Statue of Liberty Exhibition

The Statue of Liberty Art Show

On 4th of July, 2026 the United States will celebrate the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States Semi quincentennial . As well as on 28th of October, 2026 the 140th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, officially titled “Liberty Enlightening the World,” as gift from France to the U.S., a sculpture designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi which initially served as a lighthouse on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.

To celebrate these important milestones the National Lighthouse Museum from June 14th, 2026 to January 2nd, 2027 is hosting the Statue of Liberty Art Show. Curated by Stevie Peters, the art show showcases a historical photo of Lady Liberty when she first arrived at NY Harbor — that is on loan from Victoria Westhead — and oil paintings by Hunt Slonem and Selva Ozelli.

Hunt Slonem – The Flag, Hope, Tablet, Broken Chains & Torch

Hunt Slonem who is celebrating his 75th birthday on July 18th this year joins the Statue of Liberty Art show with his signature “Bunny” series which includes a US flag representing abundance, hope, and fertility; his Abraham Lincoln series depicting the timeless icon of American history as a “great soul” a symbol of law and personal liberty; and his Chandelier series which reflects his fascination with light and historic grandeur.

“On Marilyn [Monroe]’s desk, she had a picture of her mother and a picture of Lincoln. And she said, ‘I really didn’t know who my father was, so it might as well be Abraham Lincoln.’

I work with diviners and mystics, and one of them started channeling Lincoln in my house, [Lincoln] guided me to paint certain things, like my doves: he wanted me to paint them as a symbol of freedom.”

Selva Ozelli – The Flag, Hope & Crown
Selva Ozelli, a born and raised New Yorker joins the Statue of Liberty Art Show with her Ocean Lovers-Angel Fish Flag CCL a 20 ft by 13 ft US Flag from her Flag CCL series that represent the seven rays on the Statue of Liberty’s crown depicting our world’s seven continents, seven seas and its angel fish inhabitants which are often regarded as a symbol of hope, peace, and spiritual guidance.

“I am honored to join the Statue of Liberty Art Show along with a historical photo of Lady Liberty and my favorite artist Hunt Slonem with my Ocean Lovers – Angel Fish Flag CCL painting.

For one hundred and forty years, The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor and hundreds of replicas and models of “Lady Liberty” located around the world ranging from small, historical models in Paris to full-sized or scaled-down copies in cities like Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, and Las Vegas have become a very important symbol of the global spread of liberty, freedom, democracy, law, hope and inspiration to serve every creature of our world.”

Linda Dianto, Executive Director of NLM explained “Whether people have seen Lady Liberty in real life in different cities or only in photographs, whether the people are American or from other nationalities or cultures, the Statue of Liberty, which first served as a lighthouse standing tall in NY Harbor across from our museum has come to symbolize something important for people in their own lives at a very personal level – she represents a certain level of security, constancy, freedom, democracy, the rule of law, hope, and the abolition of slavery serving as a universal beacon of light, liberty and inspiration. We invite everyone who wants to see the Statue of Liberty Art Show or Lady Liberty herself and the largest waterfront spectacle, SAIL 4th 250…Where Light Meets Liberty! that will take place from July 3-8, 2026, in the Port of New York and New Jersey, with the main spectacle, the International Parade of Tall Ships, scheduled for July 4, 2026.

These events are part of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary celebration and is expected to be the largest international maritime gathering in U.S. history, with over 30 tall ships from around the world, sailing up the Hudson River. Our museum, which is hosting a July 4 Watch Party Breakfast will serve as a key viewing spot.”

For further details or to be an event sponsor, contact http://www.lighthousemuseum.org