GUILD HALL 2024 SEASON PROGRAM GUIDE

2024 SEASON PROGRAM GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ANDREA GROVER: Great suit, Marty.

MARTY COHEN: Nice ruffles, Andrea. We look almost as sharp as the newly renovated Guild Hall.

AG: [Laughs] You know people are reading this, right?

MC: The East Hampton Star, too? [Rib pokes Andrea]

AG: Sure! The Star wrote, “Take a bow, neighbor,” and “Now that is how you run a public institution..” How lucky are we to have this community of businesses, trustees, artists, members, donors, and neighbors who have undertaken to keep Guild Hall going?

MC: How long have we been at this?

AG: Two years for the renovation, which addressed every square inch of this historic art center so that it functions at the highest level but maintains its original character and scale. You and I have been working together for seven years.

Do you know what happens in another seven years? [Raises eyebrows]

MC: The first Mars artist colony is established?

AG: Probably. AND Guild Hall turns 100! [sets off indoor fireworks, approved by fire marshal]

AG & MC: But seriously, folks, we are ecstatic and grateful to our board, staff, contributors, renovation team, contractors, volunteers, and advocates for their generosity and for believing that belonging and art go hand in hand. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the newly renovated Guild Hall. [standing ovation]

ANDREA GROVER Executive Director

MARTY COHEN Board Chairman

Andrea Grover and Marty Cohen. Photo: Sean Zanni/©Patrick McMullan, 2024

Theater Architect’s rendering. © Peter Pennoyer Architects and Guild Hall.

ANNOUNCING THE NEW HILARIE AND MITCHELL MORGAN THEATER

The renovation of Guild Hall’s 1931 facility has been a labor of love involving hundreds of individuals, from our building team to our donors. This two-year project will be completed when we reopen our beloved theater in July.

Guild Hall announces the new Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan Theater in honor of a landmark gift from the Morgan family that has enabled this complete transformation. Our beautiful performance space now operates at the highest level of technology and comfort, providing exceptional experiences for artists and audiences.

Hilarie Morgan, Guild Hall Trustee, and her husband Mitchell made the following statement: “We’ve had meaningful and inspiring experiences in this theater, and we hope this gift will ensure it remains a special place for future generations.”

The theater’s enhancements include wider, more comfortable seats with greater row-to-row depths, a steeper rake for improved sightlines, an audio lift system to make the room acoustically excellent for every art form from symphonies to cinema, advanced lighting, audio, and video systems, a remote-controlled camera system for live streaming and recording, a control booth and new lighting positions in the balcony, a new social space at the rear of the theater, restored plasterwork, and beautifully appointed finishes.

Previously named as a memorial tribute to John Drew (1853-1927), a well-known 19th-and early 20th-century stage actor who summered in East Hampton, Guild Hall will acknowledge this with tribute signage and proudly name the senior staff position in the theater the John Drew Director of Performing Arts in honor of this history.

TO PLANT A GARDEN IS

TO DREAM OF

TOMORROW.”

– Audrey Hepburn

fine home construction

The little things we do every day make an “A”mazing difference

We are honored to have earned the nation’s top distinction for patient safety, an “A” from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The “A” recognizes our high standards in patient safety. This “A” grade belongs to every one of our team members, who work 24/7, year-round, to ensure our patients’ safety.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is an elite designation from The Leapfrog Group, a national, independent watchdog that sets the highest standards for patient safety in the United States.

BY ANDREA GROVER WE ARE FAMILY

Running an arts institution is a lot like having a big family (the summer season could be described as a giant family reunion). So, indulge me as I introduce you to your “cousins,” the Programs and Events team behind Guild Hall’s 2024 Summer Season. This creative bunch has worked hard to produce a relevant, moving, provocative, educational, funny, and delicious season.

Our accomplished colleagues at THE OFFICE— the renowned curatorial company based in New York and London that produces events and festivals with a focus on art that has a positive impact on society—created the 2024 performing arts program. THE OFFICE’s Lia Camille Crockett is our visiting artistic director, joined by Jose Alvarado, Zion Jackson, and Bruna D’Avila; overseen by Olli Chanoff and led by Rachel Chanoff. Our general manager of the theater, Regina Mancha makes sure it all comes together on-site, with technical direction by Sebastian Paczynski.

The Visual Arts program has been expertly guided by Melanie Crader, director of visual arts, and brings together scholarship ranging from indigenous language reclamation to queer culture and multi-disciplinary practices.

Anthony Madonna directs our Learning + New Works department, which includes all arts education, the Teen Arts Council, and two residency programs, the Community Artist-in-Residence and the Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence where new works are incubated, and artists receive holistic support.

Amy Kirwin is our chief creative officer. Among many other things, she produces perennial favorites like Stirring the Pot with Florence Fabricant and the all-ages Silent Disco dance parties. She has also been known to convert her Volkswagen Beetle into a float for the annual Hamptons Pride Parade.

Kendra Korczak directs our incomparable and always fun benefit events, like the Summer Gala and Clothesline Art Sale. Eliza Rand creates memorable membership gatherings, tours, and studio visits. Kristin Eberstadt, woman of the world, is our chief philanthropy officer and oversees all (fun)draising.

Jeannine Dyner (Jeannine-ius), chief operating officer, has been making all systems go for three decades, now joined by Jennifer Brondo (all-star). Executive assistant, Hannah DiGate (Hannah the Great) keeps us all smiling. Jason Bennett, Jesse Bennett, Andy Bracco, Philippa Content, Patrick Dawson, Brian Dunkirk, Charlotte Ferguson, Kathy Knocker, Giulia Mascali, Veronica Risucci, Annika Smith, Winslow Smith, and Patricia Woicik are all members of our versatile and creative team.

Your Guild Hall family welcomes you back this summer with a roster of art, concerts, conversations, film, dance, comedy, and theatrical performances. We might even throw-in a backyard cookout.

Can you bring the potato salad?

ANDREA

Opposite Page: Michele Cohen and Board Chairman Marty Cohen at the ribbon cutting for Guild Hall’s Marty and Michele Cohen Arts Building, photo: Madison Fender/BFA, 2023

This page, top to bottom: Guild Hall Staff at the 38th Academy Dinner, photo: Rossa Cole. Chief Philanthropy Officer, Kristin Eberstadt. Security guard, Winslow Smith and Chief Creative Officer, Amy Kirwin, photo: Charlotte Ferguson. Patrick Dawson, photo: Melanie Crader. Guild Hall staff and friends at the 2023 Hamptons Pride Parade, photo: Lisa Tamburini/Dan’s Papers.

-Christopher DiSunno

ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

In 1985, in recognition of the abundance of visual, literary, and performing artists in the Hamptons, Guild Hall’s Board of Trustees initiated an awards program and honored local luminaries Kurt Vonnegut, Willem de Kooning, and Alan Alda. The awards committee was chaired by Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Perry, Joseph F. Cullman, III, Peter Jennings, Sydney Gruson, Wilfred Sheed, Elaine Steinbeck, Henry Geldzahler, and Sherrye P. Henry, who cofounded the Academy with Peter Stone, the following year in 1986 as an honor society of talented artists and arts professionals who have an affiliation with Guild Hall.

Today, the Academy is an incredible assemblage of internationally recognized creative titans who advocate for Guild Hall’s mission. The Academy’s 200+ members are resources of talent for our programs and for mentoring younger artists in the community to continue the region’s legacy as one of the country’s most storied art colonies.

Past Academy presidents include playwright and screenwriter Peter Stone, Broadway producer Roy Furman, and television executive Ed Bleier. Today’s President, painter Eric Fischl, envisioned supporting the next generation of artists by helping to establish the Artist-in-Residence program in 2016, for which Academy members serve as thought partners. That residency has since expanded to the Community Artist-in-Residence program (established in 2020) and the William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence program (launched in 2021).

Each spring, the Annual Academy of the Arts Awards Dinner continues the founding tradition of recognizing lifetime achievements by artists, creative professionals, and individuals who passionately support the arts in our community. New members are inducted through a vote from their peers.

New in 2024, Guild Hall launches the series Academy Icons, celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of the Guild Hall Academy through mini retrospectives. The first of the series honors documentary film director and producer Susan Lacy (see page 49).

This page: Original Awards Committee: (standing) Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Perry, Joseph F. Cullman 3rd, Peter Jennings, Sydney Gruson, Wilfred Sheed; (seated) Elaine Steinbeck, Henry Geldzahler, Sherrye P. Henry, photo by Rameshwar Das.

Opposite page, top to bottom: 2024 inductees Fern Mallis and Sunny Hostin, photo by Sean Zanni/PMC. Kambui Olujimi and Hank Willis Thomas, photo: Sean Zanni / ©Patrick McMullan, 2024. Neil deGrasse Tyson, photo: Sean Zanni/PMC.

ACADEMY MEMBERS

Alan Alda, ‘85

Arlene Alda

John Alexander, ‘12

Laurie Anderson, ‘11

Julie Andrews

Ken Auletta, ‘08

Alice Aycock, ‘18

Jon Robin Baitz, ‘11

Bob Balaban, ‘09

Alec Baldwin, ‘03

Monica Banks

Mary Ellen Bartley

Louis Begley, ‘04

Joy Behar

Lynda Benglis

Robert Benton, ‘95

Barry Bergdoll

Candice Bergen, ‘08

Uri Berliner

Jill Bialosky

Sanford Biggers

Ross Bleckner, ’00

Dianne Blell

Lorraine Bracco

Marshall Brickman, ‘10

Christie Brinkley

Matthew Broderick, ‘14

Mel Brooks, ‘07

Tory Burch

Carter Burwell, ’18

Kate Capshaw

Ina Caro

Robert Caro, ‘92

Nanette Carter

Fran Castan

Kim Cattrall

Dick Cavett, ‘10

Chevy Chase

Marty Cohen, ’22

Michele Cohen, ’22

Bob Colacello, ‘18

Blanche Wiesen Cook

Lucy Cookson

Joan Ganz Cooney, ‘01

Renée Cox

Cynthia Daniels

Blythe Danner, ‘13

Paul Davis, ‘90

Christophe de Menil

Philippe de Montebello, ‘13

Ron Delsener

Jeremy Dennis

B. Diamonstein-Spielvogel

Nicolette Donen

Robert Downey Jr.

