Ross Bleckner emerged as a leading artist in New York during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, creating paintings that explore change, loss, memory, and the human body. A central figure in the decade’s revival of painting, he developed a practice that merges psychological, social, and political themes within a strong conceptual framework. In 1995, […]
This exhibition marks the first major institutional solo presentation of Eric Freeman’s work in the East End, where the artist lived and worked for many years. Freeman’s radiant abstractions transform color into planes of light and pigment that construct space rather than merely depict it. Layers of luminous varnish and saturated tone generate a visual […]
A two-day, family-friendly celebration of Montauk seafood featuring dishes from local restaurants and vendors, live music, beer and wine, plus activities for children. The festival runs noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is 5 dollars cash; confirm final details with the organizer before traveling. Event information: original source
Weekly Farmers & Artisans Market at Agawam Park — local farmers, fishers, bakers, and artisans. Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Market details & vendor info Event information: original source
Take a walk with the Montauk Library Bird Club along Montauk’s Seal Haul Out Trail. Led by Frank Quevedo of South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center. This will be a moderate-paced 1.5-mile hike through dense woods opening onto the shore of Block Island Sound. This program is for adults and children ages 10+. […]
Kick off The Center’s Black Film Festival with an evening of film, music, celebration, and plenty of funk. Guests are encouraged to come dressed to impress in their best 1970s style, funk & flair! WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from its African, soul, and early jazz roots […]
Visit Montauk's community farmers market brings more than 40 vendors together for seasonal produce, flowers, specialty foods and locally made goods. This Friday market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; confirm the weekly schedule and vendor lineup before traveling. Event information: original source
Please note: this program was rescheduled from September 12. Explore Birding as a new hobby: Take a walk with volunteer docents Cindy & Dave in the Vineyard Field behind the Museum and learn how to identify the birds that we might find, including blue jay, black-capped chickadee, starling, northern mockingbird and red-tailed hawk. Listen to the […]
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The freshwater ponds in the field behind the museum host an amazing amount of life in even a few buckets of water. Discover, observe, draw, and record the species found, from animals that always stay tiny to animals that start microscopic but grow as big as your hand. There will be a variety of magnifiers, […]