Art Exhibition

"EASEL" Art On Exhibition At East Meadow Library


Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman Gary Hudes announced that the town's Experienced Art Students Enrichment League (EASEL) is presenting an art exhibition at the East Meadow Public Library from March 3rd through March 25th.

"EASEL, a daytime art league administered by the Town of Hempstead's Department of Senior Enrichment, is open to all resident seniors 60 years of age or older. It is geared to those individuals who have had previous experience in the field of art, painting or graphics," said Supervisor Murray.

The art exhibition will be on display in the library, located at 1886 Front Street in East Meadow, during its regular business hours. A "Meet the Artists" reception will be held at the library on Sunday, March 7th from 2 to 4 p.m. Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"Residents of all ages should take advantage of this wonderful art viewing opportunity," said Councilman Hudes. "I encourage senior residents who have such creative skills to take advantage of the opportunity to practice their artistry weekly in EASEL's creative, relaxed atmosphere."

The EASEL program meets at the Oceanside Senior Center, located at 2900 Rockaway Avenue in Oceanside, each Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Some of the program's benefits include demonstrations, an opportunity to work in one's medium, as well as participation in discussions and museum trips. New members are encouraged to join the league.

"I encourage residents to visit the East Meadow Library to view some of the original paintings and sketches on display that have been created by members of the league," concluded Murray.

Please call the Oceanside Senior Center at (516) 766-8888 if you wish to obtain further information about the EASEL program.