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Curated by Leila Heller Gallery, Simone Levinson, Christine Mack, and Christina Strassfield Southampton Arts Center is delighted to present Contained Movement, an exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture in the newly renovated Paulson Family Gardens of the Southampton Arts Center, with works on loan from the Leila Heller Gallery and Room 57 Gallery. The exhibition opening will take place […]
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Southampton Arts Center (SAC) is pleased to host a talk by David Rubenstein discussing the Declaration of Independence as America approaches its 250th anniversary, on Friday, July 3rd, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Guests will join David M. Rubenstein for a timely and engaging conversation exploring the origins, meaning, and enduring legacy of the Declaration of Independence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. […]
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American Threads of Unity and Freedom is a Southampton Arts Center community quilt project created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Visitors to The Story of America: 1776–2026, presented by the Museum of Democracy at Southampton Arts Center through July 18, are invited to sew together patches of up-cycled blue jean squares, blue velvet, […]
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Southampton Arts Center, Southampton, NY July 25 – September 27, 2026 From the anonymous to the celebrity, and from the everyday to era-defining events such as the Great Depression, the Holocaust, and the Civil Rights Movement, Presence captures the full spectrum of the human experience. The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is excited to announce the launch of Presence: […]
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Southampton Arts Center (SAC) is pleased to announce that The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to SAC to support the upcoming Museum of Democracy Exhibition, THE STORY OF AMERICA: 1776-2026, A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE. The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation aims to educate and inform the public in New York State, particularly in the Town of […]
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Southampton Arts Center [SAC – southamptonartscenter.org] is thrilled to announce the sixth annual summer kick-off party, Whimsy: Latin Jazz Dance Party on Saturday, June 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This fundraising initiative welcomes Southampton’s residents, artists, and all community members to indulge in delicious fare from Robbins Wolfe, cocktails, live entertainment, and dancing with Maria Raquel Quintet. Proceeds […]
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Southampton Arts Center (SAC) is pleased to present Brendan Johnston as its new artist-in-residence on March 7th and April 9th from 12pm – 5pm. A newly appointed board member at SAC, Johnston studied Art History at McGill University before training in drawing, painting, and sculpture at Grand Central Atelier, where he graduated in 2012. Devoted to […]
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Over 500 Works Showcased From Southampton Students Grades K-12 Southampton Arts Center is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative arts education program in collaboration with the Southampton School District. This exciting partnership will kick off with the inaugural student artist exhibition, titled “First Light: Celebrating Student Artists of Southampton,” which will open on February 7th and […]
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Southampton Arts Center [SAC southamptonartscenter.org] will honor 3 generations of local veterans by hearing their stories on November 8th from 3:00-5:00 pm. 3 short films will be shown from the USA Warrior Stories Archive, including Angelique Williams (Navy 1997-2014), Ed German (USMC 1967-70), and Martin Sylvester (Army 1943-45). Following the films, a Q&A moderated by USA Warrior Stories founders Matt Hindra and Nick Kraus will take place with Angelique Williams, Ed German and Martin […]
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Southampton Arts Center [SAC southamptonartscenter.org] will wrap up the summer with a live concert by Tony-award nominated Broadway star, vocalist and writer Melissa Errico on August 31st from 7 pm – 9 pm. Renowned jazz pianist Tedd Firth — a close friend & collaborator of Melissa for decades —- accompanies her with poetic solos. This concert debuts their upcoming duo […]
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