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Important News Impacting the Museum and How You Can Help

Last year, we shared the news with you that The Heckscher Museum of Art was awarded a distinguished $250,000 grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in…

Museum Welcomes New Educators

March 28, 2025

The Heckscher Museum of Art has announced that Julia Sledge and Kim Zambrano have joined the Education team as K-12 Educators. They will lead students in thoughtful dialogue about art…

Collection Spotlight:McCausland and Maurer

By Jessica Rosen, Curatorial Assistant This collection spotlight is the second in a series that highlights the voice of the important art critic and art historian Elizabeth McCausland (American, 1899–1965),…

Collection Spotlight: Elizabeth McCausland and Arthur Dove

By Jessica Rosen, Curatorial Assistant This collection spotlight is the first in a series that highlights the voice of the important art critic and art historian Elizabeth McCausland (American, 1899–1965),…

From the Observer: Who Was Emma Stebbins?

Looking ahead to the exhibition Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History, an Observer article calls attention to new insights and about the neoclassic sculptor that goes beyond her iconic…

Lisa Raihana Sayedi Named 2025 Long Island’s Young Professional

Congratulations to Lisa Raihana Sayedi, The Heckscher Museum’s Manager of Community Outreach. Lisa was recognized as a Class of 2025 Honoree for the ‘Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals’ Award from…

Museum Wins Award of Distinction for Engaging Communities at Dove/Torr Cottage

The Heckscher Museum of Art has been awarded the Engaging Communities 2025 Award of Distinction, one of only 14 awards presented by the Museum Association of New York (MANY), recognizing…

The Heckscher Museum Celebrates Lunar New Year Around the Globe

The Heckscher Museum of Art celebrated the Year of the Snake with art activities, music, dancing, and demonstrations from many Asian cultures. Through a stamped “passport,” families navigated the fun…

Visitors Choice & Virtual Choice Winners for Long Island Biennial Announced

January 17, 2023

Glen Hansen and Blue Ruthen have won the Visitors Choice and Virtual Choice awards, respectively for The Body Politic: Long Island Biennial 2024. More than 1,000 votes were cast in…

Eclipse of the Sun at the Neue Galerie; Last Chance to See It in 2025

The Neue Galerie in New York City will feature George Grosz’s masterpiece Eclipse of the Sun in the exhibition Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity. The loaned painting will be on…