Welcome, Francesca Zambello! The lifelong opera expert, known for being at the top of her field and for her esteemed leadership as the Artistic Director of the Washington National Opera (WNO) joins us for an intriguing presentation and dialogue. Zambello recently made headlines when she pulled the company from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, its home venue since 1971.

Zambello shares her reflections of this experience with Sally Susman, the best-selling author of Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts and Change the World and valued Board Member of The Church. Following the dialogue the two will host a Q&A with the audience. 

Lights. Camera. Laughter! Come join us for a delightful screening of Women Laughing,a short filmabout the women cartoonists of The New Yorker, by directors Kathleen Hughes & Liza Donnelly.  Following the screening, Emma Allen, The New Yorker’s first female cartoon editor, join the directors to discuss the film and host a Q&A with the audience. Lynn Sherr joins the ladies as moderator.

Inspired by Donnelly’s acclaimed book Very Funny Ladies and her own experience as a longtime New Yorker cartoonist, the film looks at how far women have come in a field historically dominated by men. This exploration includes speaking, laughing, and drawing with a diverse group of remarkable women cartoonists of the iconic magazine.

The film features intimate conversations with some of the most celebrated and groundbreaking cartoonists at The New Yorker: Roz Chast, Emily Flake, Sarah Akinterinwa, Liana Frank, Amy Hwang, Bishakh Som, and more. It also highlights the long tradition of cartoons and their critique of political systems, the way they address societal hypocrisies and absurdities, and how they express concerns and changing values of a culture.

While The New Yorker welcomed women artists in its first issue, the world has not always embraced what they had to say. Women Laughing looks at how women have had to struggle to make their voices heard, by examining the lived experience of women cartoonists and how their work is a valuable way to chart political and societal movements over time. It is a timely look at how women are using humor today to change the narrative.

This screening has been programmed in tandem with our exhibition A Thousand Words: Photography at the New Yorker. Stop by during our exhibition hours Thursday – Monday | 11 AM to 5 PM or visit our exhibition page to learn more.

Calling all makers, creatives, artists, and writers! Bring your supplies and join us for a casual and no-pressure environment to make art together. A reimagined Late Night Open Studio, Artists & Makers Night invites creatives of all types to gather and make art together alongside our current artists-in-residence, Francisco Graciano, Kariny Padilla, and Cate Pasquarelli. Visit their studios to see their work, gain inspiration, and chat about process. Passionate about fostering creativity in its space and establishing an oasis for creative inspiration and connection, The Church welcomes you to break out of your solitary studio and make art with others!

Michael J. Coppola, a multifaceted performer and Senior at Ross School, joins us at The Church for a special one-of-a-kind evening of songs and stories designed to delight, inspire, and lift our spirits. Melodies with Michael is an intimate concert that journeys through a range of musical styles, from beloved musical theater classics to contemporary pop favorites. Hear favorites like “Out There” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame and “Somewhere” from West Side Story and more! Featuring a curated selection of songs and artists that have shaped his voice and passion, Michael invites the audience into his world, sharing not only the music he loves, but the personal experiences and artistic growth behind it.  Michael is joined by collaborative pianist Amanda Jones.

From a duet with Kristen Chenowith to a solo performance at the Birdland Jazz Club, Coppola’s budding career is beyond impressive and speaks to his commitment to his craft. Join us as we extend a warm The Church welcome to an incredible member of the East End and continue our celebration of creativity and community. 

The Buds are blooming, the birds are singing, and The Church is welcoming you to its Fourth Annual Spring Jubilee! This family-fun day celebrates spring, creativity, and community and has a little something for everyone. Enjoy interactive exhibition activations, specifically designed for kids and their families. Get hands-on during our Creativity Bubble with loads of arts and crafts activities that will spark creativity and fill your day with joy. Grab lunch from K-Pasa and Sen out in our garden. Take a stroll through The Sag Saturdays: Off Main Market on our main floor, a new feature that brings together some of Sag Harbor’s wonderful makers and entrepreneurs.

