Huntington Arts Council

Auditions for The Babylon Chorale
2026-03-23 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Sisters of St.Joseph Brentwood Campus, 1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY, 11717, United States
Announcing auditions for our 80+ voice chorale. Join us for rehearsal at 7:30; auditions will be at break. All voice parts welcome. Bring something to sing. Visit www.babylonchorale.org for details and further information.

DJ Dancing with Swing Dance Long Island
2026-03-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Join us at the Huntington Moose Lodge for an evening of mostly Swing Dancing starting with a dance lesson at 7:30 PM, DJ music and mostly swing dancing from 8 until 10 PM. Beginners and Singles are welcome. No partner required. Wear comfortable clothes. $10 for SDLI members and students, $15 for non-SDLI members. On the 4th Tuesday of the month we “usually” have Carol Fraser teaching a more advanced swing dance lesson. Please check the website: https://www.sdli.org for the latest information.

Spirit of Huntington presents Figure Drawing Workshop
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Rd. N., Huntington Station, 11746, United States
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Figure Drawing Workshop at Spirit of Huntington! These beginner-friendly sessions are open to the entire community and are perfect for artists of all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced artists looking for a creative evening.
Participants will draw from live clothed models wearing imaginative fashion and fantasy-inspired costumes, offering a fun and dynamic drawing experience. Instructors will be present to provide guidance, tips, and support throughout the session, while maintaining a relaxed, social atmosphere where everyone can explore and enjoy the creative process.
Workshop Details
Wednesday, March 25 — 5:30–7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 1 — 5:30–7:00 PM
Cost: $35 per person
All skill levels are welcome, and no prior figure drawing experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/260556006458054

The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Soul Collage Workshop with Lisa O'Connor
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY, 11030
Unleash Your Creativity & Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery!
SoulCollage® combines imagination and art to explore your inner world through intuitive collage making. Using images, scissors, and glue, you’ll create unique cards that reflect different aspects of yourself—your emotions, experiences and personal wisdom. Through this playful and introspective practice, you’ll gain insight, clarity and a deeper connection to your authentic self.
Join us and see how the process unfolds with beautiful simplicity while opening doors to profound and unexpected insight about yourself. No artistic background needed—just bring your curiosity and openness.
All supplies are included in price.
Adults and Students Age 16+

The Art Guild of Port Washington presents PROCREATE 1 Workshop with Nancy Wernersbach
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY, 11030
Turn your iPad into a powerful assistant to create better fine art using the app Procreate. (1 time purchase $12.99)
As a watercolor and oil painter Procreate has become my essential tool for sketching out ideas, plein air sketching, trying out colors & manipulating photographs for a fraction of the cost of Photoshop.
In Procreate 1 we will learn how to:
• Sketch and make changes to a sketch without having to erase everything!
• Use layers to move objects around in your sketch for better composition.
• Make changes to size, color, shapes, values in sketches and photos.
• Crop, combine and make adjustments to photos to create the best reference
for your painting.
For Beginners

Spirit of Huntington presents Zine Workshop
2026-03-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Rd. N., Huntington Station, 11746, United States
Curious about zines? Join us for a fun and creative Zine-Making Workshop at Spirit of Huntington! These beginner-friendly sessions are open to the entire community and welcome participants of all experience levels.
A zine (pronounced zeen, short for magazine) is a small, DIY booklet that you create yourself using drawing, writing, collage, photos, and other creative materials. Zines have a long history in underground and independent art communities, especially gaining popularity in the 1980s and 90s when artists and writers would photocopy and distribute their handmade mini-magazines to share ideas, stories, art, and personal expression.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to fold and assemble their own zines while exploring creative techniques like collage, scrapbooking, drawing, and mixed media. Instructors will guide you through the process while encouraging experimentation and self-expression in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity!
Workshop Details
Saturday, March 28 — 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday, April 4 — 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Cost: $35 per person
Sign up here! https://form.jotform.com/260556006458054

