Updated: June 25, 2009, 7:48 am

This Week In Arts

Week Of June 22

"Country Road, Browns Hill Road, Orient" by Kathryn Szoka is part of Roundtable Forum: Landscape: Art-History-Preservation at the Clinton Academy. All images courtesy of artists and galleries

Save Sag Harbor Gallery Tour
Rebecca Cooper of The Gallery Sag Harbor (125 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-7707) and Tulla Booth of Tulla Booth Gallery (66 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-3100, www.tullaboothgallery.com) will host an art tour canvassing Sag Harbor on Saturday, June 27, followed by a silent auction to benefit Save Sag Harbor. The Art Walk provides a unique insider's guided tour to a wide array of exciting artworks, and will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., beginning at the landmark Windmill, across from Bay Street Theatre on the Wharf. The tour is offered free of charge. The Art Walk can be self-guided and attendees are welcome to join or depart the gallery tour at any point. Self-guided tour maps will be available at all participating galleries beforehand, and at the Art Walk's start location, the windmill in Sag Harbor. The Art Walk includes visits to the Tulla Booth Gallery, The Gallery in Sag Harbor, Gallery B, Canio's Bookstore and Gallery, Delaney Cooke Gallery, Grenning Gallery, Urban Zen, Kramoris Gallery, Gallery Merz, Sylvester & Co., and the Wintertree Gallery. The galleries range from dedicated-to-art only to an exciting mixture of contemporary art and contemporary home furnishings. Immediately following the Art Walk, Save Sag Harbor's silent art auction/Art Benefit will be held at Christy's Art Center, (3 Madison Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-0534), from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with refreshments served. The venue has been kindly offered gratis by Michael Eicke who recently completed the renovation of Christys Art Center, a vibrant new presence in the village. For further information please call Rebecca Cooper at The Gallery Sag Harbor at 631-725-7707 or visit www.thegallerysagharbor.com.

"Hedda" at Pollock-Krasner House

At The Beach: Group Show At Delaney Cooke Gallery
On Saturday, June 27 there will be an opening reception for a group show entitled "At The Beach" at The Delaney Cooke Gallery (150 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 917-445-8427) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The show will feature works by Chris Bullock, Jerry Cooke, Mary Daunt, Mary Delaney, Muriel Hanson Falborn, Kerry Godfrey, Nancy Greenberg, Diane Hulse, Dennis Murphy, Carol Saxe, Carl Scorza, David Slater, and Christine Chew Smith. The exhibit will remain on display until July 12.

The Surface Library Hosts "Textures: Artists As Alchemists"
The Surface Library Gallery (845 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, 631-291-9061) will host "TEXTURES: Artists as Alchemists", an exhibition of artists who survey aesthetic significance from the unexpected. In celebration, Surface Library will host an opening reception on Saturday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guest curator Lynn Dunham of Art Rent & Lease has assembled a group of artists who find unexpected beauty in unusual textures. Participating artists include international and local artists like David M. Mitchell, Ron Lyon, Robert Brasher, Matuschka, Roger Thomas Justice, Lori Glavin, Tanya Bell, Gabriel J. Shuldiner, Thomas Kurilla, and Vincent Romaniello. For more information, call 631-291-9061, e-mail at info@surfacelibrary.com or visit our website: www.surfacelibrary.com.

Mother Earth Exhibit At The LINDART Gallery
The Upcoming exhibit "Mother Earth" at LINDART Gallery (134 Edgewood Avenue, Bridgehampton, 631-537-3600) blends together the work of four internationally renown sculptors whose work represents the many moods, textures and elements of Mother Earth. From the sensual and organis cast bronze sculptures of Linda Brunker, the rich forms and graceful shapes found in the bold marble sculptures of Timothy Mark, the raw passion created in rich metals by artist Franco Jr., and the superbly crafted sculpture of Scott Partlow mirroring the core spirit of nature in subtle precious woods and stone. The reception will be on Thursday, June 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Weekend Events At Guild Hall
On Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. Guild Hall presents an Evening of Cabaret with Marilyn Maye. Tickets are $450 Prime Orchestra Seating which includes Theater Benefit Dinner at Maidstone Tennis Club following performance. Contact the Development Office at 631-324-0806 for tickets; $62/$60 members, for performance only visit www.GuildHall.org or call the Box Office at 631.324.4050.

On Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m., Guild Hall will have an event entitled WordTheatre: Press Prize Winning Stories Read by Stars of Stage and Screen. The event will feature Nicole Ansari, Brian Cox, Edi Gathegi, John Heard, Samantha Mathis, Jackson Rathbone, Linus Roache, Michael T. Weiss, Lynn Whitfield, and Sean Young. There is an after Party with the STARS and a performance by 100 monkeys! Tickets are $100/$95 for members. Prime Orchestra Seating includes Post-Show Garden Reception with the Stars; $45/$43 members Rear Orchestra and $25/$23 members Balcony. call the Box Office at 631-324-4050 for tickets.

"Hi Neighbor" by Scott Hewett.

Weekend Events At The Parrish Art Museum
The Parrish Art Museum (25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-283-2118) will be showing a Jean Luc Mylayne exhibition, which opens Sunday, June 28. There will be a preview reception on Saturday, June 27, at 6 p.m., which is open to the general public (free for members, $7 for nonmembers). Jean Luc Mylayne, the artist's first solo American museum exhibition, brings together 22 large-scale color photographs of bluebirds, hummingbirds, juncos, and other species, all taken in West Texas from 2004 to 2007. Curated by Parrish Director Terrie Sultan, the exhibition will be on view from June 28 through Sept. 20. As part of the exhibition preview on Saturday, June 27, Terrie Sultan will give an illustrated lecture about Mylayne's work at 6 p.m. in the Museum's concert hall. The artist and his wife and collaborator Myléne Mylayne will be present to answer questions from the audience. A reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres will follow. Reservations are necessary to secure a seat at the lecture and may be made by calling 631-283-2118, ext. 49.

On Saturday, June 27, The Parrish Art Museum's collaboration with Bay Street Theatre begins with a guitar class conducted by "Master of the Telecaster" G.E. Smith. Programs continue throughout the summer. A four-day Song Interpretation and Communication Workshop with legendary stage and screen star Betty Buckley will follow in the Museum's concert hall from Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2. While both classes will take place at the Parrish, registration is only through the Bay Street box office at 631-725-9500.

Group Show At The Crazy Monkey Gallery
The Crazy Monkey Artists Cooperative Gallery, (136 Main Street, Amagansett), is featuring Daveen Herley and Rolande Cicurel. There will also be a group show in the back room featuring Daniel Schoenheimer, Len Bernard, Jennifer Meihofer, Mary Grossman, Jo Paitchell Lee, Andrea McCafferty, Eileen-Hickey Hulme, and Lance Corey. The exhibit will show through July 13 and there will be an opening reception on Saturday, June 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call the gallery at 631-267-3627 or Sally at 516-662-0170.

P. Allen Smith is going to be at LongHouse Reserve.

New Show At The Fireplace Project
On Saturday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Fireplace Project (851 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, 631-324-4666) presents "Selections from Cumulus Studio's Collection of Outdoor Functional Objects by Contemporary Artists." The exhibit features work by Mary Heilmann, Charles Long, Rob Pruitt, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Aaron Young, and Rob Wynne. The exhibit will hang until Oct. 5.

The Grenning Gallery Presents New Works By Ben Fenske
The Grenning Gallery (90 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-767-5302) will have an opening reception on Saturday, June 27, 2009, for an exhibit featuring new works by Sag Harbor part-time resident Ben Fenske from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Splitting his time between Sag Harbor and Florence, Italy, Fenske's local and Tuscan landscapes will be on view with his fabulous interiors. The exhibit will hang through July 26.

Weekend Events At Canio's
Canio's Books (290 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-725-4926) hosts two readings this weekend: On Friday, June 26 novelist Brooks Hansen will read from his latest work, an historical novel, "John, the Baptizer" at 6 p.m. On Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Chris Knopf will read from "Hard Stop," his latest mystery set in the Hamptons. In narrating the epic of John's life, Hansen spins into whole cloth various traditions and inspirations - from the music of Bach to the paintings of Caravaggio, from history and theology to popular legend and Gnostic and other sectarian scriptures. Knopf's novel is the fourth in Knopf's popular mystery series that features detective Sam Acquillo. Sam holes up in an old family cottage overlooking Peconic Bay, hangs out in familiar watering-holes and a few fancier dining spots. Even while trying to keep a low profile, he gets caught up in the world of intrigue and high finance where deals have the potential to turn deadly.