Sag Harborian Billy Baldwin not only draws inspiration from our village, he sweetens it with his gift of storytelling! The author of twelve children’s books, screenplays, creator of a successful cookie company, and all-around treasured community member joins us for May’s Knowledge Friday. Currently adopting his stories into animated shorts and movies, Billy has an irresistible spark of imagination. Hear how his unlikely journey from a Manhattan based cookie company led to a life of continuous creativity, including the journey of becoming a writer with dyslexia. Billy is joined in conversation by Steve Hamilton, co-founder of Bay Street Theater.

And true to his spirit of giving back to the community, the altruist promises to bring cookies for the audience to enjoy! Likewise copies of Billy’s books will be available to purchase, with proceeds to benefit The Church.

Join us for a festive, casual dinner to close out our 5^th birthday weekend! In just five short years, The Church has been a site of gathering for artists, community, and creative souls of all ages. To celebrate all the good times we’ve shared thus far – and to kick off the many more to come – we invite you to break bread, raise a glass, and celebrate the joy of coming together as a community to share a meal together.

Dinner will be a family-style buffet located on our studio floor, catered by the incredible Saaz Indian Cuisine !  A cash bar will be available. Space is extremely limited, so be sure to reserve your ticket now!

Local educator David Cataletto brings his passion for and knowledge of the history of our region to an exciting & invigorating presentation on the history of Sag Harbor. Building upon his popular talks about East Hampton, Cataletto turns his focus to our wonderfully dynamic town. From whaling to the Watch Case, come for this rare opportunity to learn about our beloved village, created specially by David in honor of The Church’s fifth birthday.

The program resonates richly with our mission of fostering creativity on the East End and honoring the living legacy of Sag Harbor’s history as a makers’ village. To top off the occasion, Cataletto will lead a round of sea shanties with the Bonac Shanty Crew, a community band dedicated to reviving a regional tradition – with gusto!

April 26th Query: What is “Nature,” now that we- our effects, our influence, and our effluence - are everywhere?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

The church is thrilled to welcome Lee Clay Johnson! The award-winning author of Nitro Mountain is joined by his family of bluegrass musicians for a unique evening of music and storytelling. Weaving together music and excerpts from his second newly released novel, Bloodline ( April 2026, Panamerica), Johnson is both entertaining and illuminating, deepening the connection to the landscape of the novel. Following the unique performance there will be a Q&A with the author and musician.

Set deep in rural Tennessee, Bloodline explores a generational saga of mendacious transformations. The mesmerizing dark comedy is an exploration of masculinity run amuck and the celebration of femininity’s strength and resolve. It is an honest examination of the burdens of heritage & history and the journey of reclamation.

On the happy occasion of our 5^th birthday, we invite you to meet the team here at The Church that makes it happen – to get to know a little bit more about each member of the team, and to gain insights into how things work and the role each plays. Stick around after the talk to help us celebrate the momentous occasion by singing a sweet Happy Birthday to our oasis of creativity and enjoy a delicious birthday cake.

This celebration provides an opportunity to gather and celebrate community and the rare opportunity perspective on the successful inner workings of an arts institution. From a crawling infant to a tumbling toddler, to now a child ready to take on the world, The Church has evolved, grown, and built its own living legacy in the heart of Sag Harbor. Here’s your opportunity to learn from the team that continues to make it all happen, and to demystify the typically opaque intrigues of arts administration. Following short introductions by each of the members of our team there will be a Q&A with the audience, where your questions will be welcomed and fielded by the appropriate member of the staff.

Hear from:  Samuel Havens, Workshop & Residency Manager; Joseph Jagos, Exhibition Coordinator; Johnnoy Johnson, Production Assistant; Madeline Maxfield, Visitor Engagement Associate; Casey Kleister Meyer, Operations Manager; Sheri Pasquarella, Executive Director; Ariel Ransom, Administrative Assistant; Kristen Santori, Programming and Communications Manager; and Whodi Warjeko, Event Assistant. Visit our About Us Page to learn more!

An extensive body of work that has been ongoing since 1997, The Infinity Series brings together compositions Armstrong has made through a unique process of photographing found images with a camera’s focusing ring set at infinity, rendering a completely new image that is extremely out of focus. Armstrong creates new worlds, hovering between real and fantasy, where things are just beyond our grasp. In this world, the viewer is unable to fully resolve the image. Armstrong believes that the “psyche momentarily derailed” by this is what frees the viewer to respond emotionally.

