Leila Atkinson
"Nature, especially trees, inspires me in the most powerful way. When I create, I'm filled with gratitude, and the hope to share my appreciation of our natural world. It is my mission to help preserve and restore our pristine wilderness."
- Leila Atkinson
Leila Atkinson received a degree in Graphic Design in Paris France, and her Masters in Studio Arts from Adelphi University. Recently retired from a career in Art Education, Leila is now devoting all her time to her painting. Leila has been exhibiting her work consistently both in solo and in group shows since the 90s.
EDUCATION
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1981
Graphic Design E.F.E. T. Paris, France
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1989-2000
Art Courses at various Institutions, including, School of Visual Arts, NYC, CW Post, Westbury, NY, State University at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
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1993
BA, Art Education, Adelphi University
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1997
MA, Studio Art, Adelphi University,Garden City NY
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EXHIBITIONS
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2022
ALLI Members Show, HAC Huntington, NY
2021
Journey Exhibit, HAC Art Gallery, Huntington, NY
HAC Members Show, Huntington,NY
2020
Art From The Wreckage, LI Maritime Museum, Sayville, NY
2019
Close Up on Patchogue Collaborative Mural, Town Hall, Patchogue, NY
Salon Des Refuses, Braceland Gallery, Patchogue, NY
Sea of Visibility, CAC, Huntington, NY
2018
Trees Solo Show, SCPL, Bellport NY
Cafe Costello Solo Exhibit, Bellport NY
2017
Fractal Solo Show Patchogue Theater For the Performing Arts (PAC Lobby Gallery), Patchogue, NY
Echoes from the Forest, Solo Show, Mineola Memorial Library, NY
SCALA Members Only, BrickHouse Brewery, Patchogue, NY
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2016
Within the Trees, Solo Show,Harborfields Library, Greenlawn, NY.
Patchworks- Members Exhibit, PAC Gallery, Patchogue, NY
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EXHIBITIONS CONTINUED
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2015
SCALA Members Only, Briarcliff College, Patchogue.
2011
Places, Solo Show, Galleria at CI Library, Central Islip, New York
2008
Select Paintings, Solo Show, Batata Cafe, Northport, New York
2000
Small Works & Sculpture, BJSpoke Gallery, Huntington, NY
1998
Works on Paper, University Center Gallery, Adelphi University, Garden City NY
1991
Town of Oyster Bay Rotational Art Exhibit
1990
Multi-Media, Sands Point Preserve, Port Washington, NY
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CONTRIBUTIONS
2020
Art From The Wreckage, LI Maritime Museum, Sayville, NY
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2019
Fundraiser Concert for Immigrant Justice, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Huntington, NY
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2011
Painting image “From Brahms Requiem,” to the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in Canada for a poster.
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2008
“Sun Series I” donation to the JCC Friendship Circle’s 5th Annual Fundraiser, Roslyn NY.
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COLLECTIONS
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Private Collectors:Richmond, VA ,New York, NY, Beirut, Lebanon, Washington D.C , Houston, TX, Long Island, NY, Paris, France, Phoenix, AZ, Syracuse, NY