On Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Women Sharing Art, a Bayport organization with 54 members from across Suffolk, opened their exhibit, “Therefore, I am!” …
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On Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Women Sharing Art, a Bayport organization with 54 members from across Suffolk, opened their exhibit, “Therefore, I am!” in the newly created art gallery. The exhibit will be on display until March 31.
The exhibit features over 35 member artists who created pieces with the theme of the 19th Amendment and its effect on women.
“This exhibit proudly celebrates this landmark legislation which fostered women’s expanded roles, culturally, professionally, politically, and artistically,” said Women Sharing Art president, Sue Miller.
The idea for the exhibit came from Carol McMann, who retired as chief deputy from the court in 2021 after over 30 years of service.
“She has been integral to the development of this gallery,” said Brenna Mahoney, the district clerk.
McMann approached Griselle Ortiz, a docketing supervisor who became a strong advocate, devoting time outside the workday to lobby for the art gallery.
Corporate Source created the dramatic gallery lighting in the weeks leading up to the exhibit, utilizing reclaimed wood from the courthouse.
“We originally did this show in 2020, but the exhibit was closed down due to COVID, so this is a continuation of ‘I am’ at the IAM [Islip Arts Museum],” said Miller.
Curator Christine O’Malley said the new pieces submitted for “Therefore, I am!” were more personal and introspective in their interpretation of the theme from the more historical approach of the original “I am” exhibit in 2020, which she also curated.
The courthouse in Central Islip was designed by Richard Meier with its ground-breaking on July 22, 1997 and construction completed in 2000.
It is the second largest courthouse in the country and the largest structure on Long Island.
The courthouse accommodates the District Court, the Bankruptcy Court, Pretrial Services and Probation Department as well as the U.S. Marshal’s Service, U.S. Attorney’s Offices and several State Court offices.
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