Announcing The Churchennial – a multi-media exhibition highlighting the artists residency program at The Church from its first three years, 2021 through 2024. Works from more than 40 artists will be on view in all visual media including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and video art, in addition to events and workshops in performance, music, and the written word.

 “It is thrilling to see how the residency has impacted the lives of so many artists from both the East End and around the world, and we are thrilled to be able to present a platform that will allow them to share their work and deepen community connections,” says Executive Director Sheri Pasquarella.

The residency program of The Church has been central to our mission since day one and ensures that Sag Harbor continues its long history as a thriving center for makers and artists. From 2021 – 2024, the residency program has featured over 128 artists and thinkers. This year-round program includes provides artists with living and workspace, as well as an opportunity for community-based work and collaborations.

In addition to supporting individuals from around the world at all career stages across artistic practices, special rotations include a Community Residency cycle that provides studio space to artists of the South Fork, and a group practices cycle that supports works that require multiple individuals for creation and execution, such as dance/choreography, performance, and musical composition.

Artists to be featured:

Interdisciplinary & Visual Arts: Linda K. Alpern, Anna Barratt, Mary-Ellen Bartley, Roisin Bateman, Laura Belmont, Malcolm Betts, Nanette Carter, Nani Chacon, Ivan Cofield, Andrea Cote, Jamie Diamond, Sabra Moon Elliot, Francine Fleischer, Margaret Garrett, Jim Gingerich, David Grundy, Jay Hardin, Ben Hassett, Candace Hill-Montgomery, Erling Hope, Jackie Hoving, Arta Jekabsone, Cy Keener, Claude Lawrence, Sharon Van Liempt-Brown, Ryan McNamara, Paul (DJ Spooky) Miller, Rhea Nowak, Norman Paris, Kaitlin Pomerantz, Victoria Roth, Jordan Seaberry, Blair Seagram, Kerry Sharkey-Miller, Robynn Smith, Peter Solow, Leslee Stradford, Fulton (Mr. Wash) Washington, Mark Webber, Darryl Westly, Amy Wickersham, John Wittenberg, and Andre Worrel.

Literary Arts: Mira Dougherty, Marian Donahue, Bill Goldstein, Thymaya Payne

Performing Arts:  Albino Mbie, Johnny Cruise Mercer