MAY 2026 / The Art of Healthy Eating Exhibition

MAY 2026 / The Art of Healthy Eating Exhibition

Exhibition: May 12 - 28
Location:  Islip Arts Council Gallery, Bay Shore, NY
Reception: May 19 / 6-8pm
Medium: Photography, sculpture, mixed media, repurposed/recycled materials, repurposed nature as raw material, drawing, painting, and poetry

There will be an art competition for high school students featuring 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.
Cash Prize for Students:
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50


 The Islip Arts Council and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County bring the second annual Art of Healthy Eating exhibition at the Islip Arts Council Gallery. This creative challenge highlights the mission and vision of the SNAP-ED Program, encouraging participants to produce works that resonate with the program’s commitment to nutritional education and healthy living. High school students and artists 18+ were invited to explore and express themes of health, nutrition, and community well-being.

Above painting by Nicole Castelli, Grade 11.

ARTISTS
Julissa ​Alfaro ​Segovia
Mathias Cid
Hannah DeNatalie
Alyssa Donnelly
Keira Farrell
Sebastian Garcia
Charlie Garcia Martinez
​Jenn ​Grasso
Nia Henry
Kiya Henry
Nayana Kabir
​Damanpreet Kaur
Grace Knoth
Luis Minaya
Kate Ocno
Brandon Peralta
Stanley Petit.M.Homme
Marcus St. Victor
August Swinton
Madison​ Wolferd
Gwendolyn Martino
Kathryn Vrtodusic
Hoi Ki Rene Wong

 




 



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