New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.

We warmly welcome Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook to our Knowledge Friday series! Widely known as Ambassador Sujay, the visionary trailblazer and transformational leader has broken barriers across government, ministry, academia, and media. Her distinguished public service and international leadership have earned her recognition as one of the world’s leading voices in faith diplomacy, peace building, and cross-cultural engagement.  Come celebrate her story with us and then stick around for the Q&A at the end of the program.

Dr. Cook will be joined in conversation with Mercedes Nesfield, the “Village Mother of Harlem”.

Appointed by President Barack Obama and nominated by Hillary Clinton, she became the first woman and the first African American to serve as U.S Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, advising the President and Secretary of State on global religious freedom and policy issues across nearly 200 nations. She remains the only Black woman from New York State to hold the title of U.S. Ambassador.

Ambassador Sujay was also the first African American woman elected senior pastor in 200-year history of the American Baptist Churches USA. She also served for 21 years as the first female chaplain of the NYPD, ministering on the front lines during the September 11^th attacks, helping New York and our nation through traumatic times, and earning recognition as “America’s Chaplain.”

She is also a local legend. The best-selling author hosts a local television program on LTV called “Live with Sujay” and focuses on Black women leaders and East End Headliners. 

This Knowledge Friday has been programmed in tandem with our Summer Exhibition THIS LAND: Considering the American Landscape, which can be viewed June 21 – September 6 during our exhibition hours 11 AM – 5 PM, Thursday-Monday.

Ahoy! The Sons of Town Hall are set to return to the shores of Sag Harbor for another evening of music, storytelling, laughter, and whimsy. Pulled back to The Church by the current of popular demand, the 19^th- century vagabonds Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown, mythic characters played by the transatlantic folk duo of American songwriter & author David Berkeley and British songwriter & producer Ben Paker, take audiences on another amazing adventure.  From the simply sensational artistry of their original songs to their impeccable comedic timing, The Sons treat audiences to an evening of delightful imaginative play and reprieve from the stresses of the modern world. Take it from those who joined us the last time The Sons were here, this is a show you need to experience! 

Local gut health expert and nutritionist, Nadia Ernestus, returns for another Wellness Monday focused on gut health, hydration, and more! Ernestus welcomes participants to a hands-on approach to their health by offering four simple, science-backed habits that can dramatically improve health when practiced consistently – and can be done daily in just ten minutes or less! Gain new awareness of hydration as a foundational health tool. Reset in a guided meditation that you can practice at home. Practice the simple movement-based exercise that does it all. And learn the fast and delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

As a bonus, participants will be treated to the benefits of fermented foods, partaking in a live tasting at the end of the program. In a world where health advice often feels overwhelming and time consuming, this workshop provides a realistic approach. Each of the habits take ten minutes or less to do and will send attendees home with the skills they can use to revolutionize their daily habits. 

Have you ever wanted to make your own paper to use in your own art? Join artist and materials researcher Kaitlin Pomerantz and Samuel Havens, master printer and Workshop & Residency Manager at The Church, for an introductory workshop on the practices of hand papermaking and botanical printmaking. Over the course of two 3-hour sessions, participants will be guided from fiber– the raw plant matter that forms the material basis of paper– to form– creative surface design made using various flora and the monotype printmaking process.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances this program will now be VIRTUAL - webcast information will be issued upon confirmation of reservation

Reflect on ecology, sustainability, and interconnectedness with esteemed sculptor Meg Webster as she joins co-curator Donna De Salvo in conversation. Examining her two sculptures Moss Bed King (1986-88/2026) and Steel Containing Salt (1990), which are both included in the summer exhibition This Land: Considering the American Landscape, Webster and DeSalvo enter into organic dialogue centered on Webster’s work as a whole. Following the discussion, there will be an insightful Q&A.

Working primarily with organic materials such as moss, water, stone, wood, and soil, Webster transforms natural elements into immersive sculptural environments. Her work invites viewers to consider nature as a vital and inseparable part of human experience rather than something distant or remote from daily life. Webster’s work contributes to important 20^th century artistic movements and innovations, lending itself specifically to Land Art and Minimalism. Webster’s two sculptures can be viewed ahead of the talk during our exhibition hours: Thursday – Monday between 11 AM – 5 PM.

