Long Island’s Best 30th Birthday Bash

Saturday, April 18, 2026
4 – 6 pm

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum.

Honoring Joy Weiner, Director of Education, The Heckscher Museum of Art

Co-Chairs
Susan Futter & Bruce Segal

The Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743

Questions? Contact Caitlynn Schare at Development@Heckscher.org or 631.380.3229.

It’s hard to believe it’s been thirty years since we first launched our Long Island’s Best exhibition and education program! Shepherded and shaped by our visionary Director of Education, Joy Weiner, this program has reached thousands of Long Island’s youth and become a model in arts education. Through Long Island’s Best, hundreds of high school students visit our galleries each year to work with our trained educators and their school teachers to delve into the art on view, get inspired, think critically, and create a unique work of art. A beloved exhibition and professional development opportunity, we invite you to join Joy, alumni of Long Island’s Best, and our community for a stylish birthday bash celebrating this momentous milestone. Sweet and savory treats, specialty drinks, and entertainment will abound. Your sponsorship will support our educational programs and exhibitions in the year ahead. Bring the whole family – kids attend for free with the purchase of an adult ticket or sponsorship!

LIB30 Anniversary Committee

Barbara Buffone-Brown
Trudy Calabrese
John Callaghan
Robyn Cooper
Richard T. Cunniff, Jr.
Susan Futter, Co-Chair
Elizabeth Halpern

Margaret M. Hargraves
Joan Kim Suzuki
Evangeline Knell
Julia Lang-Shapiro
Bruce Lev
Craig Mateyunas

Kasmira Mohanty
Nancy Richner
Bruce Segal, Co-Chair
Rozita Shay
Jon Trapani
Allyson Uttendorfer
Sheri Zekraus

Sponsorship Opportunities

Proceeds support The Heckscher Museum of Art’s exhibitions and education programs, including Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum.

The Heckscher Museum of Art is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization.

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Leader

$5,000
Sponsorship Benefits:

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10 tickets to the Birthday Bash on April 18
Your name included on exhibition wall as part of the Anniversary Committee*
Your name/logo included on invitation and promotional materials
Featured recognition on event signage and website
Recognition and/or corporate tie-in on social media
Your name/company name recognized from the podium
Take home a unique artwork created by a Long Island’s Best Alumnus or Local Artist
Complimentary gift bag

All but $50 per ticket used is tax deductible.

*Please note, the deadline to be included on the exhibition wall is March 1. The deadline to be included on the invitation is February 26.

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Champion

$2,500
Sponsorship Benefits:

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5 tickets to the Birthday Bash on April 18
Your name included on invitation and promotional materials*
Recognition on website and on social media
Take home a unique artwork created by a Long Island’s Best Alumnus or Local Artist
Complimentary gift bag

All but $50 per ticket used is tax deductible.

*Please note, the deadline to be included on the invitation is February 26.

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Advocate

$1,000
Sponsorship Benefits:

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2 tickets to the Birthday Bash on April 18
Your name included on invitation and promotional materials*
Recognition on website
Take home a unique artwork created by a Long Island’s Best Alumnus or Local Artist
Complimentary gift bag

All but $50 per ticket used is tax deductible.

*Please note, the deadline to be included on the invitation is February 26.

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VIP Ticket

$250

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1 VIP Ticket to the Birthday Bash on April 18
Take home a unique artwork created by a Long Island’s Best Alumnus or Local Artist
Complimentary gift bag

All but $50 per ticket is tax deductible

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