2026 Special Events
Red, White, & Blue Party VIP Preview Evening
Benefits Parrish Art Museum | Official Publication: Dan’s Papers
Be among the first to enter before the public and take advantage of your “First Dibs” elite status by acquiring pieces prior to general admission guests on Friday. HFAF will be filming a promotional video during the event.
Suggested dress code:
Think patriotic attire—red, white, and blue. Alternatively, wear all red, all white, or all blue to make a statement as we salute the American flag and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Join us for complimentary wine as you peruse 120+ galleries on display (while supplies last).
Please register early, as this highly anticipated evening is expected to sell out in advance.
Admission: $200 per person, includes admission for all four days.
A Tribute to David Hockney (1937-2026)
David Hockney, 88, who passed away on June 10, 2026, was one of the most important figures in contmeproary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries. Hockney’s seven decades career and prolific Oeuvre was characterized by his multi-media approach to image making, and exploration into perspective, and a commitment to uniquely portraying the world around him. Hockney synthesized exceptional draftsmanship with a keen observation and a sophisticated understanding of art history coupled with an embrace of modern technology.
Hamptons Fine Art Fair Executive Director, Rick Friedman, interviews UK gallerist Phillip Blond, who has displayed important Hockey works for several years at this fair. Mr. Blond will describe the Hockney works on display, the artist’s intellectual depiction of reality, and how he used technology to create images, as we pay tribute to Hockney’s enduring legacy.
Join an energetic evening of art, networking, and conversation at this high-powered mixer bringing together young collectors and museum patron groups from prestigious New York institutions, including Whitney Museum of American Art, The Frick Collection, Museum of Modern Art, and others.
Individual collectors under 40 are invited to connect with fellow art enthusiasts, tastemakers, and emerging leaders in the contemporary art world.
Enjoy curated spirit tastings in a lively celebration of connoisseurship and culture. Now in its third successful year, this signature networking event continues to foster meaningful connections among the next generation of collectors.
Hosted by Rick Friedman, the evening will also feature interviews with promising founders of innovative art-related startups.
2026 Hamptons Artists Hall of Fame Induction
Sponsored by Southampton Press
Join us for coffee and snacks, as we recognize and honor 3 artists, and a Lifetime Achievement Awardee by inducting them into the 4th Annual Hamptons Artists Hall of Fame.
The purpose of this accolade is to bring focus in acknowledging career local East End artists who have had a significant and lasting impact in the Hamptons Art community. 2026 will bring the total of HOFers to 16 esteemed artists and one Lifetime Achievement honoree.
MC/Host: Rick Friedman, Founder/Executive Director of HFAF
Special guest speaker: Ben Genocchio
Currently editor in chief of INCOLLECT magazine, Ben worked for 9 years as an art critic for the New York Times. He is one of the most experienced art editors in the nation, having served in that role at Artnet News, Art + Antique magazine, Modern Painters, and Artinfo.com
He is the former director of the Armory Show. He received his PhD in the history of art, from the University of Sydney.
2026 inductees:
Carol Hunt, Giancarlo Impiglia, Roy Nicholson and Lifetime Achievement Awardee Helen Harrison
Read more about the inductees here.
Hosted by The Hampton Classic and Hamptons Fine Art Fair
Join Shanette Barth Cohen, Executive Director of The Hampton Classic, and Rick Friedman, Executive Director of the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, as we come together to recognize and celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse and all that it represents.
Join us for a celebratory toast! The Hampton Classic is celebrating its 45th year, while HFAF marks its 20th anniversary.
The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, independence, confidence, and forward momentum — qualities that have helped propel two of the Hamptons’ premier annual events.
Special Guest Interview:
Meet Bob Tabor, the renowned equestrian photographer whose dramatic portraits can be found in Ralph Lauren stores across four continents, as well as in private collections and galleries worldwide. At HFAF, Tabor is represented by Fremin Gallery.
