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For more than 50 years the Islip Arts Council has been a cultural beacon, offering a broad spectrum of arts experiences and enrichment to the community. Founded in 1974, IAC is dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and excellence in the arts. We endeavor to present, produce, and promote culturally responsive, high quality programs in varied artistic disciplines for our diverse Long Island community.
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EXHIBITIONS 2026
JOIN US FOR THESE EXHIBITION RECEPTIONS
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
In View: A Collection of Black Artists at My Town’s Cafe - February 17 / 6-9pm
Prohibition: Art Under the Influence at the IAC Gallery - February 22 / 2-4pm
Black History Month at Central Islip Courthouse - February 25 / 12:45pm
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EXHIBITIONS & OPEN CALLS
- FEB 2026 / Black History Month Exhibition at the Central Islip Courthouse
- FEB 2026 / IN VIEW – A Featured Collection by Black Artists at My Town's Cafe
- JAN 2026 / Rich Dodge Photography
- JAN 2026 / Featured Artist: Angela Smith
- DEC 2025 / OPEN CALL for 2026: Prohibition – Art Under the Influence
- ROLLING OPEN CALL: Featured Artists 2026
- NOV 2025 / OPEN CALL for 2026: Tastefully Risqué