Calling all makers, creatives, artists, and writers! Bring your supplies and join us for a casual and no-pressure environment to make art together. A reimagined Late Night Open Studio, Artists & Makers Night invites creatives of all types to gather and make art together alongside our current artists-in-residence, Bunni Brown, Kylee Snow, and Daniella Williams. Visit their studios to see their work, gain inspiration, and chat about process. Passionate about fostering creativity in its space and establishing an oasis for creative inspiration and connection, The Church welcomes you to break out of your solitary studio and make art with others!

Our much-loved and highly anticipated annual Creativity Conference returns! Now in its fifth year, this full-day celebration of bold thinking in the arts and sciences brings together visionaries who are truly celebrated in their fields whose work has shaped conversations and expand the boundaries of creativity. Curated by April Gornik, this conference once again offers a rare opportunity to intimately learn and engage with remarkable thinkers and makers in one mind-expanding day! Join us for an unforgettable gathering of insight, inspiration, and creative exploration - don’t miss the chance to experience these extraordinary voices up close.

Our distinguished speakers are:

PAUL BINGHAM – Author & Professor Emeritus, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, SUNY Stony Brook
Speaking On: Uniquely Human Creativity Is An Evolved Property We Now Understand

HARRIETTE COLE – Award-winning lifestyle expert and advice columnist. Author of How to Be, former editor-in-chief at Ebony magazine, and recipient of the Women of Excellence Award
Speaking On: Making Confidence Your Superpower

TOM JUNOD – two-time National Magazine award-winning Esquire writer and journalist
Speaking On: The Secrets of Creativity: Secrets

GEORGE MAKARI – Historian, Psychiatrist, Best Selling Author, and Director of the DeWitt Wallace Institute of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell
Speaking On: Imagining Strangers: Xenophobia, Then and Now

SUSAN RUBIN – 30+ Year Math Education Veteran and Math Student Teacher supervisor at Columbia University
Speaking On: Bringing Creativity into the Math Classroom

SUSAN WHEELER – Multi-award-winning Poet, Princeton University Professor Emerita, and author of Record Palace, Assorted Poems, and Meme
Speaking On: Noodling and Ambition

March 22nd Query: When should you trust your gut? (And when should you not?)

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Calling all members! With a well of gratitude, we would like to invite you to our beloved tradition: The Church Members Appreciation Morning. Join us downstairs in the studio for bagels and coffee, chat with other members, and share your insights with Sheri Pasquarella, our Executive Director and other members of our leadership and team. After breakfast, stay for a tour of the exhibition! We are honored to serve this community and are deeply appreciative of the enthusiasm our members bring to our exhibitions, events, and workshops, and the care and attention they show our artists-in-residence. Thank you, members!

International Women’s Day Shout Out & Dance Party returns for a second year of saluting inspiring women from our community with a soul-stirring, sole-lifting community celebration. Come one and all for a dance-filled evening of jubilation while raising a glass to some of your favorite friends, family, and neighbors.

This year we’re giving a shout out to:Bonnie Cannon -  Executive Director of Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center, Cindy Capalbo- Founder and Organizer of Sag Harbor Helpers, Elizabeth Cataletto – Art Teacher at Pierson Highschool, Pamela Greinke -  Founder and Executive Director of Hope & Resilience Long Island, Meghan McGinley Arnone, PhD – Director of Education & Grants Management at Sag Harbor Cinema, Elka Rifkin – Co-Founder of ACCESSforALL.

The good vibes continue as the salutees pay it forward by shouting out their own celebrant. Respect. The gift that keeps on giving.

All of this amidst a fun community social featuring DJ Henry Eau who spins genre-fluid tunes of old and new dance favorites, in addition to a specialty cocktails (cash bar) and snacks. Come for the shout outs, stay for the party.

The 2026 International Women’s Day theme is #GivetoGain and emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. Whether giving donations, knowledge, resources, visibility, advocacy, or all the other countless ways we can offer support, opportunities increase. “When women thrive, we all rise.”

Rise with us as we spotlight and celebrate women in our community who give their time, hearts, and dedication so that others may benefit. Salute their achievements with movement, celebration, and the joy of community. Let’s dance!

