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DRAWING MEETUP with artists JACKIE HOVING and NORM PARIS
Dec
28

DRAWING MEETUP with artists JACKIE HOVING and NORM PARIS

Bring a sketchbook, graphite or colored pencils, and/or pens and have a seat in the Main Gallery of The Church for a communal drawing salon led by artists and art professors Jackie Hoving and Norm Paris! This recurring program celebrates our fall exhibition Here & There: The Church’s First Churchennial while also honoring The Church’s commitment to fostering creativity on the East End. Flex your creative muscles as you draw the people around you, the space, or something that catches your eye in a meditative experience of observing and being present.

Norm, a professor at Rhode Island School of Design, and Jackie, a professor at Pratt Institute,  met as students in Sam Messer’s Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art program. It was there the couple spent time in Sam’s “drawing happenings” and were inspired by his belief in community and bringing people together through drawing. 

In alignment with The Church’s vision for a creative community, the Drawing Meetups invite participants of all skill levels to a laid-back environment with a communal spirit. Tables and chairs will be provided and participants are also welcome to find a space within the exhibition for a solo meditative drawing journey. Some graphite pencils and 8x11” paper will also be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Charcoal, paints, and markers are not permitted in these sessions.

 Please note that this is a causal drawing session and not a class.

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A SOUND BATH to Welcome the New Year with DANIEL LAUTER
Jan
2

A SOUND BATH to Welcome the New Year with DANIEL LAUTER

Come set an intention, spark your creativity, and welcome the new year with a transformative sound bath! Back by popular demand, Daniel Lauter, the much-loved musician and mediationDJ, returns to The Church to lead an enchanting and immersive experience. Attendees will be welcomed to the space with a lovely take-home mid-winter sachet gift of pine, cedar, and cinnamon as they treat themselves to a sonic journey to begin the year.

Relax in the grounding vibrations of Daniel’s fascinating sound array. Instruments include hand-selected, exquisite crystal bowls, symphonic gong, Himalayan bells, bansuri, yidaki (didjeridu), shruti, with vocal toning & healing mantras, tongue drum, rain sticks, ocarina, and other beautiful tapestries d’sound. The fascinating sonic journey is woven together by Daniel’s musicians touch of phrasing, melody, and harmonic balance.

Participants must bring their own yoga mats, cushions, blankets, and other items of comfort to sit and recline. Guests are also welcome to bring a sketchbook and/or journal to brainstorm their latest project with mind awakened and opened by the soothing sounds.

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DANCE OUT EAST: KRISTINE BENDUL & ABDIEL: ‘The Lineage Project’ In Collaboration with WORKS & PROCESS
Jan
10

DANCE OUT EAST: KRISTINE BENDUL & ABDIEL: ‘The Lineage Project’ In Collaboration with WORKS & PROCESS

Dance powerhouses Kristine Bendul & Abdiel are known for their work in Broadway and off-Broadway musical theatre productions, ballet and modern concert dance, and their gender-neutral approach to ballroom partnering, which equally exchanges roles of lead and follow, with both in heels! During a weeklong Works & Process residency at The Church in Sag Harbor, Ron De Jesus will choreograph a new piece for Kristine and Abdiel, blending Adagio partnering with contemporary movement. De Jesus, who had an extensive career with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Twlya Tharp, has been recognized for his work across concert dance and musical theatre. Set to “Black Cream” by The Harold Wheeler Consort (1975), this new duet reimagines classic Adagio patterns through a modern lens—honoring the form’s history while exploring new lifts, transitions, and expressive possibilities.

 

Join us for a “first look” at what they’ve created together during the residency, followed by a conversation with the artists.

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Monotype Printmaking - January INTRO
Jan
15

Monotype Printmaking - January INTRO

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.

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EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION - Martha Graham: Collaborations
Jan
17

EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION - Martha Graham: Collaborations

The Church is back! Stop in during our opening reception, any time between 6 PM – 7:30 PM on January 17th to get the first look of our 2026 Winter Exhibition Martha Graham: Collaborations. Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the founding of Martha Graham Dance Company – The Church’s first ever artists in residence – the exhibition examines the company’s history through the lens of its artistic partnerships. These collaborations generated groundbreaking innovations in dance, sculpture, stage design, lighting, and musical composition.

A multi-media exhibition curated by Oliver Tobin, a former dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company and former Director of Martha Graham Resources, the exhibition examines how the collaborations generated groundbreaking innovations in dance, sculpture, stage design lighting and musical composition.

