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.

Discover original art and meet local creators at the Artisan Atelier at the Bridgehampton Museum, Saturday & Sunday, July 11–12, 10 AM–5 PM, in the Tractor Barn at the Corwith House. Featuring Nico Yektai, Hilary Helfant, Mark Wilson, Stella Flame Gallery, the Chelsea Art Group, and the Clay Arts Guild of the Hamptons.

Join our friends at the Southampton Arts Center for a special screening of Journey of Hope – The Art of Oscar Molina, a 45-minute documentary directed and produced by Lana Jokel.

We are thrilled to welcome Stacy Myers to lead our new summer program! Stacy is a highly respected local educator, naturalist curator, and marine advocate known for creating dynamic learning experiences that bridge the gap between scientific theory and creative expression. Notably, she directs the innovative StationKeeper program on Long Island—a critical conservation initiative that partners with NOAA and IFAW to track coastal vessel movements and protect endangered North Atlantic Right Whales.

Our summer program is coming to Southampton this July, offering local youth a unique opportunity to experience science and art in a highly personalized setting on a stunning historic property. The Children’s Natural History & Art Program will run from July 20–24, 2026, operating daily morning sessions from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Designed specifically for children ages 9 to 12, this playful innovative program bridges the gap between environmental science and creative expression. Participants will serve as both field scientists and studio artists, using the unique natural history of Mecox Bay as their core inspiration.

Throughout the week-long program, students will engage in hands-on ecological exploration, including testing local water quality and studying native aquatic insects. After examining real insect anatomy and inventing their own imaginary wetland creatures, students will transition into their art and studio session.

Deeply passionate about hands-on youth education, Stacy writes advanced science and cultural history curriculum for local public and private schools. She is also an experienced curator who specializes in showcasing young talent and designing cumulative, curriculum-focused student shows. Stacy has designed and curated captivating student art exhibitions in unique historic venues—including a classic one-room schoolhouse as well as other local galleries. She cannot wait to channel that same passion for active stewardship and creative education at the Water Mill Museum this July, inspiring your child to think like a field scientist and create like a studio artist!

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.

Lush, ripe and delicious: local peaches, melons and more offer us a visual, tactile, and colorful form to observe. The luminous quality of watercolor lends itself to painting delicate and vibrant forms. Examples of watercolor paintings of fruit will be shared and watercolor techniques demonstrated. Bring something from your fruit bowl to share with the class. The color wheel will be explained to help you mix colors to achieve value and intensity as you paint the fruit.

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.