This remarkable collection features the astronomical artwork of Peconic Landing’s own Joan Tripp. For more information or to schedule a viewing, contact our Cultural Arts Coordinator at 631-477-3800 ext. 229.
About the Artist:
Joan Tripp was born in Sag Harbor, New York. Her father studied art at Beaux de Art in Paris and her grandfather showed in the Royal Academy of England. She was given art lesson in oil painting in her early years. She graduated from Ithaca College with a B.S. in Music Education and from CW Post with a Masters in Special Education. She taught both in Rhinebeck, NY and Elwood, Long Island. She also attended classes in Classical Art at Hofstra University. She painted with Micheal Viera in East Hampton and was represented in the Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor. In 2017 Joan moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. There she showed in the Woodfield Fine Art Gallery, The Marean Art Center, and The Warehouse Art District where she has a solo show of her astronomical art. She is a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. Joan has been a member of the Peconic Landing community since 2022 and is a member of The Friends of Classical Music, the Art Club, the Brecknock Hall committee, the Employee Appreciation Fund, and serves as a representative to the Cooperative Board. She presented a class in Neurographics to members in the Fall of 2023.