The exhibition features original sets by Isamu Noguchi; costumes by Donna Karan, Halston, and Graham herself; audio and visual presentations highlighting the contributions of composer Aaron Copland and lighting designer Jean Rosenthal; and performance and interview footage with generations of dancers. Archival photographs, texts, and films further illuminate this distinguished history. The exhibition explores the “performance of living” embodied in Graham’s work through the stories, forms, and creative achievements that emerged from her tenacious vision and the remarkable artists who shaped it alongside her.

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Monotype Printmaking - January ADVANCED
Jan
21

Monotype Printmaking - January ADVANCED

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.

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Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Jan
25

Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing

January 25th Query: What are you waiting for?

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.

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Film Screening of MARTHA GRAHAM: THE DANCER REVEALED - Followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer SUSAN LACY
Jan
31

Film Screening of MARTHA GRAHAM: THE DANCER REVEALED - Followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer SUSAN LACY

Fully immerse yourself into the world of American Master, Martha Graham, as we present a screening of the full-length documentary Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed followed by a Q&A with the film’s executive producer Susan Lacy led by Sheri L. Pasquarella, The Church’s Executive Director.

Produced for PBS’s “American Masters” series, the hour-long film is a definitive documentary on the life and work of Martha Graham. It traces Martha Graham’s career from her early days with Denishawn Company and follows her through the formation of her own troupe. Directed by Catherine Tatge and narrated by Claire Bloom, the film documents Graham’s emergence as one of the most important figures in twentieth-century dance, as echoed by the set pieces, costumes, photos, and more of the exhibition. Join us for a unique experience to take in the film, whilst being surrounded by the history it documents.

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A Concert of Dedications - PER TE (For You)  pt. 2 - Music by Composer ROBERTO SCARCELLA PERINO, performed by pianist BARON FENWICK
Feb
14

A Concert of Dedications - PER TE (For You) pt. 2 - Music by Composer ROBERTO SCARCELLA PERINO, performed by pianist BARON FENWICK

Bentornati Roberto Scarcella Perino and Baron Fenwick! The multifaceted Italian composer and rising star pianist return to The Church with a new collection of original compositions. Explore love through the lens of gratitude and creative inspiration as Scarcella Perino presents a second set of dedication pieces, including a world premiere of Perino’s Piano Sonata No. 6.

For those of you who joined us last May, you will remember the beauty in the musicality of Scarcella Perino’s work and the magnificence in Fenwick’s virtuosity. Join us for an evening of warmth and beautiful music.

An educator and musicologist, Scarcella Perino has explored a wide territory of musical composition, performing worldwide. Operas, piano concertos, movie scores, ballets, chamber music, and choral compositions are all part of his outstanding repertoire.

Scarcella Perino’s music is in good hands as it is performed by young virtuosic pianist and Juilliard doctoral student, Baron Fenwick. Fenwick’s playing, described as “elegant, lush, and far more mature than would be expected for a young man his age,” is reason to keep your eyes and ears on this rising star. 

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Monotype Printmaking - February INTRO
Feb
19

Monotype Printmaking - February INTRO

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.

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Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Feb
22

Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing

February 22nd Query: How much is enough?

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.

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Monotype Printmaking - February ADVANCED
Feb
25

Monotype Printmaking - February ADVANCED

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.

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Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Mar
22

Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing

March 22nd Query: When should you trust your gut? (And when should you not?)

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.

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Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Dec
28

Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing

December 29th Query: Why are you here?

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.

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INSIGHT SUNDAY with PETER SOLOW
Dec
21

INSIGHT SUNDAY with PETER SOLOW

Peter Solow joins us for our final Insight Sunday of the year. An esteemed visual artist in both oil painting and drawing, Solow is also a beloved educator of the East End. Join the pedagogue for an inspiring discussion that takes a deep dive into his work Piazza Signoria, which is included in our exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial.  

Hear how “the act and process of drawing [is] a creative, transformative, experience,” and how those ideas about the art making process are at the heart of Solow’s work. The discussion will then open to a thoughtful Q&A with the audience.

Piazza Signoria, which is part of a larger body of work known as A Field Guide to Florence, is one of the largest works in our exhibition. It can be seen during our exhibition hours, Thursday – Monday, 11 AM – 5 PM, up on our mezzanine level.

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Monotype Printmaking - December ADVANCED
Dec
18

Monotype Printmaking - December ADVANCED

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.