Susan Downey

Cornelius Eady

Melissa Errico

Florence Fabricant

Jules Feiffer, ‘14

Bran Ferren

Eric Fischl, ‘94, President

Audrey Flack, ‘17

Cornelia Foss

Barry Friedberg, ‘15

Roy Furman, ‘06,

President Emeritus

Steven Gaines

Ina Garten

Richard Gere

Ralph Gibson, ‘14

Arnold Glimcher

RoseLee Goldberg

Paul Goldberger, ‘06

April Gornik, ‘02

Andrea Grover, Ex Officio

Joan Hamburg

Stephen Hamilton

Ted Hartley, ‘19

Mary Heilmann, ‘15

A.M. Homes, ‘15

Edmund Hollander

Sunny Hostin

Bryan Hunt

John Irving, ‘90

Walter Isaacson, ‘12

Virginia Jaramillo

Valerie Jaudon

Billy Joel, ‘97

David Joel

Betsey Johnson

Rashid Johnson

Donna Karan

LaVon Kellner, ’23

Mel Kendrick

Patti Askwith Kenner, ‘18

Calvin Klein

Reed Krakoff

Jill Krementz

Steve Kroft

Susan Lacy

Laurie Lambrecht

Nathan Lane, ‘12

Erik Larson

Jo Carole Lauder, ‘13

Ronald Lauder, ‘13

Matt Lauer

Ralph Lauren

Ricky Lauren

Paul Libin

Judy Licht-Della Femina

Dorothy Lichtenstein

Annie Leibovitz

Robert Longo

Susan Lucci

Harry Macklowe ‘14

Linda Macklowe ‘14

Arielle Tepper Madover

Fern Mallis

Joe Mantello

Peter Marino, ’23

Howard Marks, ’24

Nancy Marks, ’24

Kati Marton

Patrick McEnroe

Jay McInerney

Richard Meier, ‘91

Susan Meiselas

Lorne Michaels

Paton Miller

Cheryl Minikes, ‘16

Michael Minikes, ‘16

Isaac Mizrahi

Julianne Moore

Charlotte Moss, ‘15

Robert Nederlander

Arcmanoro Niles

Cynthia Nixon

Marsha Norman, ‘09

Hannah Pakula

Maulik Pancholy

Sarah Jessica Parker, ‘15

Alan Patricof, ‘09

Itzhak Perlman, ‘88

Lisa Perry

Holly Peterson

Elizabeth Peyton, ‘10

Lisa Phillips

Nicholas Pileggi

Marla Prather

Richard Prince, ‘09

Questlove

Sally Quinn

Dan Rattiner

Helen Rattray

Ron Rifkin

Eric Ripert

Dan Rizzie

Dorothea Rockburne, ‘19

Elizabeth Barlow Rogers

Ugo Rondinone

Marshall Rose, ‘04

Jane Rosenthal

Clifford Ross

Toni Ross

Daryl Roth, ’24

Jordan Roth

Tom Roush, ’23

Mercedes Ruehl, ‘06

Salman Rushdie, ‘19

Carl Safina

David Salle, ‘07

Marcus Samuelsson

Sheri Sandler, ‘17

Val Schaffner

Henry Schleiff

Julian Schnabel, ‘98

Grace Schulman

Philip Schultz, ‘16

Stephen A. Schwarzman, ’05

Jerry Seinfeld

Julie Sheehan

Cindy Sherman, ‘04

Lynn Sherr

Paul Simon, ’89

Taryn Simon

Lee Skolnick

Arlene Slavin

G.E. Smith

Iris Smyles

Judith Sneddon

Dava Sobel

Barry Sonnenfeld, ‘19

Steven Spielberg, ‘98

Robert A.M. Stern, ‘99

Martha Stewart

Susan Stroman, ‘16

Michelle Stuart

Billy Sullivan

Donald Sultan

Elie Tahari

Hank Willis Thomas

Frederic Tuten

Judith Hope Twomey

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Hans van de Bovenkamp

Edwina von Gal, ‘16

Rufus Wainwright

Amei Wallach

Janet Wallach

Emma Walton

Vera Wang

Bruce Weber, ‘11

Carrie Mae Weems

Andrina Wekontash Smith

Ali Wentworth

Robert Wilson, ‘02

Frank Wimberley

Lucy Winton

Bruce Wolosoff

Nina Yankowitz

Harris Yulin, ‘17

Donald Zucker, ‘08

Mortimer B. Zuckerman, ‘03

Lifetime Achievement Honorees denoted by year.

A summer’s lease hath all too short a date. Why this is very midsummer madness. But will they come when you do call for them?

Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. They say that miracles are past. So shines a good deed in a naughty world. To their right praise and true perfection!

To be, or not to be: that is the question.

“Quality

VISUAL ARTS

Julian Schnabel is one of the most seminal and prolific artists working today. Guild Hall is pleased to present a selection of drawings, paintings, and sculptures from his personal collection. Schnabel is a Guild Hall Academy of the Arts member and an Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. He had a solo exhibition at Guild Hall in 1998 and lives and works in Montauk and New York City.

This exhibition will take place in the newly inaugurated Marks Family Galleries.

Beginning in August, Sag Harbor Cinema will also celebrate Julian Schnabel with a complete retrospective of his powerful and influential cinematic work.

WITH JULIAN SCHNABEL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 6 PM TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

AUGUST 4–OCTOBER 27, 2024

JULIAN SCHNABEL

Principal Sponsors: Agnes Gund, Lucio and Joan Noto, and Pace Gallery Lead Sponsors: Jacqueline Brody, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Linda Macklowe, and Fern and Lenard Tessler

Julian Schnabel, Untitled(TheSkyofIllimitableness),2015. Inkjet print, oil on polyester 144 x 156 inches. Photo by Tom Powel Imaging. Julian Schnabel, Paris 2016. Photo: Louise Kugelberg

“Julian Schnabel is one of the most significant American painters of the last 45 years. In the 1970s, when painting was no longer possible because painting was said to be dead, he embarked on a new path that changed everything. And with this, a whole new chapter in art history began.

Since then, Schnabel and his work have been subject of many texts, articles and commentaries, he has been highly praised and equally excoriated. Some authors later penitently amended their misjudgment: they only became aware of his impact at a later stage. He literally was the figurehead of a new generation of artists, and he bluntly brought back what had been lost, often provocative though not without sensitivity.

The significance of Schnabel’s output can best be expressed with the words of art critics, curators, and close friends who have accompanied and followed the artist for decades, from his first artistic steps to the present. The following quotes thus provide a greater awareness and understanding of the refinement of the differences as well as contextualisation and illustration of Schnabel’s importance. We should all bow down.”

– BRUNO BISCHOFBERGER1

“It was the late ‘70s and New York, like now, was dark and mysterious. … Artists, however, were beginning to think big. Very big. … Julian was one of the artists at that moment who was inventing a whole new scale, his own iconography, wild imagery, and an energy that was blasting off.”

– LAURIE ANDERSON2

“Emerging from an American artistic tradition that deliberately challenged reigning ideas of surface and form in paintings, since the late 1970s the artist has sought to transform the realities and possibilities of the medium: what a painting is, what it can be, and how it can be done.”

“Free of precisionist or calculated formulas, Schnabel’s works become receivers for a poetry that is both personal and universal. In his, case, intentionally painting the unknowable yields a more faithful representation of experience than any attempt to realistically depict the physical world ever could.”

– MAX HOLLEIN3

“[…] in 1982 I had begun to argue with the paintings because I felt that, by being so rough, they threatened other art. […] one looks at those paintings which had never been seen before with the general state of affairs in art in one’s mind.”

“I wanted to explain things, but forgot that an artist at work is not at all concerned with the state of art in general. That is art that already exists. Julian in his studio, however, was looking for a painting that had never been made before. Nothing less.”

“When I saw the first plate painting at his studio, I knew immediately that no matter what I thought, I was looking at one picture that would reinvent everything, that a point had been made in history and that the art world was finally back.”

– RENE RICARD5

1. JulianSchnabel:Paintingsfrom1978–1987, Vito Schnabel Gallery, curatorial statement, April 2024.

2. Julian Schnabel, Cologne: Taschen, 2023, p. 7.

3. JulianSchnabel:SymbolsofActualLife under the title “Seeing paintings everywhere,” San Francisco: Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, 2018), p. 477.

4. JulianSchnabel:PlatePaintings1978-1986, Aspen Art Museum, Colorado, 2016, pp. 7-10.

5. Artforum International, Vol. 19., No. 10 (Summer 1981), pp. 74-80.

This page: LargeGirlwithNoEyes, 2001. Oil, wax on canvas. 162 x 148 inches. Photo by Tom Powell Imaging. Opposite page, top: RosePaintingI(Summer2021), 2021. Oil, plates and bondo on wood. 72 x 60 inches. Photo by Tom Powell Imaging. Opposite page, bottom: Untitled(PortraitofLouiseKugelberg), 2019. Oil, plates and bondo on wood. 72 x 60 inches. Photo by Tom Powell Imaging.

ON VIEW NOW THROUGH JULY 14

FIRST LITERATURE PROJECT

Marks Family Gallery South

First Literature Project proposes to support Native nations in their efforts to maintain and further their languages, narratives, and oral traditions. Employing a new immersive storytelling platform, 3D video is mixed with virtual reality to re-create the timeless experience of sitting face-to-face with a storyteller.

