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Artists Reception Highlights Five Local Artists at Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
The goal is to showcase the unique artistic talents of the residents of the Mastics, Shirley, Moriches, and surrounding communities.
The public is invited to attend an art exhibit reception featuring five local artists whose work will be displayed in the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library (MMSCL) exhibit areas. Light refreshments will be served, and the artists will be on hand to discuss their work.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Artists reception featuring five local artists.
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WHEN: Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: MMSCL (Auditorium) 407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY 11967
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WHO: Open to the public; artists will be present; light refreshments served
FEATURED ARTISTS
- Jeannie Baker (Collector and Craftsperson) — “Statuary” — A display of globally collected statuary and three-dimensional figures, alongside her own basket-making creations.
- Whitney Bell (Photographer) — “Seasons” — Nature photography exploring the stark beauty of winter landscapes and the restorative pull of the outdoors.
- David Bradshaw (Photographer) — “Brooklyn Ready” — Black-and-white film photographs of Brooklyn’s neon signs, bridges, vintage cars, and moody urban scenes, plus recent images from Egypt.
- Charles Gerbino Jr. (Artful Surfer) — Sculptural sea creatures crafted from clay and found marine materials inspired by Smith Point Beach.
- Peter Russo (Painter) — “Wild Seas” — Large-scale oil paintings capturing the power of stormy seas and the Moriches Inlet.
Since the completion of the MMSCL’s building program — including the construction of two neighborhood branches and a completely renovated main building — the Library has added art exhibit space at both the main building in Shirley and at the Moriches branch.
The Library is honored to display paintings and photography on gallery wall exhibits and can also accommodate three-dimensional objects such as sculpture, carvings, and collections in pedestal displays and locked glass display cases. The goal is to showcase the unique and diverse artistic talent of the residents of the Mastics, Shirley, Moriches, and surrounding communities.
For more information about exhibiting your art at the library, please contact Maura Feeney at (631) 399-1511 ext. 2038 or email mfeeney@communitylibrary.org.
