2026 Annex Art Exhibits
Upcoming Exhibits
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PrimaveraThursday, April 2 – Sunday, April 26, 2026 Artist Reception- Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 PM About the ExhibitionThe Long Island Craft Guild is proud to announce Primavera, a juried exhibition of fine craft celebrating the spirit of spring. Across cultures and traditions, spring symbolizes rebirth, renewal, and transformation. Primavera captures the beauty and vitality of the season, exploring its deep connection to the natural environment through a diverse range of craft mediums. The exhibition features work in clay, fiber, glass, paper, wood, metal, and mixed media, highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of contemporary artists.
About the Long Island Craft GuildFounded in 1959, the Long Island Craft Guild is an independent, non-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement of the crafts movement. The Guild fosters the exchange of ideas and experiences that enrich both artists and the broader community. Through exhibitions, educational and informational programs, regular meetings, and workshops, the Guild continues to cultivate a strong sense of community among craftspeople. General bimonthly meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit licg.org. |
Upcoming Exhibitions
Rooted in Nature – Celebrating a Decade of Botanical Art
May 7 – May 31, 2026
Artist Reception April 19, 2026 – 1- 3 PM
About the Tri-State Botanical Artists (TSBA)
Our Group: The Tri-State Botanical Artists (TSBA) of the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), is an Artists’ Circle within the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) asba-art.org
The TSBA provides a thriving, interactive community dedicated to perpetuating the tradition and contemporary practice of botanical art.
We consider botanical art a creative endeavor where “observation,” the cornerstone of our work as artists, enables us to portray our plant subjects accurately and aesthetically in a unique and personal way, combining scientific accuracy and fine art techniques.
Our Impact: We believe botanical art and the outreach of the TSBA and ASBA members can have an impact beyond our organization, playing a positive role in enriching all our lives, promoting ecological awareness, and educating others.
Our History: Susan Sapanara and Jeanne Reiner first met as students in the New York Botanical Garden’s Botanical Art Certificate Program and reconnected years later at an ASBA conference in October 2016. Over dinner, they shared a simple but meaningful idea: to create a welcoming local community for botanical artists in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut—a place to connect, learn, and grow together. From that conversation, the Tri-State Botanical Artists (TSBA) took root.
What began with 40 members and a generously shared meeting space at NYBG has grown into a community of more than 200 artists. Currently, we meet on Zoom, and the TSBA continues to be a warm, supportive, and vibrant community—one where friendships flourish and a shared love of botanical art continues to inspire growth.
Past Exhibits
Women Sharing Art Arboretum Inspirations – Thursday, September 25 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
An Artist’s Nature: A Ron Becker Exhibit – Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
Life Validated and Unveiled – A Solo Exhibition of Photography by Pamela Waldroup – Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, June 29, 2025
North Shore Art Guild (NSAG) Simple Joys – Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 25, 2025
Inspired by Nature – A Collection of Artworks by Linda and Scott Hartman – Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Sunday, April 20, 2025
2024
Lori Horowitz, “Rooted in Humanity” – Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 28, 2024
Dimensional Abstraction A solo exhibit by Khurshid Saleem – Thursday, May 9, 2024 – Sunday, June 2, 2024
Impressions: The Artists Eye, The National League of American Pen Women – Thursday, June 10, 2024 – Sunday, July 8, 2024
Bayard Cutting Arboretum and Beyond, A Solo Exhibit by Holly Gordon – Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Sunday, September 8, 2024
Impressions of Nature – A Multi-Media Fine Art Exhibit – Thursday, September 26, 2024 – Sunday, October 20, 2024
From Nature, with Love Norma Malinverno – Solo Show – Thursday, October 31, 2024 – Sunday, November 24, 2024
Meet our Gallery Coordinator, Mireille Belajonas
“As an artist I have always found nature to be my greatest inspiration. Nature is life, in all aspects. Even when we don’t always know it on a conscious level, when we are outside amongst the trees and plants, we become calmer and our health and well-being get a boost. Similar effects on our mental and physical health happen when we look at an image that represents nature. Artists have found many ways to express their vision of nature, it can be photorealistic or abstract and everything in between. As your new curator I hope to bring many interesting artists to the Bayard Cutting Arboretum for everyone to enjoy. My special thanks go out to Victoria Beckert who has paved the path for me and I’m excited to Follow in her footsteps and go on this new journey with all of you.”
Mireille was born in Belgium and graduated as a goldsmith in Antwerp. Since 2000 she has lived in the USA and had her artwork shown in various libraries on Long Island as well as at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, The Reboli Center, ICA, and Moca. She is on the board of Women Sharing Art, a non-profit organization with a mission to bring together women artists and provide opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and community engagement. Together with her husband she owns and operates “Mirabela Studio of Music and Arts” in Port Jefferson where she has her artwork and collection of artisan greeting cards available for purchase.
For more information about upcoming exhibitions you can reach out to Mireille via email at mireillebelajonas@gmail.com or by phone (631)-603-9847.