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MATTY DAVIS - Artist & Choreographer in Residence  -OPEN REHEARSAL
Dec
14

MATTY DAVIS - Artist & Choreographer in Residence  -OPEN REHEARSAL

Witness the development of a new performance by artist & choreographer Matty Davis. Planned as the culmination of his residency, Davis will host an Open Rehearsal of a newly developed in-progress work, inviting the community to observe his choreographic process throughout its early stages.

Matty Davis is an artist and choreographer based in New York City. His work uses choreography as an instrument to cultivate high-stakes relationships—ranging from the interpersonal to the cosmic—that push himself, his collaborators, and his audiences to face and explore forces that drive some of the most important parts of our lives, such as trust, love, and responsibility. Marked by full-throttle physicality and inventive movement vocabularies, his performances have been described as “balancing ecstatically on the edge of life and death” (Jesse Zaritt).

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2025 Community Residency Open Studios
Dec
14

2025 Community Residency Open Studios

Each winter, The Church hosts The East End Community Residency, a cycle in our annual artists residency program that is specifically for artists of the South Fork. During the Community Residency, we invite selected artists of the East End to work on campus at The Church to enrich and foster artistic community and dialogue. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome A.G. Duggan, Robin du Plessis, Christina Graham, Laurie Hall, Eva Iacono, and Nathalie Shepherd to join us in residence. Stop by between 1:00 – 3:00 pm on December 14th to see and hear more about their works and process.

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Screening of SKIN HUNGER with Filmmaker, JAMIE DIAMOND, Cast & Crew
Dec
13

Screening of SKIN HUNGER with Filmmaker, JAMIE DIAMOND, Cast & Crew

In a world saturated with technology, Jamie Diamond invites viewers to explore the evolving nature of relationships in her short film Skin Hunger. Join us at The Church for a screening of the film and a follow-up discussion and Q&A with the Creator Jamie Diamond, Director of Photography Matt Cianfrani, producers Amy Lawday and Abby Russel, and touch practitioner and subject of the film: Ella.

Peering into the epidemic of loneliness and the service economies that have emerged in response to the growing need surrounding touch, intimacy, Skin Hunger explores the emergence of a new kind of service: the renting of people for nonsexual touch, a.k.a. cuddling.

The 26-minute short film introduces viewers to Steven, a handsome, affable 60-year-old man who lives alone in Coney Island. He’s a film buff and, each day, he travels to Times Square for work where he is surrounded by people. But, inside, he is suffocating from loneliness and a yearning to be touched — or “skin hunger.” He contacts Ella, New York City’s leading touch practitioner, and embarks on a wild journey of discovery. “Skin Hunger” spotlights the phenomenon of paying for platonic touch, and its rapidly growing community which seeks to share the mental and physical restorative benefits of touch with the rest of the world. 

This screening has been program in tandem with our Fall exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial. Learn more about the show by visiting our exhibition page here.

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COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY
Dec
12

COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY

Get your holiday vibes on and come spread good cheer at The Church’s second annual Community Holiday Party! Come together for light bites, drinks, music, and the spirit of the season! We are grateful to center and celebrate our community.  Connect with people you know, meet someone new, sing along with your favorite holiday tunes!

Thank you to Sen and Page for their generosity of supplying light bites for the evening!

It takes a village. “We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.” – Herman Melville.

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WELLNESS MONDAY: Moving with the Feminine Divine & Exploring the Yoruba Traditions with JOHNNOY JOHNSON
Dec
8

WELLNESS MONDAY: Moving with the Feminine Divine & Exploring the Yoruba Traditions with JOHNNOY JOHNSON

Move with dancer Johnnoy Johnson in this workshop designed for all skill levels. Learn about the special and powerful Feminine Divine that resides in all of us, regardless of gender. Johnnoy will introduce us to fundamental spiritual concepts and deities, explain how these notions and sacred histories are expressed through movement, and then guide us through gentle movements as a group.

Explore the deities of the Yoruba pantheon through movement and celebrate feminine beauty, strength, and nurturing essence. Engage in mindful activities designed to honor and awaken the divine energy that resides in each of us. Lean into the energy within that fosters creativity, compassion, intuition, and balance.


This program is open to all movement skill levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing that they can move easily in, avoiding jeans. Proper footwear includes sneakers, socks, or bare feet. 