Listening Party with "Fuji" & Hollis King
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Firefly Artists, 90 Main Street, Northport, 11768, United States
We are deeply honored to welcome some very special Friends of the Coltrane home for a deeply cool listening party and discussion about John and Alice Coltrane and their Dix Hills Home, which is being transformed into a museum and cultural center.
When: Saturday, March 28 @6pm
Yasuhiro “Fuji” Fujioka is a Board member of the Friends of The Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, President of the Coltrane House of Osaka, and owns the Kimono shop, “Fujioka.” He is also a freelance jazz writer/ producer/ photographer/ educator and the author of four books on the subject of John Coltrane.
Hollis King is the former vice president and creative director at the Verve Music Group, the largest jazz record label in the world. He has worked with some of the greatest musicians of all time, and has himself received numerous achievement awards and citations.
This is a Free, Open Door Event. We’d love to hear if you’re coming.

Heckscher Museum of Art presents Lines of Influence: Artists Teaching Artists
2026-03-29 12:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Lines of Influence: Artists Teaching Artists celebrates the longstanding tradition of artists educating and learning from one another. The exhibition illuminates diverse pedagogies of artmaking across generations, tracing networks of mentorship that include color theorist Josef Albers, plein air instructor William Merritt Chase, Abstract Expressionist pioneer Hans Hofmann, and feminist educators Judy Chicago and Miriam Schapiro.
Drawing from the Heckscher Museum’s collection, this exhibition brings together 54 works by 39 artists, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and ceramics that span the nineteenth century to the present. It showcases never-before-exhibited works such as drawings of plaster casts by Thomas Anshutz and a terra cotta sculpture by Mary Frank. Other key works include an early abstract painting that Elaine De Kooning created while studying with Albers at Black Mountain College, teaching sketches by George Grosz, and a luminous “mindscape” painting by Richard Mayhew. Lines of Influence highlights instances in which artists collaborated, apprenticed, and guided one another, revealing the vibrant exchanges that shaped their artistic legacies.

Heckscher Museum of Art presents Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2026
2026-03-29 12:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Long Island’s Best has been a hallmark of the Museum’s educational programming for three decades, showcasing the outstanding work of over 2,000 high school students from across Long Island. What began as an annual exhibition of outstanding student work has become a lasting tradition⸺one that recognizes excellence while nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers. Long Island’s Best continues to be the only juried exhibition for Long Island high school students that provides the opportunity to exhibit in a museum.
Students are challenged to select artwork on view in the Museum as the inspiration for their own work, making creative connections with the generations who have come before them. The Heckscher encourages students to think outside the box as they work in a broad range of media, styles, and subjects. Students also write artist statements explaining their creative process. This year, 63 public and private schools submitted students’ artwork for jurying. 402 entries were received, and Consulting Curator Meredith A. Brown and guest juror Aaron Feltman selected 84 pieces for display.
This anniversary exhibition celebrates its remarkable legacy. Visitors are invited to view archival memories and watch video footage featuring reflections from past exhibiting students, teachers, guest jurors, and more. The exhibition also highlights numerous alumni who share where their journeys have led—from careers in the arts to paths shaped by creativity in countless other fields. Together, these stories reflect the lasting impact of arts education and the power of early encouragement.

Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts presents Peace and Joy Through Music by the BAFFA Chorus
2026-03-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Bayport United Methodist Church, 482 Middle Road, Bayport, NY, 11705, United States
The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts presents a concert by the BAFFA Chorus on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Bayport United Methodist Church at 4:00 PM. Directed by Martha Campanile, the concert’s theme is Peace & Joy Through Music. Bayport United Methodist Church is located at 482 Middle Road in Bayport. For additional information: www.baffa.org. The concert is free, though donations are encouraged.

