Art Admissions 101 Presentation

Art School Admissions 101

PRESENTATION: HOW TO APPLY TO ART SCHOOL
Learn about our weekly College Portfolio Prep Intensive!

Are you considering applying to a specialized visual arts college or submitting a portfolio for advanced art classes? Our visual art professionals will help you develop an elevated portfolio that expresses your unique voice, demonstrates your skills and helps you stand out!

You’re invited! Join admissions expert Robyn Cooper as she delves into the fundamental elements of the Art School Admissions process. Tailored for individuals interested in entering the realm of art school, this session is your essential companion in navigating the intricate pathway to admission success. Hosted by The Art Guild, we invite parents to join an evening of open, honest, and non-judgmental discussion, where we address your questions about the art school admissions process.

Wednesday, January 17
7 – 8pm
The Art Guild
200 Port Washington BLVD, Manhasset

About Robyn Cooper

Robyn Cooper received her M.F.A from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2012. Robyn has more than ten years of teaching experience and has taught across Long Island at Long Island University (C.W. Post,) SUNY Suffolk Community College, and the Nassau County Museum of Art. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University and sits on the Education Committee at the Heckscher Museum of Art. Robyn has also worked in college admissions doing portfolio reviews for several years. She has experience working in acrylic, oil and gouache paint, in addition to drawing, and digital media. Her work has been exhibited throughout the country in shows at Gross McCleaf Gallery PA, R. Dixon Gallery NY, and uBe Art in Berkley, CA. Her work is in several private collections including a private collection at The Hershey Trust in Hershey, PA. In her personal work, Robyn is interested in exploring: family, relationships, the idea of home, community, love, loneliness, isolation, humor, sadness, happiness, food, and gathering around the table.

Robyn currently lives and works in Long Island, NY.

www.robyncooperart.com // @robyncooperart

Primary Colors Juried Competition & Exhibition

Primary Colors Juried Competition & Exhibition

love of food juried competition and exhibit

Primary Colors

Juried Competition & Exhibition

Primary colors, blue, yellow and red, are the colors from which all other colors can  be made. Artists have used these colors as the basis for their artwork for centuries. The use of primary colors makes any work of art vibrant and exciting. We invite you to submit your artwork demonstrating the stunning effects of using a primary color  palette with the colors blue, yellow and red being the primary artistic element.

Deadline: January 8, 2024

Drop Off: Sun Jan 28 3-5, Mon Jan 29 1-6

Pick Up: Sunday, Feb 25, 3-5pm and Monday, Feb 26, 1-6pm

Awards & Reception: February 4th, 3-5pm

Exhibit on View: February 4 – 24

Juror: Nina Sangimino, Long Island Museum Curator

Congratulations to our award winners!

1st Place- Aleta Crawford- Autumn Moon
2nd Place- Steven Vando- Daybreak
3rd Place-John Micheals-Primary Pyramids
Honorable Mentions:
Ilene Silberstein -Hues of Red, White and Blue
Anne Siefert- Trees, Hither Woods Late Afternoon
Denis Ponsot- Le Forgeron

Congratulations to the following acceptances:

Ahearn, Mary Journey of Exploration 1
Amato, Carolina Red Coat
Barnaby, Douglas Lady Liberty
Peace Tree
Behal, Jo-Anne Scarlet Macau
Buongiovanni, Gina Bench Worm’s Eye
Carner, Stacy Abstract bry
Abstract composite
Caseley, Judith Sharing Cookies
Corbin, Bernice “Creation”
Untitled 2
Crawford, Aleta R Autumn Moon
Elbaum, Nate Mondrian Buildings
Foglia, Debbie Where’s the Butter?
Gerlach, Kathleen Bursting with Life
Gitlitz, Alicia Crazy For You
Grabowski, Bill Woman in the Moon
Graff, Theresa Village in the harbor
Holtzman, Shelley Go For It
Iqbal, Nayyar Red Shop on Victoria Street
Ivolella, Stephanie Bring me the whole sea-fest
Josloff, Marc Bright Red Lipstick
The Painter
Kaplan, Barbara All That Jazz
Kawas, Tara Maine Oysters
Cherry Tomatoes
Kim, Yangmi A few days later 1
A few days later 2
Kirshner, Karen #3 (Collage series)
Kraft, Randy Primarily Whimsy
Layton, Hali Ancestral Home
Massetti, Mary Catch of the day
Meehan, Meagan The Quiddity of Imagination–An Abstract Playground
Michalson, Sue Bikes
Micheals, John Primary Pyramids
Primary Corrugation
Ottaiano, Ralph Peggys Light
Ponsot, Denis Le Forgeron
Blue Boxes Red Strawberries
Riordan, Alice Frozen Memories
Rossi, Ellen No.5
Salerno, Carol Rambling Roads
Sankari, Irene Red and Gold
Walking Into the Light
Sarasohn, Gail Spice Island
Schneider, Madison Internal Struggle
Schreiber, Betsy Tornado
Seligson, Jose ARCA
Shavzin, Nolly Autumn Forest
Siefert, Anne Trees, Hither Woods late Afternoon
Silberstein, Ilene Hues of Red, White and Blue
Small, Andy SurfsUp
Vando, Steven Daybreak
Blue Porcelain
Vignola, Margo Pagoda
Yantz, Patty Celebrated
Yen, Kevin Pomegranate
Zavala, Theodora Cherry and red onion
Cherries in water

