer free admission to thenation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, includingNational Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day, September 7.
95
thAnn
iver
sary
Cel
ebra
tion
Frid
ay,J
uly
10to
Sund
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12
Enjoy
funactivities
allw
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Free
Mus
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Adm
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on
All workshops take place 10:00 am - 12:00 noonDrop-off on the front steps of the Museum. Fees include Museumadmission and art materials.
FEES1-Day WorkshopMembers $20, Non-Members $25
2-Day Workshop (must attend both days)Members $40, Non-Members $50
Member price available with a Family Membership or above, which iscurrent at the time the workshop takes place.
TO REGISTERCall 631.351.3250 or register in person at the Administrative Cottage,Heckscher Park, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Cancellation PolicyIn the event of a registrant’s cancellation, a credit will be issued thatmay be used toward programs during the same calendar year.
JULY 27 - 31 Teens, Ages 13 - 16
7/27 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/28 Live Model DrawingSharpen your observational skills. Draw from a clothed model in aseries of short and long poses.
7/29 & 7/30 2-Days! Who am I? PortraitUse drawing and printmaking to create a unique self-portrait thatexpresses who you are as an individual.
7/31 “Mixed-Up” Cubist Face SculptureExplore abstract art and make a cubist-style sculpture using wire,stockings, and acrylics.
I like to think that August Heckscher would be proud to know that95 years after he founded The Heckscher Museum it still embraces
his principal philanthropic passion.
The current Philanthropic Giving Pledge fostered by multi-billionairesWarren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates encourages the wealthiestindividuals to dedicate the majority of their fortunes to philanthropy.The notion of giving away most of one’s wealth to charitable causes is,of course, nothing new, as many instances can be found amongphilanthropists of earlier generations. August Heckscher is one suchexample. He too believed in giving back to a society that affordedhim pathways to success. His charitable priority was child welfare.He is quoted as saying “God in his great kindness has given mewealth. . . . It is my plan to spend much of this for the uplift ofchildren especially.” This preference later made its way into the textof the founding document of the non-profit corporation that todaymanages the Museum. In 1957, the New York State Board ofRegents granted an Absolute Charter to The Heckscher Museumwhich states clearly that it operates “. . . for charitable andeducational purposes and for the use and benefit of the inhabitantsof the Town of Huntington and especially of the school children . . . .”Museum leadership strives to fulfill this mandate by investingsignificantly in K-12 educational programming. In this regard,we are especially proud to report that during 2014 the MuseumDiscovery Programs, the flagship of The Heckscher Museum’seducational initiatives, served nearly 7,000 schoolchildren, anincrease of 28% from the year before!
As the Museum observes its 95th year as an important cultural assetthat enriches the quality of life of the community it serves, “childrenespecially,” I invite you to join the celebration—admission free—for aweekend of fun activities Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12.
Learn about original works of art with Museum Educators in thegalleries. Explore different styles and art materials. Create art in smallclass settings with individualized attention.
Join the fun after each workshop with a free family tour and activitiesin the Museum at 12:00 noon.
*In the event of inclement weather, draw or paint indoors.
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Graphic Appeal: Modern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
Street LifePrivate Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
J U L Y | A U G U S T | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
C E L E B R AT E A CH I E V EMEN T B EN E F I TSaturday, November 14, 2015
The Heckscher Museum of Art will honor Robin Hadley and artistsSandra Benny and Richard Vaux at the annual CelebrateAchievement Benefit for their contribution to the arts on LongIsland. The event will be held at the Huntington Country Club.For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, contactDeborah Johnson, Director of Development, at 631.351.3006or [email protected].
S A V E T H E D A T E
• Digital Action Paintingon a 55-inch touchscreen
• Hands-on Art Activity Station
• Explore the ExhibitionsActivity Guide
• Selfie Station withfun accessories and props
PHOTO
GRAPHBYLIFETIMEPHOTO
GRAPHY
Design:ABGraphics.us
S U M M E R A R T W O R K S H O P S
JULY 13 - 17 Elementary, Ages 7 - 9
7/13 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/14 Self-Portrait in a MirrorDraw a self-portrait that will “reflect” who you are!
7/15 & 7/16 2-Days! MaskmakingWho will you become when you put on your mask? Create anoriginal mask using Pariscraft® and acrylic paints.
7/17 LEGO® Self-PortraitIf you were made out of LEGO blocks, what would you look like?Create your own fun LEGO drawing.
JULY 20 - 24 Tweens, Ages 10 - 12
7/20 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/21 Near & Far PortraitsLearn about foreshortening and create a self-portrait with adramatic sense of distance!