February 22nd Query: How much is enough?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

WORD returns! Celebrate the written word as an art form in this recurring program that invites writers to share works that resonate with an anchoring theme. In its fifth iteration, WORD: Identity, presents a curated selection of writers, poets, and storytellers for an evening of presence and reflection as we meditate on the word “identity” and its many shapes and forms.

Curated by writer, educator and founding director of Hamptons Pride, Tom House, the program welcomes writers, Jeremy Dennis, Ariel Ransom, Christine Sampson, and Lora Tucker to the space to share their contemplations on Identity.

The reading will offer café table seating (limited tables available that seat four guests), and regular seating in rows behind the tables. Stop by our concessions ahead of the performance to purchase a drink or a snack and settle in for an evening of intellect, inquiry, and creativity.

February 1st Query: What are you waiting for?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Please Note this is not a The Church program. This program is presented by Express Newsgroup and hosted at The Church.

As Sag Harbor's business district continues to evolve a public conversation is being planned to examine what these changes will mean.

As Sag Harbor's business district continues to evolve at a breakneck pace - with multiple longtime establishments sold, listed for sale, or rumored to be on the market - a public conversation is being planned to examine what these changes mean for the village's future. This forum will bring together a panel of local stakeholders to discuss recent and proposed property transactions, redevelopment pressures, and efforts to preserve space for independent, mom-and-pop businesses. Topics are expected to include high-profile properties such as 2 Main Street, the former 7-Eleven site and The Corner Bar, and broader concerns about long-term trajectory of Main Street.

This Express Sessions event will change up the normal structure of Express Sessions by starting at 4:30 p.m. and not including lunch. In lieu of lunch, an hour of wine-and-cheese networking will be held following the panel discussion.

The ticket price structure is as follows: Tickets for subscribers to 27east.com, The Sag Harbor Express or The Southampton Press are $10. The nonsubscriber ticket price is $64 and includes an annual subscription to both 27east.com and your choice of The Sag Harbor Express or The Southampton Press delivered to your home weekly.

Any questions can be addressed to sessions@expressnewsgroup.com or by calling 631-725-1700 and asking for Ellen M-F 10am to 4 p.m.

Bring a sketchbook, graphite or colored pencils, and/or pens and have a seat in the Main Gallery of The Church for a communal drawing salon led by artists and art professors Jackie Hoving and Norm Paris! This recurring program celebrates our fall exhibition Here & There: The Church’s First Churchennial while also honoring The Church’s commitment to fostering creativity on the East End. Flex your creative muscles as you draw the people around you, the space, or something that catches your eye in a meditative experience of observing and being present.

Norm, a professor at Rhode Island School of Design, and Jackie, a professor at Pratt Institute,  met as students in Sam Messer’s Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art program. It was there the couple spent time in Sam’s “drawing happenings” and were inspired by his belief in community and bringing people together through drawing. 

In alignment with The Church’s vision for a creative community, the Drawing Meetups invite participants of all skill levels to a laid-back environment with a communal spirit. Tables and chairs will be provided and participants are also welcome to find a space within the exhibition for a solo meditative drawing journey. Some graphite pencils and 8x11” paper will also be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Charcoal, paints, and markers are not permitted in these sessions.

 Please note that this is a causal drawing session and not a class.

December 29th Query: Why are you here?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Get your holiday vibes on and come spread good cheer at The Church’s second annual Community Holiday Party! Come together for light bites, drinks, music, and the spirit of the season! We are grateful to center and celebrate our community.  Connect with people you know, meet someone new, sing along with your favorite holiday tunes!

Thank you to Sen and Page for their generosity of supplying light bites for the evening!

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

Bring a sketchbook, graphite or colored pencils, and/or pens and have a seat in the Main Gallery of The Church for a communal drawing salon led by artists and art professors Jackie Hoving and Norm Paris! This recurring program celebrates our fall exhibition Here & There: The Church’s First Churchennial while also honoring The Church’s commitment to fostering creativity on the East End. Flex your creative muscles as you draw the people around you, the space, or something that catches your eye in a meditative experience of observing and being present.

