Call to Artists: “The Art of Illustration”

Deadline 10/20! Send us your book covers, movie posters, magazine spreads, comic pages, illustrated passages, political cartoons, articles, or poems. Incorporate type or send it separately. Pieces will be judged not only on artistic merit but also on how well it tells and sells the story!

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Island Harvest Essentials Drive

Island Harvest Essentials Drive
Holiday Season, 2026

Help make a difference this holiday season!

The Firefly Artists Gallery is proud to be a part of Island Harvest’s mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island.

The holiday season can be especially difficult for our food-insecure neighbors. Island Harvest’s Turkey & Trimmings Collection Campaign raises vitally needed funds allowing them to provide a meaningful holiday experience to people who struggle with hunger each day.
Every gift of $35 will help support a holiday meal for your Long Island neighbors.
This year, Island Harvest projects they will distribute more than 17 million pounds of food to hungry Long Islanders through 400 food pantries.

Ways You Can Give

• Donate: Holiday “Trimmings”/Non perishable Food Personal Care Items/Grocery Gift Cards

• Make a Monetary Contribution

Please consider donating any of these items:
o Canned Tuna/Chicken
o Canned Vegetables
o Canned Soups & Stews
o Gravy (Canned /Dry Mix)
o Mashed Potato Mix/Stuffing (Box/Bagged)
o Beans/Rice/Quinoa (Box/Bagged)
o Nuts/Seeds/Dried Fruit
o Canned Fruit in Natural Juice
o Peanut Butter/Other Nut Butters
o Rolled Oats/ Oatmeal
o Whole Grain, Low-Sugar Dry Cereals
o Shelf-Stable Milk/Milk Substitutes
o Cranberry/Apple/Fruit Juice (NO glass bottles, please)
o Vegetable, Olive, Canola Oil
o Personal Care Products/Toiletries

Thank you!!!

Event Name

Island Harvest Essentials Drive

Date / Time

November - December, 2026

LOCATION

90 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768

2026 Leg Lamp Lighting

11/28 will mark the 21st Anniversary of the day the Mayor and folks from the hardware store stuck a gag gift in the window, inspiring a full on celebration of art and deep community. Living in its birthplace, we are now honored to host this wacky tacky torch. Thank you, Northport, for lighting it with us!

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