A number of local artists are celebrating the season as part of the Southampton Artists Association’s Winter Art Show. Held at Southampton Cultural Center’s Levitas Center for the Arts, the exhibition will debut on Wednesday, February 15th and remain on view through Sunday, February 26th.
This event is the Association’s first event of the year, and one of their four annual shows, which include this February winter exhibition, as well as their Memorial Day Show, Labor Day Show and Fall Art Show in November.
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Dune Church by Arthur AndersEn. |
“We have over 30 members taking part of this show and there will be photography, oils, acrylics, mixed media and sculptures,” noted Danielle Leef, a SAA member. “Most of all the works are for sale, including many bin items at reasonable prices.”
Featured artists in this year’s Winter Art Show will include Arthur Andersen, Dennis M. Bontempo, John Capello, Donna Cordova, Lance Corey, JoAnn Corretti, Charles E. Dagma, Mathew DiBernardo, Imbi Ebrus, Helen Giaquinto, Joseph J. Giaquinto, Danielle Leef, Jackie Maloney, Henry Mangels, Andy Masino, James McGarvey, Patricia McGrath, Galina Melnik, Russell Mercier, Thomas S. Mollo, Gertraud Nunez, Diane Ogden, Maryanne Renz, Bonnie Ruben, Neva Setlow, Frances Sherman, James Slezak, Pamela Thomson, Maureen Travers, and James Wightman.
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Called.her.521 by James Slezak. |
Southampton Artists Association is unique in the sense that it’s comprised solely of artists that reside locally. Artists from the North Fork and South Fork, professional to amateur, are given the opportunity to present their work in a formal setting thanks to SAA’s art shows.
“SAA was founded in 1989 to give local artists the chance to showcase their works,” explained Dom Lamontanoro, PhD, SAA President. “Among our members are award winning professionals and dedicated artists of all styles.”
An opening reception for the Winter Art Show will be held on Saturday, February 18th, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Near Ponquogue by Frances Sherman. |
The Southampton Arts Association is a not-for-profit organization. Along with their shows, SAA also offers classes taught by professional artists that focus on oil painting (Wednesdays), drawing (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and their new all-media workshop (Thursdays). All classes are held at the Southampton Cultural Center.
Southampton Cultural Center is located at 25 Pond Lane in Southampton. For more information, visit southamptonartists.org.
