REFLECTIONS IN MUSIC: Blue-Tinged Classics
The innovative Reflections in Music series is returns with artistic director Bruce Wolosoff and a group of all-star musicians inviting audiences to explore the influence of blues and jazz in classical music with Blue-Tinged Classics. This program, features composer and pianist Bruce Wolosoff, clarinetist Narek Arutyunian, and violinist Deborah Buck performing music by George Gershwin, Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Aaron Coplan, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson.
The evening will also include two premieres: A new work by renowned film composer Carter Burwell, and Blue Mantra, the latest composition by Bruce Wolosoff, inspired by a painting by Margaret Garret.
Still, Small Voice: A Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Query: What do we give when we give thanks?
In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library.
The 4th Annual Holiday Makers Market
The highly anticipated annual Holiday Makers Market returns! Shop for holiday gifts or treat yourself to something nice – all while supporting local artisans this season! With over 20 unique artisans and makers curated by Susan Nieland, the market features selections from home goods, clothing, jewelry, and more. You’ll be able to find a special handmade gift with ease!
All levels of The Church will be abuzz! Stop by the pop-up print show on our studio level for a one-of-a-kind gift… literally! The show features artists of the East End who have participated in The Church’s ever-popular Monotype Printmaking workshops over the past years. Visit our Silent Auction and enter for your chance to take home exciting package bundles. And be sure to explore our current exhibition on our Mezzanine level.
Pop-Up Print Exhibition
Our special addition to the annual Holiday Makers Market returns. A pop-up Print exhibition and sale will accompany the market and feature the works of local artists who have participated in our monthly Monotype Printmaking workshops. Prints will range in price from $75 - $800 and will showcase some of our favorite works of the past year! Featured artists include Stephen Doyle, Laurie Hall, Setha Low, Kerry Sharkey-Miller, Gael Towey, John Wittenberg, Almond Zigmund, and more!
A monotype, defined as a one-of-a-kind impression, is created through the process of manipulating ink on a plate (often plexiglass) and running it through the press with archival paper. By applying smooth and consistent pressure to the plate, the image is transferred and absorbed into the fibers of the paper, resulting in a unique and often surprising print.
Community Holiday Sing-Along
The highly anticipated annual Holiday Makers Market returns! Shop for holiday gifts or treat yourself to something nice – all while supporting local artisans this season! With over 20 unique artisans and makers curated by Susan Nieland, the market features selections from home goods, clothing, jewelry, and more. You’ll be able to find a special handmade gift with ease!
All levels of The Church will be abuzz! Stop by the pop-up print show on our studio level for a one-of-a-kind gift… literally! The show features artists of the East End who have participated in The Church’s ever-popular Monotype Printmaking workshops over the past years. Visit our Silent Auction and enter for your chance to take home exciting package bundles. And be sure to explore our current exhibition on our Mezzanine level.
Book Signing with Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Lee Skolnick, and Susan Wood
While visiting our wonderful vendors and The Church merch shop on our studio floor, stop by The Church’s Art Book table. From 1 PM to 3:30 PM on both days artists, Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Lee Skolnick, and Susan Wood will be on the premises to sign and personalize their monograph Art books. Snag a one-of-a-kind gift for the art lover in your life!
The 4th Annual Holiday Makers Market
The highly anticipated annual Holiday Makers Market returns! Shop for holiday gifts or treat yourself to something nice – all while supporting local artisans this season! With over 20 unique artisans and makers curated by Susan Nieland, the market features selections from home goods, clothing, jewelry, and more. You’ll be able to find a special handmade gift with ease!
All levels of The Church will be abuzz! Stop by the pop-up print show on our studio level for a one-of-a-kind gift… literally! The show features artists of the East End who have participated in The Church’s ever-popular Monotype Printmaking workshops over the past years. Visit our Silent Auction and enter for your chance to take home exciting package bundles. And be sure to explore our current exhibition on our Mezzanine level.
Pop-Up Print Exhibition
Our special addition to the annual Holiday Makers Market returns. A pop-up Print exhibition and sale will accompany the market and feature the works of local artists who have participated in our monthly Monotype Printmaking workshops. Prints will range in price from $75 - $800 and will showcase some of our favorite works of the past year! Featured artists include Stephen Doyle, Laurie Hall, Setha Low, Kerry Sharkey-Miller, Gael Towey, John Wittenberg, Almond Zigmund, and more!