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DRAWING MEETUP with artists JACKIE HOVING and NORM PARIS
Dec
7

DRAWING MEETUP with artists JACKIE HOVING and NORM PARIS

Bring a sketchbook, graphite or colored pencils, and/or pens and have a seat in the Main Gallery of The Church for a communal drawing salon led by artists and art professors Jackie Hoving and Norm Paris! This recurring program celebrates our fall exhibition Here & There: The Church’s First Churchennial while also honoring The Church’s commitment to fostering creativity on the East End. Flex your creative muscles as you draw the people around you, the space, or something that catches your eye in a meditative experience of observing and being present.

Norm, a professor at Rhode Island School of Design, and Jackie, a professor at Pratt Institute,  met as students in Sam Messer’s Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art program. It was there the couple spent time in Sam’s “drawing happenings” and were inspired by his belief in community and bringing people together through drawing. 

In alignment with The Church’s vision for a creative community, the Drawing Meetups invite participants of all skill levels to a laid-back environment with a communal spirit. Tables and chairs will be provided and participants are also welcome to find a space within the exhibition for a solo meditative drawing journey. Some graphite pencils and 8x11” paper will also be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Charcoal, paints, and markers are not permitted in these sessions.

 Please note that this is a causal drawing session and not a class.

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THE POWER OF POETRY: Verse 4 - Poetry Exploring Liberation
Dec
7

THE POWER OF POETRY: Verse 4 - Poetry Exploring Liberation

When it is finally ours, this freedom, this liberty, this beautiful
and terrible thing, needful to man as air / usable as earth; when it belongs at last to all...”

Robert Hayden, Frederick Douglass

The Power of Poetry returns for its fourth verse! We invite our poetry-loving friends to the next iteration of our recurring community-driven poetry ‘read-in’ series. Verse 4: Poetry Exploring Liberation celebrates voices that explore the many dimensions of liberation. Selected poets will include Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Robert Hayden, Audre Lorde, Aja Monet, Mary Oliver, Ocean Vuong, and others. 

In this ongoing series, poems are curated in advance then assigned to readers upon arrival. Poems remain a mystery to the readers until they step up to the mic. The poems are not pre-selected, rehearsed, or memorized. Instead, they are felt, experienced, and actively engaged with in the moment. We are ever grateful to the positive feedback from our community who have organically help to co-create the Power of Poetry format and experience.

Be it social, spiritual, or political, the journey of liberation is both individual and collective. Reflecting on this, we encourage you to join us as we read, listen, and contemplate poetry in real-time.

If you are interested in reading, please purchase/reserve a ticket first. After check out, there will be a link to the “Request to Read” form on your confirmation screen.

If you have any questions, please email kristen@thechurchsagharbor.org

Each Verse of this recurring community-driven series presents a curated selection of poetry that is woven together around a common thematic thread. For those who have missed our previous ”verses,” check them out here: Verse 1 – Saints of Sag Harbror, Verse 2 – An Ode to Some Odes, and Verse 3 – I’m with the Banned.

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TALKING ABOUT ART: 10 PHOTOGRAPHS with BEN HASSETT and SHERI PASQUARELLA
Dec
6

TALKING ABOUT ART: 10 PHOTOGRAPHS with BEN HASSETT and SHERI PASQUARELLA

Do you enjoy digging deeper and learning about the history and concepts of art? The Church’s Executive Director, Sheri Pasquarella, and the photographer Ben Hassett invite you to join them as they build a dialogue around ten photographs that date from the advent of photography through today. Pasquarella and Hassett will each present five photographs — which will only be revealed as the event unfolds. The pair will then spontaneously examine, discuss, and appreciate the ten photographs individually, engaging the audience with a fun conversation designed for art-appreciators of all levels of experience, whether new to art criticism or aficionados. Join the conversation! What photographs do you think will be revealed? 

This program is a part of the exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial, which presents arts and works from the artist in residency at The Church from 2021 – 2024.

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POSTPONED - Knowledge Friday with Diana Diamond, PhD.
Dec
5

POSTPONED - Knowledge Friday with Diana Diamond, PhD.

POSTPONED

Diana Diamond is a preeminent expert on personality disorders, attachment, and narcissism. Join us for the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from a distinguished member of our community as she discusses narcissism as a clinical and social phenomenon. Dr. Diamond will reveal the impetus for her latest book, Treating Pathological Narcissism With Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Cultural representations from art, literature, and film will be used to illustrate the universal fascination with narcissism. After the discussion there will be a lively Q&A.

