This Friday, March 5 from 6-9 p.m. come on down for our First Friday wine and cheese... all your favorite artists, plus visit with the antique dealers downstairs...
it's Art & Antiques on the Avenue, baby!
Grimm wins BID Honorarium
The Artists in the Attic’s own Cynthia Grimm (from the Pixelstick Gallery) is one of 4 awardees of a 2010 Huntington Station Business Improvement District art commission. Her painting, “Growing Together” will be featured on light pole banners throughout Huntington Station.
The BID plans to install the banners in April 2010.
New Artist, New Work
Come see the latest work from John Rafferty, the newest Artist in the Attic, at a special mid-hibernation First Friday event on February 5 from 6-9 p.m.
The Jolly Holiday Sale...!
Don’t bother with the mall crowds…have a unique shopping experience!
On Saturday, December 19 The Artists in the Attic and the antique dealers of Yankee Peddler invite you to a truly “old-world” shopping experience. Find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. With music and refreshments to brighten that holiday mood, find the joy of shopping again!
And for this special day only, stop in from 1-3 p.m. to get your free $25 in Attic Cash to spend on any art item upstairs in the Attic valued at $50 or more. Attic Cash will be good the whole day, so don't be a Scrooge... splurge a little!
Holiday shopping has never been more fun! Visit us upstairs at Yankee Peddler Antiques, 1038 New York Avenue in Huntington Station.
Cynthia Grimm's "A Mother's Life" exhibit
The 2009 NYS Decentralization Grant for the Arts project "A Mother's Life" by the Attic's own Cynthia Grimm opens on Saturday, December 5 with a reception from 2-4 p.m. at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station.
As with her 2008 grant project, Grimm chose a group of women to document their journey through nine months of motherhood in photographs. The group met monthly for instruction, assignments, and artistic growth. The exhibit features 20 photos representing their work and their lives as women, leaders, mothers, creators.
The exhibit will run throughout the month of December, 2009
Many thanks!
Thanks to the 100+ guests who came out to support the arts last night! Final tallies are still coming in, but so far close to $1000 was raised for the Heckscher Museum of Art
(and a good time was had by all).
Special thanks go out to Mark for his wonderful emcee abilities and to Jennie for her gracious help with the door.
See you all December 4 for the Final 2009 Holiday First Friday event....
It's our first annual Charity Art Auction!
Come to our special 1st Anniversary celebration at The Artists in the Attic. Bid on all your favorite Attic artists' small works (plus the work of some special guests) at a silent auction to benefit the educational programs at the Heckscher Museum of Art. Now’s your chance to bid on that special something, while supporting your local cultural center. Admission is free (but don’t forget that checkbook!) and be sure to pick up your raffle ticket from our concierge to get some fabulous door prizes throughout the evening.
This special event takes place Friday, November 6 from 6-8 p.m.
An Autumn evening of Art & Antiques (and an Auction) on the Avenue….perfect!
This special event takes place Friday, November 6 from 6-8 p.m.
An Autumn evening of Art & Antiques (and an Auction) on the Avenue….perfect!
Come visit us at the Long Island Fall Festival
Stop by Huntington's Heckscher Park this weekend, October 10-11 from 11-6, and come by The Artists in the Attic booth (on Prime Avenue right behind the pond) to see John Scarola's hand carved furniture and decorative pieces; home decor and design by Gretchen Fuss; dog portraits and scrapbooks by Beth Weiner Lipson; and acrylic paintings, assemblage and photography by Cynthia Grimm.
Mellow October First Friday, leading up to....
Thanks to all who came to our first Fall First Friday tonight. Special thanks to our own John Redlich and Gretchen Fuss for the printing and design of our fantabuolus posters, soon to be plastered all around town announcing our upcoming November 6
One-Year Anniversary Event
from 6-8 p.m.
with a Charity Auction
to benefit
the Heckscher Museum of Art
Bid on all your favorite Attic artists plus some special guests' work....
