The Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council’s art is on display in Patchogue-Medford Library in January. Photo Credit: Michael Sorrentino

The first featured artist for January in Patchogue-Medford Library’s gallery is not one person, but the entire Brookhaven Arts & Humanities Council organization.

The group’s work can be seen through the end of January in the gallery on the lower level of the building.

The organization previously displayed their work in Farmingville as well as Bellport, and presently moves around to a number of venues.

Jewelry by Gay Gatta is in the glass case in the lower level gallery. Photo courtesy of of Gay Gatta.

Gay Gatta, who is on the board for the council and serves as outreach chair, says that the group gives artists a chance to put their work out there without having to pay high costs that sometimes comes with it.

“A lot of them can’t afford to go into the galleries, so this is perfect for them, they get their work out there,” Gatta said.

Members of the group pay $15 per year, and with that get to show off their work with the shows the organization participates in.

Karen Miller O’Keefe, whose work was in the library in December as well as part of this month’s exhibit, with Gay Gatta. Photo courtesy of Gay Gatta.

The artists featured in this show is Anne Baum, Doug Broadhurst, Michele Depalo, Lorraine Fosmire, Michael Chait, Gay Gatta, Vito Marrone as well as Bill Pirnak and Mac Titmus.

The art, which features photography, paintings and jewelry, is also available for sale.

Ceramic boxes made by Doug Broadhurst that are also part of the exhibit. Photo courtesy of Gay Gatta.

After the group’s work leaves Patchogue-Medford Library, they can next be seen at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library at 120 Main St. in Setauket.

Anyone interested in reaching out to the arts council can call Gay Gatta at 631-828-2523.

More artwork and photos of members of the council are below:

The artwork can be seen on the lower level of the library. Photo Credit: Michael Sorrentino

Photo courtesy of Gay Gatta.

Photo courtesy of Gay Gatta.