Adelphi Announces Vibrant Lineup of Summer Art Exhibitions on Garden City Campus
From intricate paper cuttings and local K-12 community talent to thought-provoking global activism, summer galleries offer diverse, free public viewing.
Garden City, NY (06/09/2026) — Adelphi University has announced a vibrant lineup of art exhibitions on its Garden City campus this summer. Featuring a diverse range of perspectives-from international heritage and abstract painting to social commentary and local youth creativity-the summer showcases reflect Adelphi's deep commitment to cultural enrichment.
All exhibitions are hosted across the university's campus galleries and are completely free and open to the public.
Adelphi's Current & Upcoming Summer Exhibitions Lineup:
1. Strolleroptera - Solo Exhibition by Despina Zografos
Exhibition Runs: June 1 - June 21, 2026
Featured "Meet the Artist" Event: Wednesday, June 10, 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC) First Floor Gallery
About: This meticulous solo exhibition features a dozen intricately hand cut paper works inspired by the artist's childhood memories of growing up on the Greek island of Crete. Zografos' pieces celebrate and echo the complex geometric patterns passed down by the matriarchs of her family through traditional lace, crochet, and embroidery.
2. Reimagining the Future: Nurturing Change for a More Dignified and Meaningful Co-Existence
Exhibition Runs: June 1 - June 30, 2026
Curated by: Artivism: The Power of Art for Social Transformation
Location: Adelphi's Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Art Gallery (in the Ruth S. Harley University Center)
About: The Exhibitions Program is excited to host this inspiring presentation by the independent initiative Artivism. The exhibition unifies participating artists reflecting on individual and collective actions that will make their future selves proud. The works symbolize evolving mindsets and the proactive steps being taken today to prompt meaningful transformation within creators and society at large. Following its multi-venue run at Adelphi, this impactful display is scheduled to travel to the Offit Gallery, Gottesman Libraries, Teachers College, Columbia University, from July 7 through August 14, 2026.
3. Emergent Light - Solo Exhibition by Lisa Petker Mintz
Exhibition Runs: June 2 - August 2, 2026
Location: Adelphi's Swirbul Library Lovely Gallery
About: Spanning the bulk of the summer season, Emergent Light brings a breathtaking array of abstract paintings to the Swirbul Library gallery space. Mintz's artistic process begins in instinct and vulnerability; her canvases are pushed to the very edge of visual collapse before being dynamically brought back. The final works carry a profound physical history, bearing the weight of every creative decision, loss, and unexpected return beautifully upon the surface.
4. Art in the Heart - NYSATA Region 9 Exhibition
Exhibition Runs: June 8 - June 18, 2026
Location: Adelphi's University Galleries
About: Now celebrating its sweet 16th consecutive year, this highly anticipated collaborative exhibit showcases the boundless imagination, creativity, and artistic excellence of K-12 student artists from across Nassau County. Highlighting a diverse array of media and cultural perspectives, the gallery reflects the distinct voices of young community members in our local schools. Art in the Heart serves as a powerful bridge, connecting local school districts and the public through creative student expression. There are 19 school districts in this show all from Region 9.
Participating Nassau County School Districts Include: Bellmore-Merrick CHSD, East Rockaway UFSD, East Williston UFSD, Freeport School District, Hempstead UFSD, Herricks UFSD, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD, Hicksville UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Locust Valley UFSD, Long Beach City School District, Massapequa UFSD, Mineola UFSD, Oceanside UFSD, Syosset Central School District, Valley Stream UFSD 13, Valley Stream UFSD 24, Valley Stream Central School District, and West Hempstead UFSD.
Members of the press are warmly invited to cover the ongoing showcases, attend upcoming events, and schedule interviews with featured artists and curators.
About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2026 Best National University, Best College for Veterans, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, Forbes has ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island for three past three years.
Adelphi serves more than 7,300 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
More than 123,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.
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Media Attachments
Despina Stokou, Strolleroptera–Triptych Blue, 2019. Hand-cut paper, acrylic on paper, gold acrylic color and foam board, 32 × 42 inches (framed)
Lisa Petker Mintz, Reflections 4, 2026. Acrylic and medium on board, 48 × 48 inches.