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…
LI Best Artwork is Catalyst for Long Island Cares Food Drive
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
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
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
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
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
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…