The Long Island Tourism and Convention Commission has cited the outstanding programs that the Islip Arts Council brings to the community as being ''most beneficial to the quality of life of all residents in the Town of Islip and surrounding communities.''
Although we primarily serve Brightwaters, Islandia, Ocean Beach, Saltaire, Bay Shore, Bayport, Baywood, Bohemia, Brentwood, Central Islip, East Islip, Great River, Islip, Islip Terrace, North Bay Shore, North Great River, Oakdale, Ronkonkoma, Sayville, West Bay Shore, West Islip, West Sayville, Holbrook, Holtsville and Hauppauge, our programs and events are open to all Long Islanders.
Our completely volunteer staff is working behind the scenes to bring cultural events to the public through online venues.
From art exhibitions and historic house tours, to cultural arts classes of all kinds and a free concert series, Islip Arts Council offers programs designed to be enjoyed by patrons of all ages and interests.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAMS & EVENTS.
CLICK HERE FOR SCHOOL OF CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ART IN THE HALL EXHIBITION SCHEDULE.
CLICK HERE FOR THE TEENY AWARDS REIMAGINED 2020.
The Islip Arts Council's online Registry of Artists offers the professional art community a way to reach a wider audience, while providing the general public with access to explore a diverse group of emerging contemporary artists. Membership is open to artists at a nominal fee. Contact the Arts Council at 631 224-5420 for further information.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE REGISTRY OF ARTISTS.
Join our email list using the form below and be informed.
The Islip Arts Council offers captivating programs for all ages and makes them available to all Long Islanders. Discover the Annual Free Philharmonic Concert in the Park, gallery exhibitions, arts-in-education programs, year-round free concert series, tours, workshops, fairs, and classes at the School of Cultural Arts.
Become a member today and your 100% tax-deductible donation will help the Islip Arts Council to continue the important work of bringing the arts to our beautiful South Shore home. It has never been more important to support the arts on Long Island than it is today. Won't you join us?
THE BENEFITS OF AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP:
• Special Members Only Discounted Pricing
• Discounts on purchases in the Museum Store (according to donor level)
• Discounts on lectures, workshops, teas, and luncheons
• Advance notice & invitations to openings, art exhibitions, workshops & historical exhibits
CLICK HERE TO CHOOSE YOUR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of March 14, 2020 the Town of Islip has directed the Islip Arts Council to cancel all events, classes, tours and public admittance to the Islip Art Museum until further notice.
The Islip Art Museum is a division of the Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and is managed by the Islip Arts Council. It is the leading exhibition space for contemporary art on Long Island. The New York Times recently cited the Museum as the ''best facility of its kind outside Manhattan.''
The Museum presents a number of exhibitions each year in the galleries of the historic Brookwood Hall Mansion, a landmark estate on Long Island's south shore. Exhibitions are organized to reflect issues and concerns in the current art world.
Suggested Donation $5.
Museum Hours: The Museum is currently closed due to Covid.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ISLIP ART MUSEUM WEBSITE.
CLICK HERE FOR OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST.
Tell your town supervisor and county legislator how important it is to you and your family that cultural programs continue in the Town of Islip. Let your state senator know how the arts have enhanced the quality of your own life in our town. Below is a contact list of all elected officials in IAC’s jurisdiction.
"My vision is for Brookwood Hall to be the center for all the arts in Islip."
"It is imperative that we keep the arts at the forefront of our children’s education and make it an integral part of our community."
"As an art educator, I witness the positive impact engaging in the arts can have on an individual. The IAC engages our community in the positive power of the arts. Art matters."
HOURS
Islip Arts Council
Currently Closed due to Covid Pandemic
Located at Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Lane, East Islip, NY 11730
631-224-5420
www.isliparts.org
The Islip Arts Council cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy of all information on this website, nor the complete absence of errors and omissions, and assumes no responsibility or liability. All programs and events are subject to change.