Art surrounds Long Island and is engulfed with artist alike. There is no need to travel the busy streets of New York City to see wonderful works of art. Whether you prefer contemporary art, modern art or anything in between the best art gallery on Long Island will definitely be on your to do list this year!
2024: Long Island Voted The Firefly Artists Best Art Gallery!
The Firefly Artists
90 Main St, Northport
(631) 651-5545 – thefireflyartists.com
The Firefly Artists is a captivating art gallery showcasing a diverse array of contemporary artwork. Founded on the principles of fostering creativity and community engagement, The Firefly Artists provides a platform for both emerging and established artists to exhibit their talents. The gallery’s carefully curated exhibitions feature a mix of paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works that reflect a rich tapestry of artistic expressions. With a commitment to promoting local art and supporting the creative spirit, The Firefly Artists hosts regular events, workshops, and collaborations to cultivate a vibrant arts community. This gallery serves as a cultural hub, inviting patrons to explore and appreciate the dynamic world of contemporary art.
2023: Long Islanders Voted The Firefly Artists Best Art Gallery!
The Firefly Artists
90 Main St, Northport
(631) 651-5545 – thefireflyartists.com
Calling all artists and art lovers alike! If you haven’t checked out The Firefly Artists in Northport yet, you really should. Situated right on Main Street, The Firefly Artists have been showcasing the works of local artists since 2011. Each month, the gallery highlights a different exhibition over a vast array of mediums and subject matters. The gallery’s goal is to create a space where artists can meet, collaborate, and sell their beautiful creations all in one place. The gallery has displayed the works of more than 200 Long Island artists and assisted in sales so artists can make a living while they hone their craft. When you purchase an artist’s work at The Firefly Artists, not only are you supporting that artist directly but you are keeping the gallery’s vision alive. Plus, the gallery hosts regular workshops where the public can learn and grow through art as well.
2022: Long Islanders Voted The Firefly Artists Best Art Gallery!
The Firefly Artists
90 Main St. Northport
631-651-5545 – thefireflyartists.com
Calling all artists and art lovers alike! If you haven’t checked out The Firefly Artists in Northport yet, you really should. Situated right on Main Street, The Firefly Artists have been showcasing the works of local artists since 2011. Each month, the gallery highlights a different exhibition over a vast array of mediums and subject matters. The gallery’s goal is to create a space where artists can meet, collaborate, and sell their beautiful creations all in one place. The gallery has displayed the works of more than 200 Long Island artists and assisted in sales so artists can make a living while they hone their craft. When you purchase an artist’s work at The Firefly Artists, not only are you supporting that artist directly but you are keeping the gallery’s vision alive. Plus, the gallery hosts regular workshops where the public can learn and grow through art as well.
2021: Long Islanders Voted Nassau County Museum of Art Best Art Gallery!
Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr, Roslyn Harbor
(516) 484-9338 – nassaumuseum.org
The Nassau County Museum of Art has been dedicated to fostering a deeper connection to the arts on Long Island for a number of years through educational programming and astounding exhibitions. The museum not only has a main gallery space inside, but also an outdoor sculpture garden and a historic landscape that will have you enchanted from the time you walk in. The museum has family-friendly programming to help kids get a firmer grasp of art through different interactive activities as well as programs for adults to take part in. The Nassau County Museum of Art is the ideal spot for a school field trip or an afternoon with your family and friends!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Amulet Arts Best Art Gallery!
Amulet Arts
26 E Main St, Patchogue
(631) 207-4653 – amuletartsny.com
Amulet Arts in Patchogue is emerging as the place for artists to showcase their work. The family-owned and operated art gallery and boutique strives to create a safe, friendly and artistic environment. They educate the public about the benefits of truly high-quality jewelry and trusting a professional who only has their best interests in mind. Amulet Arts celebrates creatives and give them a beautiful and expansive space to showcase and sell works of all kinds. Their intention is to bring together new and established artists focused on celebrating diversity, nurturing and appreciating the planet, challenging social norms, expression through body modification and more.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Mom’s Ceramics Best Art Gallery!
