Islip Art Museum
2007 Exhibit Schedule

Animal House
Through January 28
Curator Karen Shaw highlights artists who portray animals in order to make
sometimes comic, sometimes critical observations about contemporary society.
read Janet M. Goleas' review

Landescapism
February 7 - March 25
Reception: February 11
Assaulted by population growth and urban sprawl, pristine landscapes
throughout the world are fast disappearing. Guest curator Joe Wolin presents
artists who have created alternative vistas and make-believe environments in
order to explore our diminishing resources.
read Benjamin Genocchio's review
read Cary Maya's review
read Janet M. Goleas' review

Surface Impressions
April 4 - June 3
Reception April 15
This exhibition explores the multiple, inventive ways contemporary artists
treat the surfaces of their canvases, sculptures and mixed-media works.
Curated by Karen Shaw.
view color catalogue (PDF)
read Ariella Budick's review

Free Play
June 20 - September 9
Reception: July 29
The Islip Art Museum's annual Open Call explores the realms of fantasy,
enchantment and dreams. Guest curator Judith Page, an artist, independent
curator and critic, is especially interested in mythological worlds,
improbable imagery, hallucinations and apparitions. All artists are invited
to submit a work in any medium for consideration. Works must be delivered
in-person.Call (631) 224-5402 for information.
read Janet M. Goleas' review

Making the Most of It
September 19 - November 18
Reception: October 14
Curator Karen Shaw presents artists who critique our consumer culture and
wasteful ways by turning mundane throw-away materials into fantastic
treasures.
view color catalogue (PDF)

Also on view September 17–November 18 in the Permanent Collection Gallery:

Collection Insights:
Jane Martin Force Majeure
Reception October 14th, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Wit on Wry
November 20 - January 27
Reception: December 9
Laughter may well be the best medicine. Curator Karen Shaw features artists
who create works with humerous messages that comment on our human foibles.
Be prepared to smile.
read Janet M. Goleas' review
view color catalogue (PDF)

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EXHIBITIONS AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE WORKSPACE

In Process
April 4 - May 13


Site Specifics '07
June 9 - July 29

Artists
Aurora Robson
Sarah Oppenheimer
Andrea Loefke
Boris Rasin & Kenny Komer
Fran Siegel & Carol Shaw-Sutton
Johnston Foster
Amy Yoes

Curated by Karen Shaw
read Janet M. Goleas' review


Projects '07
August 18 - October 14

Featured Artists
Betsy Alwin
Pedro Cruz-Castro
Stephanie Dinkins
Kimberley Hart
Joanne Howard
Takafumi Ide
Taeseong Kim
Steven Millar
Kirsten Nelson
Joe Scinto
Ilene Sunshine

Exhibition Event Schedule

Closing Reception for Artists
October 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Join us on the closing day of this exciting exhibition, featuring installations by emerging artists.
read the Projects '07 catalogue [PDF]
read Janet M. Goleas' review

Tea at Three events, which feature a docent tour of Projects '07, will take place on September 20 and October 4. Call 631 224-5402 for reservations and information.


Treemendous Two
December 9 - January 6
Reception: December 9
read Janet M. Goleas' review
view color catalogue (PDF)




Exhibitions at the Islip Art Museum are supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Town of Islip, and the Museum's Membership fund.

Schedule subject to change. For information, Call (631) 224-5402

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