• APRIL NEWSLETTER •
• ON VIEW •

View from Above
Alex Ferrone • Tony Ingrisano • Winn Rea
Curated by John Cino
February 11 – April 23, 2023

Since the ancients, people have wondered what the landscape looks like from above. Working in different media, the artists of View from Above offer their visions of the surface of our planet. Photographer Alex Ferrone photographs in-flight from a helicopter. Avoiding representational elements, she observes surfaces and forms that become natural abstractions of land and water. Her images consider the fluidity of the land and sand as they are shaped intrinsically by both wind and water currents. Land is rendered above and below aqueous surfaces and is enhanced by both the reflectivity and transparency of the water.

In drawings and paintings, Tony Ingrisano considers the interface between human infrastructure: buildings, utilities, and transportation, and the natural geography into which they must fit. He keeps his feet on the ground and derives his imagery from maps of all kinds. The original cartographic abstractions are further abstracted through color, rearrangement, and an interplay of organic and geometric forms.

Winn Rea literally keeps her feet on the ground. Her mixed media works are inspired by places she has hiked. In her mixed media reliefs, USGS topological maps are transferred onto birch ply where they are cut out and layered, returning the third dimension to the landscape. Color is applied recalling her sensations when hiking the location.

What: View from Above
When: February 11 - April 23, 2023
Reception: February 11, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: PAC • MoCA L.I. 20 Terry Street, Suite 116, Patchogue, NY 11772
• POP UP EXHIBITION •
I C U
80 works celebrating 80 years by Carole Z. Amodeo

April 27 - May 7, 2023
Reception & Birthday Celebration April 29 from 5:00 -8:00 PM
Gallery hours: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

A retrospective of her life reflections - Amodeo, a self-taught photographer who has been taking and displaying pictures for over twenty years. Carole uses her iPhone or a point and shoot camera (on automatic for all of her work and feels the simplicity of her process is a defining element of her pieces. All of her work is unenhanced and unedited.

Amodeo is well known for her "Reflections" pieces that have been shown throughout Long Island including most notably at the Suffolk County Historical Societies' Gish Gallery. Since beginning her Reflections' series in 1997 Carole has made her work more intricate with double reflections and deeper storytelling.

Her blown glass series was created during her exhibit at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum in Riverhead. Amodeo's exhibit coincided with a blown glass exhibit that fascinated Carole with its lines, swirls and edges. She took photos of the pieces focusing on the shapes and lines of the blown glass.

In addition to showcasing her photography, Amodeo also speaks to local photography groups and organizations about her work. She is a member of the Patchogue Arts Council. Originally from Brooklyn, Carole now resides in Patchogue where her home doubles as her studio as well as a gallery. She is active on social media and can be found at @pixcja2 on Instagram and TikTok.

This very special I C U ~80 show is a reflection of my life and my art. Having been lucky enough to live to be 80 and continue evolving as an artist is truly amazing. I will be showing 80 various pieces from older work to my most current ,various sizes and mediums. I truly want all the people that walk in to this show to feel my love of life and photography. Hoping for it to be a REALLY BIG SHOW ! -Carole Z. Amedeo
• LEARNING TO LOOK •
Edward Weston, Pepper #30, 1930 Alfred Stieglitz, The Steerage, 1907
Monthly hybrid Art History conversations with Prof. John Cino and special guests.

Learning to Look | Photography
Special guests | Pamela Waldroup, Director of fotofoto gallery
April 25 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The discussion will cover the history and development of photography in the 19th century as well as the artistic developments of the 20th century. Various functions and artistic styles including pure and straight, narrative and documentary will be presented with an emphasis on form and analysis.


This event is offered as a hybrid
In-person: 
MoCA L.I. @ 20 Terry Street, Patchogue
Join via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 880 1524 8901 | Passcode: 419010

Register by emailing info@patchoguearts.org


This event is offered in partnership with the PMLIB
• LIT. LEARNING•
Lit. Learning | Poem in Your Pocket
April 38 @ 6:30 PM
PAC • MoCA | 20 Terry Street, Patchogue

Share a #PocketPoem on Poem in Your Pocket Day 
Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place every year on a day in National Poetry Month. 

