Drop-in Arts Night

February 27, 2009

Smithtown Township Arts Council will begin a series of Drop-in Arts Nights at the Mill Pond House on Friday, Mar 6, 2009, from 7 – 9 pm. Drop-in Arts Nights are a perfect choice for a safe, creative environment where children can socialize and have fun. STAC teaching artists guide the art projects ensuring an [...]

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Four New Children’s Arts Programs at Mills Pond House

February 24, 2009

The Smithtown Township Arts Council in St. James is now offering four new fun children’s arts programs at the Mill Pond House, 660 Route 25A. Krafty Kids! Daytime Workshops are geared toward preschoolers ages 3-5, where curiosity rules as your child plays with art and experiments with a multitude of media and art tools. Children [...]

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First Annual Book Sale and Granny’s Attic Fundraiser At the Mills Pond House

February 24, 2009

The Smithtown Township Arts Council of St. James will be hosting a book sale and Granny’s Attic Fundraiser Saturday and Sunday April 25-26, rain or shine at the Mills Pond House. Doors open Saturday 8:30-3pm, and Sunday 9:30-3pm. No early preview.
Your donations are critical to the success of our fundraising efforts to save arts programs [...]

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Artist Jeanine Klein Featured at Exhibition

February 11, 2009

Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce that the works of Stony Brook artist Jeanine Klein will be on view at Apple Bank, 91 Route 111, Smithtown, Feb 17-April 13, 2009. The exhibition, part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery Program, can be viewed during regular bank hours.
Klein’s work is derived from East Asian Brush Painting [...]

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Suffolk County Student Art Showcase at Mills Pond House

February 11, 2009

The Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Annual Youth Art Showcase opened on Feb 12, 2009 at the Mills Pond House Gallery. Highlighting the creativity of students in Suffolk County, the exhibit includes over 250 pieces of artwork created by students in 14 Suffolk County districts. Gallery visitors will be treated to an eclectic glimpse into the [...]

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Jazz in the Living Room at Mills Pond House

February 7, 2009

The Smithtown Township Arts Council presents a fun & creative evening of Jazz Improvisation at the Mills Pond House Friday, Feb 20, 2009 at 7:30pm. Challenge the world of sheet music and exact chords and expand your creative and imaginative horizons.
Jazz in the Living Room clinics were started by teacher, composer [...]

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Valentine’s Day New England Barn Dance

January 31, 2009

The Long Island Traditional Music Association will present a New England Barn Dance on Feb 14, 2009 from 8-11pm at the Smithtown Historical Society, 211 Main Street, Smithtown. Live music will be featured, all dances will be taught. No partner is needed and beginners are welcome. Admission $14. For more information visit litma.org or call [...]

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Student Art Exhibit Opportunities

January 15, 2009

The Smithtown Township Arts Council is offering Suffolk County students two opportunities to exhibit artwork at the Mills Pond House Gallery. Destination Downtown Poster Contest invites students grades K-12 to design posters for Suffolk County Businesses. Students may choose any business within their community to highlight the quality of goods and services they appreciate. Posters [...]

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Classes for Children

January 12, 2009

There’s still time to sign up for winter art classes for 2009 at The Smithtown Township Arts Council in St. James. Classes are geared toward the budding 3-5-year-old artist up to teens, and range from painting, mixed media, photography and sculpture, to architecture, fashion and even flipbook animation! Registration is accepted [...]

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Women’s History Month Exhibition and Sale

January 11, 2009

The Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce “A Pinch and a Dash”, its exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month. The exhibition will be held from Mar 28 – Apr 19, 2009, at the Mills Pond House Gallery in St. James. The exhibition seeks to examine the American woman’s changing role in the kitchen, from [...]

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