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Patchogue Arts Gallery & Office
20 Terry St., Suite 116
Patchogue, NY 11772
631-627-8686
info@patchoguearts.org
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Greetings!
On behalf of the Patchogue Arts Council (PAC), I would like to thank all of our members, volunteers, and supporters for your generous gifts of time and monetary and in-kind donations during the past year. These contributions have made it possible for us to keep the Patchogue Arts Gallery open with seven dynamite shows over the course of the year as well as several more at our long-term satellite gallery at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts and our latest satellite at Roast Coffee and Tea Trading Company.
Since its inception in 2008, PAC has sponsored several "Walking Arts Tours" of local artists' work and mounted several major exhibitions at Briarcliffe College, including a Philip Jones Griffiths retrospective and two Biennial exhibitions of the work of nearly 100 accomplished artists across Long Island from Brooklyn and Queens to Orient and Montauk. Last year we were able to bring the Long Island Opera Company to the Shorefront Park bandshell for an evening concert under the stars during the blue moon of August.
In addition to keeping our galleries going this year, our music committee introduced a downtown music festival, South By South Shore, thanks to the sponsorship of many downtown venues, as well as another Logjam in conjunction with the Blue Point Brewery. We also held another raku firing, introducing many people to this ceramic art form, and began a Photography Club to complement our existing Sketch Club. Everything we have accomplished was only possible because of contributions from our loyal public.
In the coming year we plan to continue with our galleries and other events and programs as well as mount a third biennial exhibition. As you know, the costs of these are high, especially the cost of mounting a biennial exhibition. We are asking for year-end donations to help us achieve our goal and fulfill our mission to support, promote, and encourage the arts.
You can mail a check to our gallery located at 20 Terry St., Suite 116, Patchogue, or donate via PayPal  by clicking the donate button or visiting our  page. PAC is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation; all donations may be tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We wish you a happy holiday season, and look forward to seeing you in an art-filled wonderful New Year!
The Patchogue Arts Council Board of Trustees
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Patchogue Arts Council Visual Arts Opportunities
Visual Arts Committee
The Patchogue Arts Council's Visual Arts Committee is seeking new members. The Visual Arts Committee plans the exhibitions at the Patchogue Arts Gallery located at 20 Terry St. as well as a number of satellite galleries. Applicants should have at minimum a BFA or equivalent or demonstrable professional experience and be a member in good standing of the Patchogue Arts Council. Installation or exhibition experience preferred. Qualified applicants should send resum és to John Cino, Visual Arts Chair and PAC President at JCinoSculptor@gmail.com. Please put the phrase 'resum é visual arts committee' in the subject line. Lobby Gallery
The Patchogue Arts Council's Visual Arts Committee is announcing an open call for exhibitors in its satellite gallery, the Lobby Gallery, located inside the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue. Exhibitions are normally 7-8 weeks in length with five exhibitions scheduled per year. All art must be wall mounted. The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts estimates a minimum of 10,000 visitors in a typical two-month span. Send a minimum of six jpegs of current work and a one page exhibition record to info@patchoguearts.org. Please put the phrase 'exhibition at the Lobby Gallery' in the subject line. Members Gallery in Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Co.
The Patchogue Arts Council's Visual Arts Committee is announcing an open call for exhibitors in its satellite gallery at Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Co., 41 E. Main St., Patchogue. Exhibitions are normally of 7-8 weeks with six exhibitions scheduled per year. The Gallery at Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Co. is dedicated to work of members of the Patchogue Arts Council. All applicants must be a member in good standing of the Patchogue Arts Council. All work must be wall mounted. Send a minimum of six jpegs of current work and a one page exhibition record to jtschuck@gmail.com. Please put the phrase 'exhibition at Roast Coffee' in the subject line. Draft Request for Proposals
The Patchogue Arts Council (PAC), as consultant to the Community Development Agency (CDA), is requesting proposals for a public mural at Furman Square in the Village of Patchogue on a south-facing exterior building wall located at 26 South Ocean Avenue. The mural will be seen looking north toward the intersection of South Ocean Avenue and Main Street, long known as the Famous Four Corners.
The intersection has historical significance as the commercial center of Patchogue Village dating back to the 19th century. The most iconic building was Swezey's Department Store on the northwest corner of the intersection. It and other buildings that once were visible from the proposed mural site are well documented in historic photographs available online and in the history room of the Patchogue-Medford Library.
The artist is encouraged to present a proposal that is a personal interpretation of the vibrancy and architecture associated with the view described above circa 1900.
Timeline:
- Proposals must be received by January 24, 2014 to be considered.
- Artists will be notified by March 1, 2014.
- Work on the mural will commence in spring, 2014, as weather permits.
- Work will be completed and unveiled by July 4, 2014, weather permitting.
Selection Process:
All proposals will be reviewed by a PAC selection committee, which will present its three strongest proposals to the CDA in February of 2014.
Submission Requirements:
- Resumé showing past successful mural projects.
- Images of recent work that reflect the stylistic direction of the proposal.
- A sketch of the proposed mural.
- In order to be selected, artists will be required to provide evidence of legal residency in the US and proof of being 18 years or older.
- Submit proposals to the Patchogue Arts Council at publicspace@patchoguearts.org.
Stipend:
The selected artist will receive a stipend of $7,000 from which the artist must cover the cost of weatherproof materials approved by the PAC committee.
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December 1 - January 11, 2014
Painting is the process of the unconscious revealing itself for Pamela Varacek. Her art is very intuitive, having no preconceived idea or plan. Her paintings develop over the course of their creation, allowing the artist to truly express her whimsical imagination. A base layer of paint is spread across the entire canvas with the artist then adding more layers on top. Each layer of paint is a metamorphosis, revealing specific images the artist then brings to the forefront of the canvas. She aspires to form a deep connection with her audience through her work. Her work warrants an emotional response.
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Patchogue Arts Council Photography Club
Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at the BrickHouse Brewery and Restaurant upstairs in Shand's Loft from 7:30-9:30 PM and are open to both beginners and experts.
The assignment/contest for this month can be found on our Facebook page (see link below). Photographers can upload their photos to our blog, and members can vote on their favorites - all done anonymously.
Yearly memberships are $70 for PAC members, $100 for non-PAC members, $35 for student PAC members, and $65 for student non-PAC members. For more information please contact Chairman Titus Kana at 212-685-9710 or titus@kanaphoto.com
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CONNECTING THROUGH OUR STORIES
The Patchogue Arts Council and Herstory Writer's Workshop invites you to join our ongoing memoir-writing workshop, Bridges To Justice. Join men and women from all walks of life as they share their true stories about their efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Erika Duncan, Herstory founder, novelist, and former writer for The New York Times Long Island Weekly, facilitates this free weekly workshop designed to unite and inspire our community. No writing experience is necessary, simply the desire to connect through your story and the stories of the other participants.
The Bridges To Justice workshop meets every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Patchogue Arts Gallery located at 20 Terry St. in Patchogue. It was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Knapp-Swezey Foundation, Briarcliffe College, and the New York State Council on the Arts. For more information, email literaryarts@patchoguearts.com.
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Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
71 E. Main St., Patchogue
631-207-1313
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Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center
631-438-0083 20 Terry St., Patchogue
Visit plazamac.org for current screenings and more information.
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Islip Art Museum
50 Irish Lane, East Islip
Islip Art Museum
Works from FGM 2013
Curated By Beth Giacummo
September 22 - December 29
Islip Art Museum New York Bound: International Book Art Biennial
Curated By Dorothea Fleiss
September 22 - December 29
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