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Long Island’s Best 2026 Visitors Choice Winner

Congratulations to Brandon Peralta, Brentwood High School, the winner of the Visitors Choice Award for Long Island’s Best 2026. More than 1100 votes were cast this year by individuals visiting the…

Evan Waddy-Farr Honored by Project P.L.A.Y. and St. John’s Camp

April 8, 2026

Evan Waddy-Farr, Heckscher Museum’s Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives, will be an honoree at the upcoming Project P.L.A.Y. and St. John’s Camp Fundraiser. Since joining the Museum, Evan has…

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…

New Acquisitions: Photographer Frank Stewart

February 17, 2026

The Heckscher Museum has acquired four works by renowned artist and photographer Frank Stewart. Born in Nashville in 1949, Stewart has spent the last five decades photographing African American culture…

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…

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…

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