Artist Collective: A Manxart Production
A group art exhibition will be held at 35 Hampton Road in Southampton beginning on December 4 and run through January 3. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibition will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and January 1. Participating artists include Bobbie Braun, Sally Breen, Joe Eschenberg, Steve Haweeli, Eileen Hickey-Hulme, Michael Knigin, Mary Laspia, Karyn Mannix, Michael McDowell, Mae Mougin, Maria Pessino, Stephanie Reit, Jerry Schwabe, Marilyn Stevenson, Joe Strand, Lew Zacks, and Evan Zatti.

The Art Gallery At Quogue Library
The Art Gallery At Quogue Library will present a group show entitled "Winter Light" featuring works Eileen Dawn Skretch, Tom Steele, Joanne Rosko, Gail Kern, Aubrey Grainger, and Susan D'Alessio. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, December 5, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The show will run through the month of December.

Artwork by Chen Yung-Hsien.

Watermill Center
GirlMachine, a 2009 Watermill Fall Residency, was voted one of the best performances at PERFORMA 09 by New York Magazine, and 2009 Summer Artist in Resident Chen Yung-Hsien's installation "Beyond the Mirage" is featured in this year's SCOPE art fair in Miami. PERFORMA is the biennial of performance and art founded by RosaLee Goldberg, which showcases over 100 international artists across more than 60 arts institutions and a network of public and private venues across New York City. This performance piece was workshopped first at Watermill in the fall of 2009, where it previewed to an enthusiastic audience. Carlos Soto, Christian Wassmann and Charles Chemin are all alumni of the Watermill Summer Program and forged their collaboration there. Luisa Gui was also instrumental as producer in organizing and fundraising for their PERFORMA premiere. GirlMachine is a free theatrical investigation of Futurism's ambiguous vitality and its complex relationship to the modern body, exploring notions of masculine identity and mechanized erotics. A Futurist club of men, women and objects created by a collective of artists across art, theater, architecture and music. Applications for the 2010-2011 season of The Watermill Center's Residency Program open on January 1, 2010, available at www.watermillcenter.org.

Tulla Booth Gallery
The Tulla Booth Gallery (66 Main Street, Sag Harbor, www.tullaboothgallery.com, 631-725-3100/631-726-6835, tboothgallery@aol.com will present "Landscapes + East End" with artists Richard Calvo, Jonathan Morse, Bastienne Schmidt, and Blair Seagram through December 7. Seagram is best known for exciting Surfer images featuring Ditch Plain in Montauk which are always changing. She is also turning her sights to local landscapes that show her sensitive eye for details and exquisite sense for light. Gallery Hours are Friday through Monday, from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and by appointment. Additionally, on Saturday, December 5, at 6 p.m. Tulla Booth will lead the Fifth Annual Holiday Art Walk - following the Sag Harbor tree lighting. The walk will visit the nine galleries on "Gallery Row." Holiday treats will be served. The tour will visit unique galleries with fresh, new, irresistible, charming, entrancing works representing the spirit and joy of Sag Harbor. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the galleries include Romany Kramoris Gallery (41 Main Street); Tulla Booth Gallery (66 Main Street); Merz Gallery (95 Main Street); Grenning Gallery (90 Main Street); Wintertree Gallery (125 Main, 2nd floor); 11 Madison Street Gallery; Richard J. Demato Gallery (90 Main Street); Delaney Cooke (150 Main Street); and Gallery B (next to Delaney Cook).

SHCC winner Best in Show by Kaitlyn Ferris, Photograph - "Personal Strength" - Kaitlyn attends Riverhead High School.

Southampton Cultural Center
The Southampton Cultural Center (www.southamptonculturalcenter.org) is proud to announce the 2010 winners of the Student Artist Invitational, Long Island's premiere juried high school art show. These High School juniors and seniors are among the most focused and talented young artists in Suffolk County. The show is open to all high schools in the 119xx zip codes. Westhampton Beach, Ross, McGann-Mercy, Riverhead, Southampton, Center Moriches, Mattituck and East Hampton are among the schools that participated. Over 100 pieces were entered, from which 56 were selected to hang in the exhibit at the Levitas Center For the Arts on January 9, 2010. A public reception and awards ceremony will be at 4:30 p.m. on January 9. The esteemed judges this year are established gallery owners and professional working artists, including Karen Boltax of Boltax Gallery in Shelter Island, Laura Grenning of Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor, James Daga Albinson, artist and Marilyn Stevenson, photographer. Winners included: Best Painting - Andrew Waller "Self-Portrait," East Hampton High School; Best Drawing - Hannah Baglivi "Tumbling," Mattituck High School; two Best Photos - Ula Gradowska "Queen of Hearts," Riverhead and Pat Fallon, "Untitled," East Hampton; Best in Computer Art - Holly Williams "Surreal," Riverhead.