Join us for our second concert of the 2026 summer season with Hamptons Jazz Fest and welcome Trio Libre! Trio Libre is a project by Latin Grammy–winning percussionist Samuel Torres, featuring a minimalist trio of congas, piano, and vibraphone. The ensemble explores a stripped-down approach to jazz and Afro-Latin music through rhythm, texture, and improvisation. Join us for a vibrant evening straight from the heart!

Arcmanoro Niles, esteemed East End visual artist and visionary, joins us as our August Insight Sunday speaker. Included in This Land: Considering The American Landscape, Niles has created a unique painting specifically for the exhibition. Niles invites audiences to see deeply into the work, learn about his process, and gain insight into the wellspring of his creativity. Following the discussion there will be a Q&A and the audience will then be led upstairs into the gallery to view the work in person.

A painter known for working with vivid and bright hues, Niles’s new painting is reflective of how much landscape has become a part of his practice. He says, “I began to realize how important my relationship to nature was. In this painting I wanted to capture the feeling of the day ending looking out into the fading sky, an attempt to connect and reset watching the sunset, contemplating what tomorrow might bring.”

New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.

Howard Marks, legendary investor and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management and a Board Member of The Church, returns for another special summer discussion!

After a successful and highly engaging program last summer, Howard joins us again to discuss what’s currently on his mind concerning the world of finance and investing. Providing an accessible opportunity for our whole community, Howard welcomes guests to an insightful discussion, sharing his unparalleled practical wisdom gained from over 57 years of experience in the world of investing. There’ll be plenty of time for questions!

Following the discussion, the special evening continues with an intimate fundraiser, inviting up to 20 individuals to a private seated dinner with Howard. Guests will be treated to a catered meal and the rare opportunity to engage in an intimate dialogue with our financial expert.

All proceeds from the event will benefit The Church.

Join artist Erin Pollard, Founder of Underwater Weaving Studio, for an immersive basket–weaving workshop designed to inspire creativity and focus through the hand-brain connection. Guided by expert instruction and using plant-based materials, participants will craft their own handwoven rattan August Morning Basket while sharing a meaningful community experience alongside friends, family, or fellow makers. This workshop celebrates craft, connection, and the quiet luxury of creating something meaningful by hand.

Let Lola Lama entertain you! Join us for a very special concert with Whatever Lola Wants, commissioned in response to our summer exhibition This Land: Considering The American Landscape. Lola Lama, the front woman of Whatever Lola Wants and recent BFA Drama Graduate from the New Studio on Broadway at NYU Tisch, takes audiences on a journey through the American Musical Theater landscape.  Performing classics like “Whatever Lola Wants” from Damn Yankees and “Can’t We Be Friends” from Fine and Dandy, while offering the fascinating history behind them.

Lama is joined by Whatever Lola Wants bandmates Matthew Brand on keyboard and Dylan Hewett on bass.  Learn about your favorite showtunes, uncover the transformations in Musical Theater history, and enjoy a one of a kind performance by rising stars of the East End.

Lite bites and a cash bar will be available for this performance!

August 23rd - What’s so funny?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Explore the compelling dialogue between movement, storytelling, and visual art with acclaimed choreographer Ingrid Silva. Joined by esteemed dancers Giovanna Assis Genovas, Renan Cerdeiro, and Elias Re, Silva invites audiences to an exquisite afternoon of contemporary ballet and reflection. Following the performance Silva and the dancers will sit down for an insightful Q&A with those in attendance.

Presenting original works: Echoes on the Wall, As Ondas Da Vida (Waves of Life), and Interactions, Silva welcomes audiences to emotionally resonant choreography that examines the beauty in our shared human experiences. How do we connect with one another? How do we navigate life’s complexities, experience art, each other?  Join us as we roam the emotional landscape of trust, vulnerability, and that which unifies us.

Join us for a very special screening of the documentary short film Earth, I Thank You: The Garden and Legacy of Anne Spencer. The film had its world premiere at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture and its New York premiere at The Frick Collection. The documentary explores the historic sanctuary of Harlem Renaissance poet, civil rights advocate, and gardener Anne Spencer. The 37- minute documentary celebrates the cultural and historical significance of the Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum in Lynchburg, VA. It is rare for a historic house and garden to survive intact—especially one belonging to an African American. The film screening will be followed by a powerful discussion on preservation and legacy between Brent Leggs, the President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and poet Kevin Young, 2026 Griffin Poetry Prize recipient and National Book Critics Circle Awardee. The discussion will then open to a thoughtful Q&A with the audience.

