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The Heckscher Museum of Art Announces New Additions to the Board of Trustees

The Heckscher Museum of Art is pleased to announce new members to its Board of Trustees. Susan Futter has been associated with The Heckscher Museum of Art since 2018 as…

New Acquisitions and Conservation Grants Spotlight American Sculptor Emma Stebbins

The Heckscher Museum of Art has acquired two exceptional, rare marble sculptures by American artist Emma Stebbins (1815-1882): Lotus Eater, 1863, and Sandalphon, 1866. A portrait of Stebbins painted around…

The Art of the Oscars Red Carpet

See more perfect pairings on Instagram Clockwise from top left: Cynthia Erivo, artwork: Joseph Stella, Water Lily. Hailee Steinfeld, artwork: Audrey Flack, Lady Madonna. Ariana Grande, artwork: Constantin T. Makowskly,…

New Museum Staff in Key Roles

The Heckscher Museum has named Evan Waddy-Farr as Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives, a new position. Evan is a non-profit professional with over a decade of experience in operations,…

More Community Members Respond: What Does HOME Mean?

What does HOME mean? In coordination with The Heckscher Museum of Art’s exhibition Raise the Roof: The Home in Art, on view through March 10, 2024, three new community members…

New Soundwalk and Sculpture to Celebrate 25 Years of The Arthur Dove and Helen Torr Cottage

Girl’s Inc. Camp Contributes to Upcoming Projects The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the historic Dove/Torr Cottage, Centerport, NY, is also a time of renewal for The Heckscher Museum…

Adopt a Work of Art: Esphyr Slobodkina’s Komar Farm

The Museum is proud to offer an Adopt a Work program for artworks requiring conservation. For the cost of conservation, this is a unique opportunity to become a proud “parent”…

Long Island Biennial 2022 Jurors Announced

Long Island Biennial Application Period Open through April 30 Exhibition Dates: October 1, 2022 to January 22, 2023 Three accomplished women with impressive art credentials will be jurying The Heckscher…

Youth Ambassadors Lead Fall Tour

November 17, 2021
by Tami Wood, Museum Educator

On Saturday mornings this fall, before the building’s opening hours, the Heckscher Museum of Art was a hub of activity. A diverse group of fifth through ninth grade students from…

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…

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