DISCOVER THE ARTS WITH US
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.
Please Note Our Holiday Hours
Closed Thursday, December 25, 2025 – January 1, 2026 / Open Friday, January 2, 2026 - 11am-4pm
Islip Arts Council Welcomes New Director of Operations
EXHIBITIONS 2025
JOIN US FOR THESE EXHIBITION RECEPTIONS
Winter Members Exhibition: Chasing the Light
THURSDAY, DEC 11, 2025 / 6-8pm / FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Candlelight Reception with music by the East Islip String Ensemble
December Featured Artist: Jenn Grasso-Moise
SUNDAY, DEC 14, 2025 / 2-4pm / FREE TO THE PUBLIC
ENJOY A COLORFUL PALETTE OF EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
REGISTER FOR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
SEEKING VENDORS / DECEMBER 21
ATTEND ON DECEMBER 21 / 2-4PM
AVAILABLE IN JANUARY 2026
OPEN CALL DEADLINE JAN 23, 2026
OPEN CALL DEADLINE JAN 26, 2026
OPEN CALL DEADLINE JAN 29, 2026
OPEN CALL DEADLINE FEB 1, 2026
SERIES WILL RESUME IN 2026
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EXHIBITIONS & OPEN CALLS
- DEC 2025 / OPEN CALL for 2026: Prohibition – Art Under the Influence
- DEC 2025 / OPEN CALL for 2026: IN VIEW – A Featured Collection by Black Artists & Writers
- DEC 2025 / OPEN CALL for 2026: Black History Month at the Central Islip Courthouse
- JAN 2026 / OPEN CALL: Rent the IAC Gallery
- ROLLING OPEN CALL: Featured Artists 2026
- DEC 2025 / Annual Winter Members Show
- DEC 2025 / Featured Artist: Jenn Grasso-Moise
- NOV 2025 / OPEN CALL for 2026: Tastefully Risqué
- NOV 2025 / Veterans' Exhibition: Calm After Combat
- NOV 2025 / Featured Artist: Trisha Zuvich
COUNCIL & MEMBER NEWS
- OCT 2025 / IAC President Waldo Cabrera Wins Emmy Award
- AUG 2025 / An Artistic Homecoming – Linda Weingarten in Islip Bulletin
- AUG 2025 / Islip Arts Council Welcomes New Director of Operations
- JULY 2025 / Summer Concert Series Featured in Great South Bay News
- MAY 2025 / IAC Executive Director Lynda Moran Nominated for Suffolk County Senior of the Year Award
