Special Events
VIP Opening – Afternoon Session
Register for either afternoon or evening session.
Afternoon VIP Opening benefits Guild Hall
Realize first-in benefits! Be absolutely first to view, scout out, reserve, and acquire – as you peruse the extensive selection of post-war and contemporary offerings from 125 galleries, 600+ artists in total and select from $300+ million of art on display. Early entrants enjoy fine wine and tasty treats. The 2-6 pm time slot is an opportunity to beat the evening traffic flow and gain early access to on-site parking. (By invitation only: Access to the VIP Private Art Patrons Reception, 2-3:30pm).
Ben Miller Fly Cast Painting
(Live Performances through July 13)
Witness the inventive and extraordinarily unique art technique by painter Ben Miller, from Montana – discovered and represented by prestigious Gary Snyder Fine Art. Watch in amazement as he creates a jaw-dropping huge plexiglass abstract painting of a local endangered waterway, to be auctioned off on July 14 to benefit the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center in Bridgehampton.
Parsons Dance
(Second Performance: Thursday, July 11, 8-8:15pm)
Static Art in Motion- Art on the Move!
The renowned Parsons Dance takes the stage for the 2024 edition of HFAF, dedicated to integrating fine art with exciting world class contemporary dance and music.
Engage in the soul-nourishing delights of the art fair’s 600+ visual artists on display, with the added entrancing vibes of exhilarating movements generated by Parsons Dance. This high profile infusion of the visual arts with the dance arts is an art fair first, providing an “only in the Hamptons” event.
During the July 11 VIP Opening Preview, the eight-person dance company will perform twice in a reserved area in the Collectors Lounge and aisle of the de Kooning Pavilion. First up is a condensed version of Juke, a mesmerizing Jamar Roberts work set to the fabulous Miles Davis piece Bitches Brew that made its world premiere in May during the company’s Joyce Theater season. Beginning at 3:30pm, this afternoon VIP Opening Preview session benefits Guild Hall.
Parsons Dance will also perform the condensed version of the 2004 David Parsons cherished work Shining Star, the high energy romp that the choreographer made for the Alvin American Dance Theatre and Parsons Dance first performed in 2008. Set to music by Earth, Wind and Fire, the piece has been described by The New York Times as “a snazzy-looking, funny and sexy group dance.”
Performance begins at 8pm. The evening session benefits the Parrish Art Museum
VIP Opening – Evening Session
Register for either afternoon or evening session.
Evening VIP Opening benefits Parrish Art Museum
One of the art chic evenings of the summer season. Network with the Hamptons’ art elite. Enjoy early access benefits before the fair opens to the public on Friday. Early entrants enjoy fine wine and hors d’oeuvres. (By invitation only: Access to the VIP Private Art Patrons Reception, 6-7:30pm).
Art Collecting: Buying & Building Wisely
Join us in the Collectors Lounge for a conversation with a panel of seasoned experts who will provide you with insights to eff ectively build, maintain and safeguard your art collection. While the standard mantra for acquiring art is “buy what you like,” this insider’s panel will provide valuable advice for not only maximizing your collecting enjoyment, but also building one of lasting value.
Moderator: Linda Selvin, Executive Director, Appraisers Association of America
Panelists:
Renee Vara, Advisor & Director, VARA ART
Roberta Kramer, Senior VP, Business Development, Heritage Auctions
Pamela Glazer, award-winning Hamptons based commercial, and residential architect
Janet Sobel Scholar Sarah A. Rogers to Talk on Janet Sobel
Janet Sobel is the subject of the exhibition, “Janet Sobel – All-Over” at The Menil Collection in Houston, Texas. Gary Snyder Fine Art MT will be presenting many of her signature paintings, and is honored to have Sarah A. Rogers in the booth all the way from the University of Melbourne.”
Young Collectors Night
A Hamptons’ first – Meet and mingle with members of Young Collectors committees from a litany of prestigious museums in the tri-state area. Independent young collectors are invited (under 40) to this convivial celebration of the arts and connoisseurship, while networking over fine wine tasting. These guests are pursuing their passion for possession. Join us at this fun networking mixer – share your collecting experiences while disclosing what artists are on your future acquisition list. It’s a great time and place “to see and be seen in the art scene.” Expert-led private tour of the fair, plus includes access to the entire fair.
Admission $60 – Register separately for Young Collectors Night.
Hamptons Artists Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony
We recognize and salute 6 accomplished East End based artists and sculptors. Awards and induction ceremony and comments by recipient or family members: Herman Cherry ( 1909-1992), Connie Fox (1925-2023), William King (1925-2015), Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas (1929-2023), William Tarr (1925-2006), Amy Zerner.
Master of Ceremonies: Rick Friedman
Keynote Speaker: Benjamin Genocchio
Ben is currently editor at INCOLLECT. He began his career as an art critic for the New York Times, in 2002, and since then, the editor-in-chief on several leading arts publications – Art + Auction, Modern Painters, Artnet News. He is also the former director of the Armory Show in NYC, 2015-2017. He is the author of Dollar Dreaming – an expose of the corruption and double dealing in the $500 million Aboriginal art market, published in 2008. Dr. Genocchio is considered one of the most astute observers of the current contemporary art market.
Special Guest Speaker: Louis Meisel – a tribute to artist Audrey Flack (1931-2024).
Ben Miller’s Painting Revealed
After over 6000 casting strokes over the course of three days, Ben Miller’s magestic 5 x 7 foot painting of Accabonac Creek will be revealed on Saturday at 3PM. One of the more astonishing aspects of Miller’s work is that the final painting is on the reverse of the plexiglass – when revealed, the painting is seen for the first time.” A portion of the revenue from the sale of this dramatic work will be donated to SOFO.org.
La Fete Blanche – The White Party
It’s time to wear all white and accessorize. Join us, decked out in trendy white, (the new black) as a pre-celebration to July 14 Bastille Day, France’s Independence Day, while sipping on elegant French wine – a fun meet and greet. Bright, bold and chic. Come as a your own blank white canvas. Expert-led private tour of the fair, plus includes access to the entire fair.
Special Performance: Annika Rhea is a New York based artist known for her performance painting technique Body Medium, where she creates complex large-scale abstract artworks with her body in motion. Her work combines dance, visual art, music and live projection. Annika Rhea has been awarded several residencies and has been invited to exhibit and perform worldwide, including at her most recent summer residency in Basel, Switzerland. Annika collaborates with celebrated musicians and creates a beautiful and transformative experience for viewers. This is her first performance at an art fair.
Admission $60 – Register separately for The White Party