The discussion will illuminate the special challenges of treating individuals with narcissistic disorders who retreat from reality into compensatory grandiosity, thereby compromising their lives and relationships. She will also discuss how to recognize when narcissistic traits become pathological and require treatment, and how practitioners can engage and connect more deeply with patients suffering from pathological narcissism. The ramifications of pathological narcissism in political and organizational life and relationship between collective and individual narcissism will also be discussed.

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Monotype Printmaking - December INTRO
Dec
2

Monotype Printmaking - December INTRO

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.

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The 5th Annual Holiday Makers Market
Nov
30

The 5th Annual Holiday Makers Market

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the highly anticipated annual Holiday Makers Market returns! Support local artisans and spread holiday cheer as you shop for unique holiday gifts or treat yourself to something nice. Over 15 unique artisan and makers curated by The Church wait to greet you, with selections from ceramics, home goods, jewelry and more! You’ll be able to find a special gift with ease!

NEW THIS YEAR: a new selection of vendors, prioritizing makers from the East End, with all price points so that there is something for most lovers of craft and design!

Every level of The Church will be filled with holiday spirit, art, and creativity. Here's what you can enjoy:

STUDIO LEVEL:

Art & Creativity

  • Start on the studio level and explore our pop-up print show and sale, featuring one-of-a-kind monotype prints.

  • These works were created by East End artists who took part in The Church’s popular Monotype Printmaking workshops this year.

  • Visit The Church Merch Shop to browse unique art books or gift a membership

  • Get your portrait sketched live by artist Andrew Caynon!

Special Guests & Book Signing

  • Join us for a book signing with renowned artists Eric Fischl and April Gornik—with more artists to be announced!

Food & Fun

  • Feeling hungry? Stop by The Cookery for delicious cakes and lite bites.

MAIN FLOOR & MEZZANINE

🛍️ Holiday Shopping & Exhibition

  • Head upstairs and enjoy holiday tunes while you shop.

  • Don’t miss our current exhibition:
    "Here & There: The First Churchennial"
    —featuring artwork from over 40 incredible artists.

SPECIAL EVENTS!

🐶 Adopt a Pet – Saturday Only

  • Saturday, 11 AM – 2 PM:
    Visit the ARF Hamptons adoption vehicle in our parking lot.

  • Learn how to adopt or support animals in need.
    (Please note: Animals are not allowed inside the gallery.)

🎶 Live Holiday Music – Sunday Only

  • Sunday, 1 PM – 2 PM:
    Enjoy a special live holiday concert by East End Jazz in our library—featuring music from around the world.

On all days, join us for fun, community, and holiday cheer! More to be announced soon

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The 5th Annual Holiday Makers Market
Nov
29

The 5th Annual Holiday Makers Market

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the highly anticipated annual Holiday Makers Market returns! Support local artisans and spread holiday cheer as you shop for unique holiday gifts or treat yourself to something nice. Over 15 unique artisan and makers curated by The Church wait to greet you, with selections from ceramics, home goods, jewelry and more! You’ll be able to find a special gift with ease!

NEW THIS YEAR: a new selection of vendors, prioritizing makers from the East End, with all price points so that there is something for most lovers of craft and design!

Every level of The Church will be filled with holiday spirit, art, and creativity. Here's what you can enjoy:

STUDIO LEVEL:

Art & Creativity

  • Start on the studio level and explore our pop-up print show and sale, featuring one-of-a-kind monotype prints.

  • These works were created by East End artists who took part in The Church’s popular Monotype Printmaking workshops this year.

  • Visit The Church Merch Shop to browse unique art books or gift a membership

  • Get your portrait sketched live by artist Andrew Caynon!

Special Guests & Book Signing

  • Join us for a book signing with renowned artists Eric Fischl and April Gornik—with more artists to be announced!

Food & Fun

  • Feeling hungry? Stop by The Cookery for delicious cakes and lite bites.

MAIN FLOOR & MEZZANINE

🛍️ Holiday Shopping & Exhibition

  • Head upstairs and enjoy holiday tunes while you shop.

  • Don’t miss our current exhibition:
    "Here & There: The First Churchennial"
    —featuring artwork from over 40 incredible artists.

SPECIAL EVENTS!

🐶 Adopt a Pet – Saturday Only

  • Saturday, 11 AM – 2 PM:
    Visit the ARF Hamptons adoption vehicle in our parking lot.

