Art going options abound for Memorial Day Weekend in the art gallery scenes of The Hamptons, North Fork and even a bit west on Eastern Long Island. If you're looking for opening receptions or gallery events, look no further - we've gathered all the options for easy perusal. Read on for openings and more through May 31, 2018. For a complete list of exhibitions on view, visit our Exhibition Finder by clicking here. Looking for events and things to do this weekend? Check out this week's East End Things To Do column. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Friday, May 25, 2018
EAST HAMPTON
ASHAWAGH HALL - "The Springs Improvement Society's 34th Annual Member Art Show" has an Opening Reception on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $5, all proceeds benefitting maintenance of Ashawagh Hall. The exhibition remains on view through May 28, 2018. Ashawagh Hall is located at 780 Springs-Fireplace Road, East Hampton, NY 11937. www.ashawagh-hall.com.
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Saturday, May 26, 2018
BRIDGEHAMPTON
CHASE EDWARDS GALLERY - "Acqua" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 4 to 9 p.m. The solo show features paintings by Hamilton Aguiar. Chase Edwards Gallery is located at 2463 Main Street, Bridgehampton, NY 11932. www.chaseedwardsgallery.com.
EAST HAMPTON
ERIC FIRESTONE GALLERY - "Different Shapes" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 24, 2018. The group exhibition features painting and sculpture from the 1960s and 1970s. Eric Firestone Gallery is located at 4 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937. www.ericfirestonegallery.com.
HARPER'S BOOKS - "Maryam Eisler: The Sublime Feminine" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 20, 2018. On view are photographic works by Maryam Eisler. Harper's Books is located at 87 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937. www.harpersbooks.com.
JANET LEHR FINE ARTS - "Shimon Okshteyn: Post Pop" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 8 to 11 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 13, 2018. Janet Lehr Fine Arts is located at 68 Park Place, East Hampton, NY 11937. www.janetlehrfinearts.com.
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RENTAL GALLERY - "Billy Sullivan: Love Letters" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 17, 2018. On view are new figurative paintings and drawings that capture fleeting moments in time. Rental Gallery is located at 87 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937. www.rentalgallery.us.
ROMAN FINE ART - "Pastime/Time Passed" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through July 1, 2018. On view is a selection of new work from Brooklyn-based artists Lizzie Gill and Ciara Rafferty. Roman Fine Art is located at 66 Park Place, East Hampton, NY 11937. www.romanfineart.com.
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SAG HARBOR
ROMANY KRAMORIS GALLERY - "READY, SET, GO!" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 14, 2018. On view are works by Christopher Engel, Adriana Barone, Joyce Brian and George Wazenegger. Romany Kramoris Gallery is located at 41 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. www.kramorisgallery.com.
SARA NIGHTINGALE GALLERY - "Velocity Games: New Work by Margaret Garrett and Steven Kinder" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 26, 2018. Both artists on view are inspired by motion in the natural world and/or the human body. Sara Nightingale Gallery is located at 26 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. www.saranightingale.com.
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Sunday, May 27, 2018
EAST HAMPTON
HARPER'S BOOKS - A Book Signing with Maryam Eisler takes place on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artist Maryam Eisler will sign Voices East London, her most recent book. Bagels and light refreshments will be served. Harper's Books is located at 87 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937. www.harpersbooks.com.
GREENPORT
VSOP Art + Design Projects - "In Search Of" has an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 3 to 6 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through July 9, 2018. The group show features works that take the horizon as a point of departure. VSOP Projects is located at 311 Front Street, Greenport, NY 11944. www.vsopprojects.com.
SAG HARBOR
TULLA BOOTH GALLERY - "Spring Preview" has an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 28, 2018. On view are photographic works by Stephen Wilkes, Daniel Jones, Dawn Watson and Blair Seagram. Tulla Booth Gallery is located at 66 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. www.tullaboothgallery.com.
BELLPORT - EASTERN LONG ISLAND
MARQUEE PROJECTS - "Whatever It Is I Have Looked For" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 24, 2018. The exhibition emphasizes works that encourage slow observation and draw the viewer in closer through their materiality.
Participating artists include Kieran Riley Abbott, Rebekah Callaghan, Jamey Hart, Lael Marschall, Lisa Perez, Paul Simmons and Ben Weathers.
Marquee Projects is located at 14 Bellport Lane, Bellport, NY 11713. www.marqueeprojects.org.
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Upcoming
Saturday, June 2, 2018
ASHAWAGH HALL - "The East End Photographers Group Spring Exhibition" has an Opening Reception on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. Musical Guest Job Potter and Friends performs at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through June 10, 2018. The photographic exhibition will feature guest curator Marilyn Stevenson and catering by Pam Greinka.
Participating photographers include: Ann Brandeis, Adriana Echavarria, Alex Ferrone, Ray Germann, Gerry Giliberti, Janet Glazer, Pam Greinke, Janis Hurley Joel Lefkowitz, Anthony Lombardo, Joanna McCarthy, Bert Miller, Jim Sabiston, Joan Santos, Dainis Saulitis, Clarence Simpson, Jim Slezak, Marilyn Stevenson, John Stuart, Nick Tarr, Mac Titmus, Mark Testa, Alex Vignoli and Nacola Wilson.
Ashawagh hall is located at 780 Springs-Fireplace Road, East Hampton, NY 11937. www.ashawagh-hall.com.
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