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HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE! Do you have a generator?
"POWER THE ARTS"
GENERATOR RAFFLE
to benefit East End Arts programs
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EAST END ARTS SCHOOL
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Click here for the complete list of classes & workshops
Call us at 631-369-2171 to register
SUMMER ARTS CAMPS & PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
CLICK for more info
MUSIC SCHOOL
LEARN A NEW INSTRUMENT!
Private Music Lessons
Group Choir
& Group Guitar
Scholarships Available
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
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EAST END ARTS GALLERY
*FINAL WEEK*
Show Dates: June 21 - August 2, 2013
We welcome families for an interactive scavenger hunt in the Gallery!
East End Arts Gallery
133 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY
Hours: Tu-Sat, 10AM-4PM
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ROSALIE DIMON GALLERY
*FINAL WEEK*
Alex Ferrone
& Mary Twomey
on exhibit
Rosalie Dimon Gallery
at the Jamesport Manor Inn
370 Manor Lane, Jamesport
www.jamesportmanorinn.com
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RIVERHEAD TOWN HALL GALLERY
Ruth Nasca: "Portraits"
on Exhibit
200 Howell Ave
Howell Avenue and E. Main St
in Riverhead
General Hours: M-F, 9AM-4PM
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COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
Wednesdays Starting
July 10, 6:30-8PM
Every Wednesday through July and August, join drummers of all levels in the East End Arts Carriage House, 133 East Main Street, Riverhead, in this weekly celebration of traditional West African hand drumming and chant in the drum circle setting, led by Jerome Liggon. Drums provided for on-site use.
(Ages: 12 years - Adult)
Donation Suggested
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ALL FOR THE EAST END CONCERT
Monday, August 19
at Martha Clara Vineyards
FEATURING
NILE ROGERS DANCE PARTY
Fundraising concert dance party to raise money to start a new East End Fund to benefit the nonprofits in Long Island's five East End towns
TICKETS: www.aftee.org
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JOIN the East End Arts Family TODAY
With a new pricing structure beneficial to members and our growing list of programs and opportunities, NOW is the time to join our community of visual and performing artists. Join the 100+ new members who have joined since the beginning of the year...
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East End Arts!
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OPEN STUDIO
Tuesdays, 10AM - 2PM
Visual artists of all levels are welcome to Open Studio 10AM - 2PM in the East End Arts Carriage House, 133 East Main St., Riverhead - bring your own Art supplies. A printing press is available for rent during that time for artists that have been certified to use it. This on-going opportunity is limited to East End Arts members. You are welcome to join at any time. Meet and work with other artists. Call 727-0900 for more information.
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SPECIAL OFFER: COMPLIMENTARY DAY PASS
  East End Arts is pleased to invite members, supporters, and subscribers to join us at Art Southampton Fair THIS WEEKEND!
DATES: July 26 - 29
LOCATION: Southampton Elks Lodge, 605 County Road 39
Southampton, NYOnly in its second year, Art Southampton has received enormous critical praise for offering the highest quality of art from over 90 of the world's most prestigious galleries in an elegant air-conditioned pavilion of 100,000 square feet.
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Thursday, August 1, 5:30 PM
East End Arts Student Orchestra Open Rehearsal
With The Perlman Music Program Student Orchestra
Conducted by MAESTRO ITZHAK PERLMAN
Southold High School
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Internationally Acclaimed Violin Virtuoso & Conductor, Itzhak Perlman
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East End Arts' EEA Student Orchestra, comprised of 59 Long Island string students, will play alongside the Perlman Music Program Student Orchestra, under the baton of internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso and conductor Itzhak Perlman, at this Open Rehearsal, open to the public for free. The EEA Student Orchestra has been rehearsing in preparation for this incredible opportunity with one of the greatest violinists of our time.
Southold High School, 420 Oaklawn Ave, Southold, NY 11971
For more information about this project, CLICK HERE
The Perlman Music Program Orchestra will give a performance at 7:30 PM following this Open Rehearsal. For more information and tickets, visit their website at: www.perlmanmusicprogram.org
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SUMMER PROGRAMS & CAMPS FOR KIDS!
At East End Arts
 Wednesday Night's Kids Art Classes
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Voted Best of the Best by Dan's Papers in 2011!
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SUMMER CAMPS:
Ages 9-14 LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
5 Classes ~ Ages 5-9
Beat the end-of-summer-blues with five days of creative art projects.
