Glen Hansen Named 2026 Artist-in-Residence at Nassau County Museum of Art
Glen Hansen has been named the Artist-in-Residence at the Nassau County Museum of Art for the 2026 season. Operating from the Manes Art Education Center in Roslyn Harbor, Long Island, Hansen will create new artworks and interact with the community through studio visits, lectures, and educational initiatives. Born in 1961, he is celebrated for his photorealist architectural pieces and holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts. His works are included in prestigious collections, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Notable public events will feature a master glazing techniques workshop on May 9, 2026, alongside opportunities to watch Hansen work on select Saturdays. His art is also showcased in '250 Years of Art on Long Island' and 'National Pastime: The Baseball Show.'
Key facts
- Glen Hansen appointed as Artist-in-Residence at Nassau County Museum of Art for 2026
- Residency based at Manes Art Education Center in Roslyn Harbor, Long Island
- Hansen born in 1961, raised on Long Island, known for photorealist architectural paintings
- Hansen holds BFA from School of Visual Arts, work in collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Springfield Museum of Art, Neuberger Museum of Art
- Program developed under Todd J. Cohen, President of Board of Trustees, with Beth Horn as Museum Executive Director
- Public events include master glazing techniques workshop on May 9, 2026, with studio visits on select Saturdays
- Hansen's work featured in current exhibitions '250 Years of Art on Long Island' and 'National Pastime: The Baseball Show'
- Museum located on 145-acre preserve with sculpture garden, formal gardens, wooded trails, and pinetum
Entities
Artists
- Glen Hansen
Institutions
- Nassau County Museum of Art
- Manes Art Education Center
- School of Visual Arts
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Springfield Museum of Art
- Neuberger Museum of Art
- New York Art Life
Locations
- Long Island
- Roslyn Harbor
- Manhattan