  • Learn how to adopt or support animals in need.
    (Please note: Animals are not allowed inside the gallery.)

🎶 Live Holiday Music – Sunday Only

  • Sunday, 1 PM – 2 PM:
    Enjoy a special live holiday concert by East End Jazz in our library—featuring music from around the world.

On all days, join us for fun, community, and holiday cheer! More to be announced soon

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BILL GOLDSTEIN in Conversation with THYMAYA PAYNE
Nov
23

BILL GOLDSTEIN in Conversation with THYMAYA PAYNE

What are the points of intersection between writing a biography and writing a memoir? Authors Bill Goldstein and Thymaya Payne explore this and more! The two discuss their latest literary endeavors that find them in a state of “trusting the process.” Each will share an excerpt from their current works-in-process before diving into a discussion about the intersections of their practices and experiences. The talk will close with a welcomed Q&A with the audience.

 

Goldstein’s work-in-process is a biography of Larry Kramer, the legendary American playwright, novelist, film producer, and AIDS activist. His work is born from years of research as well as a working relationship with Kramer while he was alive. This vantage point of both being present in Kramer’s physical timeline as well as conducting the research as a third person observer has presented unique challenges to Goldstein’s process.

 

Payne shifts gear to turn the narrative to his own life, a sharp contrast to researched-based works that explored the lives of others – including his forthcoming biography on civil rights leader Walter White and a documentary film on Somalian Pirates. His memoir-in-process, entitled AIDS, Raves, and Pirates, explores reflections on his relationship with his father. Payne’s process explores the validity of memory and questions the mind and heart’s tendency toward projection. 

 

Both Goldstein’s and Payne’s projects were in development here at The Church during Goldstein’s and Payne’s respective residencies.

 

This program has been programmed in tandem with our Fall exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial. Join us as we honor the legacy of an activist, celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community, and stand together in allyship and community.

 

Please note that this conversation has been rescheduled from its original October 11th date.

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Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Nov
23

Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing

November 23rd Query: What hardships are you grateful for?

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.

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MERCIES OF A BUTTERFLY (Preview Performance) by JOHNNIE CRUISE MERCER
Nov
22

MERCIES OF A BUTTERFLY (Preview Performance) by JOHNNIE CRUISE MERCER

This program has been generously supported by the SHS Foundation, in honor of its treasurer, Sara Throne.

Welcome back Johnnie Cruise Mercer! Join us for a moving evening as Mercer presents his one act dance theater work, Mercies of a Butterfly.  A movement allegory on “weathering the storm,” the work follows a recently born spirit as they contend with weight, build strength to run, and eventually learn how to fly! With Mercer’s Black movement history at the center of the work’s structure, the dancer/choreographer/director publicly leans into his epic memory in order to share the goodness of letting go.

The solo performance involves close collaboration alongside a creative team of long-time collaborators and peers including music producer Young Denzel, film/video artist Torian Ugworji, horn player Robert McSweeney, drummer Jean Charlot, and fashion designer Pierre Rashad.

This performance has been programmed as part of our Fall Exhibition, Here & There: The First Churchennial.  More information can be found by visiting our exhibition page here.

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AFTER HOURS with ARTISTS OF THE CHURCHENNIAL & SHERI PASQUARELLA
Nov
21

AFTER HOURS with ARTISTS OF THE CHURCHENNIAL & SHERI PASQUARELLA

Each exhibition, The Church presents an ‘after hours’ session that provides a stimulating, in-depth look at the show with the people who made it happen. For The Churchennial, we are presenting a dynamic format:  an introduction about how the exhibition came to be, followed by a ‘lightening round’ exhibition tour with several of the artists!

The program begins with a brief talk by Sheri Pasquarella, our Executive Director, who will share the insights and inspiration behind the show & the exhibition design. We’ll then go through the exhibition with ‘lightening rounds’ with exhibiting artists who will discuss or describe their work in their own words – including Linda K. Alpern, Amy Wickersham, John Wittenberg, Mark Webber, Sharon van Liempt-Brown, Margaret Garrett, Jim Gingerich, Roisin Bateman, Peter Solow, Francine Fleischer, Kerry Sharkey-Miller, Susan Bachemin and others tba!

What was the impetus behind the move to create this exhibition format, highlighting former artists in residence? How did we come up with the exquisite exhibition design? What does the work mean in the artists’ own words? Come find out in this unique experience within the Fall exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial. Audience Q&A will be integrated into the tour and format.

