Join curator Margaret Garrett for a series of talks with artists participating in the “Once on This Island” exhibition at the Shelter Island History Center. The first next is scheduled for Thursday, July 28.
“Once on This Island” runs through September 7 and features works by eight artists who have lived and/or worked on Shelter Island.
Garrett is one of eight artists featured in the exhibition. Also included are Karen Arm, John Chamberlain, Janet Culbertson, Willem de Kooning, Jules Feiffer, Alan Shields, and Ned Smyth. The selection of paintings and sculptures dates from the 1950s to the present day.
Artist talks are scheduled on Thursdays as follows; all begin at 6 PM, and doors open at 5:30 PM:
- July 28, Karen Arm, Janet Culbertson, and Ned Smyth
- August 4, Jules Feiffer
- August 11, Discussion of Alan Shields’ Works with Jason and Vicki Shields
RSVP at 631-749-0025 or info@shelterislandhistorical.org. A $5 donation is suggested.
About ‘Once on this Island’
Artists have long flocked to the East End of Long Island, drawn by the quality of its light. However, Garrett says Shelter Island exerts a particular pull, luring artists with its independent spirit and quiet beauty.
“Once On This Island” celebrates these artists’ unique vision and the breadth of their stylistic interests, from abstract paintings, prints, sculptures, and works on handmade paper to drawings and bronzes inspired by the natural world.
Within this variety, however, the influence of the Island emerges as a common theme, whether the artist spent a single season here or chose to make this their permanent home.
You can view the exhibition immediately before the talks, or Wednesday to Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Or, call to make an appointment at 631-749-0025.