Mom’s Ceramics
944 N. Broadway, Massapequa
(516) 233-8884 – www.momsceramics.net
Mom’s Ceramics and Art Studio is a great place to get those creative juices flowing and decorate beautiful ceramics for any occasion. Owner Cathy Camisa is knowledgeable and attentive offering seminars on dry brushing or ornament making. Call now to get pricing for your private party, a girl’s night out, or bring your kids for a play date where they can create lovely unique pieces from the wide array of ceramic options. Enjoy working with old time greenware or paint a fired ceramic piece, whether large or small. You can personalize anything, and they even have pieces you can put in your yard!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Mom’s Ceramics Best Art Gallery on Long Island!
Mom’s Ceramics
momsceramics.net
Mom’s Ceramics and Art Studio is a great place to get those creative juices flowing and decorate beautiful ceramics for any occasion. Owner Cathy Camisa is knowledgeable and attentive offering seminars on dry brushing or ornament making. Call now to get pricing for your private party, a girl’s night out, or bring your kids for a play date where they can create lovely unique pieces from the wide array of ceramic options. Enjoy working with old time green ware or paint a fired ceramic piece whether large or small. You can personalize anything, and they even have pieces you can put in your yard!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Huntington Arts Council Best Art Gallery on Long Island
Huntington Arts Council 213 Main St., Huntington. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org There’s something quite special about having a community art gallery so citizens better appreciate the world around them and the complexities of everyday life. The Huntington Arts Council, a nonprofit, has been so instrumental in educating adults and children alike about art that Long Islanders voted it the Best Art Gallery on the island! It’s a well-deserved honor for the Huntington Arts Council, which endeavors to promote art and culture to today’s youth and other art lovers through the inspiring creations adorning its gallery. The council has a long history on the island, having been founded in 1963. Since then, it has played a majestic role in the island’s vibrant cultural scene. Extraordinary!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Artspace Patchogue Gallery Best Art Gallery on Long Island
Artspace Patchogue Gallery 20 Terry St., Patchogue. 631-320-4210. artspacepatchogue.com For the second year in a row voters have chosen Artspace Patchogue Gallery THE BEST art gallery on Long Island, and with good reasons. The 45-unit, 2,500 square foot mixed-use masterpiece is the crown jewel of Patchogue’s recent renaissance, and as aesthetically gorgeous as it is functional. Besides providing residential living space for artists and their families, Artspace Patchogue hosts countless art exhibitions, performances, receptions and workshops that spread beauty and the sacred, joyous creations of the imagination with not just locals, but all Long Islanders! This artistic incubator enlightens, enriches and exalts the community while quite literally living up to its motto: “The Arts Live Here!”
2015: Long Islanders Voted Artspace Patchogue Gallery Best Art Gallery on Long Island!
Artspace Patchogue Gallery 20 Terry St., Patchogue. 631-320-4210. artspace.org Downtown Patchogue has undergone a dynamic and exciting renovation over the last decade. With a multitude of trendy restaurants and a thriving theater culture, the missing piece of the puzzle seemed to be an art community. Enter ArtSpace Patchogue, which transformed a significant portion of the downtown village into an architecturally interesting space with 45 loft units for artists and their families, boasting 2,500 square feet of retail space, and completing Patchogue’s significant renaissance! Solar panels were recently added to the roof of the building in an effort to reduce costs and promote a forward looking vision. Way to go!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Rainbow River Art Gallery Best Art Gallery on Long Island!
1. Rainbow River Art Gallery www.hyderock.net 2. Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. 631-351-3250. heckscher.org
2013: Long Islanders Voted Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington Best Art Gallery on Long Island!
1. Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. 631-351-3250. www.heckscher.org 2. Art Space Gallery 20 Terry St., Patchogue. 631-752-1414. www.artspacepatchogue.org 3. Nassau County Museum of Art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor., 516-484-9338. www.nassaumuseum.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington Best Art Gallery on Long Island!
1. Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. 631-351-3250. www.heckscher.org 2. Nassau County Museum of Art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9338. www.nassaumuseum.com 3. Ripe Art Gallery 67A Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-239-1805. www.ripeartgal.com