Long Island Arts Council

LI ArTs CounCIL

The Long Island Art Council at Freeport, a nonprofit whose mission is to support and promote the arts in Freeport and neighboring communities, was founded 47 years ago.

Despite the challenges, the LIACF held its summer concert series on the Nautical Mile last summer, and this year, with about a half of the county now vaccinated against Covid-19, LIACF leaders said they hope to return the arts to Freeport and the South Shore.

The organization is working to bring back the bands from last year, as well as introduce a new performance from the EastLine Theatre group, which has agreed to put on its rendition of “Romeo and Juliet” in Freeport.

Local businesses will support the event in exchange for advertisement banners added to the stages. “We’re really hoping for extra community support this year since our events help bring people down to the Nautical Mile,” said Lois Howes, president of the LIACF.

The LIACF has also joined other art councils and Vision Long Island to promote #ShotToReunite, which calls on local artists to create and submit works of art that could be used in a campaign to boost confidence in the Covid-19 vaccine. As the LIAFC works on these projects, along with reopening the Art Alcove and Art Alley at the Recreation Center, the ultimate hope is to once again hold the annual Arty Party this year, which serves as the largest celebration of the arts in Freeport.