Springs Historical Society’s Arts & Archives Benefit

The Springs Historical Society’s Arts & Archives Committee hosts its fourth annual benefit art show to support the Springs Community Library. Curated by Teri Kennedy, the show is the only major invitational exclusively for Springs artists. The event will be held Friday, September 6, to Sunday, September 8, at Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs Fireplace Road.

This year’s showcase is inspired by James Brooks’s 1973 Fisherman’s Fair poster from the Springs Historical Society’s archival collection. Featuring over 50 contemporary artists from Springs, the exhibition includes a variety of mediums, from paintings to ceramics, jewelry to glassworks. Notable pairs, such as James Brooks and Charlotte Park, represent the founders of Springs’ artistic community.

The exhibition explores the works borne from the unique environment Springs fosters and its creative partnerships that shape a home and artistic legacy. Honoring that tradition the show features artist couples including Rosalind Brenner and Michael Cardacino, Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, Virva Hinnemo and George Negroponte, and Burt and Wendy Van Deusen.

Headlining the Curator’s Forum this year is Christina Mossaides Strassfield, executive director of Southampton Arts Center, who will delve into the history of creative couples in Springs with her talk, “Couples Squared: The Story of Artist Couples in Springs.” The program will also include presentations by participating artists. Reception to follow.

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will take part with a walk on Saturday, September 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Talmage Farm Lane with a visit to Pollock-Krasner House, Springs Community Library and concluding at Ashawagh Hall for a Curator’s Tour.

“This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for the community to engage with contemporary art while supporting the preservation of its rich artistic past through the Springs Historical Society,” said Kennedy.

The exhibition will be on view to the public on September 6, from 1 to 5 p.m., September 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and September 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured events include a reception for Springs Historical Society members on September 6, 5 to 7 p.m.; a public opening reception on September 7, 5 to 7 p.m. and on September 8, the Curator’s Forum with Christina Strassfield, Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, taking place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and reception to follow.

Featured artists are: Abby Abrams, Mary Antczak, Kirsten Benfield, Kevin Bishop, Rosalind Brenner, Maud Bryt, Francisco Daniel Cabrera, Michael Cardacino, Don Christensen, Steven Corsano, Dee Coss, Jennifer Cross, James DeMartis, Zoe Denahy, Barbara DiLorenzo, Idoline Duke, Elizabeth Engelhardt, Monte Farber, Pamela Collins Focarino, Ron Focarino, Denise Gale, Elizabeth Geissler, Robin Gianis, Kurt Giehl, Gerry Giliberti, Barbara Groot, Elaine Grove, Peter Gumpel, Laurie Hall, John Haubrich, Marianna Sanchez Hernandez, Virva Hinnemo, Eliska Jeannsone, Bill Kiriazis, Dennis Lawrence, Geralyne Lewandowski, Veronica Mahoney, Christa Maiwald, Mary Milne, Pamela Morgan, George Negroponte, Marcia Previti, Randall Rosenthal, Dainis Salutis, David Slater, Caren Sturmer, Aurelio Torres, Burt Van Deusen, Wendy Van Deusen, Andrew Edward Waller, Rose Zelenetz, Amy Zerner and Ted Tyler.

Archival works highlighting Accabonac Harbor will be showcased alongside pieces by exhibiting artists, curated by members of the Arts & Archives Committee Deana Tikkanen, a past president of the Springs Historical Society, and Buddy Kelley. An accompanying booklet titled “Accabonac History “will be available for purchase.

Ashawagh Hall is at 780 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton. For more information about the event, visit springshistoricalsociety.org.