7/22 & 7/23 2-Days! Animal Portrait SculpturePortraits aren’t just for humans! Create and paint a 3-D portraitof your favorite animal using Pariscraft® plaster.
7/24 Lichtenstein Pop Art Self-PortraitLearn about artist Roy Lichtenstein and create a Pop Artself-portrait using similar techniques.
2 0 / 2 0 V I S I O N
Executive Director & CEO
2PrimeAvenue
Huntington,
NY11743
631.351.3250
heckscher.org
M E M B E R S O N L YBe a Friend, Bring a FriendSunday, August 2
Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre. —Paul Cézanne
In celebration of National Friendship Day, Museum members areinvited to bring their friend to the Museum as their guest. Present acurrent membership card and friends will have the joy of discoveringThe Heckscher Museum of Art free.
Enjoy the benefits of membership, become a member today. ContactMargaret Bilardello at [email protected] or 631.351.3006.
MuseumHours
Wednesday
-Friday
10:00am
-5:00
pmSaturday
andSunday
11:00am
-5:00
pmClosedMondayandTuesday
Admission
Fees
$8Adults;$6Seniors(62years);$5Students(10andover)
Childrenunder10
andMuseumMem
bersFR
EEReduced
fees
forHuntington
TownshipResidents
Free
View
ingHoursforH
untington
TownshipResidents
Proofofresidencyrequired.
Wednesday
after2:00
pm;Saturdaybefore1:00
pm
Free
Admission
forA
ctiveMilitaryPersonnel,Veterans,and
Family
Proofofservicerequired(upto5family
mem
bers).
DocentsintheGallery(Privatetoursavailable.Callforreservations.)
Wednesday
-Friday
2:00
-4:00
pm;Saturday&Sunday
2:00
-5:00
pm
Directions
LIEorNorthernStateParkw
aytoRoute110North.Turnrightonto
Route25AEast,M
ainStreet,inHuntington.LeftontoPrim
eAvenue.
Risaburo Kimura, Buenos Aires, 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel. © Risaburo Kimura
Form
oreinformationaboutexhibitions,
programs,andregistration,call631.351.3250,
visitheckscher.org,orscantag.
Generoussupportprovidedby
theTownofHuntington.
Sharing the Pride Blue Star Museums ProgramThe Museum is proud to offer free admission to active militarypersonnel, veterans, and family throughout the year. In addition, theMuseum is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums programwhich is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts,Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000museums across America, to offer free admission to thenation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, includingNational Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day, September 7.
95
thAnn
iver
sary
Cel
ebra
tion
Frid
ay,J
uly
10to
Sund
ay,J
uly
12
Enjoy
funactivities
allw
eekend!
Free
Mus
eum
Adm
issi
on
All workshops take place 10:00 am - 12:00 noonDrop-off on the front steps of the Museum. Fees include Museumadmission and art materials.
FEES1-Day WorkshopMembers $20, Non-Members $25
2-Day Workshop (must attend both days)Members $40, Non-Members $50
Member price available with a Family Membership or above, which iscurrent at the time the workshop takes place.
TO REGISTERCall 631.351.3250 or register in person at the Administrative Cottage,Heckscher Park, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Cancellation PolicyIn the event of a registrant’s cancellation, a credit will be issued thatmay be used toward programs during the same calendar year.
JULY 27 - 31 Teens, Ages 13 - 16
7/27 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/28 Live Model DrawingSharpen your observational skills. Draw from a clothed model in aseries of short and long poses.
7/29 & 7/30 2-Days! Who am I? PortraitUse drawing and printmaking to create a unique self-portrait thatexpresses who you are as an individual.
7/31 “Mixed-Up” Cubist Face SculptureExplore abstract art and make a cubist-style sculpture using wire,stockings, and acrylics.
I like to think that August Heckscher would be proud to know that95 years after he founded The Heckscher Museum it still embraces
his principal philanthropic passion.
The current Philanthropic Giving Pledge fostered by multi-billionairesWarren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates encourages the wealthiestindividuals to dedicate the majority of their fortunes to philanthropy.The notion of giving away most of one’s wealth to charitable causes is,of course, nothing new, as many instances can be found amongphilanthropists of earlier generations. August Heckscher is one suchexample. He too believed in giving back to a society that affordedhim pathways to success. His charitable priority was child welfare.He is quoted as saying “God in his great kindness has given mewealth. . . . It is my plan to spend much of this for the uplift ofchildren especially.” This preference later made its way into the textof the founding document of the non-profit corporation that todaymanages the Museum. In 1957, the New York State Board ofRegents granted an Absolute Charter to The Heckscher Museumwhich states clearly that it operates “. . . for charitable andeducational purposes and for the use and benefit of the inhabitantsof the Town of Huntington and especially of the school children . . . .”Museum leadership strives to fulfill this mandate by investingsignificantly in K-12 educational programming. In this regard,we are especially proud to report that during 2014 the MuseumDiscovery Programs, the flagship of The Heckscher Museum’seducational initiatives, served nearly 7,000 schoolchildren, anincrease of 28% from the year before!
