DANCE OUT EAST: The Scattering By EMILY COATES In Collaboration with WORKS & PROCESS at The Guggenheim
Kick off the New Year with dance and be the first to see three new performances commissioned by Works & Process on Long Island’s East End at The Church in Sag Harbor, Guild Hall of East Hampton, and The Watermill Center. The inaugural Dance Out East culminates week-long creative residencies, and provides unique insight into the process and preparation of new choreographed works that will sequence into the Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival at the Guggenheim Museum.
Exhibition Opening Reception of Some of Tom’s Typewriters; From the Collection of Tom Hanks, installed by Simon Doonan
Join us for the opening reception of our Winter Exhibition Some of Tom’s Typewriters. The reception and exhibition are free to the public! No RSVP Required.
Featuring 35 typewriters from the collection of actor Tom Hanks and an exhibition installation designed by the renowned creative director Simon Doonan, The Church’s extraordinary space will be transformed into a fanciful home for these magical machines in all their iconic, sadly obsolete glory.
The Exhibition will be on view during exhibition hours through March 10th, 2025.
Exhibition Opening Reception of Some Odes: Sam Messer with Paul Auster, Eleanor Gaver, Denis Johnson and Sharon Olds
Join us for the opening reception of our Winter Exhibition Some Odes: Sam Messer with Paul Auster, Eleanor Gaver, Denis Johnson and Sharon Olds. The reception and exhibition are free to the public! No RSVP Required.
Concurrent to Some of Tom’s Typewriters, The Church will present an intimate exhibition on the Main Floor entitled Some Odes: Sam Messer with Paul Auster, Eleanor Gaver, Denis Johnson and Sharon Olds. This small-scale exhibition will focus on the confluence of ideas between artists and artistic media as they flow individually and within an artistic community. For more than 20 years, artist Sam Messer has created over 200 paintings of typewriters, which began as a distinct reflection on Paul Auster’s relationship to his machine, and over time has evolved as “a form that innately represents language, communication between peoples, its association with both facts and fiction, the place where stories are recorded and invented,” according to Messer.
The Exhibition will be on view during exhibition hours through March 10th, 2025.
SUNDAY with SIMON
Simon Doonan invites you to memories, musings, and mimosas!
Join us as we sit down for a dynamic discussion with the renowned creative director as he explores the stories and inspirations that added a dash of whimsy and nostalgia to our winter exhibition, Some of Tom’s Typewriters. Inspired by the presence of typewriters in films, moved by the serendipity of his parents meeting around the typewriter, and driven by his incredible knack for storytelling, Doonan adds a special dimension to the exhibition.
An acclaimed creative director, Doonan offers the audience an opportunity to peek into the inner creative workings of design as he discusses his initial sketches, the visual impact of added display elements, and more! Following the discussion, Doonan will have a brief Q&A with the audience.
Those with specialty tickets will then be invited down to our studio level for mimosas and small bites. Copies of Doonan’s latest book will be available for purchase and signed during the reception downstairs.
WELLNESS MONDAY: The Healing Vibrations of Reiki with KAREN MEYER assisted by STEPHANIE JOYCE
Ring in the new year with seasoned Reiki Master KAREN MEYER, assisted by STEPHANIE JOYCE on the gong, as we learn the fundamentals of Reiki. Learn why Einstein’s words “Everything is vibration” and “Everything is energy” are the language of Reiki practitioners worldwide.
Learn the basics of Reiki and experience it hands-on, discover the healing power of sound, the healing properties of instruments such as the gong, the crystal singing bowl, and tuning forks, and redefine scent as vibration as we examine the special properties of different essential oils. Then, immerse yourself in the deep relaxation of a sound bath with a guided meditation.
Pastel - Explorations in Color
Join artist Roisin Bateman and adventure into the world of pastel! Over four 2-hour sessions, beginners and practicing artists alike will be guided through the process of working with this “magical dust,” finding out just how versatile and forgiving pastels can be. In a supportive and relaxed environment, participants will explore the world of color, focusing on value, hue, tone, warm/cool, and complementary colors. Using pan-pastels, pastel sticks, various cloths, and erasers, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with layers, adding and subtracting color to develop their work. Each session will begin with a series of easy and informative warm-up exercises, followed by working from life.
Step-by-step guidance will be provided, along with all necessary materials and equipment. In the words of Roisin: “All you need to bring is an open mind and heart!”
Class size is limited to 10 to ensure an optimal participant-to-instructor ratio.
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.
A Film Screening of CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER
Grab a popcorn and join us for a screening of California Typewriter, the 2016 American documentary film directed by Doug Nichol. Considered a “nostalgic love letter to the typed word from enthusiasts and experts alike,” the film explores, celebrates, and honors the mechanical object believed to summon the creative spirit while also documenting the struggles of the typewriter-repair shop of the film’s title, California Typewriter. Sadly, the shop closed in 2020 after 70 years of service.