"Morning Without Mist" by Blair Seagram at Tulla Booth Gallery.

Canio's Books
Canio's Books (290 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-4926, www.caniosbooks.com) has announced upcoming events for December and January:

 • Sunday, December 6 Jermain Library's literary luncheon with novelists E.L. Doctorow and Elizabeth Nunez speak at the American Hotel. Call 631-725-0049 for information.
 • Saturday, December 12 at 6 p.m. writer Simon Van Booy reads from his new short story collection, "Love Begins in Winter." Winner of Frank O'Connor International Short Story Prize 2009.
 • Sunday, December 13 at 3 p.m. How to serve a Holiday tea with Margaret M. Johnson author of "Tea & Crumpets."
 • Saturday, December 26 Boxing Day Special! Two Events: 4 p.m. Jazz concert with Steve Shaughnessy on bass, Tom DePetris on guitar, John Ludlow on horn, and at 6 p.m. Celebrating poetry of Ernesto Cardenal Nicaraguan priest and activist with editor Jon Cohen and readings in Spanish by Canio Pavone. In January look for Saturday, January 2 at 6 p.m. Jason Epstein reads from his new book "Eating: a Memoir." On Saturday, January 16 at 4 p.m. New Yorker writer Ian Frazier reads from his new book on Siberia. Canio's Books is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Richard J. Demato Fine Arts Gallery
The Richard J. Demato Fine Arts Gallery (90 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-1161) will present a "The Gift That Lasts A Lifetime" featuring paintings by David Peikon. Also on view is "Landscapes of the Heart & Memories of Summer" featuring the works of Jeff Aeling, Mersad Berber, Jack Gerber, Donato Giancola, Michael Landi, Jacques Moiroud, Robert Reynolds, Harriet Sawyer, Michael Viera, Jamie Wyeth, and Gavin Ziegler. There will be an opening reception on December 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. "Come meet the artists for some interesting talk, wine and cheese" suggest Demato.

Holiday Exhibit And Photography Show
Decembers Past And Present and "Frozen in Time: Winter on the East End," is free admission at Rogers Mansion, on Tuesday through Saturday, through January 2, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $4 adults, free for members and children 17 and under. Come celebrate Southampton's many holiday traditions with this annual winter exhibit. The 1843 Rogers Mansion is decorated with traditional holiday decorations and displays by Southampton's many ethnic and cultural communities. Also on display is a photography show by Dana Shaw titled "Frozen in Time: Winter on the East End." The exhibition will be on view Tuesday through Saturday through January 2, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"Crouching Cindy" by John Grande will be on view in Miami.

Sara Nightingale Gallery
The Sara Nightingale Gallery (21 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island, 631-793-2256, sara@saranightingale.com, www.saranightingale.com) is pleased to announce its participation in FOUNTAIN Miami, December 3 through December 6, at 2505 North Miami Avenue. Featuring John Grande, "A Life in Film," an installation of seven large scale oil paintings based on Cindy Sherman photographs which create a narrative that could be read as a film strip. Christian Little, "Forgiveness Grounds": These works embrace imminent death. "Forgiveness Grounds" aims to convey that the end of life is not the end of everything. Just the end of everything familiar. Also showing will be Laurence Hegarty, Jennie Nichols, Eric Dever, Christa Maiwald, and Nina Nolte.

The South Street Gallery
The South Street Galley (18 South Street, Greenport, 631-477-0021, info@thesouthstreetgallery.com) has announced the 10 x 10 = 100 art show and sale to benefit The North Fork Environmental Council and the Robert L. Perry Jr. Day Care Center; 10 x 10 inch works priced at $100 each with over 100 artists participating. There will be a preview held on Friday, December 11, and the sale begins on Saturday, December 12, at 6 p.m. For further information contact Amy Worth at 516-532-6250.

McNeill Art Group
The McNeill Art Group will participate in the Red Dot Art Fair in Miami from December 2 through December 6, featuring the works of Fabrice Dupre, Jeff Muhs, Kevin Berlin, Perry Burns, Ella Giova, and Tapp Francke. For further information call 631-838-4843, or mcneillartgroup@mac.com.

Artist Dolores Castrucci will have paintings on exhibit at Riverhead Town Hall.

East End Arts Council
"Earth Paintings" by Dolores Castrucci, will be on exhibit at Riverhead Town Hall Gallery from December 2, through March 1, 2010. Castrucci is the East End Arts Council's featured exhibit at Riverhead Town Hall. In Castrucci's words, "This exhibition explores the loveliness of winter tide on the East End." Inspired by the evocative beauty of the North Fork, she refers to her latest works as "earth paintings" as they combine textures such as sand, grass and seeds into the compositions, exploring elements of nature as part of her creative experience. She has exhibited widely on Long Island. An Artist's Reception will be held at Town Hall at 6 p.m. on December 15. These exhibits are a collaborative effort on the part of the East End Arts Council and the Township of Riverhead to support local artists and introduce their work to the community. Riverhead Town Hall is located at 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead. For more information, call the Arts Council at 631-727-0900, or the artist, Castrucci at 631-765-1969. Visit www.eastendarts.org for more information about the Arts Council's ongoing events and activities.

