“A GALLERY OF GRATITUDE”
Honoring Lynda Moran
An Islip Arts Council Retirement Celebration
October 13, 2026 / 6:00 – 10:00pm
Shandon Court, East Islip, New York
Four Course Meal / Open Seating
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate and honor LYNDA MORAN for 18 years of dedication, vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the arts and cultural community.
After nearly two decades of visionary leadership, Lynda Moran has stepped down as Executive Director of the Islip Arts Council, concluding an 18 year tenure that helped transform the organization into one of Long Island’s most influential cultural institutions. Since succeeding founder Lillian Barbash in 2008, Moran has championed programs that enriched the lives of thousands of students, artists, and community members throughout Suffolk County, leaving a lasting legacy of creativity, education, and community engagement.
