Babylon MOMA
Museum of Miniature Art
The Babylon Village Arts Council is pleased to present Lilacs & Roses: A Poetry Collection featuring the work of poets Cheryl Babirad and Christie Leigh Babirad as the latest exhibition in the Museums of Miniature Art. Centered on their latest publication, Lilacs & Roses, this showcase explores poetry as a space for healing, connection, and emotional depth.
Rooted in themes of growth, memory, and the beauty found in both joy and struggle, Lilacs & Roses reflects the symbolic pairing of its title, where lilacs suggest renewal and nostalgia, and roses embody love, resilience, and complexity. Together, these elements weave a poetic narrative that speaks to the shared human experience.
Cheryl Babirad brings a lifetime of reflection to her work. After a distinguished thirty-nine-year career as an educator teaching Kindergarten through second grade, she continues to inspire through her writing. Her poetry, which she began in her youth, is grounded in empathy and timelessness. Through her words, she invites readers to explore life’s emotional landscape—its joys, sorrows, ambitions, and challenges - while offering encouragement and hope.
Christie Leigh Babirad, an award-winning author of fiction and poetry, expands this dialogue through her expressive and uplifting voice. Her work is driven by a desire to comfort and inspire, creating meaningful connections with readers across generations. With a strong presence across publishing and digital platforms, she continues to share stories that resonate deeply and widely.
Together, Cheryl and Christie Leigh Babirad present a powerful intergenerational collaboration. Lilacs & Roses becomes not only a collection of poetry, but a shared artistic experience - one that highlights the enduring relevance of poetic expression in contemporary life.
BVAC is proud to share their writings. This showcase will be on view through the month of April. Community members, families, and art enthusiasts are warmly invited to experience this inspiring showcase of student talent.
For more information, please contact: Allyson Uttendorfer at bvacuttendorfer@gmail.com.
Babylon MOMA
Museum of Miniature Art
The Babylon Village Arts Council's Museum of Miniature Art is proud to announce its March exhibition featuring the talented student artists of the Babylon High School National Art Honor Society (NAHS).
This special exhibition highlights a curated collection of miniature artworks created by dedicated high school artists whose work reflects creativity and thoughtful artistic exploration. As members of NAHS, these students demonstrate not only artistic excellence but also leadership, integrity, and a commitment to service within the arts community.
Under the guidance of NAHS Advisor Cheryl Schweider, the students bring fresh perspectives and dynamic ideas to the MoMA’s. Their small-scale works invite viewers to look closely and discover powerful artistic expression within an intimate format - proving that art does not need to be large to make a meaningful impact. Exhibiting artists include:Olivia Alcock, Kiera Ceballos, Hailey Coll, Bella Dechiaro, Madison DeSena, Olivia Gavin, Julia Good, Keira Kolakowski, Meghan Larkin, Reese LaTorre, Olivia Lee, Olivia Lynch, Soleil MacRuari, Hailey McElmoyl, Allie Manetta, Olivia Patiri, Charlie Rapport, Abbey Rotunno, Faith Stewart, Logan Lane Snider and Ciara Weisbecker.
The March exhibition celebrates the next generation of artists in our community and reinforces the Museum’s mission to make art accessible, inspiring, and community-centered. By partnering with Babylon High School’s National Art Honor Society, the Babylon Miniature Museum of Art continues its commitment to uplifting young creatives and providing meaningful opportunities for student artists to share their voices.
The exhibition will be on view throughout the month of March. Community members, families, and art enthusiasts are warmly invited to experience this inspiring showcase of student talent.
For more information, please contact: Allyson Uttendorfer at bvacuttendorfer@gmail.com.
Babylon MOMA
Museum of Miniature Art
The Babylon Museum of Miniature Art (MoMA) is pleased to announce Marie Letourneau as its featured Artist & Author for January–February. A Long Island–based illustrator and author, Marie Letourneau brings a lifetime of storytelling, craft, and imagination to the Museum’s intimate galleries.
Born in Queens Village and a proud fifth-generation New Yorker, Letourneau moved to Long Island at age five and grew up in Babylon Village along the Great South Bay. Her passion for illustration began early—she recalls creating tiny, handmade books from paper and staples to gift to family members, a childhood ritual that foreshadowed her future as an author-illustrator.
Letourneau earned her BFA in 2000 from Hofstra University (The New College). In 2006, she published her debut book as both author and illustrator, The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frères, which received ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award, Bronze Medal—an early milestone in a career marked by distinctive charm and meticulous design.
Her illustration and design work has appeared on national television, including The Nate Berkus Show and The Revolution, alongside fashion icon Tim Gunn. In 2014 and 2015, Letourneau was also a finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards for her stationery shop Le French Circus on Etsy. The Museum will take you on an adventure with Argyle Fox.
Influenced by the whimsical worlds and visual storytelling of Ludwig Bemelmans, Maurice Sendak, Jim Henson, Wes Anderson, and Theodor Seuss Geisel, Letourneau’s work blends nostalgia, narrative, and finely crafted detail—making her a perfect fit for the Babylon Museum of Miniature Art’s mission to celebrate small-scale art with big imagination.
The January–February Artist & Author exhibition invites visitors to explore Letourneau’s illustrations and creative journey, offering a rare glimpse into the miniature worlds that have defined her career.
For more information, please contact: Allyson Uttendorfer at bvacuttendorfer@gmail.com.
Babylon MOMA
Museum of Miniature Art
