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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Reception & Luncheon for Veterans & Friends

November 20, 2025
IAC Gallery, Bay Shore, NY

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Tribal Dance Drum Circle & Chanting Night

November 15, 2025
IAC Gallery, Bay Shore, NY

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Free Movie Nights from IAC & AARP

August - November 2025
Sayville Movie Theater, Sayville, NY

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~ PERFORMANCE ~


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The David Glukh Klezmer Ensemble

December 7, 2025
Chabad of Islip, 283 Ocean Avenue, Islip, NY

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Lumiere Ballet's Nutcracker Highlights

November 8, 2025
St. Peter Episcopal Church, 500 West Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY

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~ LITERARY ARTS ~

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LI Authors Group "Author Saturdays"

Series Will Resume in 2026

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~ COMING IN 2026 ~

JANUARY
Open Call: Small Works Exhibition at My Town's Cafe, East Islip
FEBRUARY
Open Call: Romance & Love Exhibition at My Town's Cafe, East Islip
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: Tuesday-Saturday 11am–4pm
Closed Sunday and Monday