As the Museum observes its 95th year as an important cultural assetthat enriches the quality of life of the community it serves, “childrenespecially,” I invite you to join the celebration—admission free—for aweekend of fun activities Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12.
Learn about original works of art with Museum Educators in thegalleries. Explore different styles and art materials. Create art in smallclass settings with individualized attention.
Join the fun after each workshop with a free family tour and activitiesin the Museum at 12:00 noon.
*In the event of inclement weather, draw or paint indoors.
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Graphic Appeal: Modern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
Street LifePrivate Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
J U L Y | A U G U S T | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
C E L E B R AT E A CH I E V EMEN T B EN E F I TSaturday, November 14, 2015
The Heckscher Museum of Art will honor Robin Hadley and artistsSandra Benny and Richard Vaux at the annual CelebrateAchievement Benefit for their contribution to the arts on LongIsland. The event will be held at the Huntington Country Club.For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, contactDeborah Johnson, Director of Development, at 631.351.3006or [email protected].
S A V E T H E D A T E
• Digital Action Paintingon a 55-inch touchscreen
• Hands-on Art Activity Station
• Explore the ExhibitionsActivity Guide
• Selfie Station withfun accessories and props
PHOTO
GRAPHBYLIFETIMEPHOTO
GRAPHY
Design:ABGraphics.us
S U M M E R A R T W O R K S H O P S
JULY 13 - 17 Elementary, Ages 7 - 9
7/13 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/14 Self-Portrait in a MirrorDraw a self-portrait that will “reflect” who you are!
7/15 & 7/16 2-Days! MaskmakingWho will you become when you put on your mask? Create anoriginal mask using Pariscraft® and acrylic paints.
7/17 LEGO® Self-PortraitIf you were made out of LEGO blocks, what would you look like?Create your own fun LEGO drawing.
JULY 20 - 24 Tweens, Ages 10 - 12
7/20 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/21 Near & Far PortraitsLearn about foreshortening and create a self-portrait with adramatic sense of distance!
7/22 & 7/23 2-Days! Animal Portrait SculpturePortraits aren’t just for humans! Create and paint a 3-D portraitof your favorite animal using Pariscraft® plaster.
7/24 Lichtenstein Pop Art Self-PortraitLearn about artist Roy Lichtenstein and create a Pop Artself-portrait using similar techniques.
2 0 / 2 0 V I S I O N
Executive Director & CEO
2PrimeAvenue
Huntington,
NY11743
631.351.3250
heckscher.org
M E M B E R S O N L YBe a Friend, Bring a FriendSunday, August 2
Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre. —Paul Cézanne
In celebration of National Friendship Day, Museum members areinvited to bring their friend to the Museum as their guest. Present acurrent membership card and friends will have the joy of discoveringThe Heckscher Museum of Art free.
Enjoy the benefits of membership, become a member today. ContactMargaret Bilardello at [email protected] or 631.351.3006.
MuseumHours
Wednesday
-Friday
10:00am
-5:00
pmSaturday
andSunday
11:00am
-5:00
pmClosedMondayandTuesday
Admission
Fees
$8Adults;$6Seniors(62years);$5Students(10andover)
Childrenunder10
andMuseumMem
bersFR
EEReduced
fees
forHuntington
TownshipResidents
Free
View
ingHoursforH
untington
TownshipResidents
Proofofresidencyrequired.
Wednesday
after2:00
pm;Saturdaybefore1:00
pm
Free
Admission
forA
ctiveMilitaryPersonnel,Veterans,and
Family
Proofofservicerequired(upto5family
mem
bers).
DocentsintheGallery(Privatetoursavailable.Callforreservations.)
Wednesday
-Friday
2:00
-4:00
pm;Saturday&Sunday
2:00
-5:00
pm
Directions
LIEorNorthernStateParkw
aytoRoute110North.Turnrightonto
Route25AEast,M
ainStreet,inHuntington.LeftontoPrim
eAvenue.
Risaburo Kimura, Buenos Aires, 1973 [detail]. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Mandel. © Risaburo Kimura
Form
oreinformationaboutexhibitions,
programs,andregistration,call631.351.3250,
visitheckscher.org,orscantag.
