Long Island's Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2004 Program

LONG ISLAND’S BEST: YOUNG ARTISTS AT THE HECKSCHER 2004

APRIL 25, 2004 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

This special exhibition is presented with support provided by The Citigroup Foundation

With additional support provided by the Town of Huntington, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

LONG ISLAND’S BEST: YOUNG ARTISTS AT THE HECKSCHER The Heckscher Museum of Art is dedicated to enriching the lives of students through dynamic connections between works of art and valuable hands-on learning experiences. Our active School Discovery Program engages 7,000 students from schools throughout Long Island each year. To further encourage the use of the museum as a rich resource in a high school student’s life, we developed our Arts-inEducation initiative, Long Island's Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher.

This program culminates in a two-week long exhibition of works by outstanding high school art students from throughout Long Island.

Ninth through twelfth grade high school art students are encouraged to participate in our program. Schools are offered the option of attending one of our School Discovery Programs (a two-hour long in -depth gallery tour and hands-on art making experience), sending students to the museum on their own time, or both. Visiting students are then asked to create their own original artworks that are inspired by works of art viewed at the Heckscher.

We ask the participating students to write statements connecting their works to their sources of inspiration at the Heckscher. The students are further asked to submit their works in a professional manner for jurying by our Curator of Exhibitions, Janie Welker. This year 49 high schools representing 46 school districts participated in the process. There were over 250 entries received with 88 selected for inclusion in this year’s exhibition.

The works you are about to view were inspired by various Permanent Collection and Special Exhibitions that appeared between September 2003 and February 2004 including: Graphic Masters: Highlights from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, All Creatures Great and Small, Our Town, The Golden Age of American Impressionism, Red Grooms: Selections from the Graphic Work and Multiplicity.

We congratulate all of the participants in this year’s Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher for their commitment, dedication, creativity, and talent.

THE EDUCATION STAFF Allyson Uttendorfer, Associate Director of Education and Public Programs, Joy L. Weiner, Coordinator of School and Youth Programs, Claudia Ruberto, Museum Educator, Lucy A. Taylor, Coordinator of Docents and Adult Youth Programs, and Jerene Weitman, Coordinator of Public Programs.

LONG ISLAND’S BEST: YOUNG ARTISTS AT THE HECKSCHER April 24 to May 9, 2004

Welcome and Introductory Comments 7:00 pm Beth E. Levinthal, Executive Director, The Heckscher Museum of Art

Special Thank You Citigroup Foundation and

Honorary Host State Senator Carl L. Marcellino

Acknowledgement of 2004 Juror Janie Welker, Curator of Exhibitions

The Heckscher Museum of Art

Renzo Bianchi Scholarship Presented by Lynette Bianchi

Award Winners and Honorable Mentions Presented by Allyson Uttendorfer, Associate Director of Education and Public Programs, The Heckscher Museum of Art

Clark University Student Art Prize Presented by Andrea B. and Peter D. Klein, Membership Hosts and Clark University Alumni and Danielle Early, Assistant Director of Admissions, Clark University

Closing Remarks Beth E. Levinthal, Executive Director, The Heckscher Museum of Art Artwork by Andrew Brischler, 2004, Smithtown High School.

Exhibiting Artists Bellport High School Kristin L. Brown* Lauren DeSena Brentwood High School Carolina Cambronero* Angie Marie Jones* East Hampton High School Scott Bluedorn Jon Simmons E. L. Vandermeulen High School John Fleckenstein** Maria Sourikova Andrew Stern Farmingdale High School Andy Robert

Islip High School Antonia Starr Palazzo* Jericho High School Irene Kang*** Jennifer Lee Dana Mendelson Stella Yom** John F. Kennedy High School Hyowon Choi** Elise Tropiano Kings Park High School Briana Higgins Brenda Hung Ali Miller

