Exhibits and Events
EXHIBITION: Inside and Out: The Landscapes and Interiors of William Starkweather
DATES: July 11 to August 15, 2010
RECEPTION: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, July 16, 2010
Lecture by Peter Falotico, collector, at 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, Art League of Long Island, 107 E.
Deer Park Rd., Dix Hills
CONTACT: Annette Bernhardt, Marketing Coordinator, 631.462.5400 x223
Light, Color and Faraway Places in a Summer Show
As a perfect summer exhibit, from July 11 to August 15 the Art League of Long Island is pleased to present the landscapes
and interiors of William Starkweather (1879 1969), early 20th century American painter, from the collection of Peter
Falotico of Northport. Full of vitality, the thirty-five watercolors and oils on view, painted largely during Starkweather¹s
summer travels to remote locales in Maine and the maritime provinces of Canada,
provide a visual diary of his life and show us a thoughtful artist who rejected the prevalent style of his day to create
works that are surprisingly modern to our eyes.
Starkweather,
who studied with John Henry Twachtman at the Art Students League and then with Joaquin Sorolla in Spain, participated
in more that 60 exhibitions, illustrated books, wrote and lectured extensively on art history, served in both curatorial
and administrative capacities at the Hispanic Society of America on upper Broadway in Manhattan, and taught painting at
a number of schools, including Cooper Union and Hunter College. His summers were spent traveling, alone or with friends,
to paint en plein air in New England, Canada, Bermuda, Mexico, Spain and Italy. His works are in the collections of the
Metropolitan Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the Tides Institute in Maine and the Hickory Museum in North Carolina. This
will be his first solo exhibition in the New York area in 22 years. One of his paintings is to be included in the Metropolitan's
2011 calendars. This exhibition is especially
appropriate to our mission as a teaching institution. Of interest to artists and art students alike is his use of a square
format in his watercolors, decades before it became a popular strategy for artists today. His remarkable draftsmanship
(he never used a pencil to sketch out his compositions), his forthright use of color and the ease and delight in which
he painted both the landscape and his indoor surroundings can be inspirational. At 5:00, prior to the July 16th reception,
Peter Falotico will talk about how he came to collect Starkweather paintings‹he
now owns forty‹and expand on the life of this very interesting painter. It is a happy coincidence that this summer
the Hispanic Society of America is featuring the paintings of Joaquin Sorolla. The dedicated art lover can view both exhibits
to see where inspiration leads.
For further information, please contact the Art League at (631) 462-5400 or curator, Pat Ralph, at info@artleagueli.org.
New York City Museum Tour: Picasso in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
For immediate release
Contact: Joanne Nielsen, Program Director
631.462.5400 x225
C'est extraordinaire! A landmark exhibition of 300 works by Pablo Picasso never before seen in its entirety.
Take a comfortable bus trip from the Art League of Long Island¹s Dix Hills location to the exhibit in NYC. Enjoy coffee and bagels on the way in and fresh baked cookies on the way home. Admission fee and audio tour are also included in the $85 fee.
This show represents an unprecedented opportunity to view the Met's extensive collection of the artist's work. The collection will reveal the Museum's complete holdings of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics. This is a show not to be missed!
Arrive at the Art League June 10 at 8:45am for a departure at 9am sharp. Board the bus at 3:45pm for the trip home. Please call first to reserve your seat: (631) 462-5400 x222.
Presented by Mark of Elegance Transportation Company in conjunction with the Art League of Long Island.