EVENTS

From art exhibitions and cultural arts classes of all kinds to free seasonal concert series, Islip Arts Council offers programs designed to be enjoyed by patrons of all ages and interests. 
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~ SPECIAL EVENTS ~


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IAC Speakeasy Fundraiser

February 27, 2026
IAC Gallery, Bay Shore, NY


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Seeking Vendors for Valentine's Boutique

February 11, 2026
IAC Gallery, Bay Shore, NY

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~ PERFORMANCE ~


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Winter Concert Series

Begins February 8, 2026
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River, NY

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~ LITERARY ARTS ~

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LI Authors Group "Author Saturdays"

TBA

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~ COMING IN 2026 ~

JANUARY
Open Call: IN VIEW – A Featured Collection by Black Artists & Writers at My Town's Cafe, East Islip
FEBRUARY
Speakeasy Fundraiser Event: "Tastefully Risque" at the IAC Gallery
Open Call: "Under the Influence - The Prohibition Years" Art Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
Winter Concert Series Begins
MARCH
Comedy Show
Open Call: Women's History Month Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
APRIL
Youth Empowerment Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
Open Call: Artists for the Earth Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
MAY
Pleinathon
JUNE
En Plein Air Pleinathon Group Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
JULY
IAC Summerfest Concert and Performance Series Begins
Summer Members Exhibition: "Color and Light - Works Inspired by the French Impressionists" at the IAC Gallery
AUGUST
Open Call: All Things Nautical Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
SEPTEMBER
Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center Expressions Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
OCTOBER
Open Call: Graffiti and Tattoo Art Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
NOVEMBER
Veterans' 250th Anniversay of America Exhibition at the IAC Gallery
DECEMBER
Winter Members Exhibition: "As Simple As Black and White," Photography Exhibition at the IAC Gallery

Founded in 1974, the Islip Arts Council is dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and excellence in the arts. Our goal is to present, produce, and promote culturally responsive, high quality programs in varied artistic disciplines for our diverse Long Island community.
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ISLIP ARTS COUNCIL
Offices & Gallery
South Shore Mall
1701 Sunrise Highway, N1
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(Next to Dick's Sporting Goods)
631-888-3525
Hours: Open Daily 11am–4pm
Closed Mondays