Southampton Artists Association (SAA) will hold its annual Labor Day Exhibit this year from September 1st thru September 12th, at the Levitas center for the Arts located at the Southampton Cultural Center.
“The Labor Day Exhibit kicks off fall art season at the Southampton Cultural Center,” stated board member Paul Dempsey, “Our shows are always well represented, and we will be introducing a number of new members.” SAA members are comprised of professional and amateur artists, with several award winning artists among them.
Approx. 40 local east end artists will be participating as they showcase their oils, acrylics, mixed media, sculptures and photography. “Most of all the works are for sale, including many bin items at reasonable prices,” noted board member Danielle Leef.
The varied art show will debut on Wednesday, September 1st and run through Sunday, September 13th. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 4th from 4 to 6 pm. Admission is always free and the event is open to the public. If you are interested in hearing the story behind a piece, many of the artists will attend these receptions. This is a perfect opportunity to support the local arts community and learn exactly how the piece you take home came to be.
SAA Labor Day Art Show participants include Agnes Bristol, Luciana Cavalcanto, JoAnn Coretti, Lance Corey, Jody Cukier,Paul Dempsey, Joe Giaquinto, Carol Gold, Vicki Hartman, Donna Howard, Dave Johns, Dom Lamontanaro, Danielle Leef, Marie Lombardi, Henry Mangels, Linda Davison-Mathues, Jim McGarvey, Katherine Milliken, Pamela Morrison, Michelle Murray, Linda Nemeth, Eleanore O'Sullivan, Neva Setlow, James Slezak, Frank Sofo, Pamela Thomson and Maureen Travers.
During the year this not for profit artists association holds four annual shows at the SCC; the winter show in February/March, the Memorial Day Show, the Labor Day Show and the Fall Art Show in November. They also hold a collective members show at the Town Hall in Southampton during December & January annually. In July they sponsor and run an annual fine outdoor art show at the Art in the Park held at Agawam Park in Southampton.
SAA sponsors two classes taught by professional artists. A life drawing class taught by Linda Capello is offered every Tuesday from 10am – 2 pm and an all media workshop lead by SAA President Dom Lamontanaro every Thursday from 1 – 4 pm.
“Our Association is over 30 years old and seeks to sponsor and help enhance the cultural of art in the local area,” notes board member James Slezak. “Southampton Artists Association serves as a point of contact for individuals with questions about the art activities in our area via our website,” added Slezak.
Southampton Cultural Center is located at 25 Pond Lane in Southampton. For more information, visit southamptonartists.org.