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline: January 8, 2024

Notification of acceptance: after January 12, either by email OR on our website

Drop Off: Sun Jan 28 3-5, Mon Jan 29 1-6

Pick Up: Sunday, Feb 25, 3-5pm and Monday, Feb 26, 1-6pm

Awards & Reception: February 4th, 3-5pm

Exhibit on View: February 4 – 24

Juror: Nina Sangimino

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. 

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org  – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. 

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be will be reviewed by our curators and displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

FINALISTS & AWARDS

FINALISTS:

The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. (High school students will be reviewed and judged separately if applicable). The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified either by email OR on our website.

AWARDS:

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions

SIZE & FRAMING

Frame size must not exceed 36” on the longest side. Gallery wraps are acceptable, but must be at least 1” thick and must not exceed 36″ on the longest side.

It must be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, strings.  We can wire for you for a $10 fee.

Work must be labeled on the back with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email.

Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition.

All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE

The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.

Yoojin Lee

Yoojin Lee

Social Media Manager

An NYU grad and native New Yorker, Yoojin spent a decade working in the fashion industry. After moving into the suburbs of Long Island, her career pivoted to Social Media Editor and Strategist. She has worked for MoneyCrashers and CoinDesk, both in the finance industry, for the past eight years before joining The Art Guild.

“I’m so proud to be a part of The Art Guild because I get to be involved within a community I’m already a part of. I want everyone to experience everything this place has to offer, from the workshops and exhibits inside to the fairytale-like Elderfields Preserve it sits on outside. Every inch of this place has a special story and it’s awe inspiring.”

Yoojin resides in Great Neck with her husband and three children.

 

2023 Nassau County High School Juried Competition & Exhibition

2023 Nassau County High School Juried Competition & Exhibition

Nassau County High School Show

Juried Competition & Exhibition

The Art Guild invites all Nassau County High School Students to submit their 2D or 3D artworks for consideration to its 2023
Nassau County High School Student Juried Art Competition and Exhibition.

Deadline: Monday, October 16th, midnight

Awards & Reception: Sunday, November 5th, 3 – 5pm

Exhibit on View: November 5 – 25

Juror of Awards: Robyn Cooper

Congratulations to the winners of the High School exhibit!

1st – Disguiser, Mingxi Zheng – Roslyn High School

 

2nd – A Pearl, Ava DeAngelis – Oyster Bay High School

 

3rd – Sorrowing Young Girl – Anastasia Kulpa – Our Lady of Mercy

 

Honorable Mention – The Intangible – Abigail Ho – Syosset High School

 

Honorable Mention – Who are you? – Sarai Feliciano – Valley Stream High School

 

Honorable Mention – Heart – Samantha DiVito – Paul D. Schreiber High School

Congratulations to the following artists on their acceptances into the exhibit:

