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.

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.

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.”

During our annual Community Residency, we invite selected artists of the East End to work on campus at The Church to enrich and foster artistic community and dialogue. This year we’re thrilled to welcome ANNA!, Ben Hassett, Jackie Hoving, Kerry Sharkey-Miller, Mark Webber, and Andre Worrell to join us in residence! Stop by between 1:00 – 3:00 pm on December 15^th to see and hear more about their works and process.

“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.

Join us for light bites, drinks, music, and Holiday vibes this December as The Church opens its doors to welcome in the community that is creating and shaping it. Connect with the people you know, meet someone new, sing along with your favorite Holiday tunes, enjoy a few live performances, and leave an intention for the coming year at our Holiday tree.

Plus get your final chance to bid at our silent auction, featuring gifts from Geek Hampton, Sag Harbor Cinema, Bay Street Theater, Lulu, Provisions, and more! Hear holiday songs and cheer from Riely Rose and a few other surprises! Tasty nibbles courtesy L&W Market, Carissa’s Bakery, and more!  Tickets include one complimentary drink ticket and free food.

 It takes a village. “We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.” – Herman Melville

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 100^th 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.  

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.