Norm, a professor at Rhode Island School of Design, and Jackie, a professor at Pratt Institute,  met as students in Sam Messer’s Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art program. It was there the couple spent time in Sam’s “drawing happenings” and were inspired by his belief in community and bringing people together through drawing. 

In alignment with The Church’s vision for a creative community, the Drawing Meetups invite participants of all skill levels to a laid-back environment with a communal spirit. Tables and chairs will be provided and participants are also welcome to find a space within the exhibition for a solo meditative drawing journey. Some graphite pencils and 8x11” paper will also be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Charcoal, paints, and markers are not permitted in these sessions.

 Please note that this is a causal drawing session and not a class.

When it is finally ours, this freedom, this liberty, this beautiful
and terrible thing, needful to man as air / usable as earth; when it belongs at last to all...”
Robert Hayden, Frederick Douglass

The Power of Poetry returns for its fourth verse! We invite our poetry-loving friends to the next iteration of our recurring community-driven poetry ‘read-in’ series. Verse 4: Poetry Exploring Liberation celebrates voices that explore the many dimensions of liberation. Selected poets will include Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Robert Hayden, Audre Lorde, Aja Monet, Mary Oliver, Ocean Vuong, and others. 

In this ongoing series, poems are curated in advance then assigned to readers upon arrival. Poems remain a mystery to the readers until they step up to the mic. The poems are not pre-selected, rehearsed, or memorized. Instead, they are felt, experienced, and actively engaged with in the moment. We are ever grateful to the positive feedback from our community who have organically help to co-create the Power of Poetry format and experience.

Be it social, spiritual, or political, the journey of liberation is both individual and collective. Reflecting on this, we encourage you to join us as we read, listen, and contemplate poetry in real-time.

If you are interested in reading, please purchase/reserve a ticket first. After check out, there will be a link to the “Request to Read” form on your confirmation screen.

If you have any questions, please email kristen@thechurchsagharbor.org

Each Verse of this recurring community-driven series presents a curated selection of poetry that is woven together around a common thematic thread. For those who have missed our previous ”verses,” check them out here: Verse 1 – Saints of Sag Harbror, Verse 2 – An Ode to Some Odes, and Verse 3 – I’m with the Banned.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the highly anticipated annual Holiday Makers Market returns! Support local artisans and spread holiday cheer as you shop for unique holiday gifts or treat yourself to something nice. Over 15 unique artisan and makers curated by The Church wait to greet you, with selections from ceramics, home goods, jewelry and more! You’ll be able to find a special gift with ease!

NEW THIS YEAR: a new selection of vendors, prioritizing makers from the East End, with all price points so that there is something for most lovers of craft and design!

Every level of The Church will be filled with holiday spirit, art, and creativity. Here's what you can enjoy:

STUDIO LEVEL:

Art & Creativity

• Start on the studio level and explore our pop-up print show and sale, featuring one-of-a-kind monotype prints.

• These works were created by East End artists who took part in The Church’s popular Monotype Printmaking workshops this year.

• Visit The Church Merch Shop to browse unique art books or gift a membership

• Get your portrait sketched live by artist Andrew Caynon!

Special Guests & Book Signing

• Join us for a book signing with renowned artists Eric Fischl and April Gornik—with more artists to be announced!

Food & Fun

• Feeling hungry? Stop by The Cookery for delicious cakes and lite bites.

MAIN FLOOR & MEZZANINE

🛍️ Holiday Shopping & Exhibition

• Head upstairs and enjoy holiday tunes while you shop.

• Don’t miss our current exhibition:
  "Here & There: The First Churchennial"
  —featuring artwork from over 40 incredible artists.

SPECIAL EVENTS!

🐶 Adopt a Pet – Saturday Only

• Saturday, 11 AM – 2 PM:
  Visit the ARF Hamptons adoption vehicle in our parking lot.

• Learn how to adopt or support animals in need.
  (Please note: Animals are not allowed inside the gallery.)

🎶 Live Holiday Music – Sunday Only

• Sunday, 1 PM – 2 PM:
  Enjoy a special live holiday concert by East End Jazz in our library—featuring music from around the world.