This program is presented in tandem with our summer exhibition, This Land: Considering the American Landscape. Reflecting upon the 250th anniversary of the United States, the film explores the people and histories that have shaped the American experience and our understanding of the land itself.

A legendary Harlem Renaissance poet, civil rights advocate, and passionate gardener, Anne Spencer housed and entertained numerous luminaries and civil rights leaders including Langston Hughes, James Weldon Johnson, Zora Neale Hurston, Thurgood Marshall, George Washington Carvver, and Dr. Martin Luther King in her Virginia home. Her garden features a sculpture gifted to Spencer by W.E.B Du Bois and is one of the most significant examples of a preserved African American garden in the United States. A modest and deeply personal space, the garden is imbued with stories of civil rights advocacy, literary genius, and the many historic figures who walked its paths.

Appearing in the film are key figures in the world of historic preservation and African American history. Brent Leggs, CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers insights into the significance of preserving this site. Peggy Comett, Curator of Plants at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello; Dr. Reuben M. Rainey, Professor emeritus at the University of Virginia and co-author of a book on Anne Spencer; and Dr. Noelle Morrissette, Director of African American and African Diaspora Studies at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and author of a book on Anne Spencer, discuss the horticultural heritage and legacy of the garden and its role in shaping African American cultural identity. The film was produced for The Garden Conservancy by artist Kate Cordsen.

Explore the interpretation of homeland and landscape with award-winning Indigenous visual artist and filmmaker Sky Hopinka. A member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and descendant of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, Hopinka’s work examines the correlation between language and culture in relation to home and land. Joined in conversation by The Church’s Executive Director Sheri Pasquarella, Hopinka will speak about his body of work, including the four video works included in This Land: Considering the American Landscape, his creative process, and the importance of Indigenous cinema in our cinematic landscape. Following the discussion there will be a Q&A with the audience and the opportunity to view the works in the main gallery space.

Hopinka has described his work to Filmmaker Magazine, saying: “deconstructing language [through cinema] is a way for me to be free from the dogma of traditional storytelling and then, from there, to explore or purpose more of what Indigenous cinema has the possibility to look like.”  The award-winning filmmaker, whose films have shown in various festivals including Sundance, New York Film Festival, among others, digs deep into the personal and is reflected through documentary and other forms of non-fiction media.

 Currently an assistant professor of film for Harvard University, Hopinka invites audiences to learn, reflect, and examine the Indigenous landscape of this land. 

Stop by during our exhibition hours Thursday – Monday, 11 AM – 5 PM, to view Hopinka’s work in person and to take in the work of over a dozen additional artists included in This Land.

Immerse yourself in the practice of watercolor painting! Join renowned artist Wendy Artin for a three-day intensive workshop that explores figures and form through this delicate medium. Artin has become world-renowned for her painting and watercolor workshops, previously held to great acclaim in France and Italy, that make great use of her insightful teaching abilities as well as her beautiful approach to the medium. We are thrilled to bring this extraordinary opportunity to our community!

Join us for the 16th Annual Baer Faxt Invitational Golf Tournament! A beloved tradition that brings together art world innovators, collectors, and golf enthusiasts for a memorable day on the course and an evening of great food.

From Bob Crawford, the grammy-nominated bassist for the Avett Brothers, comes an astounding biography on the extraordinary life and legacy of John Quincy Adams, America’s sixth president. America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick (March 2026, Zando), paints a powerful portrait of an often-overlooked former president, whose fierce independence, nimble activism for democracy, and early crusade against slavery echo today. Joined in conversation by American journalist and political commentator John Avlon, Crawford will dive deep into a tumultuous period of the past and surface with the eerie similarities to modern times. Following the discussion there will be a Q&A and book signing.

Timelier than ever, Crawford’s biography does an incredible job of illuminating the valuable lessons and insights history holds for us. One of the strongest voices against Andrew Jackson’s “Make America Great Again” campaign and Jackson’s unprecedented executive overreach, John Quincy Adams became a political maverick whose grassroots activism and defiance of dictatorial gag-rules shifted the American political landscape forever.