Peace and Joy Through Music
2026-03-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Bayport United Methodist Church, 482 Middle Road, Bayport, NY, 11705, United States
The Bay Area Chorus of BAFFA, under the direction of Martha Campanile, will perform a Spring concert at the Bayport United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 PM. Peace and Joy Through Music is a mixture of classical and popular pieces, including music by Beethoven, Faure, Bernstein, and Dolly Parton. The audience will join the chorus in a sing-along of popular music to end the concert.
The concert is free, but donations are encouraged. Bayport United Methodist Church is located at 482 Middle Road in Bayport. For additional information: www.baffa.org.

Huntington Arts Council presents High Arts Showcase XXII
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-26 | NY
High Arts Showcase XXII Visual Exhibition is the Huntington Art Council’s annual student exhibition featuring the work of 11th and 12th grade students from the JOURNEY Program’s partner schools. The exhibition is on display through April 26th, 2026 in our Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street, Huntington NY and on our website, www.huntingtonarts.org
The JOURNEY partner school districts are:

Cold Spring Harbor CSD
Commack UFSD
Harborfields CSD
Huntington UFSD
Kings Park CSD
Northport – East Northport UFSD
Plainview – Old Bethpage CSD
South Huntington UFSD
Westbury UFSD

Our Main Street Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday, 11:00AM – 4:00PM, some weekends.

Call to Artists-The Long Island Fine Art Invitational
2026-03-31 08:00 - 2026-04-17 00:00 | Matinecock National Association Community Room, 170 Buckram Road, Locust Valley, 11560, United States
The Long Island Fine Art Invitational invites artists to submit work for its juried inaugural exhibition celebrating outstanding fine art from across the region. Award-winning artists from participating art leagues will be featured alongside individually juried artists in a curated exhibition culminating in an Awards Reception recognizing artistic excellence. Submissions open on March 31st and close at 11:59pm on April 17th

Huntington Camera Club presents Student Opportunities: Annual Roberta Strent Memorial Award
2026-03-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street, Huntington, 11743, United States
March 31 – Annual Roberta Strent Memorial Award
The Strent Award is a contest that recognizes not just the photo, but the students’ desire to uphold excellence in this art form. The photo gets our attention; the student essay solidifies our understanding of the student’s commitment … and teacher recommendations round out our final decisions.
As local passionate photographers ourselves, we truly embrace shining a light on young aspiring photographic artists.
The Strent family has established an annual $1,000 award in honor and memory of Roberta Strent, a beloved mother, photographer, and member of the Huntington Camera Club. The award will be made to a high school student who has demonstrated a superior aptitude and continuing interest in photography. This is not a photo contest: the quality of the applicant’s photography will be only one factor in the selection of the winner.

Swing Dance with the Playing Favorites Band
2026-03-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Join your friends at Swing Dance Long Island on Tuesday evening. There will be a drop in swing fundamentals dance lesson at 7:30PM to get you on the floor. Social swing dancing will begin at 8PM with the Playing Favorites Band. Singles and beginners are welcome, no partner is necessary.

Long Island Craft Guild Presents "Primavera" Exhibition
2026-04-02 | Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway , Great River, NY, 11739, United States
Spring holds profound symbolic meaning across cultures and traditions. It is often associated with themes of
rebirth, rejuvenation and transformation. This juried exhibition will celebrate all things Spring and will feature works in fine craft mediums including clay, fiber, metal, glass, paper, mixed media and wood. Gallery reception: April 19, 2026, 2pm-4pm at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum Manor House Gallery, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY 11739. Gallery hours: Thursdays – Sundays, 11am-4pm. For further information go to https://www.licg.org/2026-exhibit/
LICG is committed to the development of the crafts movement and seeks to promote the exchange of information
and experiences that will benefit both artists and the community.

The Whaling Museum presents Recycled Ocean Crafts
2026-04-02 11:00 - 16:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
April – May | Kids & Adults
EXCLUDING 4/3, 4/7, 4/10, 4/18
Gallery Hours 11:00 – 4:00PM
Dive into the amazing wildlife of the Long Island Sound and bring your favorite sea creature to life using recycled materials in this fun, self-guided activity! Build your own ocean-inspired creation and leave it with us to become part of our special “Recycled Ecosystem” display. Included with admission.
Free with Admission

The Whaling Museum presents Ocean Egg Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-02 11:00 - 16:00 | The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
All Through April | Kids & Families
Gallery Hours 11AM – 4PM
Hunt for baby marine animal eggs hidden around the museum gallery. Find them all to win an egg prize with a surprise inside!
Included with admission.

