DISCOVER THE ARTS WITH US
For 50 years the Islip Arts Council has been a cultural beacon, offering a broad spectrum of arts experiences and enrichment to the community. Founded in 1974, IAC is dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and excellence in the arts. We endeavor to present, produce, and promote culturally responsive, high quality programs in varied artistic disciplines for our diverse Long Island community.
Islip Arts Council Welcomes New Director of Operations
EXHIBITIONS 2025
JOIN US FOR THESE EXHIBITION RECEPTIONS
Veterans' Exhibition: Calm After Combat
THURSDAY, NOV 20, 2025 / 12-2pm
IAC and Islip Rotary invite all local veterans and the public to attend the reception & luncheon. Honor our Veterans with a complimentary meal.
Veterans: Free / Civilians: $25 per person
November Featured Artist: Trisha Zuvich
SUNDAY, NOV 23, 2025 / 1-3pm / FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Winter Members Exhibition: Chasing the Light
THURSDAY, DEC 11, 2025 / 6-8pm / FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Candlelight Reception with music by the East Islip String Ensemble
ENJOY A COLORFUL PALETTE OF EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
REGISTER FOR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
NOVEMBER 19
RECEPTION & LUNCHEON NOVEMBER 20
MEMBERS OPEN CALL / DEADLINE NOVEMBER 25
DECEMBER 6
DECEMBER 6
DECEMBER 6
DECEMBER 13 / 3PM
DECEMBER 16 / 6PM
ENTRY DEADLINE FEB 1, 2026
SERIES WILL RESUME IN 2026
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EXHIBITIONS & OPEN CALLS
- NOV 2025 / OPEN CALL IAC MEMBERS ONLY: Annual Winter Members Show
- NOV 2025 / Veterans' Exhibition: Calm After Combat
- NOV 2025 / Featured Artist: Trisha Zuvich
- OCT 2025 / Bras for A Cause Exhibition
- OCT 2025 / The Art of Coffee at My Town's Cafe, East Islip, NY
- SEPT 2025 / Featured Artist: Alma Gaxiola
- SEPT 2025 / National Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition "Collective Heritage"
- ONGOING OPEN CALL: Featured Artists 2025
COUNCIL & MEMBER NEWS
- OCT 2025 / IAC President Waldo Cabrera Wins Emmy Award
- AUG 2025 / An Artistic Homecoming – Linda Weingarten in Islip Bulletin
- AUG 2025 / Islip Arts Council Welcomes New Director of Operations
- JULY 2025 / Summer Concert Series Featured in Great South Bay News
- MAY 2025 / IAC Executive Director Lynda Moran Nominated for Suffolk County Senior of the Year Award
