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Come peruse our selection of goods downstairs in our studio space. Art Books, and Catalogues, like the newly printed Strike Fast Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing and the much-loved Yes, No, and WOW: The Push Pin Studios Revolution will be on sale.
Have books you want to donate? Stop by our Book Swap table and make a trade – leave a book and take a book. The book swap will allow art lovers to bring their titles, exchange them with others. Remainders will be donated.
Be sure to check out our other festivities!
Saturday
12 PM - 2 PM: Open Studios with Alison Cynamon and Rayos Magos, Artists in Residence
2 PM - 3:30 PM: The Power of Poetry: Verse 3 - I’m with the Banned
Sunday
3 PM - 4:30 PM: April Gornik Discusses “Figures du Fou”
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Birthday Cake and Book Signing with Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Robert Lipsyte, Jaime Lopez & Coco Meyers
Answer.
That you are here—that life exists and identity,
That the powerful play goes on,
and you may contribute a verse
-Walt Whitman
The Power of Poetry returns for the next verse! The Church is excited to invite you to join us for the third iteration of our poetry ‘read-in’ series Verse 3: I’m with the Banned, exploring poems and voices who have encountered resistance and censorship of expression. From Shakespeare to Shel Silverstein, poets throughout history have had their poems banned, restricted, censored, or challenged. What are the grounds for the limitations of expression? Let’s find out! Join us to give voice to poets Gwendolyn Brooks,Amanda Gorman, Shel Silverstein, Walt Whitman, Oscar Wilde and more.
This recurring program brings us together to celebrate poetry, the beauty of words, and the power of capturing the human experience through a community-driven poetry read-in. Each session features a curated selection of poems tied by a common theme. Readers are assigned a number upon arrival and read in order. Poems are not pre-selected, rehearsed, or memorized but are actively engaged with as the reader steps up to the mic. Feedback from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing that this format helps both listeners and readers feel liberated from ego and fully immersed in the poem.
We invite you to read, listen, and think about poetry in real-time in our main gallery space and join the community discussion following the read-in.
April 27th Query: What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail?
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.
Come peruse our selection of goods downstairs in our studio space. Art Books, and Catalogues, like the newly printed Strike Fast Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing and the much-loved Yes, No, and WOW: The Push Pin Studios Revolution will be on sale.
Have books you want to donate? Stop by our Book Swap table and make a trade – leave a book and take a book. The book swap will allow art lovers to bring their titles, exchange them with others. Remainders will be donated.
Be sure to check out our other festivities!
Saturday
12 PM - 2 PM: Open Studios with Alison Cynamon and Rayos Magos, Artists in Residence
2 PM - 3:30 PM: The Power of Poetry: Verse 3 - I’m with the Banned
Sunday
3 PM - 4:30 PM: April Gornik Discusses “Figures du Fou”
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Birthday Cake and Book Signing with Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Jaime Lopez & Coco Meyers
Calling all Mad Scientists, Kinetic Kangaroos, and Creative Spirits! It’s time for The Church’s third annual Spring Jubilee, a full day of wonder, fun, and playfulness for the whole family to enjoy. Join us as we celebrate our community and the return of spring by transforming The Church into a festival ground of stimulating creative activity.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
FIRE & ICE
Presented by Mad Science Long Island
1 PM - 4 PM
Creativity Fest!
Kids Day Passes available!
April 27th Query: who do you think you are?
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.
Our inspirational annual tradition returns, and this year our Summer Dinner Theater benefit welcomes the interdisciplinary artist and iconic performer Laurie Anderson to the stage.
A true Renaissance woman, the five-time Grammy-nominated musician, award-winning writer, director, and visual artist treats the audience to an evening of stories and songs.
All proceeds benefit our year-round exhibitions, programming, and artist residency, making The Church a vital source for inspiring art, creativity, and community. Fast becoming one of the most beloved annual ‘un-galas,’ our artful approach to the benefit format is popular and much in demand.
April 27th Query: What does it mean to be fully alive?
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.
Stick around and join us as we sing “Happy Birthday,” kicking off The Church’s fourth twirl around the sun with celebration and community. Join Jaime Lopez and Coco Myers for advanced sales and signing of their book Light, Sand, and Sea: Hamptons Artists and Their Studios. As well, our own Eric Fischl will be on hand to sign copies of our latest publication, Strike Fast Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing and April will be available to sign Yes, No, and WOW: The Push Pin Studios Revolution, both of which will be available for purchase.Have books you want to donate? Stop by our Book Swap table and make a trade – leave a book and take a book. The book swap will allow art lovers to bring their titles, exchange them with others. Remainders will be donated.