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ArtHamptons Opens to General Public Today

The 8th annual ArtHamptons‘ Opening Night Preview received rave reviews as many uncovered treasures from 70 select galleries from 14 countries. Over 400 art works, from all corners of the world, are on display for immediate acquisition. In addition to this incredible display of contemporary fine art, the fair presents a three day, special event program of fashionable fund-raisers, stimulating panel discussions, and awardee receptions (see the programming list below).

Witness our breath-taking, 40,000 sq. ft. ArtHamptons Pavilion – an air-conditioned museum-like structure set on private estate grounds, on the corner of Scuttle Hole Rd. and Lumber Lane. Do make time in your busy July 4th schedule to view the finest in contemporary art (paintings, works on paper, prints, photography, art glass and sculptures) from this exclusive ‘Behind the Hedges’ location. It is the perfect opportunity to put the final touches on your summer design.

General admission is $20 per person

Tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking here, or on-site at the registration desk. Hours are Friday, 11-9pm; Saturday 11am-8pm; and Sunday 11am-6pm. There is ample convenient onsite free parking, plus valet option ($20).

The fair offers both indoor and outdoor dining options, in its Art Café, presented by Cheffe Colette (including a special July 4th Texas style gourmet BBQ fare on Saturday).

Benefit From Special Events

Many of the functions will be held in the fair’s coveted VIP Lounge, which has been beautifully designed and furnished by Roche Bobois.

FRIDAY JULY 3
12-1:30pm: Brunch with Jackson Pollock – hosted by HAMPTONS Magazine, benefits Pollock-Krasner House (sold out)
1-2pm: Tour ArtHamptons – with Renee Vara
1:30-2pm: Meet Bob Tabor – Spotlight Photographer
2:30-4pm: Panel Discussion – Undervalued Sectors of The Art Market – presented by the New York Observer
4-4:40pm: Meet Ron Burkhardt – Spotlight Artist
4:30-5:30: Recognizing the 2015 Arts Patrons of the Year Honorees – Susan and Louis Meisel. Reception in the VIP Lounge. The NYC/ Sagaponack couple is honored in interview with Parrish Art Museum’s Terri Sultan.
6-8pm: Meet the Artists Reception – presented by Hamptons.com

SATURDAY JULY 4
1-8pm: The ARTrageous Fourth @ ArtHamptons – featuring spirits and wine tasting all day
2:30-3pm: Book Signing with Edwina Sandys
3-4pm: Tour ArtHamptons – with Arlene Bujese
3-4pm: Meet Stan Brodsky – 2015 Honorary Artist & 50 Year Retrospective
5-7pm: Celebrate America’s Birthday – hosted by 25A Magazine

SUNDAY JULY 5
11-11:50am: The Art of Realty Meets The Realty of Art – Brunch Reception, hosted by Hampton Real Estate Showcase
12-1pm: Meet Ruth S. Appelhof – 2015 Lifetime Achievement Honoree, hosted The Sag Harbor Express
2-3pm: Panel Discussion – Planning Around Your Art Collection as an Asset – presented by US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
Checkout the fun here