July 1st - August 31st, 2026
Heckscher Park, Huntington
Presented By The Hughes Family Foundation
A Special 250th Anniversary Edition of the Long Island Public Arts Festival
July 1st - August 31st, 2026
Heckscher Park, Huntington
July 1st - August 31st, 2026
Heckscher Park, Huntington
About
LIPAF 250: The Liberty Trail is a landmark public arts initiative commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This special edition of the Long Island Public Arts Festival transforms Huntington’s Heckscher Park into an immersive "Living Gallery," bridging the gap between 1776 and 2026 through the power of contemporary art.
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The exhibition features seven monumental triangular prisms, each standing as a canvas for local and regional artists. Together, these installations form a physical "Liberty Trail" that invites the community to explore and reflect on three core principles: Heritage, Unity, and Liberty.
A Summer of Art
In Babylon
The Long Island Public Arts Festival (LIPAF) is an immersive public arts exhibition held at Phelps Lane Park in the Town of Babylon, welcoming artists from across New York State. LIPAF showcases over 50 diverse artworks displayed within striking life-size prisms thoughtfully placed throughout the park's landscape. Visitors are invited to explore these installations, encouraging a fully immersive art experience. This year's festival is expertly curated by BACCA and Colored Colors, made possible in part by a generous grant from the Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs (SCOCA).
Support the liberty trail
As we approach the 250th Anniversary, your organization has a unique opportunity to be part of Long Island’s history. Sponsors receive massive public exposure (100k+ anticipated visitors) and permanent recognition in the LIPAF 250 Historical Archive
The LIPAF 250: The Liberty Trail is a collaborative effort made possible through the support of organizations dedicated to the arts, local history, and the Huntington community.
Legacy
Selected works will be professionally digitized and included in the permanent LIPAF 250 Historical Archive, securing their place in Huntington’s legacy for generations to come.