A meditation on creativity and technology, the film features typewriter enthusiasts Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, and David McCullough. The film also includes artist Jeremy Mayer, author and Xavier University philosophy professor Richard Polt, the unique and inspiring Boston Typewriter Orchestra, and more.
Popcorn and light refreshments will be sold at our concession stand. A limited number of signed copies of Richard Polt’s The Typewriter Revolution will also be available for purchase.
Insight Sunday with John Pinderhughes
This Program is supported by Cathleen McGuigan and David Berridge and the Friends of the Fund for Visual Arts
John Pinderhughes found love behind the lens of a camera in the mountains of Ethiopia during a summer college trip with Operation Crossroads Africa over 50 years ago. He has been capturing moments ever since. Join us for the first Insight Sunday of the new year as John shares with us the special story behind the portrait of his beloved grandmother, his “gum-gum,” taken on her first trip to Africa.
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.
ROOMFUL OF TEETH: Premieres and Works in Progress
This program is supported in part by Steve and Michele Pesner, Clifford Ross and Nicolette Donen, Susan Lacy and the Friends of the Fund for Music at The Church.
COME BE THE FIRST TO HEAR THREE NEW WORKS PERFORMED BY ROOMFUL OF TEETH!
Two-time Grammy winners Roomful of Teeth present a performance featuring new music by some of today’s most visionary composers, including Christopher Cerrone, Mingjia Chen, and Eliza Bragg. The Church is thrilled to welcome the vocal ensemble back for a week-long residency as they workshop these three new works, in preparation for their premiere performance at The Church on Thursday, January 23, to be followed by a sold-out show at Zankel Hall presented by Carnegie Hall on Saturday, January 25 to include an additional world premiere new work by Gabriela Ortiz. This residency and performance will continue the group’s exploration of creating and performing meaningful and adventurous music using a continuously expanding vocabulary of singing techniques.
Help us welcome back the Roomful of Teeth ensemble: Estelí Gomez, Mingjia Chen, Eliza Bagg, Martha Cluver, Virginia Kelsey, Jodie Landau, Steven Bradshaw, Thann Scoggin, and Cameron Beauchamp, and join us for an unforgettable evening.
This residency is generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Family Fun Drop-In Creativity Lab
This program is supported by Emily Tisch Sussman and Kevin Craw and the Fund for Community & Education.
Spread the word. There is a new program series starting at The Church! Welcome to the Family Fun Drop-In Creativity Lab, where parents and kids can connect via creativity as they craft a take-home project.
Will it be festive windchimes? Ceramics in need of color and life? A blank canvas to be painted together? There’s only one way to find out! Drop in!
*Supplies and space will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Reserve tickets in advance to be guaranteed a spot in the lab.
THE POWER OF POETRY: Verse 2 - Poems by PAUL AUSTER, DENIS JOHNSON and SHARON OLDS - An Ode to Some Odes
“I think, to a poet, the human community is like the community of birds to a bird, singing to each other. Love is one of the reasons we are singing to one another, love of language itself, love of sound, love of singing itself, and love of the other birds.” -- Sharon Olds
The Power of Poetry returns. After a warmly received inaugural program, Verse 1 – The Sag Harbor Saints, The Church is excited to invite you to join us for the second iteration, Verse 2 – An Ode to Some Odes, as we explore the voices of three acclaimed poets: Paul Auster, Denis Johnson, and Sharon Olds.
Late Night Open Studio
The Church’s Late Night Open Studio is back! LNOS is a casual and no-pressure environment for artists of all types to gather and make art together. The Church is passionate about welcoming artists to its space and establishing an oasis for creative inspiration and connection. Join us for the evening where artists of all mediums are invited to join, socialize, listen to music, and work on any projects, whether past or current. It’s a hang-out! Come break out of your solitary studio and make art at The Church!
The Church Presents – The Boston Typewriter Orchestra
This program is supported in part by Susan Lacy, Michele & Steve Pesner, Clifford Ross & Nicolette Donnen, and the Friends of the Fund for Music.
Clack-clack-clackity-clack, ping! It’s time for different type of music in a whole new key at The Church as we welcome audiences to a live performance with the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. By way of rhythmic typewriter manipulation, this collective of keystroke musicians entertains audiences of all ages with performance, comedy, and satire. The rhythm-heavy performance will see typewriters mimicking a wide variety of sounds, from bongo drum grooves to heavy metal (no pun intended) jams. For more than 20 years, the Boston Typewriter Orchestra has been the only typewriter orchestra in existence, and the evening is guaranteed to be a one-of-a-kind experience.