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DRAWING MEETUP with artists JACKIE HOVING and NORM PARIS
Nov
16

DRAWING MEETUP with artists JACKIE HOVING and NORM PARIS

Bring a sketchbook, graphite or colored pencils, and/or pens and have a seat in the Main Gallery of The Church for a communal drawing salon led by artists and art professors Jackie Hoving and Norm Paris! This recurring program celebrates our fall exhibition Here & There: The Church’s First Churchennial while also honoring The Church’s commitment to fostering creativity on the East End. Flex your creative muscles as you draw the people around you, the space, or something that catches your eye in a meditative experience of observing and being present.

Norm, a professor at Rhode Island School of Design, and Jackie, a professor at Pratt Institute,  met as students in Sam Messer’s Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art program. It was there the couple spent time in Sam’s “drawing happenings” and were inspired by his belief in community and bringing people together through drawing. 

In alignment with The Church’s vision for a creative community, the Drawing Meetups invite participants of all skill levels to a laid-back environment with a communal spirit. Tables and chairs will be provided and participants are also welcome to find a space within the exhibition for a solo meditative drawing journey. Some graphite pencils and 8x11” paper will also be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Charcoal, paints, and markers are not permitted in these sessions.

 Please note that this is a causal drawing session and not a class.

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INSIGHT SUNDAY with MARGARET GARRETT
Nov
16

INSIGHT SUNDAY with MARGARET GARRETT

Deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the line, shape, and form with artist Margaret Garrett. A former dancer turned visual artist, Garrett will discuss her inspirations and her process in the creation of Canon, a video that is representative of her movement-based work. Learn how making Garrett began making videos as a way to find shapes for her paintings and how this evolution led to the development of a new visual language for her—video collages that explore movement, shape, and the unfolding of contrapuntal patterns. Following the discussion there will be a spirited Q&A

Garrett’s Canon will be on view as part of Here & There – The First Churchennial, our fall exhibition and can be seen ahead of the talk during our exhibition hours Thursday-Monday 11 AM to 5 PM beginning October 5th.

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PLAYFUL: A book talk with CAS HOLMAN in conversation with LIZ COLLINS
Nov
14

PLAYFUL: A book talk with CAS HOLMAN in conversation with LIZ COLLINS

Dear Grownups, it’s time to find joy in bleak times! Welcome designer, educator, and play expert Cas Holman as she shares insight from her newly released book Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity. Holman is joined in conversation by the visual artist Liz Collins, who’s colorful, textile-based works and installations often reflect notions of play and connectivity. Following the discussion the dynamic duo invites you to a spirited Q&A as well as a book singing.

Drawing on psychology, history, art, and design, Playful makes a powerful case for the vital necessity of play in our lives and its essential importance to adult’s mental health, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Playful weaves together inspiring stories and eye-opening research into the emerging science of play. It shows us how adopting a playful mindset is crucial in helping us overcome fear of failure, embrace new ways of thinking, destress, reset, connect with one another, and grow our creativity at every stage of our lives. Come play!

Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity by Cas Holman with Lydia Denworth will be released by Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, on October 21, 2025.

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Fiber to Form: Papermaking & Botanical Printmaking with Kaitlin Pomerantz & Samuel Havens
Nov
14
to Nov 15

Fiber to Form: Papermaking & Botanical Printmaking with Kaitlin Pomerantz & Samuel Havens

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.

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Monotype Printmaking - November ADVANCED
Nov
13

Monotype Printmaking - November ADVANCED

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.

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ARTISTS & MAKERS NIGHT
Nov
12

ARTISTS & MAKERS NIGHT

Calling all makers, creatives, artists, and writers! Bring your supplies and join us for a casual and no-pressure environment to make art together. A reimagined Late Night Open Studio, Artists & Makers Night invites creatives of all types to gather and make art together alongside our current artists-in-residence, Hollis Chitto and Daniel T. Gaitor-Lomack. Visit their studios to see their work, gain inspiration, and chat about process. Passionate about fostering creativity in its space and establishing an oasis for creative inspiration and connection, The Church welcomes you to break out of your solitary studio and make art with others!

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WELLNESS MONDAY: “Yes. Hands Down. Always.” A Journal Journey with Kristen Santori
Nov
10

WELLNESS MONDAY: “Yes. Hands Down. Always.” A Journal Journey with Kristen Santori

Do you feel creatively blocked, stuck, or drained? Do you feel confused about something, can’t find clarity, don’t know what to do? Is there something that you can’t seem to change no matter how hard you try? Let’s write about it!

