Long Island’s Best turns 30! 🎉
We’re celebrating three decades of incredible young artists—and we want to hear from YOU! If you’re a past exhibiting artist, fill out this quick survey to get involved and help make this milestone year unforgettable 💛
EXHIBITIONS
FEATURED EVENTS
PORTFOLIO REVIEW NIGHT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6 – 9 pm
Please Note: This event will take place at the Huntington Public Library, located at 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743.
Each October, the Museum offers this free event for high school students preparing for the college admissions process. Gain insight and receive invaluable feedback from admission counselors! Bring your portfolio for one-on-one review by representatives from the following colleges/universities:*
- Adelphi University
- Five Towns College
- University of Hartford
- Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
- Massachusetts College Art and Design (Mass Art)
- Moore College of Art & DesignÂ
- New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
- Parsons School of Design at The New School
- Ringling College of Art and Design
- St. John’s University
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
- School of Visual Arts (SVA)
- School of The Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University
*Schools are subject to change
Free
Art Explorers Club
for Ages 5 – 10
Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:30 – 10:30 amÂ
Kids will explore a variety of different art materials and techniques as they create open-ended projects and let their imaginations soar! Get creative and make new friends at this program designed specifically for ages five through 10.
$10 per family
Free for members
Registration recommended. Drop off optional for kids ages 6+
Halloween at the Heckscher
Saturday, October 25, 2025
12 – 5 pm
Kids and families are invited to come in costume and celebrate Halloween at the Museum! Create a spooktacular art activity and take home a festive treat!
Free
Long Island’s Best 30th Anniversary
Alumni Zoom Chat
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
7 – 8 pm
Are you an alumni of the annual high school exhibition Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum? Join us for this informal zoom session as we plan for the 30th anniversary of Long Island’s Best in 2026! Connect with fellow alumni, share your ideas, and hear more about how you can be part of the celebration.
Free
Learn more about Alumni opportunities and register at heckscher.org/libest30
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