First Literature Project utilizes the newly released Apple Vision Pro headset to present the immersive experience Padawe, developed over a two-year period by Guild Hall Community Artists-inResidence Wunetu Wequai Tarrant and Christian Scheider. The exhibition also features video works by the Shinnecock language revitalization collective Ayim Kutoowonk and interviews with members of the Shinnecock Nation.

Organized by Anthony Madonna, Patti Kenner Director of Learning + New Works.

ON VIEW NOW THROUGH JULY 14

TED CAREY: QUEER AS FOLK

Marks Family Gallery North / Tito Spiga Exhibition Space

Born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, Edward “Ted” Fawcett Carey (1932–1985) moved to New York in 1955. There he pursued a career in graphic design, forged a close friendship with Andy Warhol, and later developed a distinctive mode of painting informed by his keen interest in American folk art. While living between New York and East Hampton in the 1970s and 1980s, Carey produced a small yet compelling body of work that mimics aspects of vernacular painting, chronicles his life and relationships, and pictures facets of queer culture. Sharply observed and highly detailed, Carey’s faux-naïf paintings depict some of his favorite haunts in New York and celebrate the creative lives of other gay men.

Indebted to the foresight and generosity of Carey’s longtime partner, this exhibition draws from the Tito Spiga Bequest to Guild Hall. It surveys Ted Carey’s art for the first time since 1985, when an East Hampton gallery mounted a memorial show of his paintings in the days following his death from AIDS.

Organized by Matthew Nichols, PhD, independent curator.

RELATED PROGRAM IN CONVERSATION: ANN BUCKWALTER & MATTHEW NICHOLS

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2 PM TICKETS $15 ($10 FOR MEMBERS)

In conjunction with Ted Carey: Queer as Folk, guest curator Matthew Nichols will discuss aspects of the show with artist Anne Buckwalter. Their talk will explore how Carey and Buckwalter share roots in southeastern Pennsylvania, draw inspiration from regional folk art traditions and address gender and sexuality in their paintings.

SPIN A YARN

Marks Family Gallery North

Spin a Yarn takes its title from an expression believed to have originated in sailors’ practice of telling stories, often tall tales, while repairing ropes during long sea voyages. Delving into the complex relationship between textile labor and storytelling, the exhibition examines the use of textiles as vehicles for the preservation of memories and knowledge. The terms textile and text are derived from the Latin texere (to weave), and while Western cultures have historically prioritized the written word, many others, particularly in Latin America, have relied on a rich tradition of using threads, knots, and woven materials to record and transmit information.

Spin a Yarn brings together a diverse selection of fiber-based works. Some of the artists featured reflect on the weavings and feather works of pre-Hispanic cultures as precursors of geometric abstraction, while others explore and build on the embroidery and weaving techniques employed by indigenous peoples across Latin America as a means of advocating for the protection of these communities and the environment. The exhibition casts light on the enduring significance of fiber arts in the modernist canon and the profound impact of indigenous and pre-Hispanic weaving traditions on the development of contemporary art.

This exhibition is curated by Estrellita Brodsky, founder and director of ANOTHER SPACE, New York, with Raúl Martinez.

RELATED PROGRAM CONVERSATIONS

ACROSS TIME: FIBER ARTS THEN AND NOW WITH ESTRELLITA BRODSKY AND JOANNE PILLSBURY

SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2 PM TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

To close out the exhibition Spin a Yarn, Joanne Pillsbury, a specialist in the art and archaeology of the ancient Americas, will discuss with exhibition curator Estrellita Brodsky two extraordinary textile traditions separated by at least 500 years to explore the striking connections between artists of the ancient Andes and those of the 20th and 21st centuries.

JULY 17-SEPTEMBER 1

ERIC FISCHL: A DAY AT THE BEACH

Boots Lamb Education Center

Eric Fischl, mainly known for his large-scale, naturalistic images of middle-class American life, has created this interactive work where the public is invited into the Boots Lamb Education Center during gallery hours to create their own “paintings” with provided precut magnetic figures—or make new figures—to develop compositions that play with changing perspective, narrative, and the history of painting.

Opposite page, top to bottom: Wunetu Wequai Tarrant, photo: Christian Scheider. Ted Carey, EmakBakia, 1978-80. Oil on canvas. 21 x 31 inches. Gift of the Estate of Ted Carey.

This page, top to bottom: Jorge Eielson RotazioneXV,1978. Fabrics and acrylic on board. 21 inches in diameter. Estrellita B. Brodsky Collection. Eric Fischl, ADayattheBeach, 2020. Vinyl on steel and magnets, 48” x 96”. Photo: Melanie Crader for Guild Hall.

PERFORMING ARTS

This page: Billy Porter, photo: Franz Szony. Opposite page, top to bottom: Anna Goldfarb, photo by Gab Bonghi. Katie Horwitch, photo by Olivia Steuer. Skywalkers:ALoveStory,artwork courtesy of Sundance Film Festival. Student Body, photo courtesy of the artist. Billy Porter, photo: Franz Szony.

MODERN FRIENDSHIP:

ANNA GOLDFARB AND SPECIAL GUEST KATE HORWITCH

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 1 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Join Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times friendship correspondent and author of Modern Friendship, as she unveils the fundamental mechanics of our closest relationships. Anna will dive deep into the art of meaningful connections alongside Kate Horwitch, a nationally recognized author, speaker, mindset coach, and founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk.

FILM

HAMPTONSFILM SUMMERDOCS SKYWALKERS: A LOVE STORY

FRIDAY, JULY 5, 7 PM

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Part romance, part thriller, this film follows a daredevil couple as they take their relationship to terrifying new heights in a wild scheme to climb the world’s last great skyscraper and perform a death-defying stunt on the spire.

MUSIC STUDENT BODY IN CONCERT

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 7 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Local favorites Student Body will offer the audience a night of highenergy musical performance intertwined with moments of introspection and reverence. The show will also pay homage to the artistry of film, creating a multi-faceted experience that celebrates both the spirit of rock and the vibrancy of the community.

MUSIC/BENEFIT

AN EVENING WITH BILLY PORTER

THEATER

GRAND REOPENING BENEFIT CONCERT

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 8 PM

TICKETS $150-$1,000 ($135+ FOR MEMBERS)

Dress in your most creative attire for the red carpet and join us as we celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated theater with Tony-award winning actor and singer, Billy Porter. Ticket buyers at the $1,000-level will enjoy cocktails in the garden after the concert.

This page: Student Body, photo: Salvatore Termini Opposite page, top to bottom: Branford Marsalis Quartet, photo: Eric Ryan Anderson. YOLA, photo: Sarah Delgado. Unity Phelan and Adrian Danchig-Waring in Glass Pieces, choreography by Jerome Robbins, photo: Erin Baiano. TheSituationRoom:TheInsideStoryofPresidentsinCrisis by George Stephanopoulos. Image and book cover courtesy of Hachette Book Group.

MUSIC BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 7:30 PM

TICKETS $85-$165 ($76.50-$148.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, an NEA Jazz Master and Grammy winner, is a revered figure in contemporary music. For over three decades, his celebrated ensemble has delivered uncompromising interpretations of originals and classics. Experience the Quartet’s unparalleled virtuosity and passion for jazz.

MUSIC

G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS FEATURING YOLA

THURSDAY, JULY 18, 7 PM

TICKETS $60-$125 ($54-$112.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Join iconic guitarist G.E. Smith in an unparalleled musical journey, featuring special guest YOLA. This series showcases duets, fostering raw conversations and stripped-down performances by exclusive artists. Immerse yourself in the soul of music in an intimate setting, where every note resonates with emotion and authenticity.

Public funding provided by Suffolk County

Media Partner: PURIST

Radio Partner: WEHM

DANCE

NEW YORK CITY BALLET: ON AND OFFSTAGE

SATURDAY, JULY 20, 7 PM

TICKETS $75-$165 ($67.50-$148.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Don’t miss this unique and intimate look at New York City Ballet with Principal Dancers Unity Phelan and Adrian Danchig-Waring, who will co-host an informal evening of excerpts from the Company’s worldrenowned repertory alongside insightful narration and demonstration.

BOOK TALK

INSIDE THE SITUATION ROOM WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 5 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

TICKETS + SIGNED BOOK $60 ($57.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Join George Stephanopoulos, the legendary political news host and former advisor to President Clinton, as he recounts the history-making crises from the place where twelve presidents made their highestpressure decisions: the White House Situation Room—inspired by his new book The Situation Room, The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis.

This page: Robert Glasper, photo: Jamie Sandel/WSJ. Opposite page, top to bottom: Bob Balaban, photo courtesy of Guild Hall. Robert Glasper, photo: Todd Cooper. Zainab Johnson, photo courtesy of the artist. Sam Green, 32 Sounds photo courtesy of the artist.

AN EVENING OF SHORT PLAYS

DIRECTED BY BOB

BALABAN

SATURDAY, JULY 27 & SUNDAY, JULY 28, 7 PM

TICKETS $70-$100 ($63-$90 FOR MEMBERS)

Renowned actor, writer and director Bob Balaban returns to the theater with his second presentation of short plays by America’s finest playwrights, curated and directed by Balaban and performed by a talented cast to be announced.

MUSIC

ROBERT GLASPER IN CONCERT

MONDAY, JULY 29, 7 PM

TICKETS $65-$165 ($58.50-$148.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Experience an extraordinary evening at Guild Hall as we present a performance by the multi-award-winning artist Robert Glasper. Originating from Houston, Texas, Glasper seamlessly blends intricate, mellow compositions with nuanced hip-hop undertones. Throughout his career, Glasper has collaborated with many luminaries, including H.E.R, Snoop Dogg, Dave Chappelle, Chaka Khan, and Questlove, resulting in Grammy-winning albums. Don’t miss this concert event, where Glasper’s innovative musical fusions promise to make this an unforgettable experience.

