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With over a decade of training and caring for dogs, Veronica Gryzbowska and Gail Murphy from Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF Hamptons) come to The Church and join animal lover and The Church Co-founder April Gornik in a lively discussion meant to reveal the truths (and dispel the myths) about our beloved four-legged family members. Learn something new or debunk old tricks from the experts and ask your questions during the Q&A. Ready to expand the fam? Visit the ARF adoption vehicle in the parking lot to find your new furry family member! Unable to have a pet? Come by and support the shelter and find out ways you can volunteer, foster, donate, and support ARF’s rescues.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will not take place
“….When the dove returned to him in the evening,
there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf…”
The Ark is about to dock, and to celebrate our closing weekend, we invite our poetry-loving friends to the fourth installment of The Power Of Poetry, our community-driven poetry read-in. Gathering in the library, we will weave through a curated selection of poems that relate to The Ark as we explore man’s relationship to animals and nature and examine archetypal imagery of the flood, the raven, the dove, and the rainbow. Join us as we fill the gallery with the power of poetry— reading, listening, and reflecting on poetry in real-time.
As a reminder, the poems are curated in advance, and readers are assigned their reading order upon arrival. Poems are not pre-selected, rehearsed, or memorized but are actively engaged with as the reader steps up to the mic. Feedback from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing that this format helps both listeners and readers feel liberated from ego and fully immersed in the poem.
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
SPACE IS LIMITED
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, the Makers Night & Open Studio, invites artists of all types to gather and make art together alongside our current artists-in-residence, James Esber and Madjeen Issac . 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!
Attendees are responsible for bringing all of their own supplies (including easels). The Church is providing its studio (including tables and chairs) for artists to utilize, as well as an environment of conviviality. Please note, there is limited capacity, and this program will operate on a first-come, first-served basis—Reserving your ticket through our website will guarantee you a spot in the studio. Furthermore, artists are responsible for all their own cleanup; clean up should begin half an hour before the event concludes. Operation of the monotype press will not be permitted. Thank you!
September 28th Query: Where do you draw the line?
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.
Calling all makers, artisans, artists, and tinkerers! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Maker’s Market will be curated from an open application process! If you are a weaver, potter, designer, woodworker, jewelry designer – or a designer or retailer of other marvelous wearable, shareable or other objects, we’d love to hear from you!
The highly anticipated Holiday Makers Market returns to The Church on Saturday November 29th and Sunday 30th from 11 AM – 5 PM. The Market features more than fifteen unique artisans and makers, offers our community a selection of home goods, clothing, jewelry and more, making finding a special handmade gift a breeze!
Interested in participating as a vendor?
Submit an application!
Applications must be filled out and submitted by
5 PM September 30th to be considered.
Please read the following criteria before applying:
Makers must be able to present both days of the market to be considered.
All goods need to be made or designed on the East End.
Vendors Fee is $300 to participate. This includes an 8-foot table and a dedicated 10ft by 6ft vendor space in our main gallery during the market.
Vendors must be equipped with their own Point of Sale.
Vendors must be incorporated entities.
Come celebrate with us! Stop in anytime between 6 PM and 7:30 PM on October 4th to get the first look at our 2025 Fall Exhibition Here & There: The First Churchennial during our opening reception. A multi-media exhibition, Here & There highlights the artists residency program at The Church from its first three years, 2021 through 2024.
Central to our mission to ensure that Sag Harbor continues its long history as a thriving center for makers and artists, this year-round residency program has featured over 128 artists and thinkers from around the world and from our community. More than 40 of those artists will be on view in all visual art media including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and video art, in addition to events and workshops in performance, music, and the written word.
Calling all Educators, Superintendents, and School Administrators!
Join us for a special Open House designed to support East End students and educators. Attendees will learn about existing arts enrichment opportunities for schools and students, as well as how to apply for our new ACE (Arts, Creativity, and Education) Pilot Program for the 2026 school year. Five selected applicants will be awarded a $5,000 budget each to support a yearlong arts education partnership with The Church.
Enjoy light refreshments, connect with fellow educators, and meet our co-founders April Gornik and Eric Fischl, as they share the founding vision for The Church and its mission to inspire creativity on the East End.
Event Highlights:
Program overview with Executive Director Sheri Pasquarella
Learn how you district can benefit with Casey Kleister-Meyer, Operations Manager
Explore possibilities with Kristen Santori, Programming and Communications Manager
Tour our facilities and explore workshops with Samuel Havens, Workshop & Residency Manager
Q&A and Feedback Session
Food, beverage & Conviviality!
Registration is free. Space is limited.
This event is specifically designed for educators and school leaders –please share with anyone who may be interested.
Let’s inspire creativity together!