Southampton Arts Center Announces That Galleries Will Reopen on Thursday, June 18, 2020
(Southampton, NY 6/17/2020) – Southampton Arts Center, located at 25 Jobs Lane in the heart of Southampton Village, upon receiving authorization from the Village of Southampton, the Town of Southampton and Suffolk County, will reopen its galleries on Thursday June 18, as part of New York State’s “Phase 2” Reopening. The exhibition that had been on view, TAKEOVER 2020! Artists-in-Residence, has been extended and will now run through Sunday, July 12. Galleries will be open Thursday to Sunday, 12-6 PM.
Tom Dunn, Southampton Arts Center, Executive Director, commented, “We are grateful to have the support of all levels of local government in the reopening of our galleries. With the safety of our staff and patrons remaining our highest priority, we are pleased and excited to safely reopen our doors - both to stimulate and support our local economy and to inspire and raise the spirits of all members of our great and diverse community.”
Guests will be required to wear masks upon entering the galleries and will be expected to practice established social distancing guidelines. Gallery capacity will be limited, and SAC’s Theatre will remain closed until “Phase 4” of New York State’s Reopening.
Conceived and curated by Artistic Director Amy Kirwin, TAKEOVER! 2020 is sponsored by Ingrid Arneberg with additional support from the Long Island Community Foundation. Artists include Jodi Bentivegna, Michael Butler, Isadora Capraro, Franco Cuttica, Esly Escobar, Melinda Hackett, Erica-Lynn Huberty, Dinah Maxwell Smith, Miles Partington, and Kerry Sharkey-Miller. Most of the artist’s works on view are available for purchase.
About Southampton Arts Center
Southampton Arts Center has become a hub for arts and culture on the East End with over 50,000 visitors, five exhibitions and 200+ programs and events in 2019 alone. The broad programming is delivered year-round through an impressive array of partners including New York Academy of Art, International Center of Photography, 92Y, Hamptons International Film Festival, Blue Sphere Foundation, Mountainfilm on Tour, the Watermill Center, and many more. With the recent upgrade of the theater, including state-of-the-art audio and video equipment, lighting and new seating, Southampton Arts Center has expanded its breadth of programming to include first-run films, theatrical performances and concerts.
Southampton Arts Center is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to serve our East End community as a hub for arts and culture while preserving and activating the iconic building and grounds of 25 Jobs Lane for future generations.
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