COMEDY ZAINAB JOHNSON

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 7 PM

TICKETS $40-$60 ($36-$54 FOR MEMBERS)

Zainab Johnson, raised in bustling Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family, brings a riotous reflection of her unique upbringing to her humor. From teaching to starring in hit shows like Upload and 100 Humans, as well as her own Amazon Prime comedy special “Hijabs Off,” Zainab is set to make her Guild Hall debut in this must-see night of comedy.

MUSIC

SAM GREEN’S 32 SOUNDS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 7 PM

TICKETS $55-$95 ($49.50-$85.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Sam Green’s 32 Sounds is an immersive documentary and a profound sensory experience that explores the elemental phenomenon of sound. The film is a meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us. Presented in its “live cinema” form, 32 Sounds features live narration by Sam Green, accompanied by live music performed by JD Samson and Michael O’Neill.

This page: Jose Sebastian, Hamptons Dance Project V, August 2023, photo: Quinn Wharton Opposite page, top to bottom: Bryan Stevenson, photo: Paper Monday. Jose Sebastian of Hamptons Dance Project, photo: Arthur Elgort. Super/Man:TheChristopherReeveStory, photo courtesy of Warner Brothers.

EQUALITY MATTERS

IN THE HAMPTONS WITH BRYAN STEVENSON

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 5:30 PM FREE

Join us for an enlightening talk with Bryan Stevenson, presented as part of the Thinking Forward Lecture Series with the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center (The Center), in collaboration with the African American Institute and Guild Hall. This event aims to educate, inspire, and foster crucial conversations. Embrace the opportunity to Learn, Un-Learn, and Re-Learn.

The Center is a historically black, community-based institution encouraging, educating, and empowering all marginalized East End children and families.

DANCE HAMPTONS DANCE PROJECT VI

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 9-11, 6 PM

GENERAL ADMISSION: $130 ($117 FOR MEMBERS)

GENERAL ADMISSION WITH RECEPTION: $200 ($180 FOR MEMBERS)

Jose Sebastian and Hamptons Dance Project return to Fireplace Lodge, the stunning 20-acre farm overlooking Gardiner’s Bay, with an exciting program featuring works from master choreographers—including three world premieres—performed by top dancers in an extraordinary setting.

Principal Sponsor: Straus Family Foundation

FILM HAMPTONSFILM SUMMERDOCS

SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 7 PM

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

The film focuses on Reeve’s astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, including his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/ Superman, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down, but catalyzed his activism for disability rights.

This page: G.E. Smith, photo: Daniel Gonzalez Opposite page, top to bottom: Valerie June and Lola Kirke, photos courtesy of the artists.Neil DeGrasse Tyson, photo: Costas Picadas. Cover art for DillaTime:TheLifeandAfterlifeofJDilla,theHip-HopProducerWho ReinventedRhythm by Dan Charnas, photo courtesy of Macmillan.

G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS

FEATURING VALERIE JUNE & LOLA KIRKE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 7 PM TICKETS $60-$125 ($54-$112.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Join iconic guitarist G.E. Smith for a musical journey like no other, featuring special guests Valerie June and Lola Kirke. This series presents rare duets, showcasing raw conversations and stripped-down performances by exclusive artists. Dive into the heart of music in an intimate setting, where every note resonates with emotion and authenticity.

TALK

STARTALK LIVE! WITH NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 7 PM TICKETS $70 ($63 FOR MEMBERS)

StarTalk Live with renowned astrophysicist and captivating speaker, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bridges the intersection between science, pop culture, and comedy with clarity, humor, and passion. Captivating subjects have included space travel, extra-terrestrial life, the Big Bang Theory, the role science plays in people’s lives, the future of our earth and the environment, the science behind the most iconic sports plays in history, and breaking news from the universe. Tyson will illuminate the wonders of the cosmos with his unique blend of scientific insight and engaging storytelling. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to expand your mind and explore the universe.

TALK/MUSIC

DILLA

TIME: THE DILLA EXPERIENCE

WITH DAN CHARNAS, JEFF PERETZ, AND SPECIAL GUEST NATE SMITH

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 7 PM TICKETS $45-$85 ($40.50-$76.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Learn about J Dilla, the hip-hop beatmaker who changed the way musicians all over the world play their instruments. Join Dan Charnas, author of The New York Times bestseller Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm, along with Jeff Peretz, coordinator of the Musicianship & Songwriting area at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, and legendary drummer Nate Smith, for an interactive, multimedia evening of music, ideas, and conversation.

This page: Rufus Wainwright, photo: Miranda Penn Opposite page, top to bottom: Christopher Lockhart at the 2023 Silent Disco Dance Party, photo: Jessica Dalene Photography. Rufus Wainwright, photo: Miranda Penn. Nico Muhly. Photo: Heidi Solander. Conor Hanick, photo: Laura Desberg.

COMMUNITY

SILENT DISCO DANCE PARTY IN

THE GARDEN

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 7-10 PM

HEADSET RENTAL $15 ($13 FOR MEMBERS)

Close out the summer in the most festive way in Guild Hall’s Furman Garden, which will be lit up and ready to greet dancers for some uproariously quiet movin’ and groovin’. Wireless headsets will feature three different channels, and guest DJs will spin tunes from the 70s to today – disco to funk, 80s and 90s pop, hip-hop, and rap, and hits from the 2000s to today will fill your ears and get you on your feet.

MUSIC

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT IN CONCERT

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 7 PM TICKETS $50-$125 ($45-$112.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Praised by The New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. The New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter who has collaborated with artists from Elton John and Burt Bacharach, to Miley Cyrus, David Byrne, Boy George, and Paul Simon, comes to Guild Hall to grace us with songs from his extensive catalogue.

MUSIC NICO MUHLY’S “THE BELL ÉTUDES”

AN EVENING OF SOLO PIANO PERFORMED BY CONOR HANICK COMPOSED BY NICO MUHLY AND COMMISSIONED BY GUILD HALL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 7 PM TICKETS $60-$80 ($54-$72 FOR MEMBERS)

Conor Hanick (piano) performs a new set of études from Nico Muhly’s “The Bell Études” collection, with selected works by Gabriela Smith, Samuel Adams, and Julius Eastman, in an intimate evening of music. Conceived after conversations during some of the darker moments of the pandemic, Conor and Nico have collaborated on several works, including the previously premiered first set of six études performed at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, CA.

Media Partner: James Lane Post

This page: Arturo O’Farrill, photo: Laura Mariet Opposite page, top to bottom: The Moth, photo: Laura E. Partain. Arturo O’Farrill, photo: John Abbott. Blue Beetle movie poster, photo courtesy of DC Films. Dulcé Sloan, photo: Gabriel Michael.

AN EVENING OF AUTHENTIC TALES WITH THE MOTH

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 7:30 PM

TICKETS $60-$100 ($54-$90 FOR MEMBERS)

Experience the essence of The Moth at Guild Hall—a riveting two-act show where five storytellers and a notable host share true, personal tales without notes. Celebrate the power of storytelling to reveal the diversity and unity of human experiences. Join us to connect, empathize, and be inspired by authentic narratives.

Radio Partner: WSHU Public Radio

MUSIC ARTURO O’FARRILL AND THE LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 7 PM

TICKETS $65-$135 ($58.50-$121.50 FOR MEMBERS)

From his Grammy-winning compositions to his groundbreaking collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, and more, Arturo O’Farrill’s performances are a testament to his boundless creativity, which will make for an unforgettable night of Latin jazz that transcends borders.

FILM

OLA LATINO FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING OF BLUE BEETLE

2023, SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7 PM

TICKETS $15 ($13.50 FOR MEMBERS)

The 21st OLA Latino Film Festival of the Hamptons will kick-off at Guild Hall with a screening of Blue Beetle, the groundbreaking film from DC Studios starring an all-Latino cast led by rising star Xolo Maridueña. Blue Beetle follows the journey of a young teenager who discovers an ancient scarab that grants him incredible powers, propelling him into a world of heroism and self-discovery as he confronts the legacy of his family and community.

COMEDY

DULCÉ SLOAN

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7 PM

TICKETS $40-$60 ($36-$54 FOR MEMBERS)

Don’t miss a night filled with sharp wit and honest humor featuring Dulcé Sloan, a rising comedy star and senior correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. Hailed by Variety, Rolling Stone, and Time Out LA as a “Top Comedian To Watch,” Dulcé brings her unique perspective on society and personal relationships to inform her hilariously entertaining point of view.

This page: Potted Plant, photo by Jessica Dalene Photography. Opposite page, top to bottom: Photo: Little Fang. David Sedaris, photo: Anne FIshbein. GHTAC member Taylor Atwell and friend, photo: Jessica Dalene Photography.

MUSIC

TAYLOR MAC IN CONCERT AN EVENING OF SONGS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7 PM TICKETS $85-$155 ($75.50-$139.50)

Equal parts community organizer, Elizabethan fool, and “contemporary sage” (The Guardian), Taylor Mac appears decked and bedazzled in gloriously irreverent regalia in a performance that doesn’t “just defy categorization; [Mac] makes the categories themselves seem irrelevant.” (Time Out NY). This evening of songs features recent works written in collaboration with the composer and Music Director Matt Ray and performed by Mac, Ray, and an incomparable band.

LITERARY

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 7 PM TICKETS $100-$150 ($90-$135 FOR MEMBERS)

David Sedaris is back due to popular demand! The author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage, following the release of his newest book Happy Go Lucky. This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing.

COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN SILENT DISCO DANCE PARTY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7-10 PM HEADSET RENTAL $15 ($13 FOR MEMBERS)

Join us for a spooktacular night in the Furman Garden at our Halloweenthemed silent disco dance party. Wireless headsets will feature three different channels, and guest DJs will spin tunes from the 70s to today for a scary good time. Come in costume for a chance to win a prize!

