SCNY Connections

Exhibit & Sale

Date

Feb 3 - Mar 13, 2026

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This exhibition has been extended to Mar 13.

Location

Rockwell gallery

Exhibition Hours

Tuesday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Admission

Open to the public
Free to attend

Banner for 2026 SCNY Connections exhibition.

In recognition of Valentine’s Day, this exhibition explores relationships with family, friends, and four-legged friends. We invite everyone to celebrate these connections that shape our lives: from the bonds forged in childhood, to the enduring ties of life experience.

Reception

Feb 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reception is open to the public
RSVP required to attend

Free soft drinks and platters
Drinks for sale in Wiggins bar
(card only, no cash)

RSVP

Artworks

A group of people, including children in straw hats and purple clothing, stand by a food counter in an indoor market. Two women in bonnets work behind the counter.

Anthony Almeida

Gathered by Simplicity and Tradition

A group of women and children stand by a boardwalk railing overlooking a beach at dusk, with a stroller in the foreground.

Carolyn R Antonucci

The Ebb and Flow of Culture and Tradition

Two young children stand in a doorway, with one holding the door open. Sunlight streams in, and a tree and fence are visible in the background.

John Attanasio

Young Siblings

Impressionistic painting of a person in white clothing holding a black rabbit against a light-colored, textured background.

Lily Braff

My new friend Bunny

A person stands barefoot in a grassy field, carrying a child on their shoulders, facing distant hills under a blue sky.

Jan Brough

Looking for Monkeys

A child kisses a baby wearing a patterned headwrap and floral outfit, both seated closely together in a tender moment.

Mary Jo Carew

Brotherly Love

A woman with long curly hair stands outdoors in a grassy field, holding a large chicken. Trees and yellow wildflowers are visible in the background.

Gabrielle Castle

Heidi and Captain

Two people sit closely together at a high table near a window in a cafe, with sunlight casting shadows across the floor.

James Cohn

Tete a Tete

Two donkeys stand side by side behind a fence, facing the camera, with a textured, painterly filter applied to the image.

Leslie Connito

Arlo and Hercules

A painting depicts two people standing near the entrance of a brownstone building, with a tree and metal railings in the foreground.

Steven Cosentino

Love with the Proper Stranger

A young child with a toy guitar faces two street musicians, one playing a saxophone and the other a guitar, at an outdoor market or street fair.

Anne-Marie Dannenberg

The sound of music

Two people seated in a stadium overlook a baseball field; one wears a shirt and cap with a Cuban flag, the other wears a "New York Cubans" cap.

Ana Amada Ferrer

Papi and Me @ the baseball game

A person in a dark coat holds a small dog while a larger brown and white dog jumps up on a grassy field with trees in the background.

Cori Forster

Man’s Best Friend

Two people hold hands and smile at each other on a waterfront promenade, with a city skyline, bridge, and boat in the background at sunset.

Joseph Ralph Fraia

Bridge a generation

Two people, an adult and a child, walk side by side on a path in an outdoor setting, both dressed in winter clothing.

Elinor Freedman

Boys Day Out

Two women in light-colored dresses hold hands and smile at each other while walking outdoors in front of green foliage.

Mardilan Georgio

Gossip Girls

Two women sit at a round table in a dimly lit restaurant, each with a drink, engaged in conversation; other diners are visible in the background.

Leonid Gervits

Romantic Soirée

People sit at outdoor tables under large orange umbrellas, surrounded by greenery, enjoying food and drinks on a sunny day.

Katherine Grossfeld

The Warmth of Time Spent With friends

Three women in black dresses stand at night; one looks through a telescope, another poses at the center, and the third reads from a red book under a starry sky.

Seth Harris

Astronomy Party

SCNY 3rd prize

Two people stand and talk by a railing overlooking a river, with a city skyline of tall buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.

Rosemary Hawkins

Couple in Midtown

A woman and a young girl sit together at a table surrounded by green plants and potted flowers, with sunlight streaming in through a window.

Guy Throckmorton Hembling

Mother Daughter

A framed mixed-media artwork featuring a black-and-white portrait of a man and woman, overlaid with lace patterns and an anchor symbol, titled "Jen and Clay's Vows," dated 2005.

Susan Talbot Hoffmann

Jen and Clay's Invite - Vows Embarkationn

A man in a blue suit stands indoors looking to the side while a woman in a light purple dress stands in a doorway behind him, under a small rectangular light fixture.

Patricia Hynes

On The Shelf

Two people share a yellow umbrella while walking in the rain on a city sidewalk. Cars and trees line the wet street in the background.

Karen Israel

A Change in the Weather

Two figures in dark clothing walk up a green angled structure beneath a red canopy, with a bright blue sky in the background.

