The
SBAA's "Artists On The Lane" Celebrates 50 Years In 2009
The South Bay Art Association was founded in 1956 to
encourage the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. Their
activities include monthly meetings with demonstrations, lectures,
critiques, morning sketch groups, workshops in various media, exhibits,
newsletters, and many other events. Many of the events are geared toward
raising funds for the Scholarship Fund.
2011 Board of Directors
President: Ted Stamatelos
Vice President: Jim Vaughan
Treasurer: Michele DePalo
Corresponding Secretary: Lorraine Fosmire
Recording Secretary: Joan Tavolott
Newsletter: Pat Masche
Publicist: Gina Lento
One Year Trustees: LuAnn
Thompson, Greg Barbera
Two Year Trustees: Gina Lento, Ken Husband, Sr.
The SBAA now has a blog!
Click here to read the latest
blog entries.
The best way to contact the SBAA is by phone.
President: Ted Stamatelos,
631-363-6174
Email: southbayart@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
SBAA
P.O. Box 244
Bellport, NY 11713-0244
Anyone with a genuine interest in the visual arts is invited to join our
Association. Dues are $25.00 a year for individuals, $35.00 for a family
of two, and $20.00 for non-exhibiting individuals.
If you are interested in joining the SBAA, please print and fill out
the membership form here.
The South Bay Art Association holds its Monthly Membership Meetings on Wednesday's in the Bellport Community Center, 4 Bell Street, Bellport. Click here for a map of the Community Center. These meetings are free and open to the public. New members are always welcome! Refreshments will be provided. For more info please call President, Ted Stamatelos at 631-363-6174. Click here for the latest Calendar of SBAA Events.
The South Bay Art Association is pleased to announce
that Artist Chris Taylor will be conducting a demo in fish printing -
Gyotaku over a batik background on fabric, at 7:15pm on
Wednesday, January 25th, at the Bellport Community Center at
the next SBAA monthly meeting. For questions call 631-289-7740.
Below are photos from recent demonstrations at monthly membership
meetings. Click on any photo below to view a larger
version.
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| Paper Making demo by Greg Barbera, Pres. of Brookhaven Arts & Humanities Council |
Paper Making demo by Greg Barbera, Pres. of Brookhaven Arts & Humanities Council |
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| Painting demo by Larry Johnston (April 2009) |
Demo in portrait sketching by Doug Broadhurst (June 2009) |
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| Kurt Larsen gives
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Kurt Lawsen gives a sculpture demonstration |
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| LuAnn Thompson
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Marty Macaluso gives a caricature demonstration |
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| LuAnn Thompson with her caricature | Chris Taylor with her caricature |
Click here for the latest Calendar of SBAA Events
Click
here for the March 2011 Newsletter
Newsletter Archive
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Tuesday Morning Sketch Group / Plein Air Sketching
The South Bay Art Association holds a sketch group on Tuesday mornings during the school year (September through June) from 10am until about 12:30pm at the Community Center. Click here for a map of the Community Center. In the summer, the group moves outdoors to various locations (TBA) for plein air sketching. These sessions are open to all artists. It is a portrait group with a live model. A small fee will be collected to pay the model, and refreshments are available. For more info please call Lynn at 631-286-2642. *NOTE- The sketch group is usually cancelled in bad weather.
Below are photos from a recent Plein Air session.
The photos were provided by the SBAA.
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Chris
Taylor Writes For Bellport.com:
Bellport.com asked Chris Taylor to write a column
about herself, her art background and her art itself, as well as how she got
started. Get ready for some "Adventures In Art!"
Click here
to read Chris' latest article.
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3 members of South Bay Art Association will be having an art show starting Monday 5/30, to benefit the Stony Brook Children's Hospital. The reception is on June 8th at 5:30 - 8:30. The Holiday Inn Express in Stony Brook hosts artists who donate some of their work to a raffle, the proceeds go to the Children's Hospital. The Hotel also has a networking night during the reception and offers various other raffle prizes. This particular exhibit is called Art to Heart and features the work of Jeanne Salucci, Chris Taylor and Mary Samuels, all of the Brookhaven area and all members of South Bay Art Association of Bellport. Hope you can check it out! Holiday Inn Express, 3131 Nesconset Hwy, Centereach NY 11720 631-471-8000. (just east of Nicolls Road on Rt 347).
