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The Heckscher Museum of Art Awarded $250K Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services

The $250,000 Prize Will Focus on 2025 LGBTQ+ Exhibitions and Programs The Heckscher Museum of Art has been awarded a significant grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services…

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Hyperallergic Taps Stick Men ‘Show to See’ in August

Last Chance to See George Grosz’s Masterpiece Eclipse of the Sun until 2026.   Don’t Miss the chance to see George Grosz: The Stick Men, named by the art site…

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The Body Politic: Long Island Biennial 2024 Artists Announced

July 24, 2024

Opening September 14, 2024 Congratulations! The Body Politic: Long Island Biennial 2024, a juried exhibition featuring exceptional art from contemporary artists across Suffolk and Nassau Counties, has announced the final…

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Collection Spotlight: Deborah Buck’s They Had Stars in Their Eyes

July 9, 2024

In a far-reaching recent interview, artist Deborah Buck recently spoke about her work and process, particularly They Had Stars in Their Eyes featured in The Rains are Changing Fast: New…

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Book Club Host Jeri Weitman Retiring; Book List Still Resonates

Jeri Weitman has led the The Heckscher Museum of Art Book Club for more than 20 years. The former Heckscher Museum staffer, and later,  enthusiastic Book Club volunteer and host,…

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Loans to Long Island Museum Highlight “The Power of Two”

The Heckscher Museum has lent four pieces from our collection to The Long Island Museum, including two pieces by Arthur Dove, one by Thomas Moran, and one by Robert Motherwell,…

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Students Celebrate Opening of Long Island’s Best 2024

March 27, 2024

The Museum would like to congratulate all of the exhibiting artists and award winners for Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum 2024! Now celebrating its 28th year,…

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Soundwalks Open at Dove/Torr Cottage and Heckscher Park

The Heckscher Museum of Art has unveiled two new soundwalks one at the Arthur Dove and Helen Torr Cottage (30 Centershore Road, Centerport, NY), and a second at Heckscher Park …

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The Heckscher Museum Unveils Free Digital Guide Through Bloomberg Connects

Visitors now have easy access to exciting, enhanced experiences with a free digital guide  for exhibitions, access to two new soundwalks, and much more! Available through Bloomberg Connects with the…

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New Sculpture at Dove Torr Cottage Installed

A new kinetic sculpture by Susan Buroker was installed at the Arthur Dove and Helen Torr Cottage in Centerport, NY. The sculpture was inspired by the work of Helen Torr…

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