Media Partner: James Lane Post

ACADEMY ICONS: SUSAN LACY

Guild Hall introduces Academy Icons, a new program that spotlights Guild Hall Academy of the Arts members and their work. Inaugurating the series is Susan Lacy, an acclaimed director and producer best known for creating American Masters, the PBS biography series, which began in 1986, profiling artists and visionaries who have helped shape our country’s culture. Her subjects have included James Baldwin, Bob Dylan, Judy Garland, David Geffen, Lena Horne, Joni Mitchell, and hundreds more. American Masters garnered unprecedented awards over the years. Susan earned the series 71 Emmy nominations and 28 wins, including a remarkable ten for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series, in addition to 13 Peabody Awards, three Grammy Awards and a nomination, and an Academy Award and four nominations. Since moving to HBO in 2013, Susan has directed and produced Spielberg, Jane Fonda in Five Acts, Very Ralph, and executive produced The Janes, all for HBO Documentary Films. Among many other distinctions, Susan served as the Governor of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for eight years, is an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences member and a cherished member of Guild Hall’s Academy.

AUGUST WILSON: THE GROUND ON WHICH I STAND WITH SUSAN LACY & SAM POLLARD

SUNDAY, JULY 7, 7 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright August Wilson’s work is brought to life, including his seminal 10-play cycle chronicling each decade of the 20th-century African American experience and his awarded plays Fences and The Piano Lesson. Featuring interviews with Viola Davis, Lawrence Fishburne, James Earl Jones, and Susan Lori-Parks. Followed by a talk with Susan Lacy and director Sam Pollard.

FILM

PAUL SIMON: BORN AT THE RIGHT TIME WITH SUSAN LACY

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 7 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

In the 1960s, Paul Simon’s moving lyric “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was an anthem for a generation. With Art Garfunkel, he made moving testaments to the times, fusing folk and rock music. In the 1980s, he pioneered a popular cross-cultural music that brought South African musicians into mainstream America. With Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Followed by a talk with Susan Lacy.

FILM

LEONARD BERNSTEIN: REACHING FOR THE NOTE WITH SUSAN LACY & JAMIE BERNSTEIN

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 7 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

A presence on Broadway, in Hollywood, at Carnegie Hall, and the New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein was a major force in 20th-century music. His exuberant and dramatic style caught the heart of America, bringing classical music to thousands of people from diverse backgrounds. This includes interviews with Bernstein’s family, friends, colleagues, peers, and critics, as well as Bernstein’s own written and recorded words. Followed by a talk with Susan Lacy and Jamie Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein’s daughter.

FILM

LOU REED: ROCK AND ROLL HEART WITH SUSAN LACY, LAURIE ANDERSON & TIMOTHY GREENFIELDSANDERS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 7 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Musician, poet, and composer Lou Reed made rock and roll into avant-garde. This incredible retracing of Reed’s evolution is filled with interviews with the artist, his friends, and some of the major artists he influenced. With David Bowie, David Byrne, John Cale, Philip Glass, and Patti Smith. Followed by a talk with Susan Lacy, multidisciplinary artist and Reed’s wife, Laurie Anderson, and director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders.

STIRRING THE POT WITH FLORENCE FABRICANT

Stirring the Pot is back for the 14th year, returning to the theater for a series of four insightful and entertaining talks. The New York Times food & wine writer Florence Fabricant will sit down with culinary superstars for conversations on all things food.

Guests are encouraged to come early, starting at 10 AM, for a delicious breakfast provided by Citarella.

DANIEL HUMM OF ELEVEN MADISON PARK

SUNDAY, JULY 28, 11 AM

TICKETS

$35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Stirring the Pot kicks off with award-winning Chef Daniel Humm, the transformative chef and owner of Make It Nice and the highly acclaimed Eleven Madison Park. Chef Humm’s appearance is a repeat for Guild Hall, but the first time was when his EMP Summer House was in East Hampton. That is gone but he has become a Montauk homeowner. His Manhattan menu has notably shifted to be plant-based, which will be the topic of conversation, discussing the change, why it happened and what it has taken to achieve, with great advice for those in the audience who plan more vegan cooking and dining. His restaurant holds four stars from The New York Times and three Michelin Stars.

PAM WEEKES AND CONNIE MCDONALD OF LEVAIN BAKERY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 11 AM

TICKETS

$35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald are friends and accomplished bakers who made bread for some of NYC’s favorite restaurants, eventually opening a small bakery, Levain, the French term for sourdough, on West 74th Street. They still produce breads and sell them at their many bakeries, including an outlet in Wainscott, but their renown has more to do with their famous industrialstrength 6-ounce cookies. Triathletes on the side, Pam and Connie whipped up a massive chocolate chip walnut cookie to keep energy levels high for training. A sample batch flew off the bakery shelves and now there are many varieties of the original. Those attending this Stirring the Pot will receive a taste.

GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 11 AM

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Florence is delighted to welcome chef + restaurateur, Giada De Laurentiis, Emmy award-winning TV personality, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of Giadzy, to Stirring the Pot. A frequent visitor to the Hamptons, this vivacious, globally revered celebrity chef will discuss her career, especially Giadzy, her line of Italian products just coming to market, including olive oils, pasta, sauces, condiments, and sweets, some with her label and others selected by her, now sold online. She will discuss her selections and how she cooks with them, as well as talk about her Las Vegas and Scottsdale restaurants, Giada.

Attendees will receive a special code to redeem a free box of pasta on Giadzy.com.

MARCUS SAMUELSSON

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 11 AM

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

For the final Stirring the Pot of the season, Florence’s guest will be chef, TV personality, philanthropist, and newly inducted member of Guild Hall’s Academy of the Arts, Marcus Samuelsson. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden by adoptive parents, he first made his name as the executive chef at Aquavit restaurant. His food continues to reflect his African and Scandinavian background, richly seasoned with his New York experience. His restaurant portfolio is global with the latest, Metropolis, having been designed by Amagansett vacationer David Rockwell at the new Perelman Arts Center, supported by and named for East Hampton resident Ronald O. Perelman.

LEAD SPONSOR: SUPPORTING SPONSOR:

KidFEST

KIDS

BUBBLEMANIA

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 5 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)

BubbleMania combines high-energy entertainment with artistic achievement, loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music, and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Casey’s creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble art forms to “trapping” people inside bubbles!

KIDS SUNRISE CIRCUS WITH PARALLEL EXIT

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 5 PM

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 for Members)

Sunrise Circus features circus artists from Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, and beyond — a sensational cast who will bring you laughter, awe, and fun for the entire family. With world-class juggling, music, magic, and comedy, this fun-loving troupe presents innovative circus acts interwoven by characters who would be at home in your own backyard.

Top:Bubblemania. photo: Myles Aronowitz for The Little Orchestra Society. Left: Casey Carle in Bubblemania, photo by Devlin Photography. Right: Parallel Exit, photo: Maike Schulz

SCHEDULE AT A

EXHIBITIONS

First Literature Project

May 19-July 14

Spin A Yarn

May 19-July 14

Ted Carey: Queer As Folk May 19-July 14

Eric Fischl: A Day at the Beach July 17-September 1

Julian Schnabel

August 4-October 27

LITERARY

GATHER: Robin Wall Kimmerer

Sunday, June 16, 2 PM

Tickets: $35 ($30 for Members)

Modern Friendship: with Anna Goldfarb Featuring Special Guest Kate Horwitch

Sunday, June 30, 1 PM

Tickets: $25 ($22.50 for Members)

An Evening with David Sedaris

Saturday, October 5, 7 PM

Tickets: $100-$150

($90-$135 for Members)

MUSIC

Student Body in Concert

Saturday, July 6, 7 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

A Evening with Billy Porter — Theater Grand Reopening

Benefit Concert

Friday, July 12, 8 PM

Tickets: $150-$1,000

($135+ for Members)

Branford Marsalis Quartet

Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 PM

Tickets: $85-$165

($76.50-$148.50 for Members)

G.E. Smith’s PORTRAITS

Featuring Yola

Thursday, July 18, 7 PM

Tickets: $60-$125

($54-$112.50 for Members)

Robert Glasper in Concert

Monday, July 29, 7 PM

Tickets: $65-$165

($58.50-$148.50 for Members)

G.E. Smith’s PORTRAITS

Featuring Valerie June & Lola Kirke

Thursday, August 15, 7 PM

Tickets: $60-$125

($54-$112.50 for Members)

Rufus Wainwright in Concert

Sunday, September 1, 7 PM

Tickets: $50-$125

($45-$112.50 for Members)

Nico Muhly’s “The Bell Études”

An Evening of Solo Piano

Performed by Conor Hanick

Saturday, September 7, 7 PM

Tickets: $60-$80

($54-$72 for Members)

Arturo O’Farrill and the Latin Jazz Ensemble

Saturday, September 14, 7 PM

Tickets: $65-$135

($58.50-$121.50 for Members)

Taylor Mac in Concert

An Evening of Songs

Friday, September 27, 7 PM

Tickets: $85-$155

($75.50-139.50 for Members)

FILM

HamptonsFilm SummerDocs

Skywalkers: A Love Story

Friday, July 5, 7 PM

Tickets: $35

($31.50 for Members)

Academy Icons

August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand with Susan Lacy & Sam Pollard

Sunday, July 7, 7 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

Sam Green’s 32 Sounds

Thursday, August 1, 7 PM

Tickets: $55-$95

($49.50-$85.50 for Members)

HamptonsFilm SummerDocs

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Wednesday, August 14, 7 PM

Tickets: $35

($31.50 for Members)

Academy Icons

Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note with Susan Lacy & Jamie Bernstein

Sunday, August 25, 7 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

Academy Icons

Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time with Susan Lacy Friday, September 6, 7 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

Academy Icons

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart with Susan Lacy, Laurie Anderson, & Timothy Greenfield Sanders

Sunday, September 15, 7 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

OLA Latino Film Festival Screening of Blue Beetle Friday, September 20, 7 PM

Tickets: $15

($13.50 for Members)

TALKS

In Conversation: Ann Buckwalter & Matthew Nichols

Sunday, June 23, 2 PM

Tickets: $15

($10 for Members)

Conversations Across Time: Fiber Arts Then and Now with Estrellita Brodsky & Joanne Pillsbury

Sunday, July 14, 2 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

Images, left to right: G.E. Smith, photo: Drew Gurian. 2024 Teen Arts Council members, photo: Annika Smith for Guild Hall. Ted Carey, Boot Hill, 1982-85. Oil on panel, 18 x 26 ½ inches, photo: Gary Mamay.