The Whaling Museum presents Sea Bunnies
2026-04-03 12:00 - 14:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Fri, April 3 | Kids & Families
12PM – 2PM | Drop In Program
You may be seeing spring bunnies soon, but did you know there are “bunnies” under the sea too? These miniature, fuzzy friends, hippity-hopping around the ocean are not actually bunnies — they’re marine slugs! Celebrate this fascinating mollusk as you make your own pastel-colored swimming sea bunny sensory jar.
$8 Member; Admission + $12 Participant

Spirit of Huntington presents Drawing and Painting Class
2026-04-06 - 2026-06-13 | Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Rd. N., Huntington Station, 11746, United States
This expressive art program invites students to explore art through both learning and doing. Each session begins with a brief, engaging introduction to a featured artist and their work. Students then create their own art using guided techniques and a range of materials—including watercolor, pencil, pastels, and charcoal—while focusing on self-expression, creativity, and confidence rather than perfection. Our art classes are open to all abilities, all ages, and all levels of experience!
IN PERSON CLASSES
Mondays: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Wednesdays: 3:00pm-4:15pm
Thursdays: 1:30pm-2:45pm
Saturdays: 10:30am-12:00pm
VIRTUAL CLASSES (Join us on Zoom!)
Saturdays: 12:30pm-1:30pm
PRICE
$75 per class or 5 for $300
Please call Michael D at 631-533-9639 for more info!

Spirit of Huntington presents Ceramics Class
2026-04-06 - 2026-06-13 | Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Rd. N., Huntington Station, 11746, United States
In this innovative program, we teach individuals to ignite their passion for creative expression through physical interaction with clay. Students create their own pieces that are then kiln fired, and glazed with colors of their choice.
HAND BUILDING CLASSES (Guided class for those new to clay)
Thursdays: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Thursdays: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesdays: 5:30pm-7:30pm
$75 per class
5 for $300
10 for $590
WHEEL THROWING CLASSES (6 weeks)
Mondays 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesdays: 5:30pm-7:30pm
$350 + $40 Clay/$75 per class
WHEEL THROWING/HAND BUILDING (8 weeks)
Tuesdays: 10:00am-1:00pm
Thursdays: 10:00am-1:00pm
$530 + $40 Clay/$75 per class
KIDS SERIES (6 weeks)
Saturdays: 9:30am-11:00am
$250 + $40 Clay/$75 per class
Please call Michael D at 631-533-9639 for more info!

The Whaling Museum presents Axolotl Adventures
2026-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 | The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, United States
Tue, April 7 & Fri, April 10 | Kids & Families
Drop In Program | 12 – 2PM
Underwater animals have some wild tricks up their fins to breathe! Explore gills, frills, and the incredible axolotl, a creature that uses four different ways to get oxygen. Bring your imagination to life by creating an axolotl buddy. No reservation required.
$8 Member; Admission + $12 Participant

Suburban Art League presents Denise Franzino Art Critiques
2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Syosset Woodbury Community Center, 7800 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury, NY, 11791, United States
Bring your painting for a chance to get a critique – Minimum of 10 critiques
Go to https://www.suburbanartleague.com/ for more information.

Pizza Night with Swing Dance Long Island
2026-04-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Pizza will be served at Swing Dance Long Island’s Tuesday dance on the first Tuesday of each month at the Huntington Moose Lodge in Greenlawn. Lesson at 7:30PM and social swing dancing at 8PM. No partner is necessary and beginners are welcome. $10 for SDLI members and students, $15 for non-SDLI members. Please check the website: https://www.sdli.org for the latest information.

