East Hampton Historical Society has announced an opening reception for the new exhibition Artists in Residence: Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios of the East End at the Historical Society’s Clinton Academy gallery on Thursday, June 12th from 5 to 7 p.m. On display through August 31st with support through the Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the exhibit features artwork, stories and photographs from the seven HAHS sites located on Long Island’s East End. Featured in the exhibition are:
- Arts Center at Duck Creek Farm
- D’Amico Institute of Art
- Elaine de Kooning House
- LongHouse Reserve
- Madoo Conservancy
- Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
- Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Home and Studio
Almost 10% of HAHS’s 80 member sites are located on the East End of Long Island, demonstrating how East Hampton and its surroundings became the preeminent arts colony in America. Visitors to the exhibit will learn about some of America’s most acclaimed artists, including Mabel & Victor D’Amico, Robert Dash, Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Jack Lenor Larsen, John Little, Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran and Jackson Pollock, and discover how to visit their homes and studios today.
“The East Hampton Historical Society is delighted to present Artists in Residence in collaboration with the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios of the East End, including our own Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran Home and Studio,” says Anna Muller who curated the exhibit and serves as the Curator of Collections for the Historical Society. “Featuring original artworks from each participating artist, we will explore what drew the artists to the East End, their connection to the local landscape, and its influence on their practice. Through this exhibition we aim to continue the narrative of what makes this area one of the most enduring artistic enclaves in the country.”
“Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios is thrilled to support this unique exhibition that highlights seven sites within its membership, the largest single concentration of preserved artist legacy sites in the nation,” shares Valerie Balint, Director of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios. “These artworks and compelling narratives weave together the historical and contemporary threads of one of the most significant and enduring hubs of artistic creativity in the country.”
The exhibit will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. at Clinton Academy and admission is free.
ABOUT THE EAST HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Founded in 1921, the East Hampton Historical Society’s mission is “to illuminate the past and inspire the community through the preservation and interpretation of East Hampton’s history.” To fulfill its mission, the Historical Society preserves and interprets six historic properties, presents an array of exhibits and educational programs, and provides historical perspective on contemporary issues facing our community.