A monotype, defined as a one-of-a-kind impression, is created through the process of manipulating ink on a plate (often plexiglass) and running it through the press with archival paper. By applying smooth and consistent pressure to the plate, the image is transferred and absorbed into the fibers of the paper, resulting in a unique and often surprising print.
Book Signing with Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Lee Skolnick, and Susan Wood
While visiting our wonderful vendors and The Church merch shop on our studio floor, stop by The Church’s Art Book table. From 1 PM to 3:30 PM on both days artists, Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Lee Skolnick, and Susan Wood will be on the premises to sign and personalize their monograph Art books. Snag a one-of-a-kind gift for the art lover in your life!
Community Holiday Sing-Along
The highly anticipated annual Holiday Makers Market returns! Shop for holiday gifts or treat yourself to something nice – all while supporting local artisans this season! With over 20 unique artisans and makers curated by Susan Nieland, the market features selections from home goods, clothing, jewelry, and more. You’ll be able to find a special handmade gift with ease!
All levels of The Church will be abuzz! Stop by the pop-up print show on our studio level for a one-of-a-kind gift… literally! The show features artists of the East End who have participated in The Church’s ever-popular Monotype Printmaking workshops over the past years. Visit our Silent Auction and enter for your chance to take home exciting package bundles. And be sure to explore our current exhibition on our Mezzanine level.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - December INTRO
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.
REFLECTIONS IN MUSIC: Winterreise
Reflections in Music returns to The Church with internationally acclaimed basso Matthew Rose. The Metropolitan Opera singer will perform Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise and will be joined by pianist Bènèdicte Jourdois.
Join us for an unforgettable performance that reverberates in The Church’s vaulted corridors as Rose sings the story about a traveler heading out on a solitary journey through the snow in winter to come to terms with the loss of a great love.
Knowledge Friday with Minerva Perez
Let’s kick off the first weekend in December with a woman known for kicking it into high gear and making a substantial difference in her community: Minerva Perez. Join us as we learn Minerva’s story and gather insight from one of our community’s most dynamic leaders.
How does one go from a BFA in drama to running a 24/7 Crisis Shelter for women and children fleeing domestic abuse? How does one facilitate a respectful dialogue between Anglo and Latino communities creating a more inclusive community? Let’s ask Minerva!
Still, Small Voice: A Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Query: What is the craziest thing that you believe?
In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library.
After Hours with Myrna Davis and April Gornik
Join Myrna Davis and April Gornik, co-curators of Yes, No, WOW: The Push Pin Studios Revolution for an exclusive look at the show from the curatorial perspective. Myrna and April will lead guests on a tour of the exhibition before inviting audiences to a discussion. Learn where the impetus and inspiration for the show came from, the perspectives they held during the selection process, and hear their reflections on the show as a whole. A Q&A with the speakers will follow the discussion.
Performance and Artist Talk with Michelle Ross
Violinist and composer Michelle Ross invites you to join us at The Church for a behind-the-scenes look into her creative practice and unique process of composing. During this special event, Michelle will offer insight into her latest composition – an in-progress piece for solo violin and mixed ensemble – and discuss how improvisation, electronics, handwritten notations, poetry, and performance all play a role in her work. The presentation will feature a selection of handwritten scores, excerpts of audio, and a live performance by Michelle.
A protégée of the legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, Michelle’s compositions have had world premieres at the Lucerne Festival, Tanglewood Music Center, and Oregon Symphony’s Open Music. She has also performed as guest concertmaster with a range of ensembles including the Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, London Symphony Orchestra, and more.
Insight Sunday with Nick Whelan
“The right of interpretation now belongs to you, the viewer,” says filmmaker and documentarist, Nick Whelan. Join us for an Insight Sunday presentation of Nick’s short format film “Akrowa,” followed by an illuminating discussion about the work, including the pathos behind the imagery, and the way he uses his musical knowledge to find the rhythmic dance between images. A Q&A will follow the discussion.
