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H@H Kids Edition (Episode 3): Circus Tent Fun

April 7, 2020

For this week’s Heckscher at Home Kids Edition, we will be learning about the work of art Circus Tent by George Luks in our collection and getting inspired to create our…

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H@H Kids Edition (Episode 2): Calder Colorful Balloon Drawing

March 31, 2020

For today’s Heckscher at Home Kids Edition, we will be learning about the work of art Balloons by Alexander Calder in our collection and getting inspired to create our own colorful…

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H@H Kids Edition (Episode 1): Abstract & Realistic Foil Sculptures

March 25, 2020

We are happy to kick off our “Heckscher at Home” Kids Edition Series during this unprecedented time. We hope that these fun and educational art activities, which you can create…

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Congratulations to “Long Island’s Best” Exhibiting Artists 2020!

March 19, 2020

The Museum is thrilled to announce that Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2020 exhibiting artists have been determined! In honor of our 100th Anniversary in 2020, Museum Curator Dr.…

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Docent Spotlight: Elliot Shulman

Elliot Shulman, Oceanside, NY is “a computer guy,” and one of the Museum’s newest Docents.  Recently retired, he actively searched for volunteer opportunities on Long Island, and found The Heckscher…

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Student Awards Announced for Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2019

MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE
April 2019

The Heckscher Museum of Art has announced the top awards for Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2019. The prestigious juried competition received 359 entries from 57…

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Student Awards Announced for Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum 2018

MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE
March 14, 2018

The Heckscher Museum of Art has announced the top awards for Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum. The prestigious competition received 385 entries from a record-breaking 62…

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