Patty Eljaiek

Patty Eljaiek currently serves as the Long Island Grants for the Arts Coordinator and Grants Assistant at Huntington Arts Council, Inc. since May 2023. With a rich background in arts programming, Patty has directed programming at Art Out of Anything, an organization dedicated to arts and cultural engagement, since January 1990. Patty has also held roles such as Teaching Artist at The Center for Educational Innovation and Director of Westbury Summer Arts Camp, where a focus on immersive arts experiences for children was emphasized. Previous positions include Site Manager at Gymboree Play and Music and various teaching and leadership roles, including mentoring at-risk youth through art and presenting professional development workshops for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Patty holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts, acquired between 1979 and 1983.