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"Art to Heart" Benefit for the Stony Brook Long Island Children's Hospital. Chris Taylor, Jeanne Salucci and Mary Samuels will be exhibiting at the Holiday Inn Express at 3131 Nesconset Hwy in Centereach, May 29 - July 9 with a reception June 8th 5:30 - 7:30 pm. There will be raffles of artwork and various prizes, to benefit the Children's Hospital.
Holiday Inn Express owner John Tsunis supports both local artists and local efforts to raise funds for Stony Brook Children's Hospital. The gallery will feature six-to-eight-week rotating displays of artists' work; a part of the proceeds will benefit the children's hospital. "We're all working together not only for the children's hospital but for the betterment of life in general," said Tsunis, who also chairs the children's hospital fundraising task force. -
Congratulations to Muriel Musarra, for being selected to exhibit at the Gallery North Show, "Watercolor, Layered Light" on now till April 24th.
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"With One Stroke" Join 10 talented artists, many of them SBAA members, on Sunday April 10th at the MBPOA, 31 Neighborhood Rd., Mastic Beach from 2-6 pm to benefit to Suffolk Hospice House ($5 At the door buys a raffle ticket for a wonderful artwork, proceeds go to Suffolk Hospice.). 10 artists will be participating, each will donate a piece of artwork to the Raffle, and Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Mastic Beach Property Owners Association and Suffolk Hospice.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS. Artist Trading Card Swap/Meet & Exhibition. The 2nd Artist Networking Event in WH Design Studio's 2011 ATC Series! When: Thursday, May 12, 2011 4pm-8pm. Where: WH Design Studio - Architect + Gallery 11 N. Ocean Ave. Patchogue, NY 11772. More info: gallery@whdesignstudio.com. An event that's part Networking for Artists & part Exhibition! Artists! Join this fun event & meet other Artists, make connections, get inspired! ATC's (Artist Trading Cards) are miniature original art pieces measuring 2.5" x 3.5", traded like business cards. Artists all over the world trade cards at events like this to promote their work and meet other artists.
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Hannah Rayve of Half Hollow Hills High School West was the recipient of a $500 scholarship award from the South Bay Art Association of Bellport. Hannah was chosen from among competing high school students in the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) All-County art competition recently held at the Gallery on the Hill in Farmingville. Pictured with Hannah Rayve is Michael Maas, representative from South Bay Art Association, who presented her with the award.
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George Wybenga has a one man show during the Mmonth of March of 40+ of his serigraphs at the Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oysterbay Rd, Syosset. George also had his Mezzotint, Snow Maiden accepted at the current exhibition, WOMEN, at the East End Arts Council in Riverhead.
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Clarence F. Simpson, Photohgrapher, is exhibiting his work in a group show at the Studio East Gallery in Greenport NY. Theme: People, Portraits and Places. Date: March 12 - April 2, 2011. Address: 120 Front Street, Greenport NY 11944. Ph: 631-477-2676
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Saturday, February 18th Greenpoint Gallery- Group Exhibition (of which SBAA member Ed Rehm is a part) Greenpoint Gallery, 390 McGuinness Blvd, 3rd Floor, 11222, Brooklyn, N.Y. February 14th to the 21st, Group Exhibition at the Greenpoint Gallery in Brooklyn. The Artist reception will be on Saturday, February 18th from 8pm to 2am with free wine and food.
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Saturday February 19 SBAA Member Photographer Clarence F. Simpson, will be exhibiting a few images of his work at: Studio East II in Greenport NY. Artist reception will be held on Saturday February 19 from 530pm - 9pm. Clarence is also a member of Studio E. This is a member show.
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March 25th-Reception, Suffolk County Branch, American Pen Women, 6-9 pm at the Perry B. Duryea Jr. State Office Building, 250 Vets Hwy Hauppauge (just outside the DMV office to commemorate Women's History Month. Several SBAA members are members of this prestigious group. 120 Front Street Greenport NY. 631-477-2676. All are welcome.
