Step inside The Church on June 21st from 6 to 7:30 PM to witness its latest transformation as The Ark opens its doors for its first public viewing. The 2025 Summer exhibition curated by Eric Fischl, refers directly to the myth of the Deluge: an event of such apocalyptic scale, forewarned, unheeded, and unstoppable, that it appeared it would be the end of all life on earth. However, through human resourcefulness, will, and compassion, the Great Flood marked a new beginning, a do-over… a rebirth. Composed solely of animal sculptures by over 40 international artists of the last century, the exhibition looks closely at man’s relationship with animals, nature, and self.
Join us any time between 6 PM and 7:30 PM on Saturday, June 21st for the first glimpse of The Church like you’ve never seen it before! No tickets or RSVP’s are necessary for this special evening.
The exhibition will be on view from Sunday, June 22 – Monday, September 1st during our exhibition hours, Thursday – Monday, 11 AM – 5 PM. Be sure to check out our sculpture installations in our public garden as well! And check out our Events Calendar for more exhibition-related programming (coming soon!). For more information about The Ark, please visit our exhibition page here.
In celebration of our collaboration of The Ark Community Project, we are delighted to announce the simultaneous opening at The Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum. Stop by The Whaling Museum between 5 PM and 7:30 PM for snacks, drinks, and their signature Dark and Stormy cocktail, and take in their exhibition. The marine animal-themed show, curated by Dave. O., features sculptures and paintings immersed in the whale soundscape and includes work from 13 artists. Artists featured include Patton Miller, Scott Bluedorn, Isadora Capraro, Georgia Suter, Jim Gingerich, Franco Cuttica, Forrest Gray, Nick Whelan, Kevin Ink, Loren Eiferman, and Cayce Adams. All works of art will be for sale and a silent auction, with a chance to bid on the community-built Ark, will be live! Admission for the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s Annual ‘Calm Before the Storm’ Party is free with a suggested donation of $50. Donations benefit the Whaling Museum and may be made here: https://event.gives/Calmb4thestorm2025
Photo Credit Information From L-R:
Nichola Theakston, "Pariah," 2025. Bronze, Edition of 12, 23.5 x 22 x 6.5 in. © Nichola Theakston, 2025. Photograph by Nichola Theakston. Lender: private collection.
Daisy Youngblood, "Little Gorilla," 2020. Low Fire Clay, 12 1/4x 11 1/2 x6 3/4 in. © Daisy Youngblood, 2020. Photograph courtesy of the artist and Salon 94. Lender: a collection of Nicolas Rohatyn and Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn.
Charles Ray, "Silver," 2015. Sterling Silver, 42 3/8 x 11 1/4 x 48 in. Pages 92–93: © Charles Ray, 2015. Photograph courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery. Lender: courtesy of John McEnroe Gallery.
Catherine Thiry, "Grand Paradigm," 2024. Iron composite, 57 x 59 x 24 in © Catherine Thiry, 2017. Photograph by Eric Fischl. Lender: private collection.
Angus Fairhurst, "I'm sorry, and I won't do it again," 2004. Bronze Edition 3 of 3 + a/p 86 1⁄2 x 51 1⁄4 x 39 1⁄4 in. © The Estate of Angus Fairhurst, courtesy Sadie Coles HQ, London. Photograph courtesy of Sadie Coles HQ, London. Lender: collection of Sean and Tamara McCarthy.
Rembrandt Bugatti, "Girafe en Train du Boire," 1907. Bronze 21 x 17 x 8 in. © Rembrandt Bugatti, 1907. Photograph courtesy of the Sladmore Gallery, London. Lender: Kovner Collection.
Ryan Johnson, "Dog Chasing Tail," 2021. Bronze Edition of 1 + 3AP, 33 x 52 x 52 in. © Ryan Johnson, 2021. Photograph by Daniel Levin. Lender: courtesy of the artist and Marinaro Gallery.
Patrick Villas, "Cheetah," 2006. Bronze, Edition of 8 + 4 AP, 38.5 x 52 x 13.75 in. © Patrick Villas, 2006. Photograph courtesy of the artist. Lender: collection of the artist.
