News Exhibitions

From the Observer: Who Was Emma Stebbins?

    Looking ahead to the exhibition Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History, an Observer article calls attention to new insights and about the neoclassic sculptor that goes beyond her iconic…

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Visitors Choice & Virtual Choice Winners for Long Island Biennial Announced

January 17, 2023

Glen Hansen and Blue Ruthen have won the Visitors Choice and Virtual Choice awards, respectively for The Body Politic: Long Island Biennial 2024.  More than 1,000 votes were cast in…

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Kailee S. Finn: From Long Island’s Best to Long Island Biennial

In 2020, Kailee S. Finn was a Long Island’s Best finalist and Valley Stream Central High School senior when she received the Achievement Award in Social Commentary (albeit in the…

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Newsday: Art with a Message in The Body Politic: Long Island Biennial 2024

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Bring Art and People Together Through the Museum’s 2024 Annual Appeal!

Donate Now   As the giving season approaches, consider putting The Heckscher Museum at the top of your contributions list. Here are just a few examples of who will benefit…

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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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Forbes Review: The Heckscher Transforms Art History with George Grosz ‘Stick Men’ Exhibit

“One could dedicate a doctoral thesis to unpacking the various elements and influences of Eclipse of the Sun, and hours mining myriad contemporary references from the Stickmen.” — Natasha Gural,…

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