Babylon Village Arts Council

Call for All Artists

The Babylon Village Arts Council, a 501c(3) organization, invites Long Island artists (all media) to exhibit their work at its Eleventh Annual Outdoor Art Exhibit entitled "Art by the Falls" to be held on May 19, 2018.  (Rain date: May 20, 2018)  Exhibition time will be from 10:00-4:30, not including setup/breakdown time. 

Location: Argyle Park

Artists must submit an application including up to three examples of their work in JPEG format on CD, a bio/statement, and a $25 participation fee, no later than April 16, 2018.

Participants will receive a free BVAC membership. The fee will be waived for BVAC members on good standing

For application and further inquiries please contact Rose Norman at 631.669.1810 or download an application form below.  If you have previously submitted examples of your work, then send application and fee only.

Creative Dramatics Workshop

Babylon Village Arts Council is proud to announce its Creative Dramatics Workshop led by instructor Laura Albert.  Educational process oriented drama program will teach 20-25 students grades 3-6 collaboration, improvisation, communication skills, creative movement and acting skills.  Participants learn to work together, stretching their imaginations as well as their bodies. At the end of this 16 session after school program, the participants will create and perform a piece for an audience on March 8th in the Babylon grade school. This program is made possible in part through BVAC.

The Babylon Village Arts Council is proud is announce an art partnership program with the Babylon High School Art Department to foster the love of art in the next generation. Two Babylon High School students, Paula Romero Anna Schipf and Jacob Von Eeuhaut will create works of arts with supplies provided by the Babylon Village Arts Council in the amount of $200 per student. Under the guidance of Cheryl Schweider,  art teacher at Babylon High School,  students will learn time management skills, budget constraints, and  design options. To experience a real life art exhibit each participant exhibited their work at the 11th Annual Outdoor Art show entitled “Art by the Falls” on May 19, 2018 in Argyle Park which provided interaction with the public.  Their work will be displayed at Sterling National Bank as part of the Rotational Art Program.  This program is funded through membership and donations.  If interested in sponsoring this program for next year, consider becoming a member. Keeping the arts in the forefront benefits the community in positive ways and fosters a love for the arts for all ages.

On Friday, Nov. 13, The Babylon Public Library held a reception to thank the Bell family for their donation of a baby grand piano. The Friends of the Babylon Library and the Babylon Village Arts Council were also instrumental in the transportation and restoration of the piano.

This project is evidence of a partnership between three community groups to restore  and transport a beautiful piano for the Babylon community.

I want to thank our members for their continued support and though your support  this project was made possible for the Babylon community.

BVAC Board

Rotational Art Program

features  BVAC artist members for a month long exhibit

Featured Artists for the Month:

Robert Graff

Babylon Village Arts Council is proud to present its March artist Robert Graff at Sterling National Bank located at 180 West Main Street, Babylon. After spending 35 years as an art educator for both the New York City Department of Education and the Bay Shore School District, Robert Graff is now dedicating his time to his own art. A graduate of The Fiorello H. La Guardia High School of Music and Art and later Queens College and Adelphi University, Robert has advanced degrees in both Art Education and Special Education. He has also taught continuing education courses for educators seeking to integrate the arts into their own classrooms through the Suffolk County Office of Professional Education. A member of the American Press Association, Robert's work has been nationally published in School Arts and Arts and Activities magazines. HIs exhibitions runs throughout the month of March.

Location: Sterling National Bank
180 West Main St., Babylon N.Y.

Babylon VIllage Arts Council 2018 Calendar

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