2013 Season

Upcoming Events

Pines 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee
Saturday, June 22

Pines 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee

5PM - 7PM Whyte Hall
Fradd Theatre/Lepage Pavilion
$60


Wine & Food Tasting
Music by DJ Lina
Pines Memorabilia on Display

SOLD OUT!!!

14th Biennial Fire Island Pines Art Show
Saturday, August 3rd, 1-3pm

14th Biennial Fire Island Pines Art Show

A signature event in the Pines, the Biennial Art Show is the chance to view and purchase fine art pieces created by Pines’ artists. All Fire Island and Pines’ residents who desire to add unique, professional and sought after artistic works to their collections eagerly anticipate this event. Whether a seasoned or beginning art collector, this juried art show will surpass your expectations, enabling you to purchase works that you’ll enjoy for years to come.

A Special Preview and Luncheon for FIPAP Sponsors only at 11:30AM, followed by general admission at 1:00 PM.
Free for all FIPAP members; $5.00 for non-members at the door.

SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTIST PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

Past Participating Artists Included:
Grant Anderson, Alexandra Aguiar. Kirk Bauer, Joseph Conforti, Robert de Michiell, Helio de Sousa, Richard Des Jardins, Alan Dodd, Dan Evans, Victor Gadino, Gregory Hayes, Robert Irwin Wolf, Jonathan Ned Katz, Lars Klingstedt, Matthew Kou, Genevieve Leahy, Clecio Lira, Bill McCourt, Robert McGarity, Sean Basil McGiver, Philip Monaghan, Kenneth Nadel, Eric Rhein, James Rickard, Barbara Sahlman, Anthony Santomauro, Bruce Sargeant, Enrique Souza, William Douglas Topper, Glen Wielgus, Lori Zeller

 

Charles Busch and Friends
Saturday, August 10, 8pm

Charles Busch and Friends

Tickets $100 & $75

As only he can, Charles Busch is assembling a unique and personal evening, promising to include celebrity friends, music, and comedy -- all with his own special Pines spin. Charles Busch is the author and star of such plays as The Divine Sister, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on Sunset and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom.  His play, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, won Mr. Busch the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award and received a Tony nomination for Best Play.   He wrote and starred in the film versions of his plays, Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die, the latter of which won him the Best Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival.  In 2003, Mr. Busch received a special Drama Desk Award for career achievement as both performer and playwright.  He is also the subject of the documentary film The Lady in Question is Charles Busch. 

Hello, Dolly!
August 30- September 1

Hello, Dolly!

Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Book by Michael Stewart

Based on the Play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder
Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion-Five, Inc. 
 

"And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?" asks Ambrose Kemper in the first scene of this most delightful of musical comedies. "Some people paint, some sew...I meddle," replies Dolly. HELLO, DOLLY! is full of memorable songs including Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, Hello Dolly!, It Only Takes a Moment and So Long, Dearie. And we are off on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth century, as we follow the adventures of America's most beloved matchmaker! Come see your friends and neighbors in this memorable Pines production!!

Auditions for Hello, Dolly!!
Saturday, June 22

Auditions for Hello, Dolly!!

AUDITION FOR OUR SUMMER LABOR DAY WEEKEND PRODUCTION OF HELLO, DOLLY!

Saturday, June 22: 10:00AM - 12:00PM, Whyte Hall

Prepare a song of your choice and bring sheet music with you.  If you have a picture/resume, please bring it along.

Equity and non-Equity welcomed!

Rehearsal/Performance commitments: August 5 - September 2
Performances: Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31 at 8PM; Sunday, September 1 at 6PM & 9PM.

Rehearsals in the city Monday - Thursday; weekends on the Island
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please call Steven at 917-972-2385

Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman

Book by Michael Stewart

Based on the Play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder
Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion-Five, Inc. 
 

Pines Chefs Cook
Cooking Classes

Pines Chefs Cook

Saturday, June 29 11AM
Louis Bengivenni and Lenny Vanella
Chicago Style Pizza

Sunday, July 14  11AM
Ariadne Villarreal
Greek Dinner

Sunday, August 4  11AM
Francoise and Denise Lucy
Lebanese Mediterranean Diet

Tickets $100 per class

About FIPAP

About the Arts Project

Our Mission

The mission of the Fire Island Pines Arts Project, a non-profit organization, is to be integral to the creative life of our community and to aspire, through the production of accessible quality performing and fine arts events and activities, to reflect and encourage our community's cultural vitality.