WELLNESS MONDAY: Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong with TINA CURRAN
Tina Curran, a founding teacher in the worldwide Tai Chi Foundation, joins us for our December Wellness Monday as we harness the energy of the final full moon of the year. Curran invites participants to an informative and interactive introduction to tai chi, the ancient martial art of movement for health and balance. Focusing on Qigong, sometimes called the “internal” part of tai chi, Curran will help us access some of the benefits of its in-depth movements and principles, allowing us to tune in to our essential being and open to our true strengths.
Tai chi, often called “moving meditation” is part of traditional Chinese meditation and is based on establishing the natural flow of qi (life energy) through the body. Tune in to the healing and rejuvenating energies of nature, heightened by the energy of the full moon, as we work with gentle yet energizing movements and self-massages. Designed to release stress and enhance energy, these low-impact exercise techniques are easy to learn, help build immunity, and aid in bringing clarity, openness, and flow in body and mind.
In the wise words of martial arts legend and accomplished Qigong practitioner, Bruce Lee, “…water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - December ADVANCED
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.
Still, Small Voice: A Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Query: What is the Human Being?
In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - January INTRO
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - January ADVANCED
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - February INTRO
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - February ADVANCED
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - November ADVANCED
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.
Insight Sunday with Ralph Gibson
Ralph Gibson, acclaimed photographer, joins us as November’s Insight Sunday speaker. Freshly returned from overseas and amidst a successful exhibition at Parrish Art Museum entitled Nature: Object, Gibson presents The Church’s audience with an exclusive look into his developing project Italia. The forthcoming photography book will be published in 2025 as part of the 100th Year anniversary celebration of Leica Camera. Join us as we explore the driving forces behind his current work, glean insight from his experiences, and see the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the publication of a photography book. After the discussion, there will be a Q&A with the artist.
Fiordaliso will be joined by Lindsay Morris, whose photography is included in the newly released book. The two will discuss the inspiration and impetus for the book and highlight the collaborative process, a process that Fiordaliso feels is gaining new traction in the post-COVID world. There will be a limited number of signed books available for those in attendance. Following the discussion there will be a Q&A with the audience.
Poetry Reading with Philip Schultz
“There is not a particle of life which does not bear poetry within it.” Gustave Flaubert
Philip Schultz, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, is currently penning a new book of poetry (title pending). You are invited to a poetic Saturday evening, as Schultz reads new work from his latest endeavor, treating audiences to an advanced preview of the work, and revisits some of his older work. Schultz will also discuss his inspirations, provide insight into his process, and welcome the curious to learn more about the wordsmith.
One of the long-form poems included in the new collection, entitled Something and Nothing, is an Ekphrastic work that draws inspiration from Arshile Gorky’s painting The Artist and His Mother while also tilting the lens of introspection upon his own mother. “Mothers,” Schultz says, “the force that drives humanity’s engine. Women. Sacrifice.”
IT’S NOT ALWAYS ALZHEIMER’S: The Caregiver’s Journey with MARY LOU FALCONE
Join us for an emotionally empowering evening with Mary Lou Falcone as she shares her journey as a caregiver. The internationally esteemed publicist/strategist and author of the book I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia, will speak about her life, share her story, read from her book, and invite the audience to a reflective Q&A at the end of her presentation.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - November INTRO
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.
WELLNESS MONDAY: Healing Breathwork with CÉLINE ANTOINE
Celine Antoine is a certified breathwork guide who takes great joy in helping people to reconnect to the pure intention of their hearts. Join us for this Wellness Monday as Céline leads us in an intensive Healing Breathwork class. Bring your yoga mat and a blanket for comfort, and wear comfortable clothing, as we mindfully use our breath to strengthen our connection to self and access the secrets of our hearts where our purest intention and inner wisdom reside.
Still, Small Voice: A Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Query: What does “The Pursuit of Happiness” mean to you?
In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library.
Artist Talk with Paul Davis
Paul Davis moved from Oklahoma to New York at age 17, with the ambition, inspiration, and vision to create exciting graphic art. He succeeded.
Considered a master, the award-winning, internationally renowned artist joins us for an inspiring evening discussion. Come hear Davis speak about his time with Push Pin Studios, share his long-standing Sag Harbor history and the inspiration he found here, and discuss topics like his early influences and a career that has taken him all over the world. Following the program, there will be a thoughtful Q&A with the audience.
