Three members of the Stony Brook University community are participating in the 2025 Fall Art Walk in Port Jefferson, showcasing their artwork throughout the village. The event, which began on October 10 and runs through November 7, turns local shops and restaurants into temporary galleries for works by local artists.
The Art Walk is a collaborative effort sponsored by Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine, together with the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. The initiative aims to bring art to a wider audience and foster connections between the university and the surrounding community.
Barbara Ludwig-Cull, clinical operations manager at Stony Brook University Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center and an alumna of the university, has her work featured in this year’s exhibition. Her pieces use photographs of a 1960s Marx tin dollhouse and vintage German Caco dolls to evoke childhood memories. “I was happy to see the university and hospital collaborating to produce an art show in town,” Ludwig-Cull said. “It is great to reach out to a wider audience beyond the galleries were I have shown my work,” she added. “I hope we will have even more staff and students next year who will add their artwork to light up the Art Walk in Port Jefferson.”
Amyah Adrien, a studio art major at Stony Brook, contributed three sculptural pieces that explore various techniques and textures. “This was an opportunity to show what I love to everyone,” Adrien said. She noted that displaying her work outside of class gave her new perspective: “It gave me the chance to see my artwork outside of class or my room — it gave me perspective.” Adrien also spoke about being part of Stony Brook’s creative community: “learn, change, grow, inspire, have fun, and most of all hope that the projects I complete will inspire others.”
Stefani Seals, administrative assistant at the School of Medicine, drew inspiration from natural landscapes around campus for her art. Reflecting on recent events that affected her neighborhood she said: “When my neighborhood was severely impacted by the floods of August 2024, it was a stark reminder of how quickly things can change,” Seals explained. “Now, more than ever, I feel compelled to create with intention, gratitude, and reverence for the world around me.” She described joining the Art Walk as both nerve-wracking and rewarding: sharing her art publicly for the first time felt like "a small act of bravery" that deepened her connection with both Stony Brook's creative spirit and the broader community.
A self-guided tour map listing all participating artists is available on the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce website.