Accetta, Alexandra Sean’s selfie Oceanside
Alesi, Victoria Bedside Locust Valley
Amiama, William Landmark Tower Sunset Oyster Bay
Roy, Arunima Gracing Scars Valley Stream
Axelrod, Amanda Charcuterie Board Syosset
Bachmann, Katherine Falling from Hope Manhasset
Bhairo, Amelia Trust West Hempstead
Cai, Yuxin In One World Syosset
The Golden Toad
Cardone, Gabby Self Reflection Herricks
Castiglione, Gianna Ribcage Locust Valley
Castilho, Dalia Pride Great Neck
Chiarucci, Catherine Through the eyes of a grandchild Manhasset
Chimos, Chrissy In Your Hands Manhasset
Chun, Kaitlyn A Breath of Fresh Air Jericho
Chvasta, Isabella Portrait of a Man Syosset
Covino, Victoria Charcoal Flower West Hempstead
DeAngelis, Ava A Pearl Oyster Bay
Dell’ Aquila, Daniella Exhausted Manhasset
DiVito, Samantha Heart Port Washington
Falcone, Isabella Familiar Jingle Manhasset
Feliciano, Sarai Who are you? Valley Stream
Feygin, Becky 6 Foot Reach Hewlett
Figueroa, Omar I see it do you? Oyster Bay
Fnu, Bisma Change in the City Hicksville
Gao,Annissa Reflection Great Neck
George, Phoebe Possessed! Glen Cove
Germans, Annemie Blessing in Disguise Locust Valley
Ho, Abigail The Intangible Syosset
Hong, Ethen Confession Syosset
Hsia, Gloria Armored Great Neck
Huang, Alyssa Receipts Syosset
Jaco, Brian All Hail the King Hicksville
Ke, Lily Dog and chopsticks Syosset
Khodjakhanova, Kseniya Awareness Syosset
Koyi, Aashrita Shades of Grey Jericho
Kulpa, Anastasia Bicycle Our Lady of Mercy
Sorrowing Young Girl
Lee, David The Dream Hicksville
Lee, Janice The red scarf Syosset
Unity
Lee, Juhyung Nature Syosset
Li, Kenneth Christmas 100 years from now Manhasset
Liu, Jocelyn 100 Manhasset
Mallen, Larissa Rebirth-A Disconnection Syosset
Mallin, Michaela Divergence Roslyn
Mangano, Matthew Within reach Syosset
Matrisciano, Akiko Owl Still Life Our Lady of Mercy
McConnell, Caitlin Bored Baldwin
Monsale, Natalia Evening Pearl Glen Cove
Muller, Sadie Self Portrait 1 Port Washington
Nunez, Katarina Madrina East Rockaway
Late Night Snack
Park, Jacqueline Crumpled paper still life Great Neck
Candy paper still life
Jackelyn Perez Carballo W Hempstead
Pinder, Phoebe   The Transfer Glen Cove
Rodriguez, Rozlyn Thread of History West Hempstead
Ruggiero, Elizabeth Distracted East Rockaway
Here yet gone
Rutherford, THomas Old Man Locust Valley
Sarchese, Christian Granny’s Smile Port Washington
Savopoulos, Michael Behold her gaze Oceanside
Seng, Alyssa Skull Manhasset
Sepe, Olivia Strawberries Oceanside
Shi, Carrina Candle Manhasset
Song, Angela Farewell Syosset
Tang, Emily Roar Syosset
Theofilatos, Emma Petals Falling Manhasset
Tian, Xavier Goth Girl Batting Syosset
Tobar, Lili Tangled Manhasset
Rodas Villatoro Damaris The Inner World Hewlett
Wang, Jasmine Woman’s Autonomy Syosset
New World
Wang, Jessica The smell of rain Syosset
Wilde, Olivia Hanging on by a Stem Locust Valley
Yang, Matthew Deconstruction Manhasset
Zeledon, Charles Matagalpa Street Hewlett
Zhao, Katherine Lost Dreams Great Neck
Zheng, Elizabeth Trapped Manhasset
Zeng, Mingxi Disguiser Great Neck
Ziarno, Olivia Skeleton in the Closet Hewlett

Thank you!

A big thank you to our sponsors and teachers for their unwavering dedication and invaluable support! We couldn’t do this without you. Your commitment and assistance make all the difference. We are truly grateful for your contributions.

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline: October 16th, midnight

Drop Off: Oct 29 3-5pm and Oct 30 1-6pm

Pick Up: Nov 27 1-6pm and Nov 28 1-6pm

Awards & Reception: Sunday, November 5th, 3 – 5pm

Exhibit on View: November 5 – 25

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. 

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org  – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. 

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be will be reviewed by our curators and displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

FINALISTS & AWARDS

FINALISTS:

The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. High school students will be reviewed and judged separately. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified either by email OR on our website.

AWARDS:

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions

SIZE & FRAMING
SIZE:
Frame size must not exceed 30” on the longest side. Gallery wraps are acceptable, but must be at least 1” thick.
FRAME:
Art must be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, strings.  We can wire for you for a $10 fee. Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Work must be labeled on the back with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email.
SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition.