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Upcoming CLASSES for ADULTS
At the East End Arts School in Riverhead
LASER PRINT TRANSFER WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 10
10 AM - 2 PM
Instructor: Andrea Cote
- Using a laser-jet printer and the printing press we will create unique prints on paper and fabric.
- Laser-printing methods allow you to easily transfer any image to create mysterious collage-like imagery, and can be used in combination with other printing techniques, as well as at home.
- Artists will create a small varied edition of print works and work on a collaborative project.
- Newcomers to digital media and printmaking as well as those more familiar will all discover something new.
- Open to all levels.
Cost: $48 EEA members / $72 nonmembers
ALSO UPCOMING...
For a complete list of upcoming classes & workshops
CLICK HERE
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Friday, August 2 
New Art Show featuring EILEEN DAWN SKRETCH & ROSAMARIA EISLER
Rosalie Dimon Gallery at the Jamesport Manor Inn
New exhibit featuring the work of East End Arts members:landscape painter Eileen Dawn Skretch & printmaker Rosamaria Eisler, two exceptional artists.
Meet the Artists at the reception on Sunday, August 18, 3-5PM! Local wines and artisan cheeses will be served. The public is welcome to this free event. Presented by East End Arts.
The show will be up for viewing until October 30, 2013.
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COMING SOON
East End Arts Presents H2O
2nd Annual National Juried Art Competition & Show
Opening Reception: Friday, August 9, 5 - 7 PM
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Tuesday, August 13
EEA Annual Membership Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Event
5 PM
At East End Arts
East End Arts members and volunteers are invited to join us as we celebrate the conclusion of a great year. We will look back, we will look forward, and we will have dinner! In addition, we will thank our volunteers for their hard work and dedication, and announce the Volunteer of the Year. Entertainment will include a performance by students of East End Arts School. Dinner will be served by Farm Country Kitchen.
After dinner, join us at The Riverhead Project on their Bar Patio for theMOVIEPROJECT film night featuring Award-Winning & Nominated Animated Films curated by East End Arts!
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Thank you ServPro! Check out our newly cleaned carpets in the EEA School, compliments of ServPro!
ServPro of the North Fork
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 Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28
North Shore Art Guild's
First Annual En Plein Aire Art Exhibit
12 - 6 PM
At Cornell University's LIHREC, Riverhead
The North Shore Art Guild (NSAG) is sponsoring a weekend of art at Cornell University's Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC) rain or shine. Free to the public. Artists will paint in the gardens, showcase and sell their art. Master Gardeners will conduct tours. Wine tasting organized by The Long Island Wine Council. Fresh produce and goods presented by The Long Island Farm Bureau. Art raffle with proceeds to support Cornell University's internship program.
For more information, visit www.northshoreartguild.com or call 631-727-3595.
LIHREC, 3059 Sound Ave, Riverhead NY
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 Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28
Turtle Shell Health Presents
Hamptons Preventive Health & Sustainable Technology Expo
At Dodds & Eder, Sag Harbor
Cooking demos, Speakers, Slow Food Dinner Event, Film Screening, Exhibitors, Cocktail Party and more! Don't miss this amazing line-up of out-of-the-box thinkers, professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, educators and activists devoted to changing the status quo. Sponsored by Dodds & Eder, Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce, XO On the Go On the East End, Edible East End, Provisions Natural Foods Market, Sotheby's, Michael Daly Sag Harbor, Creations Magazine, Voz Latina.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS & MEMBERS OF EAST END ARTS: COMPLIMENTARY DAY PASS
Click here for tickets and more information about this event
Dodds & Eder, 11 Bridge Street, Sag Harbor NY
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 Sunday, August 11
SHARE, A Celebration of Education
Fundraiser to benefit the Peconic Community School
5 - 8 PM
Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, Jamesport
Join the Peconic Community School for their annual fundraiser! This unique event will include cocktails, live music, light farm fare, live auction, guest speaker and a showcase of student work. Support and learn more about this special school amidst a beautiful North Fork setting.
Tickets $75: www.peconiccommunityschool.org/events
Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, 652 Peconic Bay Blvd, Jamesport NY
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 FRIDAY NIGHTS ALL SUMMER
Free Concert Series
Jim Lull Memorial Summer Concerts
7 PM
Downtown Riverhead
JULY 26 - "Buddy Merriam & Backroads" Bluegrass, on the grounds of East End Arts
AUGUST 2, 7:30 PM - "Sound Symphony", on the grounds of East End Arts
AUGUST 9 - "Gilleece Twins & Chris Benedict" Electric Mix Sing-a-long, on the grounds of East End Arts
AUGUST 16 - "Exit 47" Rock & Roll, at Grangebel Park
Sponsored by John Wesley Village
Grounds of East End Arts: 133 E. Main Street, Riverhead NY
Grangebel Park: Entrances on border streets Peconic Avenue & W. Main Street, Riverhead NY
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A Message from our friends at the Suffolk Theater...
