Find Your Park through Art at Fire Island National Seashore

Find Your Park through Art at Fire Island National Seashore

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on June 10, 2016. It is reproduced in full below.

Patchogue, NY - Fire Island National Seashore invites you to celebrate the National Park Service (NPS) Centennial and find your park through art this summer. Artists and art lovers of all ages are invited to discover and explore the Seashore through free art exhibits, interactive workshops, and contests.

"Artists have drawn inspiration from and connected with national parks since the late 19th century," said Seashore Superintendent Chris Soller. "This tradition continues today and right here at Fire Island. Celebrate the NPS Centennial and see the park from a new perspective this summer through special art exhibitions and workshops."

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society Art Show

Exhibition: June 24 to July 17, 2016

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm

This Fire Island-themed art show is set up throughout the Keepers Quarters Museum and features original artwork in acrylic, pastels, oils, and mixed media in a wide variety of sizes and prices. A portion of sales benefits the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society.

Wilderness Art Workshops at the Wilderness Visitor Center

Sunday, June 26, July 17, and Aug. 21, 2016 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Join local mixed-media artist David Adams for this series of monthly art workshops exploring and experiencing the landscapes and seascapes of the dynamic Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness. Workshop participants may display their wilderness-inspired works in the workshop exhibit,August 25 to September 5, 2016.

Artist-in-Residence Exhibition at the Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal

Saturdays and Sundays, June 26 to July 24, 2016

See Fire Island inspired art on display by the Seashore's 2015 Artists-in-Residence. The exhibit features the works of mixed media artist Anna Golici, painter Amanda Kavanagh, installation artist Jane Ingram-Allen, and poet Anthony DiMatteo. The artists' unique interpretations reflect their uninterrupted two-week exploration of Fire Island National Seashore.

Catching the Light Photography Workshop at the Wilderness Visitor Center

Friday, July 8, 2016 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Learn tips and techniques for photographing Fire Island's landscapes, wildlife, plants, and people. After a short indoor presentation, head outdoors for some early evening practice with your camera.

Painting Watch Hill at the Watch Hill Dune Station

Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, 2016 - Noon to 3:00 pm

Sketch and paint with former Fire Island National Seashore Artist-in-Residence Amanda Kavanagh. Discover the details of color during a short talk and watercolor demonstration then continue "en plein air" at Watch Hill. For adults and teens; all levels of experience welcome.

The Art of Decoy Carving at the William Floyd Estate

Saturday, July 30 and Aug. 27, 2016 - All day

Join Village Historian and expert decoy carver Jaime Reason on the front porch of Old Mastic House as he demonstrates duck and shorebird carving and shares the rich history of decoy carving of the south bays on Long Island.

Find Your Park Juried Art Exhibition at the Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal

Exhibition: July 31 to September 5, 2016

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 25 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm

In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, this juried art exhibition will feature creative reflections on the diversity of national parks through a wide variety of media.

Children's Centennial Art Contest at the Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal

Application Deadline: July 31, 2016

Exhibition Dates: August 25 - September 5, 2016

Children ages 5 to 17 are invited to share their national park-inspired art showcasing the landscapes, resources, and stories of any national park in the system. Information, rules, and entry forms are available at visitor centers or by email.

#100FireIslandPhotos on Social Media

Take and share #100FireIslandPhotos. Tag @FireIslandNPS and use hashtag #100FireIslandPhotos to be featured on Fire Island National Seashore's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Look for special photo challenges throughout the summer.

For more information on these and other Fire Island National Seashore summer programs please visit nps.gov/FIIS.

Tags: nps centennial

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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