A History of the Arts Project

The Fire Island Pines Arts Project has a long history of promoting and highlighting the arts - both its enthusiasts and its practitioners. Sylvan Cole and David Baker founded FIPAP over 25 years ago offering musical revues and shows which tapped into the wealth of artistic talent attracted to the Pines. From that beginning FIPAP grew to produce and present an even greater variety of performing arts events and in 1985 introduced the first of its celebrated Biennial Art Shows featuring local visual artists. The Arts Project's range of events continued to grow to include live performances by renowned musicians, singers, and comedians, curated film exhibitions, and artist salons. Most recently, FIPAP has begun offering cooking classes taught by Pines chefs and hosted its first Arts and Design show. FIPAP also has a proud record of supporting and contributing to other Pines organizations and has been a key contributor to the building and furnishing of the Whyte Hall Community Center.

FIPAP Board of Directors

  • Steven Alan Black, President
  • Mark Ricigliano, Vice President
  • Jack Lichtenstein, Treasurer
  • Laura Hartstein, Secretary
  • Andre Almeida, Board Member
  • Louis Bengivenni, Board Member
  • Lou Bullock, Board Member
  • Robert Innes, Board Member
  • David Kneuss, Board Member
  • Tony LaRocco, Board Member
  • Rita Lichtenstein, Board Member
  • David Ratcliffe, Board Member
  • Albert Russo, Board Member
  • Barbara Sahlman, Board Member
  • Michael Savino, Board Member
  • Lenny Vanella, Board Member
  • Ariadne C. Villarreal, Board Member
  • Glen Wielgus, Board Member

Fire Island Pines Arts Project Legacy Board

  • Gilbert Parker

BIENNIAL ART SHOW

BIENNIAL ART SHOW

Fourteenth Biennial FIPAP Art Show

A signature event in the Pines, the Biennial Art Show is the chance to view and purchase fine art pieces created by fellow Pines’ residents. All Fire Island and Pines’ residents who desire to add unique, professional and sought after artistic works to their collections eagerly anticipate this event. Whether a seasoned or beginning art collector, this juried art show will surpass your expectations, enabling you to purchase works that you’ll enjoy for years to come. A Special Preview and Luncheon for Sponsors only at 12:00 PM, followed by general admission at 1:00 PM. Free for all FIPAP members; $5.00 for non-members.

Fourteenth Biennial FIPAP Art Show Exhibitor Guidelines

The show is Saturday August 3rd, 2013, 1pm to 4pm at Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines Community Center.

Artists wishing to be considered for inclusion are asked to follow these guidelines:

  • Submissions deadline is July 5, 2013.
  • Artists are required to have a bona-fide connection to Fire Island Pines.
  • Artists must submit a resume including gallery exhibition history.
  • Artists must submit examples of their current work with prices by hard copy.

33.3% of any art sales will be collected as commission to FIPAP. Net proceeds will be distributed to the artists approximately 30 days following the show.

To be considered for participation please send your resume and work examples to:

Barbara Sahlman
90 West Broadway
New York NY 10007

mailto:bs90@earthlink.net

Artists to be included in the 2013 Biennial Art Show will be notified by July 12, 2011.

Thank you.

Get a print version of the 2013 Exhibitor Guidelines.

Membership

Membership

Become a FIPAP Sponsor

Your membership dues, sponsorship, and participation in our Underwriting Program allows us to not only offer quality, artistic experiences, but continue our financial support of Whyte Hall, and contributions to a variety of Pines organizations. All membership levels and our Underwriting Program are explained below. We ask you once again this year to support our endeavors.

There are two types of membership:

SPONSOR MEMBERSHIP
$125 per year
  • Access to tickets one week before public sales through the Sponsor Hotline
  • Invitations and free admission to the Biennial Art Show Preview Brunch
  • Listing in FIPAP programs
BASIC MEMBERSHIP
$25 per year
  • Access to tickets one hour prior to public sales in the Pines Harbor
  • Free admission to the Biennial Art Show
We Always Need Your Help!

Please consider becoming an underwriter for one of our exciting season events. To participate, or if you have any questions about memberships or the underwriter program, please call: Laura Hartstein, Membership Chairman — 212-787-7175 or 631-597-9472

Print or download our Membership Form. Membership is by mail only.

Lend a Hand!

Become a Volunteer

Print or download our Volunteer Form

For more information or to become a volunteer contact:

email Laura Hartstein.