Arta Jēkabsone & Krists Saržants: Songs from the Sag Harbor Diaries
It is with joy and gratitude we welcome back Arta Jēkabsone for the premiere performance of her original work, composed here at The Church. The singer-songwriter is joined by her duo pianist partner Krists Saržants for an incredible evening of jazz music infused with Latvian folk and other traditions. Our former May artist-in-residence has since completed several of the works she began here and the two will present them as Songs from the Sag Harbor Diaries.
Arta’s ethereal voice takes audiences on a musical journey through light, warmth, and sound. Anyone who has heard her sing will assure you this is not a concert to be missed. As composer and Pianist Edgards Cīrulis says, “Arta Jēkabsone is a voice that will soothe any pain or suffering. She is the guardian and ambassador of light, love, and peace. Yet, she still can bedazzle you with complex, but not overwhelming lines and melodies, and she freely takes command of harmony and rhythm."
Knowledge Friday with Ginny Edwards
Welcome Ginny Edwards, graphic designer, to our Knowledge Friday series. Join us for a remarkable evening of stories as Ginny shares her perspective of why “design matters.” After the discussion, the audience is invited to a Q&A with the speaker. Gain perspective as she shares how she was “taught to see” by her drawing tutor David Hockney. Learn about her solo pitch to Steve Jobs and John Sculley when she worked at Apple. Discover how this designer found herself smuggling banned art and political cartoons out of Russia. Ginny’s career working with companies like Apple, Estee Lauder, and her own business in India and Hong Kong has led her all over the world.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - October ADVANCED
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.
The Inner Journey: Exploring the Celtic Tradition of Samhain with SOUNDLOVE and Karina Melvin
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” W.B. Yeats
Did you know that Halloween has Irish origins? What do you know about Samhain? Bring your yoga mats and step into the circle with Kate Gilman and Jess Forsythe of S O U N D L O V E, and very special guest Karina Melvin flown in from Dublin. The trio invites participants to an immersive inner journey through inspired breath, sound and mediation ritual, an exploration of the significance of Samhain, and a closer look at seasonal botanical magic.
Learn the origin and rituals of Samhain, a special time of year on the ancient pagan and Celtic calendars, and one of the root cultural traditions associated with our modern annual celebration of Halloween. Traditionally celebrated October 31 – November 1, the holiday marks a time in which the veil between worlds thins, where communication with ancestors and the spirit world is possible and it prepares us internally for the coming darkness of winter. In addition to the reading, local historian HUGH KING will share with us the true story of the East End woman, Elizabeth Garlick, who stood accused of witchcraft, being marked responsible for a string of mysterious occurrences and a death in the then English settlement.
Oakland Angels: A guided tour of Oakland Cemetery with April Gornik
As the final resting place for more than 4,000 souls, Oakland Cemetery holds inside its gates the unique and special history of this seaside village. Join April Gornik, The Church’s co-founder, for a guided tour of the historic landmark. Founded in 1840, the cemetery includes more 18th and 19th-century sea captains than any other Long Island cemetery as well as the remains of incredible people in Sag Harbor’s Legacy and of great historical influence. This includes many of The Church’s own Sag Harbor Saints such as Nelson Algren, George Balanchine, Gordon Matta Clark, Spalding Grey, Daisy Tapley, James Salter and Lanford Wilson.
SPOOKY-PALOOZA: A full day of spooky family fun!
Halloween is a Sag Harbor beloved tradition, and we invite you to get into the spooky spirit and join us for the first-ever Spooky-Palooza! This collaborative movement between Sag Harbor Cinema, The Church, and Bay Street Theater, presents a fall family fun day for all ages. Enjoy a classic film, spark your creativity, express your costume prowess at an all-out party, and experience the joy of community while enjoying the holiday spirit. After all the fun enjoy a dinner at one of the participating restaurants in the village like SEN and others to be announced and receive a Fangtastic 10% discount off your bill*. We’re kooky, mysterious, and spooky, The Sag Harbor Family. Snap Snap
Meet GOODY GARLICK: A dramatic reading from LUCY BOYLE’s latest play and a talk with HUGH KING about the true and local story that inspired it
Join us for an evening of history and culture as we invite audiences to a dramatic reading from LUCY BOYLE’S latest play in progress, titled GOODY GARLICK. In 1658, Thirty five years before allegations of witchcraft swept through Salem, Massachusetts sparking the infamous witch hunt, there was a trial here on the East End of Long Island that rocked the village of East Hampton. Meet Goody Garlick! Featuring a cast of incredible actors including, JENNIFER MUDGE, CHRIS COFFEY, and REILLY ROSE, among others soon to be announced, and joined by her incredible director SHERYL KALLER, Boyle takes audiences back in time with a modern perspective of the events unfolding.
