THE ART GALLERY
The Quogue Library maintains a state-of-the-art Art Gallery designed
exclusively to display works of art. The Gallery is an integral part
of the library, adding another dimension to it as the cultural center
of Quogue. The exhibits are initiated and developed by the Art Gallery
Committee representing new concepts and trends in painting, photography
and sculpture with monthly exhibits by prominent local and East End
artists.
The works include a rich variety of medium, genre and techniques
that are enlightening, thought provoking and occasionally cutting
edge. Special projects include Art and Design Lectures presented
by well-known authorities; nurturing young student artists by sponsoring
an Annual High School Art Contest in conjunction with the Westhampton
Beach School District; and collaborating exhibits with other community
non-profit organizations including the Westhampton Garden Club, the
Peconic Land Trust, the East End Arts Council, the East Quogue Association,
the Bays Artists Alliance and others.
Artists exhibiting with us agree to donate to the Library 20% of
the proceeds resulting from the sale of their works on exhibit to
help sustain the costs of maintaining the Library.
The Art Gallery Committee – A Profile
The Art Gallery Committee is comprised of twelve dedicated volunteers
residing in Quogue. They are all very knowledgeable about the art
world; one is a Quogue Library Trustee, and four are accomplished
artists well known on the East End:
Rose Mancusi, Chair
Ruth Peters, Vice-Chair
Cristina Kepner, Treasurer*
Doreen Ceglia, Secretary |
Jean Duffy
Joan Larson
Jered Lynch
Judith
McDermott |
Betsy McMahon
Christy Murray
Lucinda E. Morrisey
Elizabeth Platé |
Christine Clifton, Library Director, is an ex-officio
member of the committee.
Jolene Lescio, Library Development Coordinator, assists the committee on Public
Relations.
Artists are selected for exhibits as a result of the committee’s
research of museums, galleries and other venues on the East End as
well as from individuals requesting an exhibit at the Gallery.
*Trustees of the Quogue Library
