Jill Rowen, Author at The Heckscher Museum of Art

Collection on Loan: Mayhew at Southampton Arts Center

The Heckscher Museum of Art’s current exhibition Richard Mayhew: Reinventing Landscape celebrates the work of a major American artist who spent his formative years in Amityville, Long Island. Mayhew (b.…

2022 Emerging Artists Announced!

January 12, 2022

The Heckscher Museum has announced the line up of 2022 Emerging Artists! The Emerging Artists Series celebrates contemporary artists through virtual “takeovers” of the Museum’s Instagram account @heckschermuseum. This…

Heckscher Magazine Available: January February March 2022

Check out the January February March 2022 issue of The Heckscher Museum magazine! Read about the latest exhibitions, take a look at photos from our fabulous Gala, and much more. …

Help us Shoot for the Moon: Donate Now!

On behalf of The Heckscher Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees, volunteers, and staff, thank you for your ongoing and generous support. This year has been a significant milestone for…

Priscilla C. Hughes Joins Board of Trustees

The Heckscher Museum of Art is pleased to announce the election of Priscilla C. Hughes, Esq., to the Board of Trustees. Priscilla Hughes recently retired from world-wide media company Thomson…

Celebrate Achievement Benefit a “Roaring” Success

October 23, 2021

The Heckscher Museum of Art “Dancing Through the Decades” October 21st Celebrate Achievement Benefit was a “Roaring” Success Honoring Nancy Douzinas & The Rauch Foundation Patricia Petersen & Daniel Gale…

Heckscher Magazine Available: October November December 2021

Check out the October November December 2021 issue of The Heckscher Museum magazine! Read about the new acquisitions and conservation efforts for the exhibition The Heckscher Museum Celebrates 100 and…

Heckscher Museum Launches Virtual Reality Tour

October 1, 2021

The Museum is thrilled to share a virtual reality tour of The Heckscher Museum! This highlights tour captures the important artwork and historic moments that tell the fascinating story of…

Call to Artists: Emerging Artists Series 2022

Artists are invited to apply to The Heckscher Museum’s third annual Emerging Artists Series! Selected artists will each have the opportunity to take over the Museum’s Instagram account @Heckschermuseum for…

Watch Centennial Artwork Come to Life in Body Paint

Maris O’Brien, a 2021 Long Island’s Best exhibiting artist, has found a passion and a large following through an unique use of her art: body painting. The Museum immediately spotted…