GLANCE

Inside the Situation Room with George Stephanopoulos

Sunday, July 21, 5 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

Tickets + Signed Book: $60

($57.50 for Members)

Stirring The Pot:

Florence Fabricant in Conversation with Daniel Humm

Sunday, July 28, 11 AM

Tickets: $35

($31.50 for Members)

A Conversation with Julian Schnabel

Saturday, August 3, 6 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

Stirring The Pot:

Florence Fabricant in Conversation with Giada De Laurentiis

Sunday, August 4, 11 AM

Tickets: $35

($31.50 for Members)

Equality Matters in the Hamptons with Bryan Stevenson

Friday, August 9, 5:30 PM

Free

Stirring The Pot:

Florence Fabricant in Conversation with Pam Weekes & Connie Mcdonald

Sunday, August 18, 11 AM

Tickets: $35

($31.50 for Members)

Startalk Live! with Neil Degrasse Tyson

Sunday, August 18, 7 PM

Tickets: $70

($63 for Members)

Dilla Time: The Dilla Experience with Dan Charnas, Jeff Peretz, & Nate Smith

Thursday, August 22, 7 PM

Tickets: $45-$85

($40.50-$76.50 for Members)

Stirring The Pot:

Florence Fabricant in Conversation with Marcus Samuelsson

Sunday, August 25, 11 AM

Tickets: $35

($31.50 for Members)

Unscripted: An Evening of Authentic Tales with The Moth

Friday, September 13, 7:30 PM

Tickets: $60-$100

($54-$90 for Members)

COMEDY

Zainab Johnson

Wednesday, July 31, 7 PM

Tickets: $40-$60

($36-$54 for Members)

Dulcé Sloan

Saturday, September 21, 7 PM

Tickets: $40-$60

($36-54 for Members)

DANCE

New York City Ballet: On and Offstage

Saturday, July 20, 7 PM

Tickets: $75-$165

($67.50-$148.50 for Members)

Hamptons Dance Project VI

Friday To Sunday, August 9-11, 6 PM

Tickets: $130-$200

($117-$180 for Members)

Offsite

THEATER

An Evening of Short Plays Directed by Bob Balaban

Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, 7 PM

Tickets: $70-$100

($63-$90 for Members)

COMMUNITY

Annual Members Meeting

Wednesday, July 3, 5-7 PM

Free

Silent Disco Dance Party in the Garden

Friday, August 30, 7-10 PM

Tickets: $15

($13 for Members)

OLA Family Day

Sunday, September 15, 12-2 PM Free

Halloween Silent Disco Dance Party

Saturday, October 26, 7-10 PM

Tickets: $15

($13 for Members)

KIDFEST

Bubblemania

Wednesday, August 21, 5 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

Sunrise Circus with Parallel Exit

Wednesday, August 28, 5 PM

Tickets: $25

($22.50 for Members)

LEARNING

Family Tour + Workshop

Saturdays, June 15 July 13, August 10 & 24, September 21, & October 19, 12 PM

Tickets: $15 per family

($10 for Members)

Lunch Break with Anthony Madonna Fridays, June 21, July 12, August 23, September 13, & October 18, 12 PM

Tickets: $15

($10 for Members)

BENEFIT

EVENTS

Clothesline Art Sale

Saturday, June 22, 9 AM-2 PM

Rain Date: June 23 Free Admission

Summer Gala

Friday, August 2, 5:30 PM ‘til Late

Tickets: $750 +

Garden as Art

Sunday, September 8, 10 AM-4 PM

Tickets: $200 ($150 Members)

The 2024 George D. Yates Golf Outing at the Maidstone Club

Monday, September 30, 10:30 AM-7 PM

Tickets: $1350 +

Images, left to right: Giada de Laurentiis for Giadzy, photo: Ray Kachatorian. Silent Disco Dance Party, Guild Hall, September 2, 2023, photo: Jessica Dalene. Unity Phelan and Adrian Danchig-Waring of NYC Ballet, photo: Erin Baiano.

NEW WORKS LEARNING

This page: Student Art Festival., photo: Jessica Dalene Photography. Opposite page, top to bottom: Robin Wall Kimmerer, photo: Matt Roth. Student Art Festival Family Tour + Workshop, photo: Annika Smith for Guild Hall. Anthony Madonna, photo: Jessica Dalene. 2022 KidFEST, photo: Jessica Dalene

GATHER: ROBIN WALL KIMMERER

SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2 PM TICKETS $35 ($30 FOR MEMBERS) TICKETS WITH BOOK $56.73 ($51.73 FOR MEMBERS)

Join mother, scientist, decorated professor, and author, Robin Wall Kimmerer for a conversation on her collection of essays featured in Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants. Her book will be available for purchase before and at the program, subject to availability.

ThisprogramispresentedaspartofGATHER:ConversationsLedby Black&IndigenousChangemakers,co-producedbyGuildHalland Ma’sHouse&BIPOCArtStudio.Revenuefromtheprogramwillequally supportLearningprogramsatbothGuildHallandMa’sHouse& BIPOC Art Studio.

TOUR/WORKSHOP

FAMILY TOUR + WORKSHOP

SATURDAYS, JUNE 15, JULY 13, AUGUST 10 & 24, SEPTEMBER 21, AND OCTOBER 19, 12 PM TICKETS $15 PER FAMILY ($10 MEMBERS) RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 4-7 + PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Join us for forty-five-minute interactive family tours in the galleries, inspired by the exhibitions on view. Learn about art together through lively discussion, storytelling, and hands-on activities.

TOUR/WORKSHOP

LUNCH BREAK

FRIDAYS, JUNE 21, JULY 12, AUGUST 23, SEPTEMBER 13, AND OCTOBER 18, 12 PM TICKETS $15 ($10 MEMBERS)

Lunch Break is a series of open, participatory, and short discussions about art. Each session is led by Anthony Madonna, Guild Hall Director of Learning + New Works, and focuses on various ways to absorb and interpret the works on view.

COMMUNITY

OLA FAMILY DAY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 12-2 PM FREE

Inspired by Guild Hall’s exhibition on view, Julian Schnabel, the afternoon will consist of drop-in workshops, self-guided gallery tours, and family film screenings in tandem with OLA Latino Film Festival. And the Buddhaberry Frozen Yogurt Truck will be on site for some complimentary cool treats!

COMMUNITY ARTISTS-INRESIDENCE

This page: Wunetu Wequai Tarrant & Christian Scheider, photo: Phillip Lehans. Opposite page: Christian Scheider, photo: Philip Lehans.

WUNETU WEQUAI TARRANT AND CHRISTIAN SCHEIDER FIRST LITERATURE PROJECT

ON VIEW THROUGH JULY 14

First Literature Project, developed over a two-year period by Wunetu Wequai Tarrant and Christian Scheider, features the first Virtual Reality media produced in the Shinnecock Language.

First Literature Project supports Native nations in their efforts to maintain and further their languages, narratives, and oral traditions, making them available to both their tribal communities and surrounding areas. By utilizing a new immersive storytelling platform in Virtual Reality, advanced 3D technology is repurposed to recreate an important tradition—sitting face-to-face with a storyteller.

“The significance of having a platform to share our history cannot be understated,” says Wunetu Wequai Tarrant. “A wealth of knowledge is left out when the only accounts of Indigenous cultures available are written by outside anthropologists and authors. First Literature Project’s method will bring our stories into the 21st century, using our voices, our faces, and sharing our perspectives.”

The exhibition utilizes the newly released Apple Vision Pro headset to present the story Padawe, originally written in English by Elizabeth “Chee Chee” Thunderbird Haile, now newly translated and narrated in the Shinnecock language by Wunetu Wequai Tarrant, Chee Chee Haile’s granddaughter. The exhibition will also feature video works by members of the Shinnecock language revitalization collective Ayim Kutoowonk, Kaysha Haile, Ahanu Valdez, and Cholena Smith-Boyd, and interviews with members of the Shinnecock Nation through a collaboration with The Padoquohan Medicine Lodge.

First Literature Project has been the recipient of several prestigious grants, which has enabled Tarrant and Scheider to fully realize their ideas as part of Guild Hall’s Community Artist-in-Residence program.

Organized by Anthony Madonna, Guild Hall Patti Kenner Director of Learning + New Works.

COMMUNITY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

The Community Artist-in-Residence (CAiR) supports the creative economy, imagination, and civic life on the East End by commissioning regionally-based artists to develop socially engaged or participatory work. Artists are provided with creative mentorships, administrative support, a commissioning fee, and a shared studio/workspace on the Guild Hall campus.

The exhibition First Literature Project is supported by The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

Guild Hall’s Community Artist-in-Residence Program and collaboration with Wunetu Wequai Tarrant, Christian Scheider, and the Padoquohan Medicine Lodge was made possible through support from CRNY’s Artist Employment Program. Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), a project of the Tides Center, is a three-year, $125 million investment in the financial stability of New York State artists and the organizations that employ them.

Additional project support was provided by the Long Island Community Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and an anonymous donor.

The formation of Ayim Kutoowonk was made possible through the Library of Congress’s Connecting Communities Digital Initiative, part of the Library’s Mellon-funded program Of the People:Widening the Path. The program provides funds to projects that offer creative approaches to the Library’s digital collections and center Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and other communities of color.

First Literature Project’s VR installation was developed by Khora, a leading Scandinavian virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) production studio, creating cutting-edge content within multiple application areas.

