Art Barge Double Play
Christopher Kohan, president of the Victor D’Amico Institute of Art, will present a talk, “Looking Back: My Time with the D’Amicos & The Art Barge,” Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the East Hampton Library.
In the talk, part of the Tom Twomey Lecture Series, Mr. Kohan will reflect on his decades-long relationship with the Art Barge and Victor and Mabel D’Amico. The presentation will include archival images and insights into two of the 20th century’s most influential art educators.
Registration is required, and can be completed at bit.ly/433i2qB.
An open house at both the Art Barge, on Napeague Meadow Road, and the D’Amico House, at 128 Shore Road, both on Napeague, happens on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring hands-on art-making, guided tours, and a celebration of the D’Amicos’ vision, honoring their legacy and impact on generations of artists and teachers.
Surfers on Canvas
“Ditch Plains Surfers,” an exhibition of paintings by Bob Salpeter (1935-2024), is on view through June 28 in the Montauk Library’s community room, on the lower level.
Salpeter, an award-winning graphic designer, lived on Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk from the 1970s until the end of his life. Inspired by the surfers and seascapes outside his home and studio, he created active scenes using acrylic paint and energetic brushstrokes. Curated by his daughters, Nina and Jane, the show includes 28 paintings dating from 2000 to 2024 that have never before been shown publicly.
The artist began his career at IBM before establishing his own studio. He received awards from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Art Directors Club of New York, the Type Directors Club, and Design International in Paris, among others.
Cherchez la Femme
“La Femme,” a group exhibition, is on view at the White Room Gallery in East Hampton through June 8, with a reception set for May 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. The show includes works in a variety of mediums by Terry O’Neill, Elise Remender, Sabrina Cabada, Rob Brinson, The Guys With the Same Name, Grace Bailey, Formento + Formento, and others.
“We wanted to celebrate that la femme is a multi-headed queen who deserves to be seen,” said Andrea McCafferty and Kat O’Neill, the gallery’s proprietors. “Not because we are two businesswomen who make it our business to champion women, but because art by women or about women is sexy, fun, and empowering.”
A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Ellen Hermanson Breast Cancer Center.
Stars and Mythology
“Eos,” an exhibition named for both a recently discovered fluorescent nebula and the Greek goddess of the dawn, will open at the Lucore Art Gallery in Montauk on Saturday, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. It will continue through June 3.
The show features new works by Chris Lucore, Haim Mizrahi, Rafael Algarin, and Renee Dahl. Using fluorescent and phosphorescent materials, each piece is designed to glow under black light, transforming the gallery into an environment that evokes the formation of stars and energies of mythic origin.
“Thematically, ‘Eos’ navigates the intersections of scientific discovery, celestial phenomena, and ancient mythology,” said Mr. Lucore, the gallery’s owner.
Jeremy Dennis Solo
The Garrison Art Center, a nonprofit arts organization in the Hudson Valley, will open “Rise: Scenes of Resistance,” a solo show of work by Jeremy Dennis, with a reception Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. It will run through June 22.
“Rise,” an ongoing photo series, “reflects my experiences and observations as a member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton,” said Mr. Dennis. “Through photography, I explore the complexities of Indigenous identity, the loss of culture through assimilation, the erasure of history in school curricula, and the ongoing struggles tied to land and economic injustice.”
“Reclaiming Narrative,” a talk by the artist, will take place on Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. Mr. Dennis will lead photography workshops on Sunday, at noon for families and at 3 for adults. All events are free and open to the public.
Artist Talk
Mary Ellen Bartley and Bastienne Schmidt, both of whom are exhibiting in “The Grid” at the Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons, will be at the Bridgehampton venue on Sunday at 1 p.m. to talk about their work, creative influences, and evolving artistic practices.
In her “Push 2 Stops,” Ms. Bartley, who explores the visual language of photography, transforms images of empty film sleeves into compositions that echo the structure of the grid.
Using pigmented, pleated, and sewn fabric, Ms. Schmidt creates pieces that celebrate color, shape, and gesture, inviting the viewer to follow the lines and spaces both within and outside of the grid.
A question-and-answer session will follow the discussion.