William Jobson

Missed Connections

SCNY Honorable mention

A person in a robe gently holds a fluffy cat on a wooden table; the image is in black and white with dramatic lighting.

Debra Keirce

Women and Cats Will Do As They Please

A young girl sits on a yellow armchair, holding a pillow and helping a baby drink from a bottle. Both children wear casual clothes and appear relaxed.

Alana M Knuff

Cousins

A man and woman are merged into a tree trunk with branches as arms, while an angelic figure with wings and a glowing halo appears above them.

CLJ Lancaster

Always One

Digital illustration of a smiling person in glasses and a green cap with a caduceus symbol, next to the text: "July 28, 2022 Congratulations on 25 Years.

Sherry Lane

For Eddie

A man kneels in the snow proposing to a surprised woman in a busy city street as a group of people smile and react around them.

Richard Law

She Said No

A man and a dog sit side by side on a pathway, both looking over their shoulders toward the camera. A staircase and greenery are visible in the background.

Patsy Lindamood

Doorstep Discussions

A group of people stands and observes art on display in a gallery with bright lighting and framed artworks on the walls.

Joy Makon

Considering Hilma

A painted portrait of a woman and a shirtless man sitting closely; the woman rests her head on the man's shoulder as he leans his face toward hers.

Jean Marcellino

The Two

An elderly woman with closed eyes embraces a young girl with braided hair. Both wear patterned clothing and appear to be sharing a quiet, comforting moment.

Julie O'Connor

Grandmother, Granddaughter

Two children read a book under a blanket using a flashlight. One child holds the light while the other points to the text on the page.

Sara O'Connor

Bedtime

SCNY Honorable mention

A pencil drawing of a bearded man in sunglasses, with yellow reflections in the lenses and a triangular yellow light on the right.

Alexia Lemonia Papavasilakis

Mirrors for the Sun

A man and woman in vintage swimsuits pose on a sandy beach, with the woman kneeling and smiling, the sea and sky in the background.

Steven Parton

Happy Together

A group of people, including women, a man, and children, sit and stand in a public square near parked cars and buildings in daytime.

Maria Passannante-Derr

Family

Three people are gathered closely together; two face each other in conversation while a third person stands behind them, partially in shadow. One person wears an orange beret and patterned dress.

Carol Peebles

They/Them, She/Her, He/Him

SCNY 2nd prize

Two people sit at a small outdoor table with drinks, facing each other, against a weathered, red and gray wall with a window and a sign partially visible above.

Oscar Peterson

Disconnected

SCNY Best in Show award

Two young children sit on the floor; one in blue holds a yellow toy truck while the other in green looks on and gently touches the first child's shoulder.

Diane Rappisi

In His Shadow

A ginger cat is curled up and sleeping on a green cushion, with sunlight casting soft shadows on its fur and the cushion.

Linda Harris Reynolds

Topsy Turvy

People sit at tables inside a cafe with a window sign reading "FINE ITALIAN PASTRIES"; reflections of the street and cars appear on the glass.

Mary McKenna Ridge

Little Italy Gossip

A man in a beanie sits on a bus, holding a sleeping child bundled in a winter coat on his lap. The scene is in black and white.

Anthony Randolph Riotto

Broadway Dreams in Grandpa's Arms

SCNY Honorable mention

Two young children sit inside a large, hollowed tree trunk in a forest, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.

Arlene B Robbins

Quiet Time

Three people sit at a table with poker chips, cards, and money; one person holds cards while a child looks on from the side.

Jane E Robbins

Poker Paternity

A group of women and one child stand together; most women wear headscarves and some carry objects on their heads, with a dark sky and buildings in the background.

Sergei Saakian

Boy with a plane

Two people sit by the water's edge near a large stone bridge in a city, with buildings and a cloudy sky in the background.

Nick Savides

Couple under the Pont de la Tournelle

A woman holds a baby in her arms, both bathed in soft natural light with a blurred green background.

Patrice Schelkun

I Dreamed of You

Black and white drawing of two people embracing closely, with their heads touching and eyes closed, conveying a sense of comfort or support.

Andrea K Schneider

Hearts of Gold

Three women in patterned dresses and wide-brimmed hats stand side by side, facing forward, in a monochrome, painterly artwork. Handwritten text is visible below the image.

Annie Shaver Crandell

Aunts and Mother of the Bride, Flag Day, 1937

Painting of a couple holding hands walking down a sunlit city sidewalk, with another person walking towards them and cars parked along the street.

Fay Shutzer

Social Distance

Two men are in a bedroom; one sits on the bed playing a video game, while the other reclines with a dog beside him. The room is cluttered and warmly lit.

Francisco Silva

Three Brothers

SCNY 1st prize

A small dog on a leash reaches out with its paw to touch a person's outstretched hand against a light background.