Generoussupportprovidedby
theTownofHuntington.
Sharing the Pride Blue Star Museums ProgramThe Museum is proud to offer free admission to active militarypersonnel, veterans, and family throughout the year. In addition, theMuseum is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums programwhich is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts,Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000museums across America, to offer free admission to thenation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, includingNational Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day, September 7.
95
thAnn
iver
sary
Cel
ebra
tion
Frid
ay,J
uly
10to
Sund
ay,J
uly
12
Enjoy
funactivities
allw
eekend!
Free
Mus
eum
Adm
issi
on
All workshops take place 10:00 am - 12:00 noonDrop-off on the front steps of the Museum. Fees include Museumadmission and art materials.
FEES1-Day WorkshopMembers $20, Non-Members $25
2-Day Workshop (must attend both days)Members $40, Non-Members $50
Member price available with a Family Membership or above, which iscurrent at the time the workshop takes place.
TO REGISTERCall 631.351.3250 or register in person at the Administrative Cottage,Heckscher Park, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Cancellation PolicyIn the event of a registrant’s cancellation, a credit will be issued thatmay be used toward programs during the same calendar year.
JULY 27 - 31 Teens, Ages 13 - 16
7/27 Painting “En Plein Air”*Enjoy drawing and painting outside in beautiful Heckscher Park.
7/28 Live Model DrawingSharpen your observational skills. Draw from a clothed model in aseries of short and long poses.
7/29 & 7/30 2-Days! Who am I? PortraitUse drawing and printmaking to create a unique self-portrait thatexpresses who you are as an individual.
7/31 “Mixed-Up” Cubist Face SculptureExplore abstract art and make a cubist-style sculpture using wire,stockings, and acrylics.
I like to think that August Heckscher would be proud to know that95 years after he founded The Heckscher Museum it still embraces
his principal philanthropic passion.
The current Philanthropic Giving Pledge fostered by multi-billionairesWarren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates encourages the wealthiestindividuals to dedicate the majority of their fortunes to philanthropy.The notion of giving away most of one’s wealth to charitable causes is,of course, nothing new, as many instances can be found amongphilanthropists of earlier generations. August Heckscher is one suchexample. He too believed in giving back to a society that affordedhim pathways to success. His charitable priority was child welfare.He is quoted as saying “God in his great kindness has given mewealth. . . . It is my plan to spend much of this for the uplift ofchildren especially.” This preference later made its way into the textof the founding document of the non-profit corporation that todaymanages the Museum. In 1957, the New York State Board ofRegents granted an Absolute Charter to The Heckscher Museumwhich states clearly that it operates “. . . for charitable andeducational purposes and for the use and benefit of the inhabitantsof the Town of Huntington and especially of the school children . . . .”Museum leadership strives to fulfill this mandate by investingsignificantly in K-12 educational programming. In this regard,we are especially proud to report that during 2014 the MuseumDiscovery Programs, the flagship of The Heckscher Museum’seducational initiatives, served nearly 7,000 schoolchildren, anincrease of 28% from the year before!
As the Museum observes its 95th year as an important cultural assetthat enriches the quality of life of the community it serves, “childrenespecially,” I invite you to join the celebration—admission free—for aweekend of fun activities Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12.
Learn about original works of art with Museum Educators in thegalleries. Explore different styles and art materials. Create art in smallclass settings with individualized attention.
Join the fun after each workshop with a free family tour and activitiesin the Museum at 12:00 noon.
*In the event of inclement weather, draw or paint indoors.
Before Selfies: Portraiture through the AgesThrough August 9
Graphic Appeal: Modern Prints from the CollectionAugust 15 – November 29
James Rosenquist: Tripartite PrintsAugust 15 – November 22
Street LifePrivate Moments/Public RecordOpens August 15
J U L Y | A U G U S T | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
C E L E B R AT E A CH I E V EMEN T B EN E F I TSaturday, November 14, 2015
The Heckscher Museum of Art will honor Robin Hadley and artistsSandra Benny and Richard Vaux at the annual CelebrateAchievement Benefit for their contribution to the arts on LongIsland. The event will be held at the Huntington Country Club.For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, contactDeborah Johnson, Director of Development, at 631.351.3006or [email protected].
S A V E T H E D A T E
• Digital Action Paintingon a 55-inch touchscreen
• Hands-on Art Activity Station
• Explore the ExhibitionsActivity Guide
• Selfie Station withfun accessories and props
PHOTO
GRAPHBYLIFETIMEPHOTO
GRAPHY
Design:ABGraphics.us