Three members of the Stony Brook University community are participating in the 2025 Fall Art Walk in downtown Port Jefferson, an event that turns local businesses into temporary art galleries. The exhibition, which started on October 10 and runs through November 7, is a collaboration between Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Medicine, and the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.
Barbara Ludwig-Cull, clinical operations manager at Stony Brook University Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center and a university alumna, is among those featured. Her works 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 exploring various techniques and textures. “This was an opportunity to show what I love to everyone,” Adrien said. “It gave me the chance to see my artwork outside of class or my room — it gave me perspective.” She also noted that being part of Stony Brook’s creative community enables her to “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 artworks. She reflected on recent severe flooding in her neighborhood as motivation for her work: “When my neighborhood was severely impacted by the floods of August 2024, it was a stark reminder of how quickly things can change,” Seals said. “Now, more than ever, I feel compelled to create with intention, gratitude, and reverence for the world around me.” Although initially nervous about sharing her art publicly for the first time, she described joining the Art Walk as both brave and meaningful: it helped her connect with both the local community and Stony Brook’s creative spirit.
Those interested in viewing all participating artists’ works can find a self-guided tour map on the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce website through this link: Art Walk and Harvest Festival.
