Gallery Events
School’s Out
Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor presents “School’s Out.” An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 3, from 6:30 to 8 PM. The show runs through August 18. The display features dynamic realist painters, Sarah Lamb, Anthony Ackrill, Ramiro, Melissa Franklin Sanchez, and Rachel Personett, who will exhibit alongside impressionist painters Tim McGuire and Tina Orsolic Dalessio. The show will also feature sculpture from Chad Fisher.
Artists Studio Tour
The Artists Alliance of East Hampton, AAEH, is presenting its 32nd annual Artists Studio Tour on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. The show features the work of over a dozen artists in their own work spaces. It will showcase paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography. Visit www.aaeh.org.
Abstract Climates
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill presents “Abstract Climates: Helen Frankenthaler in Provincetown,” an exhibition that highlights Frankenthaler’s exploration of the relationship between landscape and abstraction through key examples of work that was produced in or references Provincetown, MA. It is on view August 4 through October 27, and features 30 paintings and works on paper dating from 1950 to 1969. Visit www.parrishart.org.
Schorr At The Seashore
“Schorr at the Seashore” will be on display at The Spur in Southampton through August 18. The show is a collection of paintings from New York artist Mitchell Schorr. The event will feature a wide variety of pieces, from his iconic ice cream truck and street art series “Da Race,” to his new deconstructed abstract paintings. The pieces will be hung at The Spur as part of its Summer Art Series. Visit www.thespur.com.
Searchers + Messengers
Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor presents “Searchers + Messengers,” with works by father and son Franklin Engel and Christopher Engel. A reception will be held on Saturday, August 3, from 5 to 6:30 PM. The collection of work includes both abstract and figurative images, and is on view through August 15. Visit www.kramorisgallery.com.
Interstellar
Southampton artist, author, and celebrated curator Art Donovan is premiering “Interstellar,” his latest collection of handmade, illuminated art, sculptural lighting, and iconic Steampunk creations at The Maidstone Hotel. There will be an opening reception on Friday, August 2, at 6:30 PM. An artist’s talk and book signing will be held on Thursday, August 15, starting at 6:30 PM.
Greenport First Fridays
Folioeast presents its Greenport Village First Fridays Art Walk on Friday, August 2, from 6 to 9 PM at Beall & Bell, featuring the work of Dennis Leri and Lesley O’Brock. Visit www.folioeast.com.
Springs Artists Invitational
The Springs Improvement Society presents its 52nd annual Springs Artists Invitational Exhibition at Ashawagh Hall. The show is curated by Peter Spacek. An opening reception will be held on Friday, August 2, from 5 to 8 PM. A curator’s tour is on Sunday, August 4, from noon to 2 PM.
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