GUILD HALL WILLIAM P. RAYNER

ARTIST-INRESIDENCE PROGRAM

This page: Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artists-in-Residence, MSHR, at their residency showcase with LoVid. Photo: Jessica Dalene. Opposite page, Clockwise fron top left: Whitney White + Maxim Pozdorovkin, photos: Melissa Bunni Elian and Third Party Films. Timothy White Eagle, photo: Naomi Shisaka. Shara Nova and Andrew Ondrejcak, photos: Shervin Lainez and Georgia Nerheim. 2024 WPAIR Charlotte Brathwaite with Greg Corbino, photo: Malick Welli. Sara Mearn and Guillaume Côté, photos by Matt Barnes and Erin Baiano. 2024 WPRAIR’s LoVid and MSHR, photo: Jessica Dalene.

The Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artist-in-Residence program offers artist collectives the time and space to research, experiment, and develop new ideas and projects. Artists are provided with creative mentorships, administrative support, a commissioning fee, living space, and a purpose-built studio.

Throughout several 2-4 weeklong residencies, residents connect with accomplished artists, community leaders, and philanthropists at weekly salon dinners. They receive mentorship from select members of the Guild Hall Academy of the Arts, close collaborators, and Guild Hall staff, while visiting artist studios, cultural centers, and the natural landscape of the Hamptons. The program culminates with a works-in-process presentation for an invited or public audience.

2024 ARTISTS AND COLLECTIVES:

CHARLOTTE BRATHWAITE + MALICK WELLI

FEBRUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 26, 2024

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 18, 2024

LOVID + MSHR

MARCH 8 – APRIL 7, 2024

WHITNEY WHITE + MAXIM POZDOROVKIN

JUNE 11 – JUNE 28, 2024

SHARA NOVA + ANDREW ONDREJCAK

JULY 5 – JULY 19, 2024

TIMOTHY WHITE EAGLE

AUGUST 19 – SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

SARA MEARNS + GUILLAUME CÔTÉ

OCTOBER 17 – OCTOBER 31, 2024

Principal Sponsor: Kathy Rayner in memory of her husband, Billy Rayner

GUILD HALL TEEN ARTS COUNCIL

This page: GHTAC Member, Emily Ryan wearing her own design, photo: Joe Brondo for Guild Hall. Opposite page: 2024 Teen Arts Council members, photo: Lionel Cruet.

The Guild Hall Teen Arts Council is the region’s first paid teen arts program. As employees of Guild Hall, members work to curate public programming, advance their creativity, increase Guild Hall’s outreach to local teens, and learn through collaboration with Guild Hall staff.

“I think Guild Hall really made my high school experience; without Guild Hall, I probably wouldn’t be as happy as I am now or have as many friends as I do now. My experience at Guild Hall has really taught me how to be more responsible and truly love myself. Guild Hall is probably the best thing I have experienced in high school, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

- KAILANI LEE BALDUCCI, GHTAC MEMBER

2023/2024

MEMBERS

Taylor Atwell, Finny Dianora-Brondal, Nathan Feyh, Sascha Gomberg, Sonia Koncelik, Kailani Lee Balducci, Willa Levine, Siena Link-Morse, Alison Llivicura-Gomez, Isla McLean, Andrew Merket, Ava Poblete, Dakota Quackenbush, Katie Reininger, Natalie Reininger, Sophie Riva, Lauren Rosario, Sienna Salamy, Nicole Seitz, Rive Weiner

FOR INQUIRIES ABOUT APPLYING TO THE 2024/2025 GUILD HALL TEEN ARTS COUNCIL, EMAIL ANTHONY MADONNA AT AMADONNA@GUILDHALL.ORG.

The Guild Hall Teen Arts Council is sponsored by the Meringoff Family Foundation, and an anonymous donor.

BENEFIT EVENTS

This page: Jordan Roth at the 2023 summer gala, photo: Jessica Dalene Photography.

Opposite page: Clothesline Art Sale, photo: Jessica Dalene, 2023

CLOTHESLINE ART SALE

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 9 AM-2 PM RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 23 FREE ADMISSION

The Clothesline Art Sale is one of the most beloved and affordable art traditions in the Hamptons since its inception in 1946. For 77 years, it has provided accessible artwork to the community while supporting the local artists who thrive here. Throughout our history, great artists such as Alfonso Ossorio, James Brooks, John Little, Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and Elaine and Willem de Kooning have shared their talents to support Guild Hall in this unique annual fundraising effort.

Over 250 artists participate in the sale, and art lovers everywhere will flock to Guild Hall looking for their next masterpiece. Works range in price from $75 to $3,500, with all proceeds split 50/50 between the artist and Guild Hall. Scan for more details about the sale and being a participating artist.

AN EVENING WITH

BILLY PORTER

THEATER GRAND REOPENING BENEFIT CONCERT

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 8 PM

$1,000 BENEFIT TICKET

Get the best seats in the house for the concert event of the season! Dress in your most creative attire for the red carpet and join us as we celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated theater with actor and singer, Billy Porter, widely known for his Tony-award winning performance in Broadway’s Kinky Boots and for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Pray Tell in the FX series, Pose. Benefit ticket buyers will enjoy a cocktail reception in the garden after the concert, where the artist will be in attendance.

Billy Porter, photo: Franz Szony.

SUMMER GALA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

EXHIBITION PREVIEW: 5:30-7 PM | DINNER: 7-9:30 PM | AFTER PARTY: 9:30 PM ‘TIL LATE TICKETS START AT $1,700 FOR DINNER LIMITED COCKTAIL AND AFTER PARTY TICKETS AVAILABLE

Join us for our annual Summer Gala, where guests will be treated to a special preview of Julian Schnabel’s exhibition, featuring works drawn from the artist’s personal collection. The celebration continues with an exquisite, tented dinner at Guild Hall, followed by an evening of dancing in our newly renovated theater. Event concept and décor by Anthony Taccetta Event Design.

Supporting Sponsor: The Colony Hotel Media Partner: Hamptons Magazine

Harriette Cole, Renée Cox, Kim Heirston, and Tinamarie Clark, photo: Jessica Dalene.

GARDEN AS ART

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 10 AM-4 PM TICKETS $200 ($150 MEMBERS)

Save the date for this highlight event for garden lovers and enthusiasts. The day kicks off in the theater with a talk by a garden expert, then attendees will explore four East Hampton gardens on self-guided tours in the afternoon.

Supporting Sponsor: Landscape Details Media Partner: Hamptons Cottages & Gardens

Photo: Dane DuPuis, 2021

2024 GEORGE D. YATES

GOLF OUTING AT THE MAIDSTONE CLUB

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 10:30 AM-7 PM

$1,350 PER GOLFER/$5,400 PER FOURSOME

Golf at the historic, ocean-front Maidstone Club in East Hampton. Practice on the gorgeously maintained grounds while you work up an appetite for lunch served on the Clubhouse veranda overlooking one of the most beautiful ocean beaches in America. The shotgun tournament begins at 1 PM, followed by cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an awards ceremony honoring the top golfers.

2022 Maidstone Club Golf Outing, photo: Jessica Dalene Photography.

MEMBERSHIP

This page: Guests at LeoVillareal:CelestialGarden, photo courtesy Guild Hall Opposite page, top to bottom: Lisa Standiford, photo: Wil Weiss. Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, photo: Madison Fender/BFA. Kathy Rayner and Beatbox House, photo: Jessica Dalene. Guests at The Tower, photo: Jessica Dalene Photography.

There are many great reasons to join Guild Hall— from discounts and advance access to tickets, invitations to opening receptions, meaningful engagement with art and artists, behind-the-scenes tours, eligibility to join the Artists Members Exhibition, and special artist-in-residence showcases.

Topping the reasons to join? You’ll be part of the incredible community of people who are drawn to Guild Hall—our members, artists, arts patrons, supporters, and fellow arts enthusiasts. Not to mention your friends here at Guild Hall.

Our members are essential in helping us sustain our mission and continue to deliver outstanding multi-disciplinary programs.

Thank you for your support and participation!

SCAN THE QR CODE TO SIGN UP OR CONTACT ELIZA RAND AT MEMBERSHIP@GUILDHALL.ORG (631.324.0806 X117) FOR ASSISTANCE.

GUILDHALL.ORG/JOIN

MARK YOUR CALENDARS ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 5-7 PM AT GUILD HALL

THE ULTIMATE GOURMET MARKET

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A CLASSIC COMBINATION

Discover the finest ingredients and delicious chef-prepared specialties perfect for summer entertaining.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

INDIVIDUAL/DUAL

$100/$150

• Advanced ticket sale notice

• 10% discount on tickets to Guild Hall-produced programs*

• Special invitations to select theater programs*

• Exclusive offers on merchandise and concessions**

• Mailing of season calendar

• Eligibility to enter Members-only initiatives

NARM (NORTH AMERICAN RECIPROCAL MUSEUM)

$200

Individual/Family level benefits plus:

• North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) – Admission at over 1,000 institutions across North America

CONTEMPORARIES

$500 (up to two adults)

NARM-level benefits plus:

• Curated visual and performing arts events in NYC and the East End

VISIONARIES

$1,000 (up to two adults)

NARM-level benefits plus:

• Access to select performances, previews, private tours, artist studio talks, residency showcases, and exclusive networking events

• Special pricing for Visionaries-only events*

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

$2,500 (up to two adults)

Visionaries-level benefits plus:

• Events hosted by the Executive Director, including private tours

• Highest level of concierge ticket service with a personal liaison in the theater

• Complimentary VIP ticket upgrades

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

$5,000 (up to two adults)

Director’s Circle-level benefits plus:

• Events hosted by the Chairman, including a Season preview

DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS ARE AVAILABLE. VISIT GUILDHALL.ORG/JOIN FOR DETAILS.

*Subject to availability. Membership does not guarantee ticket availability.

