Jill Rowen, Author at The Heckscher Museum of Art

Courtney Leonard on Newsday TV

“As a Shinnecock person, I know what’s happening on Long Island. But as coastal people, water is rising everywhere. So you build a better conversation when you can build community…

Long Island’s Best 2023 Visitors Choice Winners

May 30, 2023

More than 1,000 votes were cast this year for the Long Island’s Best 2023 Visitors Choice Awards, by guests visiting the Museum in person as well as online. The Museum…

Heckscher Museum Magazine Available April May June 2023

Check out the latest edition of The Heckscher Museum magazine. Get a first look at the upcoming exhibition COURTNEY M. LEONARD: LOGBOOK 2004-2023; peak at a few of the wonderful…

Dinner with the Director Sets April Guest, Future Dates

The Heckscher Museum’s Dinner With the Director series has announced the featured guest for April and and set upcoming dates through 2023. The series of intimate dinners hosted by Executive Director…

Winterfest Lunar New Year Celebration a Hit!

More than 800 vistors of all ages came dressed and ready to usher in The Year of the Rabbit during The Heckscher Museum’s Winterfest event celebrating the Lunar New Year.…

Visitors Choice & Virtual Choice Winners for Long Island Biennial Announced

January 17, 2023

Holly Hunt and Cheryl McBride have won the Long Island Biennial 2022 Visitors Choice and Virtual Choice Awards, respectively. Close to 900 votes were cast in person and online. Congratulations…

Heckscher Museum Magazine Available Jan Feb March 2023

Check out the latest edition of The Heckscher Museum magazine. Learn about exciting new exhibitions opening in January 2023, view pictures of our fun and successful Annual Benefit; find all…

Conference for Art Teachers a Success

The Museum’s Annual Superintendent’s Day Conference for K-12 art teachers on November 8, 2022, was a smashing success. There were 114 art teachers from 21 school districts across Long Island…

Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

At the Heckscher Museum we are reflecting this month on the power and purpose of honoring Native American Heritage. It is important today and every day to recognize and respect…

The Heckscher Museum Annual Benefit Strikes Stellar Moonstruck Theme Welcoming Heather Arnet

An evening under the moonlight resulted in a fun filled Annual Benefit supporting the Museum’s future and focusing on the exciting exhibitions and programs in the coming year. With a…