General MacArthur High School Jin Joo Kim

Lawrence High School Philip Manghisi Audrey Menco Caryn Schuster

G.W. Hewlett High School Lucienda Chung Amy Seyitoglu

Lawrence-Woodmere Academy Francesca Drucker Sung Jun Kim**

Half Hollow Hills High School East Jaclyn Fidler Christyn Grillo Christina Pirrone Nina Wanerman

Lindenhurst High School Ann King Kelly Anne Sullivan

Harborfields High School Renee Delosh Herricks High School Samantha Kunion Hicksville High School Esther Kwon** Billsy Lee Reyes Jonathan Alaonzo Rios Alicia Zounek

Long Beach High School Courtney Boyes Carolyn Gomez

*** Clark University Art Prize Award Winner ** Heckscher Award Winner and Honorable Mention *Renzo Bianchi Scholarship Award Winner

Exhibiting Artists Longwood High School Ashley Hodgson Gina Marie Lancella**

Sachem High School North Kevin Dutra Renee Fitzgerald*

Manhasset High School Francesca Cappone Lawrence Lee Stephanie Shieh** Mery Torres Jennifer Tricarico**

Sachem High School South Christina La Barbara

Mineola High School Nick Zutrau** Nassau BOCES Cultural Arts Center Timothy Mearini Brian Strumwasser**

North Babylon High School Robert Rao Northport High School Kenneth William Bontje** Saki Sato** Danielle Lisa Saudino** Our Lady of Mercy Academy Christine L. Blims Katherine Buckley Amy Miranda Nicole Monzon Patchogue-Medford High School Tarran Hatton Megan Kummer Portledge School Luke Johnson Brooke Smith R.C. Murphy Junior High School Lilia Royanova

Smithtown High School Andrew Brischler** Dania Calandrino Zachery Gebel Uniondale High School Christopher Udemezue Valley Stream High School Tim Lines Samual Smith

Walt Whitman High School Sean Bartasek Amanda L. Blum Danielle Dirr** Betty Latten Jenna Nissan** Pamela Scott Dorothy Sinnott Wantagh High School Chris Lucas West Hempstead High School Sashalyn Medina West Islip High School David Owen Beyers Katelyn Calautti* William Chen Wyandanch High School Sargine Valme ** Roneice Greene

Acknowledgements We express our sincere thanks to the following individuals, whose efforts, dedication, and enthusiasm have made Long Island's Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher a reality: Bellport High School Robert Chakar, Jr., Principal Juliette Marotta, Art Department Chairperson Brentwood High School Thomas A. O’Brien, Principal Lorraine Sopp, Coordinator of Art Kristen Grossi, Art Teacher Cold Spring Harbor High School Thomas Dolan, Principal Rosemary Folks, District Arts Coordinator East Hampton High School Scott Farina, Principal Mary Antczak, Art Department Chairperson Lisa D. Thayer, Director of Unified Arts Heather Evan, Art Teacher Bruce Lieberman, Art Teacher E. L. Vandermeulen High School Dan Nolan, Principal Lynne Edsall, Art Teacher Farmingdale High School Rita Padden, Director of Fine Arts Regina Donza, Art Teacher General MacArthur High School John Bifolco, Principal Lynn Spinatto, Department of Technology Chair G. W. Hewlett High School Joyce Bisso, Principal Jessica Bayer, District Arts Chair Karen Cunningham, Art Teacher Nick Lacetera, Art Teacher Half Hollow Hills High School East Al Kindelmann, Principal Sal Randazzo, District Fine Arts Director Denise Corazon, Art Teacher Kimberly Norris, Art Teacher Half Hollow Hills High School West James J. LoFrese, Principal Sal Randazzo, District Fine Arts Director Lorraine Berger, Art Teacher Jennifer Ievolo, Art Teacher Harborfields High School David Bennardo, Principal Thomas Gellert, Director of Music and Arts Jeanie Ritter, Art Teacher