Boulevard Bungalow Opening Reception at U.S. Brews
2026-04-08 18:00 - 2026-05-06 20:00 | US Brews, 109 Mill Dam Rd, Centerport, NY, 11721, United States
Join us for a special evening celebrating local art and community!
Boulevard Bungalow will be showcasing a gallery of original artwork inspired by your favorite local spots at US Brews throughout the month of April.
✨ Opening Night Celebration
🗓 Wednesday, April 8th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 US Brews
Come enjoy:
• Local art on display
• Great beer
• Delicious food
• Live music
• A fun midweek night out with friends
Stop by, say hello, and see the collection in person. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to Boulevard Bungalow, I’d love to celebrate this exciting month with you.

The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Gelliplate Printing: An Introduction to monoprinting with Kaili Woop
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:30 | The Art Guild of Port Washington, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset, NY, 11030
Explore the experimental process of gelliprinting, a contemporary monotype process that combines color, texture, and intuitive mark-making. In this hands-on workshop, participants will practice layering techniques such as collagraph and charcoal transfers while using acrylic paint, stencils, botanical elements, and mixed-media tools to create one-of-a-kind prints.
Designed for all experience levels, this session encourages creative play while introducing foundational principles of composition, color, and surface design. Participants will leave with a dynamic collection of unique prints and fresh inspiration for future creative exploration. **All materials are provided.

Harborfields Library presents Sunday Afternoon at the Opera
2026-04-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Presented by Opera Night, Long Island Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music under the inspired artistic direction of Isabella Eredita Johnson. Revel in thrilling highlights from opera’s greatest masters, Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, and Mozart – alongside radiant selections from art songs, operettas, and musical theater, featuring the timeless melodies of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sondheim, and Lerner & Loewe. Your host, the everengaging Steven Lohlein, brings each piece to life with stories and insights that will deepen your enjoyment. Registration is underway.

Serenade Duo presents Concert & Conversation
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Setauket Neigborhood House, 95 Main Street, East Setauket, 11733, United States
Join international award-winning ensemble Serenade Duo, Michelle LaPorte flutist and Gerry Saulter guitarist, for an engaging recital of of “Global Chamber Music” in the historic Setauket Neighborhood House.
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with flute and guitar music by American composers representing unique cultural stories, humanity, and hope. To enhance the listening experience, Serenade Duo will share some friendly conversation about the pieces and composers.
Audience interaction is encouraged – be a part of a musical event designed to bring people and the arts together!
Free General Admission
Pay-What-You-Wish contributions appreciated. Seating is limited.
Please register to attend: www.serenadeduo.com/calendar
Michelle LaPorte is a 2025 Artist Fellowship Grant Recipient. This work is supported by Long Island Grants for the Arts through funds provided by the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Huntington Arts Council.

DJ Dancing with Swing Dance Long Island
2026-04-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY, 11740, United States
Join us at the Huntington Moose Lodge for an evening of mostly Swing Dancing starting with a dance lesson at 7:30 PM, DJ music and mostly swing dancing from 8 until 10 PM. Beginners and Singles are welcome. No partner required. Wear comfortable clothes. $10 for SDLI members and students, $15 for non-SDLI members. On the 2nd Tuesday of the month we often have a guest instructor teaching either West Coast Swing or some other form of dance. Please check the web site: https://www.sdli.org for the latest information.

Huntington Arts Council CALL TO ARTISTS Field Notes: Experimental Practices in Nature
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-06-01 17:00 | Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main Street, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
The Huntington Arts Council invites artists to participate in Field Notes: Experimental Practices in Nature, juried by Christine Donnelly. This exhibition seeks work inspired by the natural world, with an emphasis on experimentation, material exploration, and expressive approaches. We are looking to move beyond the traditional landscape. Artists are invited to submit pieces that reflect a deep personal engagement with nature and the creative process. This is an exploration of the organic as a medium and a muse for experimental inquiry.
Submission deadline: June 1, 2026

For more information and to submit, please go to www.huntingtonarts.org
