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The Great Neck Arts Center presents exhibitions of art works by accomplished New York, National and International contemporary artists, as well as special exhibits originating from the collections of notable galleries and museums worldwide. Our mission is to present art that reflects the diversity of tastes, backgrounds and cultures that contribute to its remarkable richness of life.

Teaching Gallery

Each year thousands of visitors visit The Great Neck Arts Center’s Teaching Gallery to view its exhibitions and participate in gallery activities. Opening receptions are free and open to the public giving the viewer an opportunity meet the artist and to mingle with other art lovers. “Artist’s Talks”, held in conjunction with exhibits, give the artist an occasion to discuss and demonstrate the creative process.

June 17 – August 20, 2008
Reception June 17, 7 PM

“The Romantic & The Exotic" captures the romantic spirit of the living world and combines it with rare exotic and unusual decorative pieces from the mysterious east. Vintage Audubon prints are paired with original Persian Botanicals painted using ancient brushwork techniques. These images give us a view of a beautiful universe that bursts with life, minutiae of nature against areas of lush vegetation. The decorative pieces are breathtaking and range from a pair of rare Lapis Lazuli pedestal tables to a pair of inlaid chairs from India.
 

This stunning exhibition explores phenomena found in nature and a world that encompasses both the beauty and the wildness of nature. Viewers experience a sensual environment that will draw them into a place of mystery and beauty rarely considered.

For more information contact:

Georgia Vahue at 516-829-2570 or georgia@greatneckarts.org

“School Tours” (grades K – 12) and “Group Tours” led by artists or docents are offered as part of the Teaching Gallery programming. Tours may include a narrative tour of the art and/or an art activity, and/or hands-on workshops which provide students with an art project related to their tour and the exhibition. Teachers are provided with age appropriate post visit materials linking the exhibition to New York State Art and Non Arts Learning Standards. Tours and workshops must be arranged in advance. Please contact the Great Neck Arts Center for more information.

Artist-In-Residence Program

Artist-in-Residence programs are available for those schools unable to visit the Arts center or those schools wishing to have working artists work with students over a period of time from one day to one week. Students learn about the art form and how it relates to classroom curriculum as they work with the Artist –in-Residence to create an art project. Classroom materials are provided to Teachers linking their Artist-in-Residence to New York State Art and Non Arts Learning Standards. Artist-in-Residence are arranged and scheduled in advance. Please contact the Great Neck Arts Center for more information.

The Great Neck Arts Center "School Tours" are led by Docent volunteers who are trained by  gallery staff. The Arts Center is looking for talented and articulate volunteers to work as Docents in its Teaching Gallery. Contact the Arts Center to schedule your Docent interview if you love art and and are available during the day.

Arts Advisory Committee

Exhibitions are determined and artists are selected by The Great Neck Arts Center Arts Advisory Committee, made up of working artists, art professionals, art historians and art collectors. Artists interested in submitting their work for consideration for future exhibits must submit: Bio or Resume; Artist Statement; and a CD of at least 5 examples of their work. If you wish to have your CD returned: include a self addressed stamped return envelope. Artists are reviewed by the Advisory Committee three times a year.

Lily Hoyda & Chana Rosa Petrikovsky
 

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