All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE

The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.

The Love of Food Juried Competition & Exhibition

The Love of Food Juried Competition & Exhibition

love of food exhibition

The Love of Food

Juried Competition & Exhibition

The love of food means many things to different people including the visual pleasure of the food itself, the tactile sensation of food preparation and, of course the sensual experience of tasting. This multimedia show encourages each artist to present what the Love of Food means to them…

Deadline: Tuesday, September 19

Drop Off: Sunday, Oct 1, 3-5pm and Monday, Oct 2, 1-6pm

Pick Up: Sunday, Oct 29, 3-5pm and Monday, Oct 30, 1-6pm

Awards & Reception: Thursday, October 12th, 6-8pm

Exhibit on View: October 8 – 28th

Juror: Amanda Suarez

Congratulations to the following artists on their acceptances into the exhibit:

 

Carolina Amato:  Sorrento Lemons

Shain Bard: Portrait of Red Cabbage

Douglas Barnaby: Gennaro’s, NYC, Dinner for Two, Chelsea, NYC

Judith Caseley: Five Cupcakes

Jane Colgan: MARKETPLACE

Mike DiRenzo: It’s Always Funny Until Someone Gets Hurt

Anastasia Eswar: Oyster feast, Pomegranates

Elizabeth Fusco: Plums

Peggy Gooler: An Apple A Day, Certified Organic

Bill Grabowski: Sunday Morning, Full Hand

Theresa Graff: Farm stand radishes

Jan Guarino: Liquid Gold, Forked

Stephanie Ivolella: Ravenous

Marc Josloff: Checkered Food Experience

Annette Kasle: Abundance

Daniel Kasle: Maize

Tara Kawas: Universal Love Language

Maya Kroumova: Pears

Joan  Laufer: Watermelon

Hali Layton: Off the Tree, Pick a Pepper

Lori Lee: Morning Melon

Seymour Levy: Tomato Perfect, Candy Perfect

Janice Lewis: Time to Eat

Tahsin Loqman: Lychee, Tomatoes Still Life

Grace Lucarelli: Yummy Dumplings

Ava Lucarelli: Meat and Cheese on Board

Diane Luger: Egg On My Face

Nancy Lyon: Peppers, Peaches

Craig Marcin: 16/20

Mary Massetti: Tropical papaya

Meagan Meehan: Bone Appetite in the Fun House

John Micheals: Dad’s_Diner, Mosaic Pear, Fruit of the Bloom

Maureen O’Connor: Pomegranates, Tuscan Lemons

Toby Ozure: Still Life with Lettuce

Ann Parry: As It Is in Heaven

Brandasund Peterson: Immortal Egg

Patti Peterson: Fruits of Fall

Denis Ponsot: Champignons, Figs In Sienna, Res gros citrons et oranges

Alice Riordan: Ode to Chardin

Carol  Salerno: Market Day

Nolly Shavzin: Still Life

Anne Siefert: Peppers & Petals

Steven Silberstein: “Mine!”, Family Feud

Barbara Silbert: Mango and Lime

Dora Sislian Themelis: Apples With Shell

Barbara Stein: Still Life with Mandarin Oranges, Green Pears

Helen Wolff: Pomegranate

Kevin Yen: Silver Dragon’s Passion, Apple & Plums

Theodora Zavala: Orange slices in cup, Napoleon

Joan Stevens: What do I want?

QUESTIONS?

Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org or Call 516-304-5797

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline: Tuesday, September 19

Drop Off: Sunday, Oct 1, 3-5pm and Monday, Oct 2, 1-6pm

Pick Up: Sunday, Oct 29, 3-5pm and Monday, Oct 30, 1-6pm

Awards & Reception: Thursday, October 12th, 6-8pm

Exhibit on View: October 8 – 28th

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. 

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org  – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. 

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be will be reviewed by our curators and displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

FINALISTS & AWARDS

FINALISTS:

The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. High school students will be reviewed and judged separately. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified either by email OR on our website.

AWARDS:

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions

SIZE & FRAMING

Frame size must not exceed 36” on the longest side. Gallery wraps are acceptable, but must be at least 1” thick and must not exceed 36″ on the longest side.

It must be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, strings.  We can wire for you for a $10 fee.

Work must be labeled on the back with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email.

Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition.

All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE

The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.