The Reboli Center for Art and History — Attraction in Town of Brookhaven

Stony Brook should be ecstatic to finally have a gallery that showcases the exceptionally talented artists that live and work in this beautiful part of Long Island. There's an established enclave of painters, sculptors and photographers that cherish the scenic views and colonial architecture that continues to flourish. The Reboli Center was founded to advance the legacy of Joseph Reboli's exquisite paintings and to support the artistic community in the area as well as the art history of the Three Villages. After only a short time, it has succeeded in its mission and has been able to entice other artists to showcase their work in the landmark space with themes that all visitors can enjoy. It features a gem of a gift shop and its location near the Stony Brook Grist Mill, the Three Village Inn, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization and the beautiful shops on Main Street make it a great destination any time of the year. Be sure to visit and include a meal at Pentimeto, Mirabelle Tavern or...

I am so disappointed in how the Reboli Center has treated the Reboli Atelier and particularly the treatment of artists Kevin McEvoy and Tasha Boehm. It is obvious that those running the center have let their own arrogance and shortsighted selfishness not only tarnish and affect the careers of two great artists and people, but clearly have a shortsighted and selfish view of the art community as a whole. Stonybrook Village and the northern Island art community have recieved a "black eye" today and the legacy of Reboli will forever be tarnished. I recommend you close the whole site and get some people with true artistic talent and foresight begin anew. Anyone can paint pretty drawings and call themselves an artist, but a true craftsman recreates himself, particularly in others. Obviously, Reboli Center never really understood that. So...

Wonderful detailed exhibit on a national honor and treasure: the White House Bicentennial Calendar (from the year 2000), for which Joseph Reboli was selected to represent NY State as one of the original 13 colonies. His commissioned painting for that calendar was an ethereal, unique image of an aspect of the White House that he identified and created upon his study of the building and grounds. Video from "Washington Week" prior to release of the calendar gives great backstory, as do staff at...