A conversation with artists Rainer Andreesen and Christophe von Hohenberg whose work will be featured in our exhibition “Looking” which will be on view from July 11 through August 8, 2026. The talk will be moderated by exhibition curator Lana Jokel.

Summer in the Hamptons inspires one to try to capture the local beauty. This class will focus on flowers. The luminous quality of watercolor lends itself to painting the delicate flower form. Examples of drawings and paintings of flowers will be shared and watercolor techniques demonstrated. Imagine a local farm, field or garden. Time will be allowed for you to loosely paint your image as background. Students will be encouraged to experiment with watercolor techniques and then refine the flower form with detailed brush work.

Basic watercolor materials will be available to use in the class. A review of watercolor paints and brushes will be presented for you to acquire. Be on time. Enjoy learning about the watercolor medium and involve yourself in the creative experience. This class offers the opportunity to learn from numerous styles of painting.

You will be inspired.

Join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt for a moderately paced 3-mile hike through oak/hickory forest with views of Crooked Pond, Long Pond and Deer Drink. With a donation from Truman Capote and Jack Dunphy, The Nature Conservancy preserved the land around Crooked Pond, a rare coastal plain pond in the Long Pond Greenbelt. Leader: Doreen Johnston, 516-994-5947. This is a Co-Sponsored event with The Bridgehampton Museum and the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt.

Time Revisited

Opening: August 15 from 5 to 7pm

On View: August 15 – September 12, 2026

The Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Mtk Hwy. Bridgehampton

Time Revisited explores and finds new interpretations of the works of Loren Dunlap and Brian O’Leary. A journey from realism to abstraction through the eyes of two singular artists. Curated by Lana Jokel.

“It’s tempting to resort to the threadbare phrase Renaissance man to describe Loren Dunlap. But actually, he’s more of a one-man Renaissance.”

Quote by Martin Puris on Loren Dunlap

“There are qualities to his paintings that are unmistakably his: complex, vibrant, all-over compositions; the juxtaposition of disparate, dynamic components, and a certain resistance to interpretation.”

Mark Segal on Brian O’Leary taken from East Hampton Star May 5, 2022

Following an old established tradition this workshop will use the nude figure with instruction from Bruce Lieberman. The workshop will address fundamental, basic exercises that develop skills and introduce figure drawing techniques in various mediums. Each individual participant will be guided based on their experience and strengths. The critical and aesthetic understanding of a drawing is the foundation for developing a distinct personal artistic vision. A vision shaped by individuality and diversity of expression. Students are asked to bring all their own supplies and drawing mediums such as charcoal, conte, or graphite are requested. A material list will be supplied upon registration. Classes will be limited to 10 students per class. RSVPs are required.

Basic watercolor materials will be available to use in the class. A review of watercolor paints and brushes will be presented for you to acquire.

Be on time. Enjoy learning about the watercolor medium and involve yourself in the creative experience. A class offers the opportunity to learn from numerous styles of painting.

You will be inspired.

Description Learn the ancient technique of encaustic painting which dates to the Greeks. Students will be led by teacher and artist Bonnie Rychlak to learn the basics of this ancient craft that involves using hot wax and pigments to create something of a mixture between painting and sculpting. Through demonstrations, discussion and exploration, students will discover its endless possibilities for making art.

There is a class size limit of 10 students and students will be expected to come to all five classes. All materials will be supplied for this class.

Rome was founded in or around 752 BCE. After a series of kings, in 509 BCE, the monarchy was overthrown and replaced by a republic. The republic provided for the election of government officials and a senate. But the struggle for power between the upper class and the ordinary people was a fire that never went out. The first century BCE was a violent period, marked by civil wars, foreign wars, an attempt to overthrow the government in 63 BCE, the ascent of Caesar as Dictator for Life, and finally, Caesar’s assassination. But Caesar’s assassins didn’t have a plan for the aftermath, and a new civil war followed, involving such notable personalities as Augustus (Caesar’s adopted son), Marc Antony, Cleopatra, Cicero, and Brutus. Augustus emerged victorious but the republic was dead, replaced by the reign of Emperors. This is how it happened.