DINE with us. WINE with us. Be ENTERTAINED!
 After many years, and following a fabulous and extensive reno-restoration, the historic SUFFOLK THEATER is open! On With The Shows! The theater first opened in 1933 to great acclaim, and now 80 years later, downtown Riverhead is again hearing thunderous applause on Main Street, as this one-of-a-kind landmark Art Deco theater has been revived as a flexible use space with two Deco bars, fully re-imagined as a cabaret/dinner theater/event space. Join us for concerts, big band dances, comedy, films, children's events, tributes and much more. Food, fun and entertainment await you!
For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.suffolktheater.com, or call the Box Office at 631-727-4343. There's always something to celebrate at The Suffolk Theater!
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: "GO RIVERHEAD" LOGO DESIGN CONTEST As
part of the Downtown Riverhead/Riverfront Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Step II Nomination project, the Town of Riverhead is calling on local artists to take part in a new logo design contest. Sustainable Long Island is helping coordinate the contest and submissions. The contest is looking for logo designs for the Town's new campaign "GoRiverhead" which will push downtown Riverhead as the gateway to the East End and market its historic culture, business development opportunities, recreational activities, and healthy environment to potential developers, tourists, residents, and businesses. When creating the logo, the Town has provided these general guidelines: (1) Include the name "GoRiverhead" in the logo; (2) Words to think of when creating the logo include flourishing, dynamic, destination, ecology, ecotourism, fresh, active, and discovery; (3) Primary colors: blue, green, white / Secondary colors: brick red, white, purple; (4) Themes to consider: the Peconic River, the gateway to the East End, the historic character of Riverhead. Please email info@goriverhead.com to submit the contest by August 15, 2013. This contest is also being offered to designers via the company 99designs. More details can be found here: http://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/goriverhead-needs-logo-234183.
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CALL TO ALL STUDIO ARTISTS: Studio/Workspace Share A local artist is interested in starting a studio/workspace share with other artists. If interested, visit the link below and complete the short survey about needs in a studio space, preferred location, etc. Complete a short survey at: svy.mk/12zozBA and if you are interested in obtaining updates on this venture, please consider offering your email address at the end of the survey.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: ART UNLEASHED Long Island Picture Frame and Art Gallery in Oyster Bay is requesting donations from artists for a benefit event in Oyster Bay on September 8, to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. This non-profit agency provides service dogs to persons with disabilities for free, and are involved with the "Wounded Warrior Project"; Canine Companions' dogs are exceptional, many knowing over 50 commands. All work, paintings (original or prints), photographs, sculpture (if artist provides stand) will be accepted, space permitting. This will be a silent auction to raise money and spread awareness of these incredible animals and that they do so much good and ask so little. Deadline to enter is August 17. Please visit http://www.cci.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1070871 for entry form and more information.
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OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: "A Brush with Sandy" Environ Vision Designs invites all artists in the New York Metro area and Long Island working in all mediums to submit original artwork created as a result of experiences from Hurricane Sandy. Submissions will be juried for acceptance into the show. Profits from artwork sold can be donated by the artist to benefit Sandy relief, raising awareness to rebuild our community and strengthen the arts. Postmark and online submission deadline for images and entry for is August 23, 2013. For more information and to enter, visit http://environvisiondesigns.webs.com/abrushwithsandy.htm.
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OPEN CALL FOR ACTORS: HAMPTON THEATRE COMPANY HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR "OTHER DESERT CITIES" The Hampton Theatre Company will hold open auditions for "Other Desert Cities," Jon Robin Baitz's drama about a family gathering at which the imminent publishing of an explosive memoir threatens to tear the family apart. Auditions are Sunday, August 25 from 2-4 PM and Monday, August 26 from 6-8 PM at the Quogue Community Hall on Jessup Avenue in Quogue. Both union and non-union actors are invited to attend. Readings will be from the script. No monologue or appointment is necessary. Local housing is available for out-of-town actors. Special Appearance contract for Equity actors, if applicable. For more information, visit http://www.hamptontheatre.org/pdf/audition-notice-actors-other-desert-cities.pdf.