Roundtable Forum: Landscape: Art-History-Preservation At Clinton Academy
On Tuesday, June 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be a Roundtable Forum at the Clinton Academy (151 Main Street, East Hampton) on Landscape: Art - History - Preservation with John Halsey, President of the Peconic Land Trust, Richard Barons, East Hampton Historical Society Director, and artists Casey Chalem Anderson, Eileen Dawn Skretch, and photographer Kathryn Szoka of Plein Air Peconic. The participants will discuss the interdependence of art, preservation, and history in shaping the East End landscape. The work of well-known Plein Air artists like William Merritt Chase, Thomas Moran, and Sheridan Lord, will be discussed along with contemporary artists like Jane Wilson and Jane Freilicher. These artists, along with other Plein Air Peconic artists, have greatly influenced how we perceive our environment and as a consequence how we preserve, develop, and value it historically. A portion of the proceeds of Plein Air Peconic exhibition at Clinton Academy benefit the Peconic Land Trust. The show runs June 12 through July 6. The hours are Thursdays and Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and July 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A reception will be held Friday, July 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

"Shoreline" by Nancy Greenberg at Delaney Cooke Gallery.

The Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center Begins Its 2009 Season Of Lectures
On Sunday, June 28 at 5 p.m. at The Fireplace Project (851 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, 631-324-4666) the Pollock-Krasner House will present a panel discussion, "Hedda Sterne: An Appreciation," in conjunction with the current exhibition, "Drawing Friends: Hedda Sterne Portraits on Paper," which is on view at the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center through July 25. Panelists are the exhibition's guest curator, Patterson Sims; the distinguished art critic and historian Dore Ashton; and art historian Sarah L. Eckhardt. Tickets are $5, or $4 for Pollock-Krasner House members, at the door. No reservations are required. For more information call 631-324-4929.

LongHouse Container Exhibition With P. Allen Smith
On Saturday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. the LongHouse Reserve (133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton, 631-329-3568) will host Planters: ON & OFF the Ground - Second Invitational Exhibition. Top landscape designers, artists, designers and garden professionals will participate in the exhibition by creating a unique garden container to be judged by P. Allen Smith, one of most recognized and respected garden experts. The containers will then be displayed at LongHouse Reserve. The installation will be on the plaza level in front of the Lear Memorial. LongHouse Reserve has traditionally exhibited works of critical acclaim; their intention now is to show planters as an art form integral to the idea of the garden perceived as art. Cost is $25 general public and $10 for members. Tickets can be purchased via the LongHouse website at www.longhouse.org or by calling Joanne Sohn at 631-329-3568.

Book Signing At Old Town Crossing
Carleton Varney will be at Old Town Crossing (46 Main Street, Southampton, 631-283-7740) signing copies of his new book "Houses of My Heart" on Saturday, June 27 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Irish Georgian Society which is dedicated to preserving the historic architecture of Ireland. Joining Varney will be Brinsley Matthews who will be autographing his new book, "Lands Shared" - a collection of Irish Poems. Cocktails and hors D'oeuvres will be served. Call 631-283-7740 or email otcsean@optonline.netn for further information.

Scott Hewett's Summer Kick-Off Open Studio
See works in progress and new paintings at Scott Hewett's waterfront studio overlooking Noyac Bay (51 Pineneck Avenue, Noyac, 631-525-2295), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and June 28. Enjoy bagels, pastries, coffee and Iced Tea on Sunday. For more information contact 631-525-2295 or visit www.hewettart.com.

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS

Jeff Muhs Exhibit At RVS Fine Art
Jeff Muhs 'The Splendid Alliance' will be on view with RVS Fine Art (20 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-283-8546) beginning June 12. An opening reception will be held on Saturday June 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition is comprised of new oil paintings. The richly colored and thick translucent surfaced paintings are the latest incarnation of Muhs' artistic journey. This is Muhs' 14th year with the gallery. The show runs through June 28. For more information call 631-283-8546.

"Let's Hope Not" by Eileen Casey will be on display at Ashawagh Hall.

