Wet Paint Festival Exhibition at The Reboli Center

Wet Paint Festival Exhibition at The Reboli Center

​Join us at The Reboli Center from July 8–13, 2025, for the Wet Paint Festival Exhibition, featuring one artwork from each 2025 festival artist. Learn about the history of Gallery North, Joseph Reboli, and enjoy free admission to this special community event.

Wet Paint Festival Exhibition at The Reboli CenterA Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Local History | July 8–13, 2025
This summer, art lovers and community members alike are in for a special treat. From July 8th to 13th, 2025, The Reboli Center for Art & History will proudly host the Wet Paint Festival Exhibition, a beloved annual showcase in collaboration with Gallery North.

This inspiring event brings together one artwork from each participating artist of the 2025 Wet Paint Festival, creating a vibrant and diverse collective exhibition. Whether you’re an artist, an enthusiast, or someone simply seeking beauty and connection, this is a must-see celebration of our region’s creative spirit.

A Unique Artistic CollaborationGallery North and The Reboli Center have long shared a commitment to supporting local artists and fostering a love for the arts on Long Island. This year’s exhibition continues that legacy, presenting a rich tapestry of plein air paintings that capture the light, landscape, and life of our community.
Each participating artist from the Wet Paint Festival contributes one piece to this special exhibit, making this a rare opportunity to experience the breadth and depth of talent cultivated during the festival—all in one place.

More Than Just an Art ShowAs a bonus feature, visitors to the Reboli Center's Englebright Gallery can explore a mini sub-exhibit that traces the roots and impact of the Wet Paint Festival. Learn about the festival's connection to Joseph Reboli, the Center's namesake and a beloved Long Island painter known for his luminous landscapes. The exhibit also shares insight into the history of Gallery North and the founding of The Reboli Center for Art & History, offering rich context to the artwork on display.

This exhibition isn’t just about what’s on the walls—it’s a tribute to a living, evolving artistic tradition that continues to thrive in our community.
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Free and Open to the PublicIn keeping with The Reboli Center's mission of accessibility and community engagement, admission to the Wet Paint Festival Exhibition is free. All are welcome to visit, stroll through the beautiful galleries, and be inspired by the work of local artists who capture the world around us in fresh, compelling ways.

Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the artistic heart of our region. Mark your calendars for July 8–13, 2025, and experience the magic of the Wet Paint Festival Exhibition at The Reboli Center.

📍 Location:
The Reboli Center for Art & History
64 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY

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🕰️ Exhibition Dates:
Tuesday, July 8th – Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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🎨 Admission:
Free and open to the public

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Introducing My New Watercolor Work: Traces of Time

Now on view at the Wet Paint Festival Exhibition | The Reboli Center, July 8–13, 2025

This summer, I am honored to be part of the 2025 Wet Paint Festival Exhibition at The Reboli Center for Art & History, and to present a new watercolor painting titled Traces of Time.

This piece, painted during the Wet Paint Festival, captures more than just a grove of trees — it seeks to reveal the quiet, often invisible presence of time as it weaves itself into the forest floor, the twisted roots, the light filtering through layered branches.

A Reflection of Growth, Aging, and EnduranceIn Traces of Time, I explored how nature holds memory. The thick, intertwined roots, the aging bark, and the play of shadows suggest a story that spans years — even decades. Just as we leave traces in the spaces we pass through, the natural world absorbs and records the passage of time in its own silent language. Every bend in the trunk, every broken limb, and every sprout of moss speaks to a long dialogue between change and persistence.

Painting this scene was not just about observation but about connection. I found myself slowing down, listening to the rhythm of the forest, and recognizing parallels to my own journey as an artist — the tension between vulnerability and strength, the marks of past experiences, and the resilience that builds in stillness.

A Special Exhibition of Community and HistoryThe Wet Paint Festival Exhibition, hosted at The Reboli Center from July 8–13, is a celebration of place, art, and local history. It features one work from each participating artist of the 2025 Wet Paint Festival, bringing together a unique tapestry of artistic voices. Alongside the main exhibition, the Englebright Gallery will include a special sub-exhibit on the history of Gallery North’s Wet Paint Festival, its relationship to Joseph Reboli, and the founding of The Reboli Center itself.
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As always, admission is free and open to the public, offering everyone a chance to experience this moment of creative exchange.

​The 2024 Gallery North Wet Paint Festival took place on June 1–2 in East Setauket, NY, featuring over 40 plein air artists.
Artists painted on-site at historic and scenic locations like the Tyler Homestead and Three Village landmarks.
Family-friendly activities included live demos, music, kids’ art, nature tours, and local food.
All artworks were later exhibited at The Reboli Center from June 25 to July 7, with a reception on opening night.
The event was free and open to the public, celebrating art, community, and local history.

​A Painting with a Story: From Exhibition to New Home

This watercolor painting captures the charm and quiet dignity of an old American farmhouse, nestled in nature and steeped in time. I painted it with great attention to architectural detail, shadow, and texture—hoping to preserve not just a structure, but a sense of place and memory.
The piece was exhibited at The Reboli Center for Art & History as part of the Wet Paint Festival Exhibition, where it was displayed among works by many talented local artists. While the painting did not sell during the exhibition period, I cherished the opportunity to have it shown in such a beautiful and respected gallery space.
Sometimes, the right moment just takes a little longer. After the exhibition ended, I was thrilled to find the perfect buyer—someone who connected with the atmosphere and sentiment of the painting. The piece has now found a new home, and I’m grateful for the journey it took to get there.
Each artwork has its own path. This one reminds me to trust the process and to keep creating with heart.

This marks my second time participating in an exhibition at The Reboli Center, and once again, I feel both honored and deeply reflective. Each show carries with it not only the excitement of sharing my work with a wider audience, but also a quiet, personal hope—that somewhere among the viewers, someone will form a genuine connection with the piece.

In my previous exhibition, although the painting didn’t find a buyer during the show, it eventually made its way into the hands of someone who truly appreciated its spirit. That experience taught me something important: artwork often waits patiently until the right eyes and the right heart come along.

Now, as I prepare to present a new watercolor painting, I carry that same quiet anticipation. I wonder: Who might be moved by this piece? What memories might it stir, what quiet corners of someone's heart might it touch?

The idea that a painting can leave my hands and become part of someone else’s life and space is a beautiful one. It is no longer just mine—it becomes a shared story.
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As the exhibition begins, I look forward not only to showing my work but to witnessing where its journey might lead next. Perhaps this painting, too, is simply waiting for the right moment to meet the person it was meant for.