Photo Ark Gallery Tour with Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center
Join us for the special tour of National Geographic Photo Ark by Joel Satore with live animals!
James MacDougall from Eveyln Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center will bring along some of their animal ambassadors and will lead a tour focusing on the species living at the Hampton Bays center. Get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures and learn about what makes them so special and vital to our ecosystem.
All About Elephants with Dr. Scarlett Magda
Join us in the galleries of National Geographic Photo Ark by Joel Satore with Founder of Veterinarians International, Dr. Scarlett Magda who will be talking all about elephants!
Dr. Magda is a veterinarian with a passion for raising awareness about the interconnectedness of human and animal health and tackling the root causes of zoonotic disease transmission and animal welfare issues. She has over 10 years of international experience working with organizations ranging from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Foundation for AIDS Orphaned Children in Uganda, Elephant Family, UK, the Belize Zoo and the Ministry of Environment in Costa Rica.
A Design Dream Team – Kelly Behun, Ed Hollander and James Merrell
The dream team of AD100 honorees interior designer Kelly Behun and landscape architect Edmund Hollander, and architect James Merrell pull aside the curtain on what it really takes to create a beautifully integrated home – from the inside out, and the outside in. Learn how this pro trio, which is the cornerstone of every significant residential project, merge design aesthetics and integrate important art collections into the design scheme to create a unified realization of the hopes and dreams of the most important member of the team – the client.
Moderated by Cristina Cuomo.
Joel Sartore Book Signing in the PHOTO ARK Galleries
National Geographic PHOTO ARK creator Joel Sartore returns to SAC! The world-renowned wildlife photographer will be signing his books in the galleries on Saturday, August 24 from 2-3 PM.
You can bring your own books or Photo Ark ($35), Birds of the Photo Ark ($30) and Animal Ark Children’s Book ($16) will be available for purchase, first come first served.
THIS JUST IN…Southampton Arts Center will be the VERY FIRST to get Joel Sartore’s newest book THE PHOTO ARK: VANISHING, which is released to the public on September 10. A limited number of copies will be available for purchase at $40.
ICP TALKS: National Geographic Photographer JOEL SARTORE
THIS JUST IN…Joel Sartore, the world-renowned wildlife photographer, conservationist, and creator of the PHOTO ARK returns to SAC for an encore presentation of his not-to-be missed illustrated talk which inspired SAC and ICP to present the exhibition on view.
Space is limited – advance reservations encouraged!
Photo Ark Gallery Tour with Quogue Wildlife Refuge & Animal Ambassdors
Join us for one final tour of National Geographic Photo Ark by Joel Satore with live animals!
One of Quogue Wildlife Refuge’s experts will bring along some of their animal ambassadors and will lead a tour focusing on the species living at the Quogue center. Get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures and learn about what makes them so special and vital to our ecosystem.
RACONTEURS – An Evening of Storytelling: “Secrets”
After a successful debut in May, Southampton Arts Center will once again present the popular Raconteurs Storytelling Evening, this time with the theme of “Secrets”. Each participant will tell a true story about a secret of their own. These short and sweet tales are sure to make you laugh and cry.
September Raconteurs include Marissa Fallon Friedes, Sima Freierman, Allan Kronzek, Greg Monske, Mickey Paraskevas, Stefanie Sacks, and Brenda Simmons.
Sponsored by Patricia A. Sanders.
Paint Your World Illustrated Talk with Michael Paraskevas
Join artist/illustrator/author Michael Paraskevas for an entertaining and informative talk about his work and process, presented in conjunction with his 40-year retrospective, Paint Your World.
Paint Your World has been generously sponsored by Dan’s Papers.
Closing Day PAINT YOUR WORLD Gallery Tour & Champagne Toast
Join us on the final day of Paint Your World with one last gallery tour with artist/illustrator/author Michael Paraskevas. The tour will be followed by a celebratory champagne toast.
Paint Your World has been generously sponsored by Dan’s Papers.
POSTPONED: Raconteurs – An Evening of Storytelling
NOVEMBER PROGRAM POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY.
After sharing “secrets”, Southampton Arts Center will once again present the popular Raconteurs Storytelling Evening, this time with the theme of “Lies” in February 2020. Each participant will tell a true story about a lie they told our were somehow part of. These short and sweet tales are sure to make you laugh and cry.
November Raconteurs include Bill Goldstein, Carolann diPirro, Ryan Roth, Ava Locks and SAC Artistic Director Amy Kirwin
Sponsored by Patricia A. Sanders.