Victor D'Amico Institute of Art

Multi-day event: 2026-07-31 through 2026-08-01. When Mabel and Victor D’Amico secured the lot in Lazy Point, they built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner ’ s Bay and the entrance to Napeague Harbor on the Lazy Point peninsula, the house provides a magnificent, dynamic natural setting and striking vistas. Inside you will be treated to a diverse collection of original

Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants can tour the D’Amico House midweek Through exercises and demonstrations, explore the dynamic, immediate and versatile expression of pastel. Participants will delve into the application of soft, hard, and oil pastels on assorted papers to create depth,

Previous art experience encouraged. Bring your own materials; Max. canvas size 36’’. Easels, tables and counter space are available for use in the Studio and/or on the Barge decks. Studio Process invites artists with prior experience or an established practice to spend a focused week deepening their work

Open to all levels All supplies provided Explore visual language through drawing: line, form, composition, light and shadow, and conventional and unconventional ways of seeing. Various subject matter and approaches to drawing will be used, both traditional and contemporary. Work observationally from still life, the figure, and imagination to experiment

Open to all levels, ages 6-8 yrs All supplies provided The Children’s Art Studio summer program offers an immersive weeklong creative education experience for children. Based on Mabel and Victor D’Amico’s renowned Children’s Art Carnival, this motivation-based educational approach empowers participants to dive into their own unique creative process and discover the joy of artistic expression. Lessons and studio time include a dynami

When Mabel and Victor D’Amico secured the lot in Lazy Point, they built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner ’ s Bay and the entrance to Napeague Harbor on the Lazy Point peninsula, the house provides a magnificent, dynamic natural setting and striking vistas. Inside you will be treated to a diverse collection of original artwork, f