PAC • MoCA’s Lit Learning is celebrating National Poem in Your Pocket Day on Friday, April 28 in the museum space at 20 Terry Street in Patchogue.
Join us for a poem-in-your-pocket party April 28 from 6:30 to 8:00.
Have a pocket? Print out a poem. Put it in your pocket. Come to our party and read your poem to the gathered masses!

Read an original poem.

Read a favorite poem.

Don’t have a poem to read. No poem-problem. We will have an ample supply to pick from, so you can rip a poem from a pad and read it.

Bring more than one poem and read again if we have a small turn out.
Refreshments and nibbles will be on hand for all.

Please email to register | info@patchoguearts.org
• LEARNING TO LOOK •
Monthly hybrid Art History conversations with Prof. John Cino and special guests.

Learning to Look | The work of Richard Smith C.B.E.
May 23 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Richard Smith was an internationally acclaimed artist from Britain who spent his later years as a Patchogue resident.  Smith was awarded Grand Prize at the 9th São Paulo Biennial in 1967 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1971. His work spanned Pop, Abstract, and Shaped Canvas movements. Smith’s career will be examined from his earliest years in England through his years in downtown NYC to his last works created locally.  The discussion will take place while some of his works will be presented in the exhibition at MoCA LI, Signatura, and a recent catalogue of his works Richard Smith: Artworks, 1954 – 2013 will be available.


This event is offered as a hybrid
In-person: 
MoCA L.I. @ 20 Terry Street, Patchogue
Join via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 880 1524 8901 | Passcode: 419010

Register by emailing info@patchoguearts.org


This event is offered in partnership with the PMLIB
• PEACE Project Application Deadline MAY 1 •
What is PAC's PEACE Project...
Patchogue Arts Council's (PAC), PEACE (Partners in Education, Arts, & Community Empowerment) project empowers educators and cultural partners in Suffolk county middle and high schools to make more effective use of the arts for underrepresented students through College, Career, and Civic Readiness (CCCR) and Culturally Responsive-Sustaining education (CR-S).

What does PEACE do...
…Brings Teachers & Cultural Partners Together for arts-based professional development in an annual summer institute, a monthly online community of practice, and monthly cultural gatherings called “PEACE Outs” to tackle issues of teaching and learning through the arts and raising up the voices and needs of underrepresented learners.

…Grows a Critical Community of Practice as a wide network of informed teachers, specialists, college/career counselors, school administrators, teaching artists, museums, performing arts centers, community, and cultural organizations who are empowered to use arts-based partnerships, instruction, and social justice practices to make visible the value of every person.

…Provides Partnership Resources through funding, communication, and technical support among schools and cultural partners to ensure that robust arts education partnerships thrive for many years to come.

…Amplifies 21st Century Ideas by sharing best practices, materials, and methods across a national network as well as a county-wide youth advisory group.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Are you a high or middle school teacher or staff looking to make learning more inclusive and creative and help students to be more successful in College, Career, and Civic Readiness? 
Are you an artist or cultural organization staff trying to expand your meaningful school engagement?

Join us, and discover arts integration through all curricular areas while building a network of education colleagues and cultural partners such as museums, science centers, galleries, performing arts centers, cinema arts, and multidisciplinary artists. 

Patchogue Arts Council PEACE (Partners in Education, Arts, & Community Empowerment) empowers educators and cultural partners in Suffolk County middle and high schools to make more effective use of the arts for underrepresented students through College, Career, and Civic Readiness (CCCR) and Culturally Responsive-Sustaining education (CR-S).
This 1.8 million dollar project is funded by the US Department of Education which includes generous support for making a difference in your school by providing educators, teaching artists and cultural partners the opportunity to attend the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Arts Integration Institute. We are seeking a team of educators and cultural partners to design and implement projects that will increase student college, career, and civic readiness through the arts.

Please click the application link below and read the full program details.
EXTENDED DEADLINE MAY 1!
• SAVE THE DATES • UPCOMING EVENTS •

World Collage Day Workshop with Artist Patti Robinson
Saturday, May 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM

World Collage Day is an annual, international celebration of collage initiated by Kolaj Magazine.

