Upon This Ground: Reflections of Self, A Mixed Media Workshop with Darlene Deloris

Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 3pm

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Hwy., BH, NY 11932

Our relationship with our ancestors is complicated and sometimes distant. Today we possess labels that many of our ancestors never had the opportunity to express about themselves because their existence alone was a circumstance of history. But what could we know about our ancestors if only they’d had the opportunity to live full lives as their true selves? Are we people that our ancestors might have been proud of? Join Historian and Multidisciplinary Artist Darlene Deloris on a journey of self-exploration as we use mixed media elements to connect how we see ourselves with what we know about our past relatives. Space is limited to 25 so RSVP today for this joint program with Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio, Inc.

Artist Statement

I am a Brooklyn based historian and multi-disciplinary artist centering my paintings around emotional intimacy within the Black diaspora. I am inspired by Black history, Black Americana, and vintage black & white portrait photographs. Using ethnographic research and reference photos, I paint portraits of contemporary Black people, typically women, frozen with stoic reactions or moods. Using a multitude of mediums and techniques combined with symbols, textures, patterns, and vibrant colors to tell stories and portray emotion, I give voice to the Black woman who is constantly transposing between a state of angst and of regality. I strive to make conscious, direct, intimate, and whimsical art that presents a stoic gaze to the viewer, with hopes of preserving and protecting the beauty that exists in everyday Black life.

At the Corwith House

2368 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

$50 per person

The Bridgehampton Museum is happy to welcome Ricky Bottenus to guide guests in the art of blacksmithing. Join us for a chance to swing a hammer and forge hot steel into your very own bottle opener! Drinks and pizza will be provided. Space is limited to 6 participants so buy your tickets today! This event is limited to guests 21 and older.

Select Saturdays from 10am to 1pm

Artists of all skill levels are welcomed to join us for our en plain air art classes hosted by artist and teacher Howard Rose! This summer you will be able to join us for six classes at different beautiful and historic locations in the Bridgehampton area.

Classes are $20 each and RSVP links are below!

The Nathaniel Rogers House

2539 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

Open Hours

March to December

Fridays & Saturdays

11am to 3pm

FREE ADMISSION

This historic Bridgehampton icon’s first floor is made up of 10 rooms showcasing Bridgehampton’s history and culture. Learn about everything from our maritime history to our connection to the creation of motorsports and more!

Volunteers and Intern Opportunities

We are in need of your help! We are looking for volunteers who would like to act as tour guides at the Nathaniel Rogers House this summer season. Right now our open hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. We are looking for warm and welcoming people to join us at the museum during those open hours.

Want to know how you can support BHM?

PO Box 977

Bridgehampton, NY 11932

BHmuseum.org

(631) 537-1088