‘Master Impressions’ Curator Tour

A public curatorial tour of “Master Impressions: Artists and Printers on the South Fork (1965-2010),” with Samuel Havens will take place at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday, January 27, from 11 a.m. to noon.

“As a printmaker, I know the magic of the press and I am excited to share this exhibition that celebrates the medium,” said Havens, co-curator of the exhibition, who will guide participants through the pieces included in the show, illuminate their stories, printmaking processes and answer questions along the way. “The works in this show continue The Church’s characteristic way of exploring and examining the bounty of the East End within the global context of contemporary art.”

Co-curated with chief curator Sara Cochran, the exhibition explores the collaborative potential of printmaking, demonstrating how artists, printers, and the press working together can achieve results that surpass individual expertise. Featuring more than 20 works from artists making art on the South Fork, “Master Impressions” continues to shine a light on the cradle of creativity that is the East End.

Samuel Havens is an expert printmaker with over seven years of experience. He has worked with artists at all stages of their careers and varying levels of experience. As workshop and residency manager at The Church, Havens oversees the development and success of the artist-in-residence program and many workshops, including the ever-popular Open Studio- Monotype Printmaking sessions which he co-facilitates. Havens obtained a BFA from SUNY Oneonta in 2021 and has continued to develop his practice in the fields of intaglio printmaking and artist books. His work is held in various private collections and has been exhibited nationwide, including a solo micro-exhibition at the Center for Book Arts.

Tickets for the tour are $10 (members free with RSVP) at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street. Sag Harbor.