Southampton Arts Center Announces an Outdoor Sculpture and Art Installation
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. 6/19/20 --- Southampton Arts Center is thrilled to announce a special Public Art Project this summer. The installation, which will utilize both the east and west lawn, is a collaboration between SAC Artistic Director Amy Kirwin and Artist Eric Fischl and reflects both nature and the new normal of life during a pandemic. The intention is not only to offer an open-air experience that welcomes guests to roam freely and safely, but to draw attention to artists that use nature and humanity as an inspiration for their work. The exhibition will be on view from June 27 through September 13, 2020.
Artists include Eric Fischl, Saskia Friedrich, Alice Hope, Bryan Hunt, Laurie Lambrecht, and Steve Miller.
“We have always wanted to highlight our beautiful grounds by installing artwork for the public to enjoy while taking advantage of the property, and it made perfect sense to pursue this now. When we decided to organize this exhibit, we didn’t know when we might reopen our galleries, and we wanted to provide a safe, open-air artistic experience. Combining both sculpture and installation makes for a dynamic use of the landscape, and the artists chosen all have works that will both react to and draw attention to the already stunning natural and existing sculptural surroundings. And now that we have been given permission to reopen our galleries as well, we are excited to be able to offer two completely different viewing experiences.” Amy Kirwin, Southampton Arts Center Artistic Director.
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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