The BIG Picture winners

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The names of “The BIG Picture” winners are in.

The Art League of Long Island’s latest juried art exhibition invited artists from the Long Island region to submit large pieces into its latest juried exhibit.  Out of 259 works submitted by 115 artists, 39 works were selected by juror Bruce Lieberman.  Of the 39 works on display in the gallery, six were singled out for awards. 

Awards of Excellence went to Pura Cruz of Coram for “A Guitarra Grows on L.I.” (triptych/acrylic), Joseph Santarpia of Farmingville for “Dual Range” (alcohol ink on Yupo paper), and Marjorie van de Stouwe of Upper Brookville for “Berries of Winter” (oil).

Honorable Mentions were awarded to Terry Finch of Northport for “Passing By” (acrylic and pastel), Lori Horowitz of Dix Hills for “Inside Out” (mixed media welded copper and bronze relief sculpture with photography), and Caroline Kaplowitz of Roslyn for “Biographical Portrait of Miriam Shapiro” (acrylic paint on canvas, collage, paper, mirrors, transfers, powder pigment).

The BIG Picture” exhibit is on currently on view through June 30.  The public is also invited to attend the juror talk in the gallery on Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. 

The gallery is open free of charge Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information visit www.artleagueli.org or call 631-462-5400. 

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