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Honey, I Shrunk the Art - CALL FOR ENTRY
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The Firefly Artists is excited to announce the opening of the art exhibition called Honey I Shrunk the Art. The show will consist of more than 230 small works from over 80 local artists measuring no larger than 8 “ x 10”. |
The exhibition will be on display at Darcy Arts Center (on the second floor of The Firefly Artists) from May 1 - May 30, 2021 with an Open House Reception on May 8th.
(*Note: there is no handicapped access to this venue, which is located on the second floor of the historic building housing our gallery.)
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Congratulations to our own John Lazzaro
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John took 1st out of 1,400 entries in the New York Center for Photographic Art's Primary Colors Yellow Category for my photo "Lonely Picture" and received a special Juror's Selection for "Medical Library." |
Check out more of John's work at The Firefly Artists Main Gallery and at johnlazzarophoto.com
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Jan Guarino featured on Creation Magazine Covers
Our insanely talented Jan Guarino has been featured on the past two covers of Creations Magazine. The Firefly Artists are extremely lucky to have Jan as a member of our team. Check out more of Jan's work at janguarinofineart.com
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The Darcy Center for the Arts
Our new art center on the 2nd floor of The Firefly Artists
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Firefly is so excited about our new expanded gallery space called the Darcy Arts Center. The new space will host workshops and classes with world renowned artists. We are currently running Zoom workshops, but look forward to adding in person events later this year. |
The beautiful space is filled with natural light and will be home to special exhibitions like juried shows, member exhibitions and is also available for rent for art shows. But the most exciting addition will be an opportunity to expand our opportunies for local artists by adding The Darcy Arts Center Memberhip. Over the past 10 years, Firefly has been able to serve well over 250 artists by displaying and selling their art in our main galleries and our pop up galleries around Long Island. In our continued quest to serve the local art community, we are offering our Darcy Arts Center Membership that includes discounts on juried exhibitions and gallery rental; inclusion in member shows and special members-only events/lectures; and other perks. Contact us for more information.
If you are interested in renting The Darcy Center for the Arts for an exhibition, please contact us at (631) 651-5545
*Note: Our gallery is located in a historic building and we apologize that there is no handicap access to this exhibit on the second floor.
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The Firefly Artists are thrilled to have an ongoing exhibit appearing at Copenhagen Bakery, located at 75 Woodbine Avenue across from the Northport Harbor Park. |
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We are open!
All staff and customers are required to wear a mask and we ask that you utilize hand sanitizer as you enter and exit the gallery.
We sure missed you and we can't wait to connect with our customers again!
If you require an appointment during our closed hours, please call us at 631-651-5545 and we will try to accomodate you. Just leave a message - we will call you back or you can direct message us on Facebook! |
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Gallery Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 11am - 6pm
Wednesday - 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday
11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm |
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upcoming events
Exhibitions and Shows |
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- April 2021 -
NYSATA: Kindred Spirits Student/Teacher Exhibition
- May 2021 -
Honey, I Shrunk
the Art
Call for Entry Exhibition
- May 2021 -
We've Gone Wild!
Juried Exhibition Celebrating the Wildlife of Long Island |
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We've Gone Wild!
Juried Exhibition
Accepting call for entry through June 4th with the exhibtion will be on display at Darcy Arts Center (on the second floor of FIrefly) from June 26-July 31, 2021.
Click here to apply on CaFE
CallForEntery.org >
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Watercolor: Keep It Simple and Strong
A 3 Day Workshop with Keiko Tanabe
Registration opening soon for a 3 day workshop July 19-21, 2021. This workshop is designed for those who would like to gain a better understanding of methods and techniques to make a watercolor painting that is simple yet strong.
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The workshop will be $600 for the 3-day program. We will be closely monitoring Covid restrictions and base our plans for this event to ensure the safety of our instructors and students. |
Please email events@thefireflyartists.com to reserve your spot for the Keiko Tanabe 3-Day Workshop. Spots are limited! Click here to visit the Workshop Page >
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What some of our students have to say about our workshops
Just wanted to let you know that Andy Evansen's workshop was wonderful. ClapBlushNot only do I appreciate his looser painting style (if only I could paint looser...lol) but he is a good teacher...explained what he was doing and why... and repeated it so we had a chance to really grasp it. Cant wait until we can do an in-person several day workshop with him..
Thank you and the Firefly for arranging this workshop and others. It is greatly appreciated.
Painterly yours, Toni |
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Thank you Jan for bringing yesterday’s amazing workshop to us. Although I have heard everything Andy had to say before in different workshops, it is finally starting to make sense. Andy has a unique way of making these concepts palatable. He is really a great teacher. This workshop inspired me to take out the books I’ve collected on watercolor painting and to revisit and practice all of the techniques I’ve learned and forgotten along the way. I am also going to make a concentrated effort to do value studies as they are so important to beginning painters such as myself. I can’t thank you enough for mentoring and nurturing me as an artist. I am forever grateful!
Angie |
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