Visual Art & Artists
Upcoming Events
The Church welcomes Art21 as our presenting partner in a special screening of the world premiere of a new short-format documentary on the life and work of acclaimed artist AMY SILLMAN. Sillman and Art21 Executive Director Tina Kukielski will introduce the eight-minute film, which will be followed by a dynamic dialogue between Amy Sillman and fellow painter David Salle.
It is time to rethink everything you thought you knew about pirates. Join Thymaya Payne, as he presents a screening of his documentary film, “Stolen Seas,” which follows pirate translator and negotiator Ishmael Ali, tells the story of 13 powerless men trapped on a ship, and explores why their captors feel justified in their tyranny. After the screening, there will be a Q&A with the acclaimed writer and filmmaker.
The Weight of Water is the title of a site-specific work by Christine Sciulli, currently on view as part of our exhibition, Space – Sight – Line. Join us as Sciulli uses the discussion of the work to present a public dialogue that explores the work’s themes and inspiration, dealing notably with race, the history of slavery on the East End, and its pernicious wake. The Conversation includes presentations by Meghan McGinley, Director of Education at Sag Harbor Cinema, in addition to local educators, Carrie Clark and Cara Nelson, and New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. Senator Sanders will make a special appearance via Zoom to share his work on reparations. A Q&A with all participants will follow the discussion.
Quincy Flowers’s novel-in-process, Canebrake is about moving beyond social and political limitation into unknown territory, preserving ancestral knowledge while crafting a new legacy, yearning for connection with the likeminded, and the staggering reality of isolation as the price of success.
Join us as the Brooklyn-based writer discusses his historical inspirations for the work and gives us the rare opportunity to hear excerpts before its completion. After the reading, the floor will open up for a lively Q&A
The Church’s Late Night Open Studio is back! LNOS is a casual and no-pressure environment for artists of all types to gather and make art together. The Church is passionate about welcoming artists to its space and establishing an oasis for creative inspiration and connection. Join us for the evening where artists of all mediums are invited to join, socialize, listen to music, and work on any projects, whether past or current. It’s a hang-out! Come break out of your solitary studio and make art at The Church!
Quincy Flowers’s novel-in-process, Canebrake is about moving beyond social and political limitation into unknown territory, preserving ancestral knowledge while crafting a new legacy, yearning for connection with the likeminded, and the staggering reality of isolation as the price of success.
Join us as the Brooklyn-based writer discusses his historical inspirations for the work and gives us the rare opportunity to hear excerpts before its completion. After the reading, the floor will open up for a lively Q&A