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…
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Stebbins Exhibition Reaches The New York Times

“Fascinating”
“Convention-defying”
— The New York Times

The Museum’s Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History has been featured in the New York Times! Writes the Times, “‘Carving Out History’ offers the career highlights of Emma Stebbins, from the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park — a powerful symbol of hope and healing in “Angels in America” — to a standout sculpture of the woman she loved. The article highlights the fascinating life of Stebbins and how she thoughtfully pushed the art historical conventions and lived a boundary-defying life. Enjoy some of the insights shared on this show that is understandably grabbing national attention.

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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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Teachers Get Creative on Conference Day!

November  24, 2025

The Museum’s Annual Superintendent’s Day Conference for K-12 art educators on November 4, welcomed 85 teachers from 17 school districts across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The creativity was flowing immediately.…
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