SAC: Free Gallery Admission 2026 / The Singer Fund | Upcoming Exhibits, Incl ‘Story of America,’ 1776 – 2026

As we begin a new year, we are delighted to share meaningful news with our community.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of The Singer Fund, gallery admission at Southampton Arts Center will be completely free throughout all of 2026. This gift reflects a shared belief that access to art and culture should be open, welcoming, and available to everyone.

“We feel very fortunate to live in such a wonderful community and are so happy to support Southampton Arts Center. The programming and facility are a first class example of what the East End has to offer, and we hope everyone can have the opportunity to enjoy it,” shared the donors behind The Singer Fund.

We look forward to welcoming visitors for an inspiring year of exhibitions in the SAC gallery, including:

First Light: Celebrating Student Artists of Southampton
On view February 7 – May 3, 2026
A vibrant showcase highlighting the creativity and voices of local student artists.

The Story of America, 1776–2026
On view May 16 – July 25, 2026
An expansive exhibition exploring American history, identity, and evolution across 250 years.

Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman
On view August 1 – October 4, 2026
A compelling presentation of photography that captures humanity, place, and perspective.

We are deeply grateful to The Singer Fund for this generous support and for helping us open

our gallery doors wider than ever.

We hope you will visit often and make the SAC gallery part of your year ahead.