**Offers subject to change and availability.

JULY THROUGH LABOR DAY:

WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY, 12-5 PM

FRIDAY, 12-7 PM

LABOR DAY TO JUNE 30:

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, 12-5 PM

GALLERY ADMISSION IS FREE

LOUISE & HOWIE’S COFFEE BAR

Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar at Guild Hall, located in the lobby, features local favorites, including Tutto Caffè Buena Vida Café Organico, Wölffer Estate Vineyards wines, Kidd Squid Beer, Montauk Iced Tea, Springs Salt cookies, North Fork Potato Chips, and more.

Whether you are visiting Guild Hall or just passing by and find yourself in need of an expertly executed cappuccino, our coffee bar is the perfect spot for a drink and light bite. Take a seat out front at one of the custom tables designed by Evan Desmond Yee, or sit in the sunny Pantzer Gallery while you enjoy your delicious treats.

Tell your friends… “Meet me at Guild Hall!”

Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar is open during gallery hours and before theater programs.

JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR HAPPY HOUR EVERY FRIDAY, 5-6:30 PM!

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VOLUNTEERS OF GUILD HALL

Volunteers of Guild Hall was founded in 1973 to support Guild Hall’s mission of cultivating and nurturing the work of literary, visual, and performing artists with ties to the East End. Be a part of this independent non-profit group that supports the many facets of Guild Hall.

VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE VALUABLE YEAR-ROUND ASSISTANCE WITH:

• Opening receptions and special events

• Clothesline Art Sale

• Ushering theater performances

• Outreach

IMPRESSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Savings on a Guild Hall Membership

• VIP Art Studio Tours (Previous Art Studio Tours included Donald Lipski, Mary Heilmann, Bastienne Schmidt, Philippe Cheng, Monica Banks, Connie Fox, Cornelia Foss, Eric Dever, Roy Nicholson, Dan Welden, Toni Ross)

• Access to volunteer parties

• Invitations to special experiences at Guild Hall

• Guided local excursions

TO JOIN THE VOLUNTEERS OF GUILD HALL AND LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING, SCAN THE CODE OR VISIT GUILDHALL.ORG/VOLUNTEER.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Visual Arts programs are supported by funding from The Michael Lynne Museum Endowment and The Melville Straus Family Endowment.

Free gallery admission is sponsored, in part, by Landscape Details.

Performing Arts programming is supported in part by The Schaffner Family Foundation and funding from The Melville Straus Family Endowment. Music Programming is supported in part by The Ellen and James S. Marcus Endowment for Musical Programming.

Guild Hall’s Learning + New Works programs are made possible through The Patti Kenner Arts Education Fellowship, Vital Projects Fund, the Glickberg/Abrahams S. Kutler Foundation, Stephanie Joyce and Jim Vos, the Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Endowment Fund, and The Melville Straus Family Endowment.

SUMMER GALA

Supporting Sponsor:

Media Partner:

GARDEN AS ART

Supporting Sponsor:

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G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS

Public Funding provided by Suffolk County.

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STIRRING THE POT, NYC BALLET, AND G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MARTY COHEN

Chairman

ANDREA GROVER

Executive Director

BOARD MEMBERS

BOB BALABAN

JANE BAYARD

ALBERT C. BELLAS

Investment Committee Chair

TONI BERNSTEIN

ROSS BLECKNER

MARY JANE BROCK

2nd Vice Chair, Executive Committee

VALENTINO D. CARLOTTI

MICHAEL CINQUE

LUCY COOKSON

MIREYA D’ANGELO

DAVID DELEEUW

FLORENCE FABRICANT

ALEXANDRA FAIRWEATHER

ERIC FISCHL

President, Academy Of The Arts

CORNELIA HEINS

KIM HEIRSTON

PHYLLIS HOLLIS

BRUCE C. HORTEN

CHRISTINA ISALY LICEAGA

SUSAN JACOBSON

PATTI KENNER

BARBARA LANE

Museum Advisory Committee Chair

LINDA LINDENBAUM

JEFF LOEWY

CHRISTINA MACDONALD

SONDRA MACK

LINDA MACKLOWE

SUSAN MARK

GALIA MEIRI-STAWSKI

STEPHEN MERINGOFF

CHERYL MINIKES

HILARIE L. MORGAN

ELLEN MYERS

LINCOLN PALSGROVE IV

PAMELA PANTZER

Executive Committee At-Large

JIM PETERSON

Treasurer, Executive Committee

LOUISE PHANSTIEL

TOM ROUSH

SHERI SANDLER

HENRY S. SCHLEIFF

LISA SCHULTZ

Executive Committee At-Large & Marketing Committee Chair

JANE SHALLAT

JOHN SHEA

Secretary, Executive Committee

LAURIE SPRAYREGEN

Assistant Treasurer, Executive Committee

SUE SYLVOR

President, Volunteers of Guild Hall

PETER M. WOLF

BRUCE WOLOSOFF

KEN WYSE

1st Vice Chair, Executive Committee & Events Committee Chair

HONORARY LIFE TRUSTEES

MARJORIE F. CHESTER

WILLIAM DREHER †

ROBERT B. MENSCHEL †

EX OFFICIO TRUSTEES

ALEXANDER FEDERBUSH

Nominating Committee Chair

TRUSTEES EMERITI

RUTH APPELHOF†

HARRY KAMEN†

MICKEY STRAUS†

Guild Hall Trustees, photo: Madison Fender/BFA, 2023.

TEAM

ANDREA GROVER Executive Director

JASON BENNETT Security Guard

JESSE BENNETT Custodian

ANDY BRACCO Consulting CFO, YPTC

JENNIFER BRONDO Director of Operations

PHILIPPA CONTENT Museum Registrar & Exhibition Coordinator

MELANIE CRADER Director of Visual Arts

LIA CAMILLE CROCKETT Visiting Artistic Director, Performing Arts, The Office

HANNAH DIGATE

Assistant to the Executive Director

JEANNINE DYNER Chief Operating Officer

PATRICK DAWSON Associate Technical Director & Director of Virtual Programs

BRIAN DUNKIRK Director of Facilities & Security

KRISTIN EBERSTADT Chief Philanthropy Officer

CHARLOTTE FERGUSON Marketing & PR Manager

AMY STEINHAUS KIRWIN Chief Creative Officer

KATHY KNOCKER Finance Associate

KENDRA KORCZAK Director of Events & Corporate Relations

ANTHONY MADONNA

Patti Kenner Director of Learning + New Works

REGINA MANCHA General Manager of Performing Arts

GIULIA MASCALI Director of Grants & Donor Relations

SILVIO MORALES Custodian

SEBASTIAN PACZYNSKI Technical Director

ELIZA RAND Membership & Annual Fund Manager

VERONICA RISUCCI Guest Experience Coordinator

CHRISTIAN SCHEIDER Community Artist-in-Residence

ANNIKA SMITH Programs Manager, Learning + New Works

WINSLOW SMITH Security Guard

WUNETU WEQUAI TARRANT Community Artist-in-Residence

PATRICIA WOICIK Philanthropy Analytics & Database Manager

Guild Hall Staff and Artists, photo: Jessica Dalene Photography.

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HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Oc TOBER 4-14 / 2024

Mary Heilmann, “Maricopa Highway”, 2014, Oil on canvas, 42 x 42 x 1.5”, ©Mary Heilmann

“Theatre is the art form of the present: it exists only in the present, and then it’s gone.” – Simon McBurney

Welcome back to the present, Guild Hall! Break a leg on your 2024 season serving our shared community. We see you.

HOLD YOUR NEXT EVENT AT THE LEGENDARY GUILD HALL

Guild Hall has been the heart of East Hampton for over 90 years. Located on Main Street at the entrance to the Village, our recently renovated campus is one of the most unique and in-demand event locations in the Hamptons, offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Events hosted at Guild Hall have included weddings, corporate retreats, reunions, cocktail parties, lectures, plays, film premieres, benefits, classes, meetings, camps, dance parties, and more – with an institution that has thrived for generations on developing art, the possibilities are endless.

Our many beautiful spaces, indoors and out, are available to host your next gathering or program.

For rates and availability, and to learn more about renting space at Guild Hall, please contact Regina Mancha at rmancha@guildhall.org (631.324.0806 x126) for theater bookings, and Jennifer Brondo at jennifer@guildhall.org (631.324.0806 x104) to inquire about all other available spaces, including the gardens, lobby, and education center.

Photography by Arnold Brower, Fred Marcus and Michael Holden.

WAYS TO GIVE

MEMBERSHIP

Join, renew, or upgrade your membership. Eliza will be your new best friend, and you’ll be invited to preview week.

NAME A SEAT

The wider, comfier red seats in the newly renovated theater await your name, a tribute, or a business name. We also accept haiku.

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Guild Hall supports Main Street spending, restaurants, inns, and local contractors. Make your business a Community Pillar and network with peers, patrons, and Kendra.

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Boost your business in next year’s Season Program Guide. And if you really want to make an impact, take the centerfold! Amy would be delighted to take advance orders for 2025.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MANY WAYS TO GIVE, CONTACT KRISTIN EBERSTADT, CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER, AT KEBERSTADT@GUILDHALL.ORG OR 631.324.0806 X111 OR SCAN THE QR CODE.

YOUR NAME HERE

You can never be too creative. We have everything from the theater balcony to the dressing rooms left to name. We also accept proposals to name extinguishers or a new Steinway. Kristin will help you find the right match, be it fire safety or piano music.

ENDOWMENTS

If you want future generations to benefit from your gift, consider naming an endowment for a program area that has enhanced your life. Has Anthony heightened the way you listen? Endow Learning + New Works. Has Melanie introduced you to new art? Endow Visual Arts. Has Florence made you hungry? Endow Stirring the Pot. Has Amy made you laugh? Endow a comedy series.

VOLUNTEER

Join the Volunteers of Guild Hall. Sue and VoGH will be your instant community. See page 81 for more.

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