On all days, join us for fun, community, and holiday cheer! More to be announced soon

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… the highly anticipated annual Holiday Makers Market returns! Support local artisans and spread holiday cheer as you shop for unique holiday gifts or treat yourself to something nice. Over 15 unique artisan and makers curated by The Church wait to greet you, with selections from ceramics, home goods, jewelry and more! You’ll be able to find a special gift with ease!

NEW THIS YEAR: a new selection of vendors, prioritizing makers from the East End, with all price points so that there is something for most lovers of craft and design!

Every level of The Church will be filled with holiday spirit, art, and creativity. Here's what you can enjoy:

STUDIO LEVEL:

Art & Creativity

• Start on the studio level and explore our pop-up print show and sale, featuring one-of-a-kind monotype prints.

• These works were created by East End artists who took part in The Church’s popular Monotype Printmaking workshops this year.

• Visit The Church Merch Shop to browse unique art books or gift a membership

• Get your portrait sketched live by artist Andrew Caynon!

Special Guests & Book Signing

• Join us for a book signing with renowned artists Eric Fischl and April Gornik—with more artists to be announced!

Food & Fun

• Feeling hungry? Stop by The Cookery for delicious cakes and lite bites.

MAIN FLOOR & MEZZANINE

🛍️ Holiday Shopping & Exhibition

• Head upstairs and enjoy holiday tunes while you shop.

• Don’t miss our current exhibition:
  "Here & There: The First Churchennial"
  —featuring artwork from over 40 incredible artists.

SPECIAL EVENTS!

🐶 Adopt a Pet – Saturday Only

• Saturday, 11 AM – 2 PM:
  Visit the ARF Hamptons adoption vehicle in our parking lot.

• Learn how to adopt or support animals in need.
  (Please note: Animals are not allowed inside the gallery.)

🎶 Live Holiday Music – Sunday Only

• Sunday, 1 PM – 2 PM:
  Enjoy a special live holiday concert by East End Jazz in our library—featuring music from around the world.

On all days, join us for fun, community, and holiday cheer! More to be announced soon

November 23rd Query: What hardships are you grateful for?

Still, Small Voice draws its name from the idea of the "still, small voice" within—a quiet, inner voice that guides us in moments of reflection. This monthly gathering, started in 2023 as an artistic experiment, now returns as a community-led practice with rotating facilitators. It invites participants to engage in silent reflection and thoughtful sharing, centered around a question about creativity, community, and being human. We forever ever grateful for Nanao Anton & Erling Hope for their contributions, inspirations, and commitment.

This is a space to hear your and others’ authentic voices & own it in community, free of judgement or reaction, as necessary

This is not group therapy, a study group, a political action group or Quaker Meeting.

Please review our Community Values before attending.

Bring a sketchbook, graphite or colored pencils, and/or pens and have a seat in the Main Gallery of The Church for a communal drawing salon led by artists and art professors Jackie Hoving and Norm Paris! This recurring program celebrates our fall exhibition Here & There: The Church’s First Churchennial while also honoring The Church’s commitment to fostering creativity on the East End. Flex your creative muscles as you draw the people around you, the space, or something that catches your eye in a meditative experience of observing and being present.

Norm, a professor at Rhode Island School of Design, and Jackie, a professor at Pratt Institute,  met as students in Sam Messer’s Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art program. It was there the couple spent time in Sam’s “drawing happenings” and were inspired by his belief in community and bringing people together through drawing. 

In alignment with The Church’s vision for a creative community, the Drawing Meetups invite participants of all skill levels to a laid-back environment with a communal spirit. Tables and chairs will be provided and participants are also welcome to find a space within the exhibition for a solo meditative drawing journey. Some graphite pencils and 8x11” paper will also be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Charcoal, paints, and markers are not permitted in these sessions.

 Please note that this is a causal drawing session and not a class.

Calling all makers, creatives, artists, and writers! Bring your supplies and join us for a casual and no-pressure environment to make art together. A reimagined Late Night Open Studio, Artists & Makers Night invites creatives of all types to gather and make art together alongside our current artists-in-residence, Hollis Chitto and Daniel T. Gaitor-Lomack. Visit their studios to see their work, gain inspiration, and chat about process. Passionate about fostering creativity in its space and establishing an oasis for creative inspiration and connection, The Church welcomes you to break out of your solitary studio and make art with others!