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Eddie Rehm Solo Exhibition, April 11th to May 1st at The Orchard Windows Gallery. The artists reception is April 15th, 6pm to 10pm. The event will be held at 37 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, N.Y. There will be food, wine and a good time come down and show your support ... Thank You, Eddie Rehm.
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Kenneth Ian Husband Show: Loss of control at Orchard Windows Gallery, 37 Orchard St.New York, NY 10002. Feb 7 2011 - Feb 17 2011. Artist Reception: Feb 11 2011 6pm - 10 pm. Kenneth Ian Husband (631)520-8676.
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WINNERS! Congratulations to the Winners at the recent Phoenix Gallery Juried Show: (All are members of SBAA! Way to go!).Best in Show: Kenneth Ian, "Tarragon" mixed media. 1st: Kenneth Husband, "Family Series 2" mixed media. 2nd: Chris Taylor, "Faded Glory" batik. 3rd: Gregory Barbera, "Elephant Dali" mixed media. Honorable Mention: Eddie Rehm, "Conception of Abandonment" mixed media. Juror: Julianna Kirk.
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Eddie Rehm - 5th Annual Emerging Artist Show At the Morpho Gallery in Chicago, Illinois . March 11th to March 26th I was invited back for the third show. The Artist Reception and Opening will be March 11th from 6pm to 9pm. Get on a plane and go check it out ....! Eddie Rehm and Kenneth Ian Husband two man show at the B.Y.O Studio Gallery in Milwaukee , Wisconsin. July 28th to August 21st . The Artists Reception will be January 29th Friday from 6pm to closing . Big Plans For This One !!!!!! Show us support.
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Congratulations to SBAA Member Eddie Rehm who will be on the front cover of the Dans Paper February 4th , featuring an article and interview about himself and his art !!!!! Go check it out !!!!!
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SBAA Member Eddie Rehm: 2011 International Art Exhibition At The Caelum Gallery
508 - 526 West 26th street Suite 315, New York, 10001, 508 - 526 West 26th Street Suite 315, Chelsea, N.Y. The International Group Exhibition of 2011 will take place on January 11th to the 22nd of January. The show is at the prestigious Caelum Gallery, located in the heart of the Chelsea art district. The gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 6pm. The artist's reception will be January 13th 6pm to 8pm, so come check it out. -
Eddie Rehm: January 2nd to the 25th, 5th annual emerging artist show in Chicago at the Morpho gallery. Artist reception January 7th at 6pm to 9pm. Solo show in NYC at the windows gallery January 10th to the 19th at 37 orchard street, lower east village .... Artist reception January 14th Friday at 6pm to 9pm. Contact Eddie Rehm at rehmplumbing@aol.com.
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Rita Swanteson and Ruth Johnson: Paintings are on exhibit in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Express of Stonybrook, Centereach on Rte 347 currently until January 16, 2011. Reception TBA. Stop in at anytime, to view the exhibit. A percentage of sales will be given to Stonybrook Hospital to build a children's wing.
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Congratulations to LuAnn Thompson and Bellport Arts & Framing. LuAnn's shop has won the 2010 Top Art & Framing Retailers Award from Decor Magazine, sponsored by Larson-Juhl, for Best interior Design, for shops under 1200 square feet.
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SBAA Member Sue Brooks has just published a book! "Look to the Sea" features inspirational words and original photos by Sue, and co-author Donna Lane, who share their love of the Ocean and the Beach with us in the pages of this little gem. Congratulations!
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Congrats to all our members who were in the recent Wet Paints exhibit at the Arboretum! Send your news here so we know who you are!
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Many of our members are also displaying their work at "The Shoppe" 11 N Ocean Ave. Patchogue also known as WHDesign Studio and Gallery- featuring a wide variety of hand made gifts for the Holidays, the shoppe is open weekends 11-4.
