Exhibitions Archives - The Heckscher Museum of Art

Students Celebrate Opening of Long Island’s Best 2026

April 1, 2026

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 2026! Now celebrating its 30th…

Now Open! Lines of Influence: Artists Teaching Artists

March 29, 2026

LI Best Artwork is Catalyst for Long Island Cares Food Drive

March 25, 2026

The Heckscher Museum will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the run of the exhibition Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum, March 29 to May 3. The donations…

Just Powers: Long Island Biennial 2026 Artists Announced

March 19, 2026

Opening May 16, 2026 Congratulations! Just Powers: Long Island Biennial 2026, a juried exhibition featuring exceptional art from contemporary artists across Suffolk and Nassau Counties, has announced the final list…

Jessica Rosen Named ‘Young Professionals’ Honoree

February 4, 2026

Congratulations to Jessica Rosen, The Heckscher Museum’s Curatorial Assistant. Rosen was recognized as a Class of 2026 Honoree for the ‘Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals’ Award from the Huntington Chamber…

Heckscher Museum Magazine January 2026

Enjoy a recap of The Heckscher Museum Benefit, a new essay about Emma Stebbins, and previews of exciting upcoming exhibitions: Long Island’s Best, Long Island Biennial, and Eclipse of the…

Emma Stebbins’s life Captured in Engaging Podcasts

January 7, 2026

It’s a new year, and a perfect time to catch up on your podcasts. Chief Curator Karli Wurzelbacher shared the fascinating story of the Museum’s exhibition Emma Stebbins: Carving Out…

Long Island Biennial Application Open through Feb 2

Nassau and Suffolk County artists are welcome to apply to Long Island Biennial, 2026. The submission period is open from January 1 to February 2, 2026. Info, eligibility requirements, and…

Contemporary Artists Explore New Public Monuments

December 16, 2025

Public statues express our values and the people and events we want to celebrate and remember. What new public monuments can be imagined? Contemporary artists, community groups, and museum visitors were…

Emma Stebbins featured in Town & Country

December 5, 2025

A Town & Country article authored by Heckscher Museum Executive Director & CEO Heather Arnet highlights Emma Stebbins and the story behind the legendary Bethesda Fountain. Read the article…

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