What's On Tap at SAC in August

Southampton Arts Center (SAC) welcomes August with studio classes, films, talks, Hampton’s Jazz Fest performances, kids’ programming and much more. In addition to other events, SAC’s new exhibition, “Change Agents: Women Collectors Shaping the Art World,” curated by Kate Fowle, Folasade Ologundudu and Xiaoyu Weng, opened on Saturday, July 22. SAC is at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton and the galleries are open Thursday through Monday from noon to 5 p.m. until Labor Day Weekend. Learn more and register for events at southamptonartscenter.org/events.

Here’s What’s on Deck at SAC This Month…

Kids: Ramblin’ Dan - Tuesdays, August 8, 15, 22 and 29 at various times

Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band provides high-energy and engaging music classes for kids 0-4 years old. Driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work, sessions are about having fun in a pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, helping kids gain confidence. Using the music to lead the way, your bandleader will help your kids jam along on instruments, use various props for activities (parachutes, scarves, umbrella dances, puppets), read song-based books, learn sign language, do animal-play, and of course clap, dance and sing along.

Talk: How to Talk to Friends and Family About Mental Health - Friday, August 4, at 11 a.m.

Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) and Southampton Arts Center present “How to Talk to Friends and Family About Mental Health,” a conversation with acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman and other special guests. Anyone can experience mental health challenges. Friends and family can make all the difference in a person’s recovery process. This honest discussion will provide insights and guidance for helping loved ones in need. Dr. Boardman is the founder of Positive Prescription, a blog sharing practical strategies to boost emotional resilience and achieve well-being, and the author of “Everyday Vitality; Turning Stress into Strength.”

Studio: Figure Drawing - Fridays, August 11 and 25, at 1 p.m.

Working from a live model, artist Linda Capello’s figure drawing workshop will explore techniques of line, mass, gesture, proportion, and foreshortening, starting with short poses and working toward one long pose. Limited availability — registration is required. 

Film: “Figures Transformed: by Lana Jokel - Saturday, August 5, at 7 p.m.

“Figures Transformed,” an exhibition at SAC last summer, showcased the works of three artists from different generations who use the figure as the central imagery in their work. Deborah Buck uses anthropomorphic and imagery figures to create an other-worldly environment that beckons us to participate in a world beyond ours. Hal Buckner utilizes the female figure to empower, celebrate and alter the art’s historical canon. Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas focused on the figure’s head as a representation of the whole, exploring inner consciousness, outer space, and communication through space and time. Directed by Lana Jokel.

Wellness: RitmoFit - Sunday, August 6, at 2 p.m.

RitmoFit is a fitness and wellness journey that delivers a new breed of inclusive interval training which blends elements of Tabata, dance, calisthenics, yoga, martial arts, breathwork and air drumming. This experience is a dynamic collaboration between entrepreneurs Mila Tina and Vanessa Acero. Their mission is to inspire, empower, and create a community for women to find support and celebrate their beauty and power via exercise, auditory art, live music, and creative self-expression in an inclusive, safe, and fun environment.

Film: “Jumanji” - Sunday, August 6, at 8 p.m.

The 1995 film “Jumanji” is about a magical board game that unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst). While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who’s been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades. If they win the game, the kids can free Alan for good — but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos.

Kids: Craft Studio - Mondays, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, at various times

Little Hands Art is a 45-minute art class where toddlers receive step-by-step art lessons and quick-changing activities. This is a with-caregiver class and requires adult participation!

Coolest Crafter Class is a one or two hour after-camp art class. Tons of different mediums will be explored with a different project each week!

Hamptonsfilm Film Camp: Summer 2023 - August 7 to 11, at 10 a.m.

The week starts off with campers brainstorming and writing a script for a short film. Once the idea is set, campers start planning the project, selecting acting roles and scouting locations. Campers may make costumes and props based on the idea, plus there is a day dedicated to learning about acting and how to direct actors on set. Next comes production, when campers will rotate through the major roles: director, camera assistant, actor and more, utilizing professional technology.

Talk: Broadway Producers Panel Discussion - Thursday, August 10, at 7 p.m.

Against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Southampton Art Center’s exhibition “Change Agents”, SAC hosts a conversation with some of Broadway’s most accomplished female producers. In a panel, Arielle Tepper, Wendy Federman and Fiona Rudin will share stories, challenges, and insights from their remarkable careers. Stephanie Lee, CEO/president of Broadway.com, will moderate the panel.

Film: “Empowers Africa Hosts World Elephant and World Lion Film Night” - Sunday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Empowers Africa is hosting World Elephant and World Lion Film Night. The evening features special screenings of acclaimed conservation documentaries, including the recently released “Secrets of the Elephants” by James Cameron, narrated by Natalie Portman. Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars. The film starts at dusk.

Summerfest Fundraiser - Saturday, August 19, at 6 p.m.

Southampton Arts Center’s annual Summerfest fundraiser honors Simone Levinson with the 2023 Champion of the Arts Award. Held on the grounds of Southampton Arts Center.

Film: You Resemble Me - Thursday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m.

Southampton Arts Center proudly presents “You Resemble Me,” an extraordinary and emotionally charged film that explores the profound journey of two inseparable sisters tragically torn apart during their childhood. As these young women navigate the challenges of entering adulthood alone, they embark on a profound quest to rediscover and reclaim their true identities, testing the depths of their resilience and inner strength. Join us for an award-winning cinematic experience that delves into the complexities of sisterhood, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit. A special Q&A and reception with the film’s director, writer and producer, Dina Amer, and producer Elizabeth Woodward immediately follows the screening.

Talk + Panel: Never Enough - Friday, August 25, at 11 a.m.

A ward-winning journalist and social commentator Jennifer B. Wallace discusses her latest book “Never Enough” in a panel discussion with Dr. Samantha Boardman, a New York-based positive psychiatrist. A book signing will take place after the panel. Books will be available for sale.

Live: Hamptons Jazz Fest - Harlem Gospel Choir & Celeb MC - Friday, August 25, at 7 p.m.

Southampton Arts Center and Hamptons Jazz Fest will present Harlem Gospel Choir & Celeb MC performing contemporary gospel with a touch of jazz and blues. The World-Famous Harlem Gospel Choir is synonymous with power vocals, glorious sound, and infectious energy. For over two decades, they have been America’s premier gospel choir and have toured the globe, thrilling audiences with the inspirational power of black gospel music.

Film: Mountainfilm on Tour - Sunday, August 27, at 7:30 p.m.

“Inspiring Audiences to Create a Better World” using the power of film, art and ideas, Mountainfilm Festival brings together a community of filmmakers and change makers, showcasing documentary films that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit. The film starts at dusk.

Talk: Rising Collectors Panel - Thursday, August 31, at 7 p.m.

SAC hosts an intimate panel discussion in conjunction with the exhibition, “Change Agents: Women Collectors Shaping the Art World.”