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Diana Berthold: The healing quilt has been featured on FIOS and NOT IN OUR TOWN where it will be aired on PBS this January. Diana is also meeting with author Mirta Ojito regarding her new book. She has written “Finding Manana” about her boat exodus from Cuba in 1980. The Patchogue-Medford Healing Hands and Mending Hearts Quilt is featured in the old “Jay’s Fabric” windows on South Ocean Avenue just south of Main Street in Patchogue as part of the Patchogue Art Walk. There you will the triptych quilt as well as the square one which was to inspired people to get involved and communicate as well as the one done by women of the Patchogue-Medford Library and the Pilot Club. I hope that you will take time to see it as it will come down just after Thanksgiving when it begins it’s journey throughout the community’s churches, temple, and schools as a way to encourage dialogue regarding diversity.
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Congratulations to SBAA member Betty Wybenga on the publication of her book, "Turtleland." The artistry of nature displayed uniquely in color and markings by the Eastern Box Turtle and as observed by the Wybenga family, is recorded in word and illustration, for early listeners and readers, as well as all who appreciate this animal's ecological interaction with its habitat among us. For more info on Betty's exciting journey, contact bmwybenga@optonline.net.
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Several SBAA members earned awards at the recent Phoenix Gallery Juried Show- the winners are: Best in Show: Joseph Dlhopolsky, for his photo, "Nymphaea." 1st Place: Donna Harlow Moraff, for her pastel, "Interior with Maine Coons." 2nd Place: Marlene Bezich for her pastel, "Sea Hunt." 3rd Place: Mary Jane Stevens, for her watercolor, "September Bouquet." Honorable Mention: Eddie Rehm, for his mixed media, "You won't, I might." Congratulations to all! Juror: Maryann Taylor-Smith, curator, Christopher Gallery, Stony Brook.
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Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Directors, who take office on January 1st! and many thanks to the fine job this year by our current Board!
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MARK it! Works by Twelve Artists from the New York Foundation for the Arts MARK ‘09. Professional Development Program.
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Congratulations to SBAA members who placed in the recent North Shore Art Guild
Membership Show in Hauppague: Mike Maas, 1st Place, Mixed Media; Mary Bouzianis, 1st Place, Watercolor, and Marlene Bezich, 2nd place, Painting. Best in Show went to Sandy Geraci for her painting, "Hands On" -
Congratulations Are In Order! Mary Bouzianis was accepted into Salmagundi Club's 33rd Annual Juried Painting and Sculpture Exhibition For Non-Members for her watercolor, "Dragonfly."
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Mary Bouzianis was accepted into the American Association of Botanical Artists. Congratulations Mary!
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Joan Sicignano received 3rd place in the Art & Soul Gallery Juried Show, for her plein air of the HOG farm-- Congratulations, Joan. Keep up the Great work!
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Congratulations to all Award winners from the Phoenix Gallery Annual Juried Show, judged by world renowned artist, Marlies Ihmels: Br Gerard Cormier, Ted Stamatelos, Carolyn Harrington, and Chris Taylor.
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Mike Maas earned a Best in Show at the Portrait Show Bay Gallery on the Hill. Congratulations, Mike!
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Several SBAA members won awards at the recent North Shore Art Guild Show, at Bald Hill: Mary Bouzianis got her first blue ribbon for the "Meeting of the Gourds" watercolor painting. Jeanne Salucci took 2nd with "Sunflowers" (W/C) and Lorraine Rimmelin took 3rd with "Flowering Pots," also a watercolor. Congratulations Ladies!
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At the BAHC Nautical Show. Lester Sprague was awarded Best in Show and Letty Damm-Norjen received an Honorable Mention.
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Carolyn Harrington was accepted into the American Impressionist Society National Juried Show for the second year.
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Letty A Damm-Norjen took a first in BAHC’s Gallery-on-the-Hill show Americana Collage/Mixed Media. The piece entitled ‘He Paid’ is a collage that honors her Uncle Henry who died in World War II.
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Letty A. Damm-Norjen received a first at Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council show “Flowers." ‘Spring Iris’ was rendered in charcoal and pastel. Way to go!
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Sunday's Newsday L.I. Life Section, back page, a full page article on Colby Grace, one of our scholarship winners from last year, and also the recipient of the BNL award...... Colby has won a commission to create a sculpture for the Northport Veterans Sculpture Committee. Funds are now being raised to have the pieces cast in Bronze. The sculpture depicts a soldier writing a letter home, and then a separate sculpture depicts his wife reading the letter to their child. Congratulations Colby and keep up the good work! You can read the article here.
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Larry Johnston has made the Papers again, in The Press of Manorville and Moriches, "Artist coming to an open field near you" in the Arts & Living Section- Click here to read the article. Click on Arts & Living in the Table of Contents (Page A15)
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Congratulations to Adele Roberts for earning BEST IN SHOW at the Brookhaven Arts & Humanities Council's "Black and White" Exhibit! Michael G. Maas also earned a Third Place in that show. Keep up the great work!
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Congratulations to Rosmaria Eisler, who was chosen as one of twelve from the Long Island Region, by New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) for the MARK program, which offers a unique opportunity in a six month long program for professional development.
- The South Bay Art Association is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Nita Elder Juried Scholarship Senior Art Exhibit. Graduating Seniors from participating Suffolk County High Schools will compete for scholarships and awards. This year, the Brookhaven National Laboratory and Women Sharing Art have joined the SBAA and contributed to the prizes. Exhibition: Saturday, November 19, from 10 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, November 20, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Community Center, 4 Bell St. Bellport, NY.
The 54th Annual SBAA Members Exhibit
The 54th Annual Members Exhibit was held at the Phoenix Fine Arts Gallery in Bellport Village over the Memorial Day Weekend and in early June. Below are the exhibit award winners:
Drawing (D)
1st #76 Figure Study 2, Sally Pezza
2nd #127 Twin Self Portrait, Constance Vandetti
3rd #65 Untitled Too, William Mueller
Miscellaneous (MC)
1st #79 Shoreline, JoAnne Powell
2nd #11 Diffused, Marlene Bezich
3rd #123 Bicycle Lineup, LuAnn Thompson
HM #117 Couple Of Chicks, Chris Taylor
Mixed Media (MM)
1st #149 Stepping Stones, Lilian Masten
2nd #104 Forward, Lester Sprague
3rd #146 It’s a New Day, Kathy Wayman
HM #74 Within the Flower, Roseanne O’Reilly
HM #118 Opus 7A: March 2011, William Thierfelder
Oil/Acrylic (O/A)
1st #51 Afternoon, Daveen Herley
2nd #9 Best of Both Worlds, Diana Berthold
3rd #2 Nice Day for a Walk, Brian Bartley
HM #91 Fall Morning Glow, Carl Ruggiero
Pastel (PA)
1st #60 Spring is Here, Gina Lento
2nd #48 The Burl Bowl, Arlene Heil
3rd #12 Sweet Dreams, Marlene Bezich
Photography (PH)
1st #6 Flying Milk Pod Seeds, Anne T. Baum
2nd #16 Blue Grass, Sue Brooks
3rd #3 Outstanding Rose, Michelle Hermus
HM #152 Dusk at the Pier, Dean Williams
Printmaking (PR)
1st #28 Going Home, Rosamaria Eisler
2nd #140 Galadriel, George Wybenga
3rd #141 Railroad Lanterns, George Wybenga
HM #29 Together Forever, Rosamaria Eisler
Sculpture (S)
1st #158 A Day Late and a Dollar Short, John DiNaro
2nd #148 Girl Combing Her Hair in a Mirror, Dwight Trujillo
3rd #143 Shinnecock, Irene Lap Banse
HM #75 Aquarium, Will Ryder
Watercolor (W)
1st #84 Blood Flowers I, Lorraine Rimmelin
2nd #62 Solitude, Pat Masche
3rd #116 Country Lane, Joan Tavolott
HM #137 Painted Pot, Karin Weibert
HM #14 Chevy Coupe 1936, Mary Bouzianis
BEST IN SHOW #158 A Day Late and a Dollar Short-
John DiNaro
Show Chair: Laurie Fosmire
Juror: Kathy Curran, of the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum
Artists On The Lane 2010
The
hit of the July 4th weekend is always the SBAA's "Artists On The Lane."
