A.C.E. Program — The Church Sag Harbor

A.C.E.

ARTS | CREATIVITY | EDUCATION

Apply for the A.C.E. Pilot Program!

Applications Opening:
Thursday, October 23rd

Applications Due by:
Friday, December 19th

Apply Now

Mission & Vision

The Church aims to foster creativity on the East End of Long Island and honor Sag Harbor’s legacy as a makers village. The A.C.E. (Art, Community, Education) program is designed to inspire youth by offering a sanctuary for creative exploration and practice.

Pilot Program Overview

Launching in January 2026, the A.C.E. Pilot Program will engage up to five educators, school districts, or community organizations in a year-long initiative.

Each selected partner will receive a $5,000 credit toward cultural and educational services at The Church.

Applications for the pilot program open October 23, 2025 and are due by December 19, 2025.

Goals & Execution

The program addresses gaps in inclusive, innovative arts education and aims to build sustainable educational infrastructure. Programs will be co-designed with educators and managed by The Church’s team, funded through grants and community donations. The goal is to create a community-responsive arts education model.

Resources & Opportunities

Participants and students will have access to creative workspaces, collaborations with artists-in-residence, educational tours, student-focused programming, mentorships, and workshops.

The Church by the Numbers

Since 2021, we have:

Mounted 4 exhibitions annually, with a total of 18 shows from 2021 through 2025
Welcomed 64,502 people from 2021-2024, and 9,912 people this year through 7/20/2025
Presented more than 400 public programs to 37,366 people
Launched a residency pilot program and hosted more than 100 artists and collaborators in Sag Harbor, and approximately 50% representation of BIPOC+ identifying artists.
Presented nearly 1,000 artists across all platforms (exhibitions, residency, concerts, events)

Questions About the Application Process

We encourage all east end educators, schools, districts, and community organizations to apply for the Pilot Program.
If you are not sure of your eligibility, please email Casey Kleister Meyer at casey@thechurchsagharbor.org
The application is a Google Form. You can access the form here , and at the “Apply Now” button on the top of the page.
Applications are due by December 19, 2025. Any applications received after this date will not be reviewed.
Selections will be made during the first two weeks of January 2026 with partners being announced by the mid January 2026.
Selected partners for the A.C.E. Pilot Program will be notified via email.