Several decades ago, the directors of the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) began searching for the most hardworking and talented visual artist students to attend their new Summer School of the Media Arts. To assist in this effort, they decided to sponsor regional shows throughout the state for high school students to present their media arts work to peers and evaluators.
The first media arts shows were small and some have remained that way. The Long Island show, however, gained steam with the support of its host site and partner, Five Towns College. It has grown into a major arts education event featuring student produced video, animation, photography and digital art. Many hundreds of students and their teachers representing high schools from throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties have participated in the Long Island Media Arts Show every year.
Though the show paused during Covid 19 pandemic, Five Towns College is now honored to host the newly formatted 2024 Long Island Media Arts Show. Once again, high school media arts students will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting and inspiring media arts show and conference.
Accepted work will be exhibited in the Five Towns College Gallery and Screening Rooms. Student artists and filmmakers are invited to see their work on view and attend the conference on April 12, 2024. Framed artwork will be on display in the Five Towns College Gallery from April 12th until June 7th.