Exhibition: Nov 7 - Dec 2, 2023
Opening Reception: Nov 10 / 5-7pm
The Islip Arts Council invited artists who are Veterans to submit up to three pieces of work (all mediums) to be considered for the Annual Veteran's Wellness Art Exhibition. This show endeavors to bring awareness to veterans' PTSD and mental health.
AARP sponsored a tandem exhibition, the Friends and Family of Veterans Exhibition, that complemented the Veteran's Wellness Exhibition. We called on family and friends of veterans to enter artwork honoring U.S. Veterans.
The public was invited to attend the special double opening reception of the Veterans Wellness Project Exhibition and the Friends and Family of Veterans Exhibition, Friday, November 10, from 5-7 pm, at the Islip Arts Council Gallery. The installation was expansive and quite impressive.
Attendees were treated to a USO type show with The Golden Girls, a quartet that is like the Andrews Sisters. There was also be several tables of veterans services available.
In addition, John Melillo, disabled Vietnam Veteran (retired) and East End Artist, made a special presentation at the reception.
*Part of the IAC “Art with a Purpose” Series of Exhibitions
EXHIBITING VETERAN ARTISTS
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Lynn Aloia
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Anthony Bacarella
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Charles Ferrara
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Sean Fitzthum
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Robert L. Harrison
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Christy Hinko
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Seeun Kim
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John Melillo
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Michelle Strah
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Donna Zephrine
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EXHIBITING FAMILY & FRIENDS ARTISTS
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Rose Ann Albanese
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Renee Caravaggio
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Lisa Carrano
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Danielle Castro
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Anthony D'Avino
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Holly Gordon
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Yvonne Lamar-Rogers
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Benny Migliorino
Russell F. Moran
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LuAnn Palazzo
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John Raffloer
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Bernice Rausch
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Belinda RubIno
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Harlene Schwartz
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Elaine Faith Thompson
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Ed Vega
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Elaine Kiesling Whitehouse
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The Golden Girls
John Melillo
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