Karen George Mortimore

Between 2011 and 2014, I was the gallery coordinator at Smithtown Township Arts Council and had the pleasure of meeting so many talented people and learning so much more about the art world. Now, my husband Rick and I, reside in Southport, NC. It's an old fishing town and a tourist attraction. Before the town was named Southport, it was Smithville. What a coincidence!

Recently my focus has changed in my photography, with nature and birds being upfront and personal for me. In the past, the black and white film images have always been my favorite and still are, as well as people caught in the spur of the moment.

Living near the ocean and all the wild life that is all around is so inspiring. Everyday is a gift unfolding beautiful miracles.

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Incorporated in 1972, Smithtown Township Arts Council (STAC) offers a unique combination of historical preservation, cultural promotion, and arts exhibition. The Council has been committed to the arts in Suffolk County for forty-six years, working to provide a creative outlet and the opportunity to experience, investigate, and discover contemporary art and cultural issues which are engaging and relevant to the public's daily lives and civic responsibilities. We believe the arts are indispensable in building good character in the citizens of our communities as they foster communication, offer new insights on the world, and add to the greater appreciation of both life and society.

Smithtown Township Arts Council Inc. is a recognized 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization, classified as a public charity under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are supported in part by Town of Smithtown, public and private donations.