The ninth iteration of East End Collected, a beloved exhibition celebrating the extensive creative community found across the East End, returns to Southampton Arts Center (25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-283-0967) next Saturday, Oct. 3.
Uniquely, the exhibition celebrates not only artists (and their achievements) as individuals, but sheds light on the sense of community that solidifies the East End as both a renowned cultural destination and an unrelenting source of inspiration for the artists that come here. Drawing attention to the large population of artists found across both the north and south forks — some deeply connected to the area for decades as well as relative newcomers — East End Collected was originally conceived and curated by Southampton-based artist Paton Miller, who will be co-curating the exhibition for the second time with SAC executive director Christina Moassaides Strassfield.
“This exhibition is a celebration of the extraordinary creative energy that continues to make the East End such a special place for artists,” says Strassfield. “We are delighted to bring together such an exceptional group of artists who all share a connection to Suffolk County.”
Beloved since its launch back in 2015, the East End Collected series has featured over 200 individuals showcasing their work. This year’s exhibition will include about 30 artists, including Deborah Acquino, Sophia Ader, Henry Baker, Dee Benish, Peter Beston, Walter Bobbie, Rossa Cole, Anahi DeCanio, Lucy Villeneuve, AG Duggan, Dorothy Frankel, Pat Garrity, Lucas Greffenius Scheuer, Harrison Haft, Kara Hoblin, Edward Joseph, Richard Law, Elizabeth Levine, Christa Maiwald, Holly Maran, Jon Auliffe, John Mellilo, ByeongDoo Moon, Grace Osborne, Oliver Peterson, Robert Singer, Ben Sosne, Janice Stanton, and Katie Whipple.
According to a press release from SAC, this installment of East End Collected continues the tradition established over the first eight exhibitions of the curators seeking out artists whose work has not previously been featured in earlier installment, providing new opportunities for artists to share their work while contributing to the rich history of artistic achievement in the Hamptons. Works will feature a range of mediums, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and drawing.
“The artistic diversity of our area continues to amaze me. These East End Collective exhibitions are chronicling what is happening here in real time. History will make the final press,” Miller says.
East End Collective will be on view starting Oct. 3 through Dec. 27. Panel discussions and guided tours led by curators will be held throughout the exhibition. Gallery hours at SAC are Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
