The North Fork Art Collective (NFAC) is an ever-changing, community driven creative entity for working artists to collaborate and grow together. We aim to encourage artists of all mediums, ages, skill/career levels to foster positive growth through the arts in our community. We hope to utilize our creative gifts to bring forth new collaborative projects and ideas into reality. The Collective now has a new gallery space in the historic Fiedler Gallery building at 207 main st. in downtown Greenport. We are open Saturdays 12-5pm & Sundays 11am-4pm or during the week by appointment. Check out our instagram @nofoartcollective for the most up to date information!
HISTORY
The idea for the Collective was brewing for many years prior to its first physical space by local artist, Kara Hoblin. During her first “Chalk Art of Letting Go” installations she mentioned the idea to the audience of 300 to see if there was infact a mutual desire for an art space in Greenport. In August of 2017 the Collective took shape and "popped-up" in an unused storefront in downtown Greenport, NY. A group of local emerging artists in efforts to bring together the creative community of the North Fork of Long Island and beyond jumped head first into this endevour. In 2018 & 2019 the Collective occupied a different storefront in downtown Greenport with both emerging & established artists and continued to grow a community of artists and patrons. The storefront space was eventually closed due to the success of many members personal artistic journey. The incredible connections and opportunities the Collective provided its artists have helped to propel careers, provided new representation, inspired new ideas and created new unique experiences for our individual members. The Collective continues to have an online presence and now has a new location in the heart of Greenport at 207 Main St. in the historic Fiedler Gallery! The collective was created by local artist Kara Hoblin with the help and support of many local artists & patrons.
“BEST KEPT SECRET”
Curated by Kara Hoblin, Best Kept Secret pulls from all the local talent from both forks. The show is our largest to date with over 40 + artists in various mediums & styles. We celebrated the opening of this show on June 28th 2024 with a huge gathering of local & visiting patrons. This show offered artists the chance to share theier “best” work with the community. Some artists took it literally & others chose to show work in varying themes…think “secret garden,” “secret mediums,” & more.
The show will been display until August 30th 2024. The name is also an ode to the physical space, many people think the small entry room is all there is to see but little do they know the secret upstairs gallery is the true gem of the building. Open Fridays - Sundays and by appointment during the week.
“JUST PINK”
Curated by Kara Hoblin. Opening reception was held on Friday Feb 23rd from 6-9pm. The show is on display until the end of March. A celebration of seeing the world through rose colored glasses especially in the dead of winter on the North Fork featuring over 20 local artists from both forks. Feb 23rd- May 9th 2024.
A huge thank you to @croteauxvineyards & @macariwines for the pink drinks.
Pictured are some artists in the show (left to right): Darlene Charnel, Kerry Charley Miller, Scott Bluedorn, Dalton Portella, Kara Hoblin, Alexandra Blazer.
“LOST AT SEA”
“Lost at Sea | Found,” an exhibit by artist Cindy Pease Roe, opened at the North Fork Art Collective in Greenport on May 10th 2024. Cindy Pease Roe, an artist, educator, and marine advocate, draws inspiration from her lifelong connection with the sea to create captivating paintings and sculptures. She combines various mediums to depict the serenity, history, function, and vulnerability of the ocean. This show shares works in various mediums from sculptures to paintings. A true retrospective of Cindy’s career as an artist as well as a representation of her new work through her non-profit, Upsculpt. Upsculpt is a 501(c)3 - donations are always accepted.
Many works are still available and for purchase through the Collective. Please reach out for her full catalog.