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July 2, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
"Noted Artist Dennis
Coburn to display talents at Southold Lighthouse"
SOUTHOLD, NY. The Southold
Historical Society is pleased to announce that renowned
watercolor artist Dennis Coburn will be painting at
Horton Point Lighthouse on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from
11:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Dennis Coburn was educated and
lived in Port Jefferson, NY for nearly a half century.
In 1963 he was accepted to the prestigious Paier School
of Art where he majored in Advertising Design and
graduated with honors. He also earned top honors in
Commercial Art and Design from the renowned School of
Visual Arts in New York City.
During his tour of duty in the
United States Air Force he was called upon by the Air
Force Exhibit Group to paint depictions of United States
Air Craft used in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He also
produced many paintings illustrating the Space Age
Programs of the 60’s and 70’s. Both exhibits were part
of the 1971 Medal of Honor exhibit at the Pentagon and
Coburn is a proud recipient of The Commendation Medal
for his outstanding artwork.
Following an exemplary military
tour in 1972, Coburn embarked on what has been an
outstanding and fulfilling career in art.
Accomplishments in his art career include: Major League
Baseball brochure design, illustration projects for the
Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, project designs for
Diane Von Furstenburg Eyeware at Spaceworks Design
Studio, and designs for The Port Jefferson Steamboat
Company.
Since 1964 Coburn has won numerous
awards for his art in many exhibits and prominent
galleries throughout the Long Island and New York City
region. His art may be seen at galleries, museums, Port
Jefferson Ferry, and many gift stores around Long
Island.
Mr. Coburn will be happy to answer
the questions of visitors as he works on the grounds of
the Horton Point Lighthouse. Rain-date: July 12.
For further information, including
directions to the museum, please contact the Southold
Historical Society at (631) 765-5500 or visit us on the
web at www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org.
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