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS

Spanierman Gallery At East Hampton
Spanierman Gallery, LLC at East Hampton (68 Newtown Lane, in the Newcourt Mall, 631-329-9530), is offering "Little Gems" for the holiday season through December 20. The exhibition will feature small-scale works starting at $1,500, suitable for holiday gifts. For more information contact Terry Ross at (tross@spanierman.com), or go to www.spanierman-at-easthampton.com

Southampton Artists Association
The Southampton Artists Association will present its annual Thanksgiving Art Show through Saturday, December 5, at The Levitas Center for the Arts at the Southampton Cultural Center on Pond Lane, opposite Agawam Park in Southampton Village.

"Valerie's Garden" Acrylic on wood, 1972 -1984, 60" x 80" by artist Cuca Romley.

The Winter Tree Gallery
The Winter Tree Gallery (125 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-0097) will feature the works of Cuca Romley "40 Years in America" through January 28, 2010.

Riverhead Town Hall
Artist Dolores Castrucci will exhibiting original oil paintings at the Riverhead Town Hall (200 Howell Avenue, 631-727-3200) from December 1 through March 1, 201. There will an opening reception on December 1, at 1 p.m., and another reception on December 15 at 6 p.m. For additional information contact 631-765-1969.

"Untitled," smoke on paper, by Stephen Hopkins, 30 x 30, on view at South Street Gallery.

Tripoli Gallery Of Contemporary Art
"Before We Let Go" is a group exhibition featuring works by Angelbert Metoyer, Darius Yektai, and Felix Bonilla Gerena at the Tripoli Gallery of Contemporary Art (30A Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-377-3715, www.tripoligallery.com). The exhibition runs through December 24.

The South Street Gallery
The South Street Gallery, 18 South Street, Greenport, 631-477-0021) will exhibit Stephen Hopkins from December 2 through December 31. Hopkins' medium is smoke. Additional work can be seen at View Hopkin's work by appointment through 11/20 at Deborah Berke & Partners Architects, 220 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York City, 212-229-2911.

Ross School Presents First Alumni Art Exhibition
The Ross Gallery is presenting an Alumni Art Exhibition through January 8. A closing reception, with a special performance by Ross alum Andrina Smith, will take place in The Ross Gallery on Friday, January 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Jennifer Cross 631-907-5238.

Artwork by Ross alum Molly Weiss.

Romany Kramoris Gallery
Romany Kramoris Gallery will present Artists Celebrate the Holidays through January 10, 2010. Hot cider and refreshments will be served on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and December 6, as well as December 12 and December 13, there will be an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Solar Gallery Off-Site Chelsea
Solar Gallery (Elga Wimmer, 526 West 26th Street, New York City, www.artsolar.com) is exhibiting German Tagle "New Empire" through December 19.

Studio East Gallery
Studio East Gallery's (120 Front Street, Suite 9, Greenport, 631-477-2676, www.studioeastgallery.com) exhibition featuring artists David Cappella and Josephine Sepe, will also include other artists in a "Contemporary Art & Sculpture Show, and run through December 4. The Studio East Gallery Open House Holiday Party is Saturday, December 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Avram Gallery Maps Out Southampton's Sustainable Future
Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Gallery continues its fascinating and colorful "Seeing Southampton" exhibit through December 12. The gallery is open Thursdays through Saturdays, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Richard J. Demato Fine Arts Gallery
The Richard J. Demato Fine Arts Gallery (90 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-1161) will present artist Jacques Moiroud "The City Never Sleeps" exhibition through December 7. For private showing contact 917-678-2292.

The Winter Tree Gallery
The Winter Tree Gallery (125 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-0097, parking in rear) will host Dan Rattiner Drawings & Cartoons 1957-2009 book signing for "In the Hamptons" through January 7.

East End Farm Stand Paintings By Robbi Goldberg On Exhibit At OSO Restaurant
Robbi Goldberg, Westhampton Beach artist, will exhibit her series of East End farm stand paintings at OSO Restaurant at the Southampton. The exhibit will remain on view for the indefinite future through the fall/winter season. For more information contact Robbi Goldberg at 516-647-7369, or go to www.robbiart.com.

East End Arts Council
The East End Arts Council will present an exhibition of the works of Anne Seelbach and Laura Stroh at The Rosalie Dimon Gallery at the Jamesport Manor Inn (370 Manor Lane, Jamesport) through February 3, 2010.