Vito Sisti Presents 20 Women Artists At Ashawagh Hall
Starting on June 20, Vito Sisti is curating an exhibit at Ashawagh Hall (Corner of Springs Fireplace Road and Old Stone Highway, Springs, 631-324-5671) of 20 local female artists displaying paintings and sculptures. Featuring works by Abby Abrams, Mary Antczak, Sydney Albertini, Zoe P. Breem, Linda Butti, Kate Castoro, Eileen Casey, Trish Franey, Annette Heller, Mary Laspia, Geralyne Lewandowski, Setha Low, Joanlee Montefusco, Alyce Peiter, Stephanie Reit, Kris Warrenburg, Molly M Weiss, Lisa Weston, Phoebe Fisher Wolters and Evan Zatti, the opening on Saturday starts at 5 p.m. and will have music provided by the Surf Dogs. The show will on exhibition until until June 28.

Recent Works By Michael Chiarello At The Hampton Road Gallery
Starting on June 20 with an artist's reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Hampton Road Gallery (36 Hampton Road, Southampton, 631-204-9704) will be showing a collection of new works by artist Michael Chiarello. The exhibit will hang through July 4. For more information call the gallery at 631-204-9704.

Massimo Vitali Beaches And More Opens At Vered Gallery
Vered Gallery's (68 Park Place, East Hampton, 631-324-3303) next solo exhibition features the grand landscape photography of Massimo Vitale opening on Friday, June 19. Vitali has become internationally renowned for his highly detailed large scale photographs of people occupying beaches, ski slopes and nightclubs around the world. The exhibition will be on view at the gallery through Tuesday, July 7. For further information contact Damien Roman at Vered Gallery (damienaroman@veredart.com) or call 631-324-3303.

Charles Waller's "Communique" At Pamela Williams Gallery
The Pamela Williams Gallery (167 Main Street, Amagansett, 631-267-7817) is pleased to exhibit "Communique," an exhibition of new work by mixed media artist Charles Waller. The exhibit will be on display until July 13.

"Courmayeur" by Massimo Vitali on display at the Vered Gallery.

Four East End Artists Exhibit At Spanierman Gallery
Spanierman Gallery in East Hampton (68 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-329-9530) exhibition of Four East End Artists will hang until June 29. For more information call 631-329-9530.

Plein Air Peconic Exhibition At Clinton Academy
Starting Friday, June 12, Clinton Academy (151 Main Street, East Hampton, 631-324-1850) will be hosting the 12 artists of Plein Air Peconic. The exhibit will hang through July 6.

Four At Guild Hall
Four exhibitions open at Guild Hall (158 Main Street, East Hampton, 631-324-0806) in East Hampton will be on display until July 26.

Sylvester & Co. At Home Presents Works By Dennis Lawrence
Sylvester & Co. at Home (154 Main Street, Amagansett, 631-267-9777) is pleased to show Dennis Lawrence's work in the gallery space at 154 Main Street in Amagansett. The show, entitled "Abstract Variations," runs through Aug. 8. For more information call Sylvester & Co. at Home at 631-267-9777 or visit their website at www.sylvesterathome.com.

The Fireplace Project Presents Conrad Shawcross' Solo Show
The Fireplace Project (851 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton 631-324-4666) will be exhibiting a solo show by artist Conrad Shawcross. The exhibit will hang until June 29. For more information contact the gallery or visit www.thefireplaceproject.com.

Photographer Matt Weber To Show At Harpers Books
Harper's Books (66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-324-1131) is pleased to announce its second exhibition with New York photographer Matt Weber. The exhibit will hang until Aug. 7. For further information, contact Harper Levine or Kirsten Iverson at 631-324-1131, or mail@harpersbooks.com.

The Gallery Presents New Works By Mark Milroy And John Kneapler
A selection of works by Mark Milroy and John Kneapler will be open to the public at The Gallery (125 Main Street, Sag Harbor, 631-772-3483) through July 5. For more information contact The Gallery at 631-725-7707 or visit www.thegallerysagharbor.com.

Fourth Annual Outsiders Arts Festival In The Hamptons
The Fourth Annual 'Outsider Art in the Hamptons' will take place for the entire summer this year running until Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Galerie BelAge (8 Moniebogue Lane, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-5082). This year's exhibition is a collaborative effort with Fountain Gallery + Pure Vision Arts from NYC and Survivors Art Foundation. For more information contact the gallery at 631-288-5082 or visit www.galeriebelage.com.