Knowledge Friday with Ryunosuke “Jesse” Matsuoka
This program is supported by the Fund for Community & Education at The Church
Come hungry for knowledge! Ryunosuke “Jesse” Matsuoka, Restaurateur of Sen and K Pasa, joins us for our first Knowledge Friday of the year and invites you to explore the “Brotherhood of the Traveling Palate.” Hear how sitting down at a table with a family for true local culture and cuisine, immersion beyond the standard tourist favorites, shaped his understanding and appreciation of diverse culinary art and etiquette. Learn how this knowledge has helped him to open several successful restaurants of varying cultural cuisines. Experience his journey to becoming a sake expert and founder of the American Sake Association. Find out, once and for all, what the diet of a Sumo wrestler looks like and what it takes to prepare. After the discussion, there will be a Q&A with the renaissance man of restaurants.
A Sag Harbor resident and current owner of the beloved Sen restaurant on Main Street, Jesse has a passion for all things culinary that began when he was a kid growing up in both Japan and Hawaii. He is an East Ender, but his appetite for cultural culinary curiosity has led him on off-season adventures around the globe., deepening his appreciation for the culinary arts and giving him a unique perspective and taste.
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.
Hamptons Jazz Fest Presents Mary Edwards
Experience the love in harmony this Valentine’s day as we explore the profound beauty of the natural world with Mary Edwards. With her warm presence, the internationally renowned composer and environmental sound artist will take us on a sonic journey inspired by the Arctic and beyond, connecting us deeply with the rhythms of our planet. The pianist will be joined by her quartet to create an intimate evening of love for the natural world.
REFLECTIONS IN MUSIC: Winterreise
Reflections in Music returns to The Church with internationally acclaimed basso Matthew Rose. The singer, who performs frequently in great opera houses of the world, including over 100 performances to date with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, will fill The Church’s vaulted hall with the melancholy beauty of Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise. He will be joined by distinguished pianist Brian Zeger.
Join us for an unforgettable performance as Rose sings the poetic tale of a traveler heading out on a solitary journey through the snow, in winter, to come to terms with the loss of a great love.
Typewriter Hangout
BYOT: Bring Your Own Typewriter!
Join fellow typewriter enthusiasts as we gather for an evening of noise, fun, and creativity. Grab a coffee or a tea from our concession stand and sit down to type like you're in your favorite coffeehouse. Swap typewriter stories with those in attendance. Admire the typewriters people bring. Check out the typewriters in the show. Let the exhibition and community inspire your fingertips as they dance across the keys.
Don’t have a typewriter? That’s okay! We’ll have a few on hand, courtesy of The East Hampton Star, for you to try. Or bring a pen and notebook.
Regardless of your writing medium, escape WIFI distractions and digital screens for a bit and explore the creativity in possibility.
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.
After Hours for Some Odes with Sheri Pasquarella
Take a deep dive into Some Odes with Sheri Pasquarella, The Church’s incomparable Executive Director. The intimate exhibition explores the work of visual artist Sam Messer and highlights the collaborations and inspirations drawn from friends and fellow creative forces Paul Auster, Eleanor Gaver, Denis Johnson, and Sharon Olds. It is also a direct result of the collaborative dialogue between Messer and Pasquarella. Attendees will receive a guided tour of the exhibition and a revealing look into the process by which it came to be. After the tour, there will be a Q&A.
After Hours for Some of Tom’s Typewriters with Joe Jagos and Liam Huberty
Why exactly are Tom’s typewriters special, and how did Simon’s audacious vision for the installation come to life? Join Joe Jagos, The Church’s exhibition coordinator, and Liam Huberty, project research assistant, for a spirited walk-through and lively dialogue that goes behind the scenes of Some of Tom’s Typewriters. Mounting this exhibition required the expertise of Jagos and Huberty, who will share their profound knowledge of the typewriters on view as well as insights into the meticulous planning of the show. Come gain a deeper insight into the machines’ fascinating history and the process of exhibition productions. After the discussion, there will be a Q&A.
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.
April Gornik Discusses Egon Schiele, His Landscapes & Contemporary Contexts
By popular demand! Join us for an encore presentation of April Gornik’s recent talk about the landscapes of Egon Schiele, which she presented at the Neue Galerie in NYC in November. The lecture includes images and insights into landscape painting and as a contemplation of nature and the landscape at large. Gornik will focus on both Schiele’s contemporary context and the artists he may be likened to in our more recent context in the decades following his untimely death.
Artist Talk and Performance 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.
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.
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.”
2024 Community Residency Open Studios
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 15th to see and hear more about their works and process.
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.
Community Holiday Party
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
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.
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.
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!
CANCELED: 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.