The exhibition, part of STAC's  Outreach Program, may be viewed during regular banking hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday 9 am - 6 pm. Saturday 9:00am - 1 pm Sunday: Closed  We are grateful to Apple Bank for its continued support of culture in our communities.

Exhibiting the Art of Smithtown artist Donna Gabusi - August 18 - October 10, 2025

A Smithtown, NY native, Donna Gabusi has been an artist for over 30 years. She paints landscapes, the historical sites, the nature preserves, lakes, beaches… the nooks and crannies that people drive past every day and see but don’t really look at. “There is always something new to see, you just have to stop and look. I never know what will inspire me—a puddle, a sunset, dirt, reflections.”

Her work also includes portraits. She is particularly drawn to the expressive nature of the human face and animals. “I draw expressive and/or wrinkled faces. I have been experimenting with old/young faces. Merging past/present; old/young.” Her portraits sometimes blend younger and more mature versions of her subjects. She believes these pieces become a visual adaptation of the person’s journey. Donna sometimes paints on fabric covered matboard, instead of canvas, to enhance texture. 

 “I love using pencil, especially to create portraits. Sometimes with color - you get lost in all the colors. Black and white is basic, simpler. There is a lot to figure out - the shading, the expressions, the extreme details – and you can't hide behind colors.”

 Donna’s favorite quotes are…“The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” – 1993 movie A Bronx Tale and “Artists who are self-taught generally are more gifted than those with fancy degrees.” – actor/comedian Jonathan Winters.

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