In addition to the reading, local historian HUGH KING will share with us the true story of the East End woman, Elizabeth Garlick, who stood accused of witchcraft, being marked responsible for a string of mysterious occurrences and a death in the then English settlement.
Open Studio: Monotype Printmaking - October INTRO
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.
WELLNESS MONDAY: Introduction to Vedic dance with NICOLE WINDENBERGER, MA
Nicole Windenberger kicks off our Fall Wellness Monday Program with an introductory workshop in Vedic Dance. Experience the basics of this Indian dance tradition that is grounded in the experience of consciousness and transcendence and is rich in physiological benefits, bringing practitioners good health and happiness.
Insight Sunday with Michelle Fiordaliso and Lindsay Morris
“Rejection and belonging are two sides of the same coin,” says Michelle Fiordaliso, acclaimed essayist. Join us for an Insight Sunday (at a new time!) that looks behind the scenes of Fiordaliso’s latest work Rejected: Essays on Belonging. “These essays are about self-love, embracing the difficult transitions, and discovering community even in times of isolation,” she explains.
Fiordaliso will be joined by Lindsay Morris, whose photography is included in the newly released book. The two will discuss the inspiration and impetus for the book and highlight the collaborative process, a process that Fiordaliso feels is gaining new traction in the post-COVID world. There will be a limited number of signed books available for those in attendance. Following the discussion there will be a Q&A with the audience.
Intro to Linoleum Block Printing
Often characterized by flat colors and bold graphic shapes, block printing has long been an affordable and approachable medium for creating multiple prints. From a block of linoleum, an image is created by carving away areas of negative space. Leaving only the final design, the block can then be rolled with ink and printed using a press or by hand. Once carved, the block can be printed indefinitely, varying color, orientation, and even layering additional blocks. Led by artist and printmaker Robynn Smith, this workshop will offer an introduction to the block printing process, exploring techniques for carving, printing, and more.
A screening of MILTON GLASER: TO INFORM AND DELIGHT followed by a Q&A with WENDY KEYS and GIULIA D’AGNOLO VALLAN in collaboration with the Sag Harbor Cinema
The Church in collaboration with the Sag Harbor Cinema will present a screening of the documentary Milton Glaser: To Inform & Delight. This screening has been programmed in tandem with The Church’s fall exhibition Yes, No, WOW: The Push Pin Studios Revolution. Following the film there will be an intriguing conversation between director Wendy Keys and April Gornik, The Church co-founder and exhibition co-curator.
Milton Glaser is one of the six artists featured in the exhibition, as he was a founding member of Push Pin studios. In 1968 he founded the New York magazine with Clay Felker and is best known for designing the “I ♥ NY” logo in the 1970’s when New York City was at its most dangerous and nearly bankrupt. The simple yet ingenious design instantly became the center of a campaign to revive New York and “I ♥ NY” has endured as one of the most recognizable icons in the world.
Still, Small Voice: A Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Query: What is Charisma?
In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library.
A World Tour Through Jazz Concert with East End Jazz
Let’s take a trip around the world with the magic of jazz as our pilot! Join us as East End Jazz invites audiences to a concert that brings us a captivating blend of lullabies, love songs, traditional folk tunes, and soundtracks from around the world, reimagined and transformed through the improvisational spirit of the beloved genre. Led by vocalist Olivia Foschi and Bassist Iris Ornig and featuring pianist Cecilia Coleman and drummer Brian Woodruff, the talented and accomplished quartet presents an impressionable evening written through the language of jazz.
Family Jazz Jam Play-Along: A Musical Adventure for all Ages with East End Jazz
Tap your feet, clap your hands, dance, and sing along as a talented quartet leads you through a fun and interactive play-along experience. Join the family fun designed for music enthusiasts of all ages as East End Jazz musicians create a memorable afternoon of music, laughter, and connection Led by vocalist Olivia Foschi, bassist Iris Ornig, pianist Cecilia Coleman, and drummer Brian Woodruff, participants will learn about the building blocks of jazz through call and response exercises, movement-based lessons, improvisation techniques and more. No prior musical experience is necessary!
