Arts

"Elizabeth Arden is an important part of my upbringing because my mum would always wear the Eight Hour cream," reflected artist James Goldcrown. "I'm working with a brand that I've known most of my life."

"The Watermill Center is thrilled to be part of this inaugural tour of SHACC on the Road," Elka Rifkin shared.

"My first visit to Montauk I remember like it was yesterday...I was so intrigued with the land, the surf, and the people," reflected Pelleteri.

"Art has always been with me - my early career, I was a musician- playing in band and also doing embroidery-design freelance work in the New York fashion industry," reflected Stephen Wilson.

"Walking around Sag Harbor, you are truly immersed in live music," Kelly C. Dodds shared.

"We are proud to share the full lineup for this year's edition and have two of this year's most anticipated films, helmed by dynamic and exciting female characters, serve as our Centerpieces," said Anne Chaisson.

The film industry veterans will share insight about their storied careers during the Festival's signature program.

"I began working with natural manila rope in 2011 and feel I am still in the early stages of the possibilities of this material," remarked Susan Beallor-Snyder.

"With our show, we would like to challenge preconceived notions that people who have heard of Lorenzo da Ponte may have while simultaneously enticing audiences who are unfamiliar with opera and Da Ponte," Ashley Bell noted.

"Garrard Conley's best-selling, autobiographical novel reveals the necessity of getting rid of programs whose mission is to change the identity of its subjects," Anne Chaisson noted.