Celebrate the day with collage artist Patti Robinson and PAC/MoCA L.I. with an afternoon of cutting, pasting and spontaneous collaboration. Everything you need will be provided, including an eclectic array of collage materials. This workshop is for anyone who is open to exploring creativity in an impromptu communal way. There are no mistakes or judgments here. At the end of the workshop you will bring home a collaborative collage (or several).
Experiment with collage materials from Patti’s “archive”!
Bring your favorite scissors.

Glue sticks, paper, and other materials will be on hand but you are welcome to bring your own too!

Suggest donation $5
Email Info@patchoguearts.org to register
Paint the Great South Bay 2023 Announced!
Plein Air Event, Exhibit, and Wet Paint Sale
Artists paint | July 8 – July 22, 2023
Exhibition and Wet Paint Sale on view July 23 – July 30, 2023
PGSB Closing reception July 30 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Guest Juror: Hillary Broder-Anderson

The Patchogue Arts Council (PAC) is pleased to announce Paint the Great South Bay 2023 Plein Air Event, Exhibit, and Wet Paint Sale. The Patchogue Arts Council invites artists to paint en plein air along the Great South Bay, ranging from Smith Point Beach to The Fire Island Lighthouse.
• PAC GROUPS •
If you are a member of PAC consider joining one of our groups!
PAC members that are a part of our groups are invited to participate as a collective/group in various PAC events at no charge such as the Arts @Alive After 5, Ratgrrl Vendor Circus, Arts On Terry, and other events as space allows.
• PAC Sketch Club •
PATCHOGUE SKETCH CLUB NEWS



The Patchogue Sketch Club is a free club for anyone interested in drawing experiences. All skill levels are appreciated and improved through our activities. Drawing is also a great way to take a mental break from the world. 




Want to join us? Email us for meeting info. patchoguesketchclub@hotmail.com

 
Patchogue Sketch Club meets on Wednesdays
from 6:30 to 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

☔️April ☔️

  • April 12th, 2023, PKC will be meeting at the Patchogue-Medford Library, located at 54-60 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772, in meeting room A. Theme of the week is “Flowers” Please bring some fresh cuttings or artificial flowers to show off and sketch!
  • April 19th, 2023, PKC will be on hiatus.
  • April 26th, 2023, PKC will be meeting at the Patchogue-Medford Library, located at 54-60 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772, in the Front Entrance. The theme of the week will be “Postage Stamps.” Come explore the fine lines and details of our nation’s stamps.

🌸 May 🌸
  • May 3rd, 2023, PKC will be meeting at the Patchogue-Medford Library, located at 54-60 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772, in the Front Entrance. The theme of the week will be “Perfume Bottles.” Bring some interesting bottles and atomizers.
  • May 10th, 2023, PKC will be meeting at the Patchogue-Medford Library, located at 54-60 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772, in Meeting Room A. The theme of the week will be “Outdated Music Formats.” Please bring cassettes, records, compact discs and/or the dreaded 8-track.
• PAC Photographers Group •
ANY PAC member in good standing is welcome to join!
No additional membership fees

The PAC Photographers Group was established as a membership organization dedicated to beginner, advanced amateur, and professional photographers to foster growth and learning of the art of photography.

for more information
PAC PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP MEETING
Send us a photograph you captured that you'd like edited, you are struggling to edit or you just want to see other photographers "take" on.

Join us as we edit images together!
📸

When: Wed, May 10th, 2023 7:00 pm

Where: Patchogue-Medford Library 54-60 East Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772

• STAFF NEWS •
Long Island Contemporary Artist Beth Giacummo
Presents Entranced at The Halyard, 
Sound View Greenport
On View: April 23 – 25 ONLY
Special Viewing: Sunday, April 23 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Artist Talk: Tuesday, April 25 at 6:00 PM


GREENPORT, NY – April 19, 2023 – As part of Sound View Greenport & The Harborfront Inn UNCOMMON ART Residency Program 2023, Long Island contemporary artist and curator Beth Giacummo presents solo exhibition titled Entranced consisting of work created while in residence at the Sound View Greenport. This large scale inflatable sculpture and site-specific installation will be on view April 23 – 25. A special viewing will take place at The Halyard on Sunday, April 23 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with an artist talk on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:00 PM. 

