Gallery Events
Some Years Around the Sun
The Arts Center at Duck Creek in Springs presents “Sally Egbert: Some Years Around the Sun,” an exhibition of paintings and sculpture opening on June 29, and on view through Sunday, July 21. A reception will be held for the artist on Saturday, June 29, from 5 to 7 PM. “Some Years Around the Sun” will feature a selection of mixed media paintings, sculpture, and collage by Egbert. The works in this exhibition span almost a decade and articulate the singular vocabulary this artist has developed in her 40 year career, most of which was spent on the East End.
The American West
The East Hampton Historical Society, stewards of the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio, present the exhibition “Thomas Moran Discovers the American West,” on display from June 29 until November 9. This artful and historically curated exhibition details Moran’s adventurous participation in the 1871 Hayden Expedition to Wyoming, and explores its impact on both the art world and the National Parks Service. To learn more, visit www.easthamptonhistory.org.
Renate Aller: Shared History
MM Fine Art in Southampton presents “Renate Aller: Shared History,” on view June 29 through July 14, with an opening reception on June 29, from 6 to 8 PM. German born, and New York based photographer Aller is known for her exploration of man’s relationship to the natural world. The exhibition will be comprised of 10 stunning large-scale works, featuring sand, mountain, and ocean-scapes. Often blurring the line between abstraction and representation, Aller unveils relationships between profoundly different landscapes. Visit www.mmfineart.com for more information.
Joel Sartore
The National Geographic Photo Ark is a multiyear effort to raise awareness of and find solutions to some of the most pressing issues affecting wildlife and their habitats led by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore. An exhibition of the work is presented by Southampton Arts Center and the International Center of Photography. The show will open on Friday, June 28, with a reception from 6 to 8 PM, at SAC. www.southamptonartscenter.org.
Birdhouse Exhibition
Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton presents its second Annual Birdhouse Exhibition and Auction, opening on June 29 and featuring the work of over 35 local artists for visitors to bid on. The closing reception for the exhibition and auction will be on Saturday, August 17. Visit www.peconiclandtrust.org for more info.
Serendipitous Creativity
On Sunday, June 30, from 5 to 7 PM, the Temple Adas Israel Gallery Space in Sag Harbor will host a wine and cheese opening reception for mixed media artist Michele Pulver Feldman and her exhibition, “Serendipitous Creativity.” Inspired by the likes of Matisse, Cezanne, Picasso, Monet, Tiffany, and Hockney, Feldman is best known for her images that portray modern Jewish life. The evening is free and open to the community. www.templeadasisrael.org.
Eat The Night
RJD Gallery in Bridgehampton presents an opening reception for “Eat The Night,” featuring new works by Alexander Klingspor. The reception will be held Saturday, June 29, from 6 to 8:30 PM.
On The Waterfront
Beginning June 29, “On the Waterfront,” Southold Historical Society’s 2019 summer exhibition, will be on display at the society’s museum complex. Each summer, the society opens the historic home of its founder, Ann Currie-Bell, within which a seasonal exhibition is curated. This year’s exhibition brings to life the lively history of Southold’s coastline through stories of workers, artists, industries, families, neighborhoods, and ecosystems. The hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM and Wednesdays by appointment from June 29 to September 22. Visit www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org.
Small Works
The South Street Gallery in Greenport presents “Small Works From Big Hearts” with work by over sixty artists. The show begins Friday, June 28, and runs through July 1.
Monika Olko Gallery
The Monika Olko Gallery in Sag Harbor presents work by Ray Gross and Gabriele Kraus. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 28.
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