Herricks High School Mark Scher, Principal Marilyn Lobner, Director of Arts and Business Education Richard Ganes, Art Teacher Hicksville High School Brijinder Singh, Principal John Erskine, Art Department Chairperson Beth Adkinson, Art Teacher Mary Jane Caldwell, Art Teacher Joan Deem, Art Teacher Angela Galante, Art Teacher Huntington High School Carmela Leonardi, Principal Andrea Katz, Director of Art and Technology Kasmira Mohanty-Senecal, Art Teacher Cesar Reyes, Art Teacher Amy Worth, Art Teacher Islip High School Ross Goldin, Principal Phil Grussemeyer, Art Department Chairperson Anthony Ambrogio, Art Teacher Lorraine Knoblauch, Art Teacher Jericho High School Gerard Cairns, Principal Earnie Savaglia, Art Department Chairperson Paula Cardias, Art Teacher John F. Kennedy High School Arthur Jonas, Principal Judith Chen, Director of Art Warren Jacobson, Art Teacher Rochelle Morgan, Art Teacher Christina Visbal, Spanish Teacher Kings Park High School Thomas Fasano, Principal Darlene Blaurock, Art Teacher Gloria Dalton, Art Teacher Susan Guihan Guasp, Art Teacher Stephanie Montecalvo, Art Teacher

Lawrence High School Dr. Steven Kussin, Principal Gary Bates, Art Supervisor Janet Ganes, Art Teacher Christine O’Mally, Art Teacher Lawrence Woodmere Academy Dennis Carroll, Headmaster Terri Rubenstein, Coordinator of Art Dawn Shillalies, Art Teachers

Lindenhurst High School Daniel Giordano, Principal Dr. Nina Prasso, Coordinator of Arts Leanne Pietrangolare, Art Teacher

Sachem High School North James Nolan, Principal Bill Pagano, Coordinator of Arts Ellie Mangino, Art Teacher

Long Beach High School Nick Restibo, Principal Dr. Dale Johanson, Coordinator of Arts Rose Garde, Art Teacher Anne Marie Pulice, Art Teacher Sue Solomonic, Art Teacher

Sachem High School South Jose Cruz, Principal Bill Pagano, Coordinator of Arts Susan Trawick, Art Teacher

Longwood High School Leonard Bozza, Principal George Rockwin, Art Department Chairperson Julianna Kirk, Art Teacher Manhasset High School William Stark, Principal Michael Sansone, Art Teacher Mineola High School Michael P. Nagler, Principal Erica L. Nemser, Art Teacher Robin Ratner, Art Teacher Mount Sinai High School Peter Ferenz, Principal Stephan Mantone, Director of Music and Applied Arts Joan Branca, Art Teacher Nassau BOCES Cultural Arts Center Ava M. Favara, Principal James Baron, Art Teacher Eileen Drobbin, Art Teacher Rae Raff, Art Teacher North Babylon High School Donald Shevlin, Principal Dr. Kim Lowenborg-Coyne, Director of Music and Art Karen Kennely, Lead Art Teacher Veronic Murphy, Art Teacher Tobi Shinnick, Art Teacher Northport High School Irene McLaughlin, Principal Peter Falotico, Director of Arts and Adult Education Margaret Minardi, Art Teacher Our Lady of Mercy Academy Sr. Margaret Ann Hartigan, Principal Shelley Stolz, Coordinator of Art Jody Spadaro, Art Teacher Patchogue-Medford High School Frances Candia, Principal Sue Berner, Art Department Chairperson Gary Lester, Art Teacher Michael Scholz, Art Teacher Portledge School Huson R. Gregory, Headmaster Doris Benter, Art Department Chairperson John Greene, Studio Art Teacher

