Opening Saturday, August 22! Reception + Juror Talk at 5:00pm The +Member +Student +Faculty Exhibition showcases the talents and accomplishments of the LBIF “family.” Each year, this exhibition demonstrates the excitement and love of the arts that LBIF has been known for during its 78 year history. This exhibition of work produced in the past […]

Join us in the Ceramic Studio and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment. Those interested in ceramics can drop by and learn the basics of wheel-throwing and/or hand-building. Even experienced potters can drop by to utilize our fabulous studio. We also have pre-made ceramic items and you can choose to paint at your own pace. We […]

In this beginner wheel pottery class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a supportive, hands-on environment. Participants will learn basic throwing techniques, trimming, and simple surface decoration while building confidence and control with clay. Each week builds on the last, allowing students to practice skills and create […]

The 11th Annual Plein Air Plus Exhibition features work from artists selected by Juror Peter Trippi. This exhibition celebrates the beauty and natural habitats found on LBI, as well as its iconic landmarks depicted between the months of July and August of 2025. For more exhibition details + a list of selected artists, Click Here.

Join us in the Ceramic Studio and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment. Those interested in ceramics can drop by and learn the basics of wheel-throwing and/or hand-building. Even experienced potters can drop by to utilize our fabulous studio. We also have pre-made ceramic items and you can choose to paint at your own pace. We […]

Plein Air Painting Today with Peter Trippi DATE Saturday, September 12; Juror Talk 2:00pm, Reception to follow FREE The field of plein air painting is booming in America today. Now is an ideal moment to explore why it has captivated so many people, where the hotspots are, and what we all can do to encourage […]

Paint + Sip Nights FEE $45/class This summer, join Anna Yates Krain for our paint and sip series inspired by the works on the LBIF Gallery walls. Each event will begin with a walk through the gallery in search of ‘inspiration.’ In September, the Plein Air show will inspire us to compose great distances with perspective […]

Glass Mosaic with Cheryl Syminink $70.00 / session In this workshop, come learn how to create a glass Mosaic with instructor Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6″ x 8″ piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to handle glass tools, cut glass, and grout your piece all int that same class.  Cheryl […]

Looking for a family-friendly activity this summer? Join Christina to hand-build fairy houses! With this project, we will go over some basic handbuilding techniques for their construction. Deriving inspiration from nature and found objects, each fairy house becomes a unique memento. Fee: $50 per person