Jane Sklar

Best Friends, 1/1

SCNY Honorable mention

Robin Jane Solvang

The Bench

A group of people, including adults and children, sit together on grass in a park-like setting with trees in the background, depicted in a sketch style.

Gary Paul Stutler

Jeffrey 2

A woman with dark hair in a red dress holds a red-haired puppet. Two colorful, partially visible figures stand nearby. The painting uses bold, expressive brushstrokes.

Fang Sullivan

Betty and Company

A young man with red hair holds a baby in his arms. Both face forward. The background features pastel puzzle piece shapes and a checkered blue-green pattern.

Marjorie Vandestouwe

Gingerbread Boys

Three children's dirty feet rest close together on a textured blanket in a black and white photograph.

Joy Wolf

Figueroa Street

Four young people sit on a couch; two in the middle and the woman on the right appear surprised and excited, with arms outstretched, while the person on the left smiles.

Hope Wurmfeld

Texas Touchdown Thanksgiving'25

Participating Artists

Anthony Vincent Almeida [RA 2010]

Carolyn Antonucci Almeida [RA 2014]

An older man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a green shirt, is smiling outdoors with trees and mist in the background.

John R. Attanasio [NRA 2025]

Lily Braff [NRA 2019]

Jan Brough [NRA 2003]

Mary Jo Carew [RA 2018]

Gabrielle Castle [SCH NRA 2025]

James Ronald Cohn [RA 2004]

Leslie Connito [NRA 2020]

Steven Cosentino [RA 2022]

a woman with glasses smiling for the camera.

Anne-Marie Dannenberg [RA 2018]

Ana Amada Ferrer [RA 2022]

A woman in a blue hoodie sitting in a field.

Cori Forster [RA 2023]

Joseph Fraia [RA 2019]

Elinor Freedman [NRA 2022]

Mardilan Lee Georgio [NRA 2025]

Older man with a mustache wearing a beret and glasses holds paintbrushes and a palette in an art studio, with bookshelves in the background.

Leonid Gervits [RA 2025]

Katherine Tatum Grossfeld [NRA 2022]

Seth Harris [RA 2017]

Elderly person with glasses smiling, wearing a gray sweater, in front of a light background.

Rosemary Hawkins [RA 2018]

Guy T Hembling [NRA 2010]

A woman in a white shirt with a red hairband.

Susan Hoffmann [NRA 2023]

Patricia Hynes, gesticulating with her hands, as she speaks. A white scarf adorned with butterflies is draped around her neck.

Patricia Hynes [RA 2016]

Karen Israel [NRA 2012]

a man in a white shirt standing in a hallway.

William Jobson [RA 2022]

A woman wearing glasses, a beaded necklace, and a top with holes at the shoulders smiles.

Debra Keirce [NRA 2018]

Older woman with short gray hair and red glasses stands in front of a calm waterfront with a blue sky.

Alana Marie Knuff [NRA 2024]

CLJ Lancaster [NRA 2025]

an older woman sitting at a table with a plate of food.

Sherry Lane [NRA 1987]

Richard Law [RA 2024]

Patsy Lindamood [NRA 2023]

Joy Makon [RA 2023]

Jean Marcellino [RA 2021]

Julie O’Connor [NRA 2024]

Sara O’Connor [NRA 2025]

A woman with long brown hair wearing a dark wrap dress stands by a beige wall next to a vase with dried plants.

Alexia Papavasilakis [SCH RA 2025]

a man standing in front of a wall of paintings.

Steven Parton [NRA 2011]

Maria Passannante-Derr [RA 2022]

Carol Peebles [NRA 2021]

Oscar Peterson [RA 2023]

A woman with short, light-colored hair smiles at the camera, wearing a blue top and a colorful scarf, standing in front of a red wall.

Diane Rappisi [NRA 2010]

Linda Harris Reynolds [NRA 2023]

Mary McKenna Ridge [RA 2016]

Anthony “Tony” Randolph Riotto [RA 2022]

Arlene Robbins [RA 2014]

A woman with long blonde hair and glasses is smiling while holding a blue award ribbon in front of art pieces displayed on a white wall.

Jane Robbins [NRA 2024]

Sergei Saakian [RA 2024]

A middle-aged man with short brown hair wearing a dark shirt stands in front of a mural of a brick building with fire escapes.

Nick Savides [RA 2025]

Patrice Schelkun [NRA 2024]

An older woman with gray hair and a beige sweater stands smiling with arms crossed in front of framed artworks on a gallery wall.

Andrea K. Schneider [NRA 2025]

Annie Shaver-Crandell [RA 2001]

Fay Shutzer [RA 2014]

Francisco Silva [NRA 2025]

Jane Sklar [RA 2020]

Robin Jane Solvang [RA 2012]

Gary Stutler [NRA 2023]

Fang Sullivan [RA 2022]

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