Join us as we learn how the musician’s quiet obsession with books on American history turned him into an unlikely but widely popular public historian and experience real time his gift for making the past feel urgent.

A very special thank you to Book Hampton for being our community bookseller for the program! This reading and discussion has been programmed in tandem with our summer exhibition THIS LAND: Considering the American Landscape, which can be viewed June 21 – September 6 during our exhibition hours 11 AM – 5 PM, Thursday-Monday.

Our final Hamptons Jazz Fest concert of the summer brings us The Meg Okura Quintet featuring Sam Newsome. The Meg Okura Quintet is led by Tokyo-born, New York–based violinist and composer Meg Okura, a Juilliard-trained, Grammy-nominated artist known for blending classical technique with jazz improvisation and global influences. She has performed with artists including Michael Brecker, Lee Konitz, and David Bowie, and appeared at venues such as Birdland, Blue Note, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Join us for an incredible evening with an esteemed international star!

Calling all makers, artisans, artists, and tinkerers! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Holiday Makers Market is now accepting submissions from prospective vendors. If you are a weaver, potter, designer, woodworker, jewelry designer, or a designer or retailer of other marvelous artisanal objects, we’d love to hear from you!

Our annual market features a curated selection of more than a dozen unique artisans and makers, offering our community a selection of home goods, clothing, jewelry, and more.

Interested in being considered as a vendor? Read below and apply!

All Applications must be received before 5 PM – September 13^th to be considered. Late / incomplete submissions will not be considered. 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE APPLYING:

• Vendors must be able to present both days of the market to be considered

• Goods that are made or designed on the East End and/or are handcrafted will be given priority

• Vendors must be equipped with their own Point of Sale

• Vendors who are not incorporated entities (S-Corp, LLC, and INC.) may be subject to sign an additional liability waiver

ABOUT THE VENDOR SPACES

• All vendors are responsible to bring their own: Tablecloth(s), merchandise, supplies, and point of sale

• ONLY ONE VENDOR PER SPACE – vendor spaces are not to be shared by multiple vendors

• There will be NO WALL SPACE available

All vendors will be designated a space in our main gallery for this year’s market. Upon invitation to the curated market, vendors will be offered one of three possible spaces:

• 8’ x 5’ Vendor Space - $150 -  ONE (1) 8 foot table provided

• 8’ x 10’ Vendor Space - $300 – TWO (2) 8 foot tables provided

• 16’ X 5’ Vendor Space - $300 – TWO (2) 8 foot tables provided
  

Applicants should indicate on their submission their space preference(s). Selection preferences do not guarantee an invitation to that size of vendor space. Vendor space availability will be communicated in acceptance emails.

The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fifth year!

The six young operatic stars who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2026 on the third weekend in September are: Tessa McQueen, Elisa Sunshine, Meridian Prall, Daniel O’Hearn, Ben Taylor, and Michael Sumuel.

Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September. In doing so, they follow in the footsteps of the immensely successful four previous Sag Harbor Song Festivals.

The 2026 event will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available on August 1st

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM.

The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fifth year!

The six young operatic stars who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2026 on the third weekend in September are: Tessa McQueen, Elisa Sunshine, Meridian Prall, Daniel O’Hearn, Ben Taylor, and Michael Sumuel.

Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September. In doing so, they follow in the footsteps of the immensely successful four previous Sag Harbor Song Festivals.

The 2026 event will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available on August 1st

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM.

The Church is delighted to announce the return of Sag Harbor Song Festival – the annual, beloved autumnal celebration of vocal performance, now in its fifth year!

The six young operatic stars who will make up the roster of Sag Harbor Song Festival 2026 on the third weekend in September are: Tessa McQueen, Elisa Sunshine, Meridian Prall, Daniel O’Hearn, Ben Taylor, and Michael Sumuel.

Each singer is a musician of great talent and accomplishment. Together, they will present a program of opera, musical theater, songs, and lieder in three concerts on successive days in late September. In doing so, they follow in the footsteps of the immensely successful four previous Sag Harbor Song Festivals.

The 2026 event will again be led by two extraordinary directors: Artistic Director Brad Woolbright and Music Director Robert Tweten. Details of the individual concert programming will be available on August 1st

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM.