Opening this fall, our latest exhibition focuses on the life and work of F. Edwin Church, a celebrated twentieth-century portrait painter with strong ties to Long Island’s North Shore.
Tag: American art
Upcoming Exhibition
Authors Talk & Book Signing
Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange
November 16, 2024
Join us for a talk, book signing, and reception with the authors of our latest publication, Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 1870–1889, as we unravel how one artist captured Long Island during a critical period of transformation and how this change impacted all who called it home. Registration required.
The Background Parade: Elizabeth Tailer Nelson and the Transatlantic Portrait
Nicholas Vega, collections and curatorial intern and 2023 Gardiner Young Scholar, shares his research on the provocative seventeenth-century portrait of Elizabeth Tailer Nelson (1667–1734), the mother-in-law of Henry Lloyd of Queens Village.
Exhibition Virtual Program
Woven History: Revisited
Thursday, August 10, 2023
12 PM to 1 PM
Rabbit Goody, textile historian, author, and owner of Thistle Hill Weavers, will discuss factors that influenced the motifs of early Long Island coverlets. Hosted by Huntington Historical Society and Preservation Long Island. Register today!
Special Curator’s Tour
Blanket Statements
Saturday, July 8, 2023
11 AM to 12 PM
Join us for a special curator-led tour of our current exhibition which explores the development of Long Island’s professional weaving industry and the broader historical events that shaped its growth during the first half of the nineteenth century. Register today!
The Art of Edward Lange Interactive Website
Explore over 100 artworks by German immigrant artist Edward Lange who depicted Long Island communities with precise detail during the 1870s and 80s. Featuring high-resolution photography, an interactive map, and new research, the website is a valuable resource for understanding Long Island’s history and its ever-evolving landscapes.