DISPATCH - OCT 19, 2012 (8:37 a.m.)
EAST END of LONG ISLAND, NY
New exhibitions of contemporary and historic art can be found this weekend in the Hamptons and on the North Fork. In Riverhead, an artist talk coincides with a group show that opened recently. Here's where to find what's new on the East End.
AMAGANSETT
ILLE ARTS GALLERY - “Pillow Talk” has an opening reception on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. The group show features work from artists who are married to one another. Exhibiting artists include Marina Adams, Stanley Whitney, Kate Davis, Vincent Longo, Tamara Gonzalez, Chris Martin, Melora Griffis, Tad Wiley, Jill Levine, Steve Keister, Bastienne Schmidt, and Philippe Cheng. The gallery is located at 216a Main Street, Amagansett, NY. www.illearts.com
BRIDGEHAMPTON
CELADON GALLERY at THE HAMPTON ARCHIVES - “An Autumn Potter’s Market” takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held rain or shine. Admission is free. The Hampton Archives is located on Route 27 (East of The Monument), Bridgehampton, NY. www.hamptonsclayart.org
EAST HAMPTON/SPRINGS
ASHAWAGH HALL - “Life in the Abstract” has an opening reception on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Exhibiting are Bob Bachler, Dru Frederick, Barbara Groot, John Haubrich and Fulvio Massi. The two day exhibit is open from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 on Sunday. Ashawagh Hall located at 780 Springs Fireplace Rd, Springs, NY. www.ashawagh-hall.org
"On the Pond" by Barbara Groot, 2012. Acrylic and pastel on canvas, 40 x 48 inches.
GREENPORT
BRECKNOCK HALL - “Maritime Art Show” opened yesterday and remains on view through Oct 28. The gallery is open weekends only from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The juried exhibition is part of The Maritime Heritage of the North Fork Festival. Brecknock Hall is located at Peconic Landing, One Brecknock Rd, Greenport, NY. See separate story: https://hamptonsarthub.com/2012/10/18/maritime-art-sails-nto-the-north-fork/
RIVERHEAD
ART SITES GALLERY- Artist Talk: “Inspired by Old China: Gardens and Rocks” by sculptor Robert Oxnam on Saturday at 3 p.m. The presentation arises from the group exhibition “Nature Incorporated,” which includes sculpture by Oxnam. The event is free but reservations are encouraged. The gallery is located at 651 West Main St, Riverhead, NY. http://artsitesgallery.com
SOUTHOLD
THE SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - “Determined to Paint: The Art of George W. Hallock” opens Saturday at Cosden Price Gallery in the Reichert Family Center. The show runs through Dec 15. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. The gallery is located at 54127 Route 25, Southold, NY. www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org
WATERMILL
SARA NIGHTINGALE GALLERY - “s.Ram: Red White and Black Paintings” by Eric Dever has an opening reception on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. The show runs through Nov 21. The gallery is located at 688 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY. http://saranightingale.com/
"NSIBTW-9" by Eric Dever, 2012. Oil on Burlap, 36 x 36 inches.
LON HAMAEKERS GALLERY - “Paper Trace” - A solo show of Lon Hamakers new abstract color photographs has an opening reception on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. The show remains on view through Dec 4. The gallery is located at 903 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY. 631-726-063.
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