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Become a Music Together® Teacher: Lyrical Children Inc is seeking an enthusiastic, high energy person to work with kids (Birth to 5) and their caregivers teaching this worldwide Music & Movement Class in its East End locations from Calverton to Greenport. Experience managing a group is recommended but not required and training is provided. It is not required to have a music degree but the applicant should be able to sing in tune and move accurately to the beat. Availability is needed for morning classes during the week - flexible days. To apply and schedule an audition contact Marie at 631-208-4003 or email your resume to lyricalchildren@optonline.net.
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Opportunity for Fine Craft Artists The Long Island Craft Guild invites entries for the exhibit "Feast or Famine" to be held in the fall of 2013 at the prestigious Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery of the Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills, NY. This is an exhibit of fine craft: eligible media are clay, fiber, glass, paper, leather, metal/jewelry and wood. Mixed media pieces are acceptable; no painting, drawing or photography. The phrase "feast or famine" indicates a condition characterized by alternating extremely high and low degrees of prosperity, success, volume of business, etc. Artists often lead a feast-or-famine life. The deadline for entries is September 5, 2013. To download a prospectus, visit http://www.licg.org/calendar.html.
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Open Call To Local East End Artists Greenport's 24th Annual Maritime Festival is Seeking Arts & Crafts Participants from 631 Area Code. Sponsored by the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation. The festival is a 20 year old village tradition that highlights our maritime heritage. Family-oriented fun. Large attendance of over 40,000. Festival Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 11 AM - 5 PM. One-of-a-kind handmade crafts, wearable and usable art, book arts, paintings, graphics, photographs, note cards. All work displayed must be the original work of the artist. No commercial massed produced work will be considered if not designed or produced by artist/vendor. The EESM Committee reserves the right to remove items from exhibition that do not conform to guidelines. For more information, and application for vendor consideration, visit http://www.eastendseaport.org/Maritime_Festival_2013.html or email maritimefestival2013@gmail.com.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS THE GOLDEN FOUNDATION announces the opening of their 2014 Artist Residency Application. A unique opportunity for artists working in paint to explore and experiment. 2014 Residency Sessions are: April 27 - May 24; June 1 - June 28; July 6 - August 2; August 3 - August 30; September 7 - October 4; October 12 - November 8. Deadline for applications: September 23, 2013, 6 PM EST. For more information and to apply, click here
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PROMOTE YOUR WORK Patch.com is offering an exciting FREE publicity opportunity for artists. The community news website has created a column called First Impressions - where an image of artwork is posted each week and readers respond by writing comments about what the work means to them. At the end of the week, the artist posts what they were thinking when they created the piece. Click on the title above to see the first installment featuring local photographer Meryl Spiegel's Scissored, from her Phantoms series. Patch is looking for artists to participate. All you need is a jpg of an image of your work (size: at least 72 dpi, at least 6 x 6 inches) and a paragraph describing what you were thinking when you created the artwork. Email the image and descriptive paragraph with your name, town of residence, name of the work, medium, and artist website to Meryl Spiegel: meryl@merylspiegel.com. Please also notify if you are a member of East End Arts. Meryl will contact you if your work is selected. Take advantage of this great opportunity for FREE artist publicity!
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
RELIEF FUND FOR ARTISTS IN CT, NJ and NY IMPACTED BY HURRICANE SANDY The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to announce the creation of an emergency relief fund to support individual artists in all disciplines impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The application will be posted on www.nyfa.org and www.artspire.org and submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis. The program will be open to literary, media, performing and visual artists residing in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. The fund is being launched with a $1 million leadership gift from the Andy Warhol Foundation, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and the Lambent Foundation, with additional support from individual donors and organizations who have held fundraisers, auctions and other events to support artists in need.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: EMERGENCY RELIEF RESIDENCIES AT THE VERMONT STUDIO CENTER The Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Inc., as part of its Hurricane Sandy Emergency Relief Fund is collaborating with the Vermont Studio Center to assist visual artists who have experienced damage, losses, and/or displacement due to Hurricane Sandy by providing 4-week to 8-week studio residencies at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT. Eligible professional visual artists can be working in any discipline and must reside in Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York. Impacts may include loss of work, loss of or damage to studio space, interruption of creative routine, or displacement. Applications are accepted and awarded on a rolling basis with residencies scheduled beginning January 2013. For more information please visit
http://www.vermontstudiocenter.org/displaced-artists-fund/.
In partnership with the International Association of Art Critics/USA Section, the Arts Writers Grant Program offers applicants consultations with leading art critics. For more information, please visit
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