Jill Rowen, Author at The Heckscher Museum of Art

Amityville Students Learn About Richard Mayhew, Nationally Renowned, Long Island-Raised Artist

“Glowing with light and warmth, vibrant, bold and abstract” are just some of the reactions from the 7th grade art classes in Amityville, Long Island, as they viewed the paintings…

Heather Arnet Named Executive Director and CEO

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January 31, 2022

The Board of Trustees of The Heckscher Museum of Art has appointed Heather Arnet as the organization’s Executive Director and CEO. Robin T. Hadley, Chair of the Board said, “Heather…

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…