Events are free and open to the public. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/uncommon-art-at-sound-view-59914646113

Entranced is a rare site-specific, large-scale inflatable installation by artist Beth Giacummo. As the day transitions from golden hour to nightfall, the organic contours of Entranced come alive. Entranced will be bathed in colored light, pulsating beats, and captivating projected imagery, immersing viewers in the artist's interpretation of nature's emotive qualities and the fleeting beauty of transient life and all that passes through at the Sound View Inn. Viewers will also explore a pop-up gallery with additional works and engage in informal conversations with the artist herself, making for a surreal and unforgettable night. 

Giacummo has exhibited her work both regionally and internationally in venues throughout New York, Poland, Romania, Spain, Italy, Chile, and Denmark. Her interest in blown glass and travel has led her to many cities and countries where she has had the opportunity to live, study, and participate in artist residencies in such locations as: Escola d’Arts Plastique I Disseny, Spain; Pilchuck School of Glass, Seattle, Washington; Mallnitz, Austria; Bobald, Romania; the Danish School of Design, Copenhagen, Denmark; Studio Borgo, Lucca, Italy; Glaspustning Jyderup Højskole, Denmark; Valparaiso, Chile; Saltonstall, Ithaca, New York; Poland; and Sweden.

Giacummo’s public and large-scale sculptures have been exhibited in a number of local, national and international exhibits including: Solo exhibition Galeria OPK Gaude Mater, Czestochowa, Poland; as an artist included in a National Endowment for the Arts grant for “Arts Engagement in American Communities” with Dowling College; and Sculptural Interactions at Idle Hour. She has written and received grants from the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and the New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA) in support of numerous art projects and residencies.

Giacummo currently serves as Executive Director of the Patchogue Arts Council • Museum of Contemporary Art L.I. and is a part time gallery director for Farmingdale State College Hale Hall Gallery.
• JOIN THE PAC TEAM •
• Volunteers Needed • Credit & Non-Credits Internships Available •

JOIN THE PAC• MOCA TEAM
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS & INTERNS
*WEEKDAY/ WEEKEND SITTERS NEEDED ASAP!

PAC • MoCA L.I. 
Do you want to join our volunteer team?
Email Pat Sweeney at info@patchoguearts.org with
'Volunteer' in the subject line for more information.

Do you want to become an intern? (Internships for credit & non-credit welcome)
Email Beth Giacummo at info@patchoguearts.org with
'Internship' in the subject line for more information.
• Patchogue Theatre •
Twenty Years | One Night
Almost 20 years ago, Ruben Studdard bested Clay Aiken in Season 2 of TV's ''American Idol''. Now, they're coming to Patchogue Theatre to give fans the reunion they have been asking for. The duo takes the stage, for one night only.

A Supergroup of Broadway Stars
The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning: tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic shows The Doo Wop Project takes audiences on a journey featuring foundational tunes from the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through the vocal artistry of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to DooWopified versions of modern hits from Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, and Sam Smith.
Featuring stars from the Broadway hits Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—the greatest music in American pop and rock history.


• Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center •
THE LOST KING

In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain's most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.
RETURN TO SEOUL

On an impulse to reconnect with her origins, Freddie, 25, returns to South Korea for the first time, where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. The headstrong young woman starts looking for her biological parents in a country she knows so little about, taking her life in new and unexpected directions.
CHEVALIER

Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.
I, CLAUDE MONET

Monet’s life is a gripping tale about a man who, behind his sun-dazzled canvases, suffered from feelings of depression, loneliness, even suicide. However, as his art developed and his love of gardening led to the glories of his Giverny garden, his humour, insight and love of life are revealed.
✨ PATCHOGUE HAPPENINGS ✨
• PRIDE Casino Night April 26, 2023 •
Help Support the First Ever
Patchogue Pride Parade by coming down to Arooga's on 4/26 

There will be...
Casino Games, Music, Raffles, and a Drag Queen. What more can you ask for ?  

If you missed our last mixer WhiskeyNeat you know you don’t want to miss this one.

• Patchogue Eco Fair April 23, 2023 •
The Greater Patchogue Foundation and Protecting the Environment in Patchogue (PEP) Committee are hosting Patchogue's first-ever Eco Fair on April 23, 2023 and we hope to see you there!