Southampton Arts Center Announces May Programming ‘A Moment in Time: Iconic Images by Harry Benson’ Opens
(Southampton, New York… April 2023) May promises to be an exciting month at Southampton Arts Center [SAC – southamptonartscenter.org]. A new exhibition, A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON, curated by Sally Martin Katz, will open on Saturday, May 6. The exhibition is a presentation of the photographer’s impressive collection of images documenting civil rights figures, politicians, musicians, celebrities, and athletes. May will also feature stage acting classes, talks, jazz, and more. Here’s what’s on deck this month…
Studio: Figure Drawing Workshop – Fridays, May 5, 12, 19, + 26 @ 1 PM
Working from a live model, artist Linda Capello’s figure drawing workshop will explore techniques of line, mass, gesture, proportion, and foreshortening, starting with short poses and working towards one long pose. Limited availability – registration is required.
southamptonartscenter.org/studio
Art: A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON Exhibition Opens
– Saturday, May 6 @ 12 PM
A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON, curated by Sally Martin Katz, is a presentation of the photographer’s impressive collection of images documenting civil rights figures, politicians, musicians, celebrities, and athletes. Benson’s iconic work is an embodiment of some of the most significant moments captured in the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition will be open Friday through Sunday from 12 to 5 PM.
southamptonartscenter.org/harry-benson
Talk: Southampton Water Quality Panel – Wednesday, May 10 @ 5 PM
New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF) and the Village of Southampton will host a discussion focused on water quality work in Southampton. Hear from a panel of experts on ongoing and future projects aimed at improving water quality as well as the policies in place that will help to do so.
southamptonartscenter.org/talks
Live: Hamptons Jazz Fest: Robin Verheyen Quartet – Saturday, May 13 @ 7 PM
Join Southampton Arts Center and Hamptons Jazz Fest as we present Robin Verheyen Quartet for an evening of jazz. Saxophonist Robin Verheyen won the prestigious Django d’Or prize at the age of 25. He has traveled the world playing in numerous bands and recording with Grammy award-winning artists.
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Studio: Introduction to Stage Acting – Monday, May 15 + 22 @ 7 PM
This six-week class for beginners, as well as actors with some stage experience, will help individuals hone their craft in a supportive studio laboratory environment. Celebrated husband and wife actor/director/producers Kate Mueth (founder and artistic director of The Neo-Political Cowgirls and Mulford Rep) and Josh Gladstone (former artistic director at Guild Hall and co-founder of Hamptons Shakespeare Festival), will guide a weekly two-hour acting class through a series of play-centered theater games, improvisations, text work, and introduction to vocal and movement exercises. The workshop culminates in a final public presentation of scene work and monologues in SAC’s theater.
southamptonartscenter.org/studio
Art: A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON Exhibition Opening Reception
– Saturday, May 26 @ 6 PM
Join us in celebrating the opening of A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON.
Complimentary drinks and light bites will be available.
southamptonartscenter.org/live
Live: Dan’s Rosé Soirée
Kick off summer and celebrate with the unofficial drink of the summer – rosé. Sip on rosés from around the world, enjoy eats from top chefs, and groove to DJ tunes. VIP enjoys early entry and an after party with live music and more.
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SAC’s galleries are open Friday through Sunday from 12 to 5 PM. Learn more and register for events at southamptonartscenter.org/events.
General Operating Support is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. A MOMENT IN TIME: ICONIC IMAGES BY HARRY BENSON presenting sponsors are Peter and Jamee Gregory with participating sponsor Douglas Elliman Real Estate and media partner Hamptons Magazine. FILM @ SAC is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens with media support from The Southampton Press. Financial Literacy Partner: J.P. Morgan Private Bank. General operating support is provided by Bank of America.
ABOUT SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER
Southampton Arts Center is committed to community building through the arts. We present and produce inspiring, inclusive, socially and regionally relevant programs across all disciplines – welcoming, connecting, and collaborating with the diverse members of New York’s East End community and beyond. SAC is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization.
For more information about Southampton Arts Center, located at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, New York 11968, visit southamptonartscenter.org or call 631.283.0967. Follow SAC on Facebook and Instagram @southamptonartscenter. For press inquiries, contact Rachel Bosworth via email at rachel@rachelbosworth.com or by phone at 631.220.1220.
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