Join Kristen Santori as she navigates you through a simple reflective journal exercise. Learn how illuminating the language you use to code the world can decode the areas where a simple shift in diction can create a world of difference. Come to understand the beauty of the pause and how to transform your thoughts so that you can “dream” in “yes.” Participants are asked to bring their own journal/notebook, a writing utensil and a highlighter.

A disciplined journal keeper, Kristen has been keeping a morning writing practice for over a decade. Through writing and research, she has learned ways to rewire her neural network and become living proof of what a life can be once space for healing has been created and acted upon. This Wellness Monday presentation Kristen developed, created, around an exercise that was lived through in practice, served as a catalyst in her personal journey of wellness, and is now an invitation for others to see if it works for their benefit as well.

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WHERE WORLDS MEET: A Concert with MIRANDA CUCKSON & BLAIR MCMILLEN
Nov
9

WHERE WORLDS MEET: A Concert with MIRANDA CUCKSON & BLAIR MCMILLEN

Acclaimed violinist Miranda Cuckson and pianist Blair McMillen join us for a late Sunday afternoon that weaves worlds together. Playing a selection by composers Eleonor Alberga, Lili Boulanger, Ross Lee Finney, Beethoven, and Prokofiev, the duo invites audiences on a sonic journey. Hailed by New York Times as “brilliant artists,” the two have received rave reviews for their performances and recordings. The Guardian said their “playing is frank and urgent, with powerfully stripped-back quiet passages and gritted-teeth ecstatic climaxes.” Come hear what all the raves are about!

Cuckson and McMillen’s musical partnership spans well over a decade.  As a duo, they have played many recitals of music both old and new, including recently at San Francisco Performances, the Isabella Gardner Museum, and Detroit Institute of Art. They have given numerous world-premiere performances, and have recorded recent violin-piano music by composers Harold Meltzer, Michael Hersch, Jason Eckardt, Donald Martino, and Elliott Carter, to name a few.  Their 2016 ECM release of music by Béla Bartók, Witold Lutoslawski, and Alfred Schnittke, was highly critically-acclaimed.  Active as performers and pedagogues, they serve on the faculty at Mannes at The New School in New York City.   

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Knowledge Friday with Bonnie Michelle Cannon
Nov
7

Knowledge Friday with Bonnie Michelle Cannon

“The best way to spread love is to be LOVE!” says Bonnie Cannon, Executive Director of The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center and our November Knowledge Friday Speaker. Join us as we explore the life, mind, and insight of a much-loved community pillar, music aficionado, and true community rockstar. Then stay for a Q&A with the living legend.

For nearly 20 years Bonnie has dedicated her life to ensuring the benefit and well-being of others. Creating safe play spaces to more formal childcare, expanding educational opportunities, and being a bridge for cultural unity, Bonnie has lived a full life of service and has become an inspiration point for many on the East End.

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Monotype Printmaking - November INTRO
Nov
5

Monotype Printmaking - November INTRO

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.

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DRAWING MEETUP with artists JACKIE HOVING and NORM PARIS
Nov
2

DRAWING MEETUP with artists JACKIE HOVING and NORM PARIS

Bring a sketchbook, graphite or colored pencils, and/or pens and have a seat in the Main Gallery of The Church for a communal drawing salon led by artists and art professors Jackie Hoving and Norm Paris! This recurring program celebrates our fall exhibition Here & There: The Church’s First Churchennial while also honoring The Church’s commitment to fostering creativity on the East End. Flex your creative muscles as you draw the people around you, the space, or something that catches your eye in a meditative experience of observing and being present.

Norm, a professor at Rhode Island School of Design, and Jackie, a professor at Pratt Institute,  met as students in Sam Messer’s Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art program. It was there the couple spent time in Sam’s “drawing happenings” and were inspired by his belief in community and bringing people together through drawing. 

In alignment with The Church’s vision for a creative community, the Drawing Meetups invite participants of all skill levels to a laid-back environment with a communal spirit. Tables and chairs will be provided and participants are also welcome to find a space within the exhibition for a solo meditative drawing journey. Some graphite pencils and 8x11” paper will also be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Charcoal, paints, and markers are not permitted in these sessions.

 Please note that this is a causal drawing session and not a class.

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