Smithtown High School Mr. Edward Ehmann, Principal Phyllis Manville, District Arts Coordinator March Scimsky, Art Teacher Syosset High School Jorge Schneider, Principal Steven Schopp, Chairperson of Music and Art Francis Bisso, Art Teacher Three Village Central School District Thomas Colletti, Principal Dr. Laurie Mandel, Art Teacher Uniondale High School Rachford D. Potter, Principal Cambelle Austin, Director of Art and Music Tonie Yaron, Art Teacher Valley Stream South High School Dr. Stephen Lando, Principal Dr. Thoma Zatorski, Coordinator of Art Paulette Lowe, Art Teacher Walt Whitman High School Geoffrey Touretz, Principal Izzet Mergen, Director of Art, Music and Adult Education Verna Amakawa, Art Teacher Paula Beck, Art Teacher Vickie Dollin, Art Teacher Mary Ponte, Art Teacher Gina Tinucci, Art Teacher Wantagh High School Terrance O’Connor, Principal Sally Minor, Coordinator of Art Amy Sue McPartlan, Art Teacher Greg Tsontakis-Mally, Art Teacher West Hempstead High School Cathy Kalina, Principal Gail Sachs-McCurdy, Director of Related Arts Frank Creter, Art Teacher

West Islip High School Mr. Hartill, Principal Bernie Jones, Coordinator of Art Linda Marino, Art Teacher Annette Musteric, Art Teacher Wyandanch Memorial High School Mary Jones, Principal Barbara Peruzza, Art Teacher

The Heckscher Museum of Art would like to thank: The Citigroup Foundation for their continued support, commitment to education, and generous contributions that made this year’s Long Island’s Best such a success.

Lynette Bianchi and the members of the Renzo Bianchi family for their continued and unwavering support of the talents of Suffolk County High School artists.

Tom Dolan, Senior Vice President, Harold Wingood, Dean of Admissions, and Danielle Early, Assistant Director of Admissions at Clark University, Worchester MA., for their vision and support of gifted young artists.

Membership Hosts, Andrea B. and Peter D. Klein, for speaking on behalf of Clark University and for their longstanding commitment to the Heckscher Museum of Art. Honorary Host, the Honorable Carl L. Marcellino, for supporting the arts and education on Long Island.

The Education Committee of The Heckscher Museum of Art: Dr. Francis Roberts (Chair), Thomas Gellert, Iris Gershenson, Catherine Jansen, Andrea Katz, Izzet Mergen, Barbara Palmadesso, Shirley Rubin, Geralyn Russo, Dr. Bette Schneiderman, Janine Seifert, Thomas Shea, and Rosemarie Sheetz.

Special thanks to Janie Welker, Curator of Exhibitions, for her commitment and talents in bringing this exhibition to life on the walls of the Heckscher, and to Bill Titus, Registrar, for his patience and beneficial improvements to our program.

Many thanks to, Anne Cohen DePietro, Chief Curator, Katherine R. Newman, Curatorial Assistant and Preparator, Thilo Schuster, Assistant Registrar, and Museum Preparators for their continual support and efforts on behalf of the Education Department during the installation of Long Island's Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher. For their assistance and support we thank Beth E. Levinthal, Executive Director and the Development Department; Susan Hirschstein, Nancy Jocob, Barbara Klein, and Christine Nottonson.

We also thank, Robert Destefano, Dolores Faherty, Pam Kraus, Nancy O'Brien, Trish O’Neal, Elaine Pathé, Sophie Prenderville, Christopher Stratton, Hilde Schroter, Elizabeth Wayland, and Linda Wood. Thanks to the security staff for their hard work and dedication.

For their generous contributions of awards: Cinema Arts Centre, the Framing Workshop, L & L Camera, Reibe’s Art Materials, Robley Gallery, and the Village Artist.

Long Island University’s Department of Educational Technology and the “EEV” for their longstanding support of the Museum. Visit eev.liu.edu/eev04!

Professor Marc Moscarillo, Professor Wayne Krush, Dejan Popovic, Richard Benner, and Melissa Kelt from Farmingdale State University for the design and layout of our 2004 invitation.

The 2004 High School Docents for designing the “Inspiration Banner” and assisting with the creation of the accompanying Family Gallery Guide.