In Conversation with James McMullan
“I am attracted to the energy and drama of people dealing with difficult situations and the graphic invention that drawing these predicaments inspires in me,” says artist, illustrator, and teacher James McMullan.
Join us on the first full day of our Fall exhibition, Yes, No, WOW: The Push Pin Studios Revolution as McMullan, one of the six artists featured in the show is joined by April Gornik, in conversation, the show’s curator and The Church co-founder. The two will discuss the artist’s time with Push Pin Studios, reflect on his time in Sag Harbor and the role it played in his work, as well as touch on the various milestones and obstacles he encountered in his career. After the discussion, there will be an insightful Q&A with the audience.
Still, Small Voice: A Gathering for Reflection and Contemplative Sharing
Query: How do you make your pain powerful?
In the style of a traditional Quaker meeting, each iteration of Still, Small Voice will center around an organizing question about creativity, community, and being human in the 21st century. The format of the meeting is unprogrammed and anchored in silence, but receptive to the insights of all participants. It is a space grounded in humanistic pluralism and is welcoming and open to all. Facilitated by former Quaker clerk Erling Hope, the series will be held in The Church’s library.
Exhibition Opening Reception of Yes, No, and WOW: The Push Pin Studios Revolution
Yes, No, and WOW: the Push Pin Studios Revolution presents a like-minded group of six graphic artists who came together in the mid-20th century to form a graphic design firm that had a profound and lasting cultural impact. Three of the six artists have deep ties to Sag Harbor, and this exhibition continues The Church’s series of exhibitions that seek to illuminate the cultural, creative, and artistic history of our community.
This exhibition will include actual materials from the Push Pin archive, including chapbooks, almanacks, posters, books, vinyl record covers, and objects from the six aforementioned artists: Seymour Chwast, Paul Davis, Milton Glaser, James McMullan, Reynold Ruffins and Ed Sorel, spanning the 50s into the 21st Century. We will be hosting talks by surviving members of this group as part of our exhibition-related activities throughout its run.
With humor, humanity, and optimism, Push Pin Studios inspired a revolutionary design environment whose impact can still be seen and felt today.
Knowledge Friday with Susan Wood
Susan Wood knows about capturing the essence of the human spirit. The international trailblazing photographer and journalist, whose work has spanned six decades, joins us for a special Knowledge Friday that bridges our Summer and our Fall Exhibitions. Join us and hear from an influential feminist who loves to laugh and who has had a substantial career in the editorial and advertising world. Susan will be joined in conversation by April Gornik and will share stories from her invaluable experiences. After the talk, there will be a brief Q&A.
From her early days in the iconic “Mad Men” era of Madison Avenue to becoming the winner of Art Director and Clio awards, Susan’s work has become a legacy of her curiosity and determination. Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. In addition to being a strong voice of the feminist movement, her editorial and advertising work was seen regularly in magazines like Vogue, Look, Life, People, and New York Magazine. Her ability to capture the essence of human vitality led to her work with cultural icons like John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Betty Friedan, Norman Mailer, and many more. Her knowledge, experience, and energetic spirit are a gift to any aspiring photojournalist and storyteller.
THE POWER OF POETRY: Verse 1 - The Saints of Sag Harbor
“Hold fast to dreams / for if dreams die / life is a broken-winged bird / that cannot fly.” - Langston Hughes
Join us for the worldwide celebration of National Poetry Day with a local focus and help us usher in a new block of poetry-specific programming. The Power of Poetry, invites us to come together and celebrate poetry, the beauty of words, and the ability to capture the human experience with a community-driven poetry read-in. Each read-in will present a curated selection of poems, stitched together by a common thematic thread. For our first iteration, “Verse 1,” we will read from a curated collection of poems inspired by the Saints of Sag Harbor, a semi-permanent window installation depicting creative visionaries from Sag Harbor’s past. The reading will include poems by Nelson Algren, Olivia Ward Bush-Banks, Langston Hughes, Herman Melville, and E.L. Doctorow.