And be sure to visit our booth on Prime Avenue behind the pond at next weekend's Long Island Fall Festival, Saturday and Sunday, 10am -6 pm.
Visiting Artists Open at The Mezzanine Gallery
The Artists in the Attic are pleased to present work from gallery owner Ruth Kahn's MedaliaArt and artist Patricia Brintle (pictured) in a special weekend exhibit at the Mezzanine Gallery August 7-9.
Market Update
Due to insurance costs, the Artists in the Attic will no longer be able to participate in the Farmers Market. However, all work will still be for sale at the Attic, and the First Saturday outdoor sale will take place in the Yankee Peddler parking lot behind the building. So, we're near the Farmers Market, just not in it...
Visit us at the Huntington Station Farmers Market!
Summer 2009Join The Artists in the Attic and the antique dealers of Yankee Peddler as they welcome the Farmers Market to Huntington Station.
Every Saturday, July 25 - Labor Day from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. come out to the Church Street parking lot on New York Avenue (opposite Yankee Peddler) to browse through art and antiques, while you pick out the freshest local produce.
Last week was our first venture and we're off to a great start. Come out for some great artisan breads, souffle cheesecake, the freshest produce around from our local growers, and of course, pick up some great deals on art of all kinds.
Art & Antiques & Agriculture on the Avenue….perfect!
greenhouse #2, mixed media assemblage by Cynthia Grimm
Maxine Jurow exhibit ... this Saturday, June 20!
at Ripe Gallery, 67a Braodway in Greenlawn. Call 631-239-1805 for more information.
Summer Begins with a First Friday Celebration!
A wonderful time was had by all as The Artists in the Attic welcomed their newest member, John Redlich and enjoyed the acoustic folk of Eli Maniscalco and Becca Hasselbrook.
Although the official First Fridays will be on hiatus for the summer, be sure to visit us at the Huntington Station Farmer's Market EVERY SATURDAY morning starting JULY 25, in the parking lot right across the street from Yankee Peddler. The artists and antique dealers will be setting up tents for a full show/sale all summer long.
May Day First Friday...despite the rain!
Thanks to all who came out to support the artists last night, even in the torrential downpour! New resident artist Luke DeLalio has his studio all set up, and we bid farewell to member Elena Soterakis, who is leaving at the end of the month.
Special thanks to Acoustic Audacity for providing the music. You can hear them or get more info at their website: http://www.acousticaudacity.com.
Stay tuned for:
news about the June First Friday, and find out who our newest artist will be....
also, plans for the open air farmers market/art & antique shows on Saturdays in July have begun....
and art auctions may soon be taking place in The Mezzanine...
A Tree Grows in the Station...
...and it's blooming! Get out there and Art! Tulips are coming up in the sidewalk cracks, old architecture beckons...be a part of the movement! "Paint In at the Station" every Sunday. And sign up sheet is at The Artists in the Attic for any work to be considered for the juried exhibit at the end of the summer....
Looking for a unique venue for your next art show?
Are you an artist or craftsperson with a following? Are you just starting out and want people to see your work? Are you an art teacher looking to show off your students’ work? If so, The Mezzanine at the Attic is the space for you.
The Artists in the Attic at Yankee Peddler Antiques are currently taking reservations to rent the Mezzanine Gallery space on a weekend basis. For $250 for a 3-day weekend (you choose Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday), you can display your work and host your own art reception in the Mezzanine. With over 200 feet of wall space to display hanging works and table space for smaller items, it’s a perfect spot for all types of art. The Artists in the Attic will also include your event in their mailings to local media, collectors, and gallery owners that currently receive their First Friday notices. The space is open to the public 7 days a week from 11 am - 5 pm and you may host your “opening night” reception from 5-7 pm.
Come on up to the Mezzanine… your art deserves it!
Interested parties should contact Artists in the Attic curator Cynthia Grimm at 631-549-4405 to arrange an appointment to view the space or for general questions. We are located at 1038 New York Avenue, three blocks north of the LIRR in the heart of Huntington Station.
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