2010 was no exception. The weather was great and the art was wonderful.
Click here for a small sampling of what the day had to offer
South Bay Art Association's 23rd Annual Student Art Show and Opening Reception
2009
marked the SBAA's
23rd annual Student Art Show and Reception at the
Bellport Village Community Center. Graduating
seniors from participating high schools across Suffolk
County will compete for scholarships and awards. This show
usually attracts the most energetic and colorful artwork
by the students- the work is consistently outstanding
and worth a look!
Click
on the speaker to the left to see a video from the
event!
If you own a Mac instead of a PC,
click here to download the latest version of Windows Media
Player specifically for Mac users! This download is FREE!
2009 Award
Recipients
SBAA
$2,000 Scholarship Awards: Blue Ribbon. Judged
on all three works of art. Three recipients:
Numbers 33A, 33B, 33C: Terence Corrigan, Northport HS
Numbers 36A, 36B, 36C: Emily Green, Northport HS
Numbers 38A, 38B, 38C: Paulina Stewart, Northport HS
SBAA $50 Cash Awards: Yellow Ribbon.
Awarded to ten individual works of art. Ten recipients:
Number 5C: “Wedding Cut.” Mexican Cut Paper. Frank
Cannizzaro, Bayport-Blue Point HS
Number 6A: “Untitled #1." Digital Photography. Julianne
Jenks, Bayport-Blue Point HS
Number 11B: “Study #1." Photography. Nicole Cavalliere,
Bellport HS
Number 17A: “Untitled.” Mixed Media. Denzel Daniels,
Brentwood HS
Number 18A: “Fading In.” Digital Photo. Stephanie
Nassetta, Brentwood HS
Number 19A: “Self-Portrait.” Charcoal. Tuyetmai Nguyen,
Brentwood HS
Number 35C: “Untitled.” Photography. Kayla Forman.
Northport HS
Number 43B: “The Reclining Figure.” Ink. Dylan Coleman,
Sachem North HS
Number 54B: “Time for Change.” Ceramics. Elizabeth Vita,
Sayville HS
Number 58B: “The Dining Room.” Marker. Elizabeth
Colantuoni, Smithtown HS
Brookhaven National Laboratory $500 US Savings
Bond Awards: Red Ribbon. “Discovery” theme,
Awarded to two individual works of art. Two recipients:
Number 33A: “Unzipped.” Mixed Media. Terence Corrigan,
Northport HS
Number 35C: “Untitled.” Photography. Kayla Forman,
Northport HS
SBAA Judges: Hector Decordova &
Esperanza Leon
BNL Representatives: Robert Chrien &
Elizabeth Seubert
Below are links to photos,
newsletters, and other SBAA memorabilia. Enjoy! Many of
the items below are in Adobe PDF format.
If you don't have Adobe Reader, click here to
download it for FREE!
SBAA Founder- George Cox
SBAA Founder- Anita Elder
SBAA Founder- Dot Maggio
SBAA Founder- Sigrid Rice
Postcard Save The Date For December 1989 Events
LI Advance Article About Lucy Mott And Her Donation Of The Community Center
6th
Annual Bal Masque Photo- Al and Ruth Hallock as "Albert
and Victoria"
20th Anniversary Bal Masque Photo- Founders and Charter
Members
Bal Masque Flyer
Bal Masque Ticket
The
September 1972 Newsletter Page 1
The September 1972 Newsletter Page 2
LI Advance Photo Featuring Ruth Hallock and Margo Pendergast
Gerry Grace receives a 1st Place for his Watercolor in the 1973 Members Exhibit
Irving Boker at our weekly sketch group, 1995
Linda McChesney with her award winning Yacht Club painting, 1973
Sally Munson and Joan Streibel prepare for Artists on the Lane, 1973
Joan Streibel and Nita Elder are interviewed on WALK Radio, 1972
LI Advance article about the Annual Bal Masque, 1974
Art Exhibit by Mrs. Em Czaja and Mrs. Jodi Love, 1974 (LI Advance)