Southampton, New York • July 17 – 19th, 2026
An immersive, 3 day art & culture experience in the Hamptons
MEET OUR EVENT HOSTS
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Kevin Thompson, The Entertainer
OPENING NIGHT HOST (FRIDAY)
An accomplished host and entertainer who has moderated round table discussions for Steve Madden, to hosting Bar/Bat Mitzvahs with Cardi B! Kevin has appeared on the Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, & much more.
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Michelle Mitchell
VIP BRUNCH HOST (SATURDAY)
Michelle is the founder of The Phenomenal Women Group. She is also a contributing writer to various media outlets such as Celebrate, Socialize and Explore. Michelle her pulse on cultural events around NYC and beyond.
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ESNAVI
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH HOST (SUNDAY)
R&B/Soul singer-songwriter who made her breakthrough with the single "Unexpected Love," which became a TOP 40 hit on the Urban Adult Contemporary Charts. Esnavi is also the founder of ZEN Skincare, a botanical skincare line.
MEET THE FEATURED ARTISTS
ARTBOii
A multifaceted Jamaican born artist whose creative work includes photography, graphic design, mixed medium paintings, etc.
DAMIEN DAVIS
An artist and educator whose practice explores representation and identity through a visual language that recontextualizes symbols from diverse cultures.
FILM SCREENING
Join us on Opening Night (July 17th) for a special film screening of “CROSSROADS”, followed by a film talkback with the film director, moderated by the Southampton African American Museum
iKon Media & Films in association with Teal Octopus and Life of 6 Production
Directed by Horane Henry. Starring Okema T. Moore and Rory Clarke.
Synopsis: A wrongfully fired financier and a guarded lawyer connect unexpectedly on a blind date, turning a night of bad news into something more.
Horane Henry co-founded iKon Media & Films in 2009 with his childhood friend Wentworth Kelly. His filmmaking journey as on screen talent for a local community station series. He fell in love with the process of filmmaking and started his own production company with his childhood best friend. Over the past 15+ years, Horane has worn many hats for his production company, from Directing, to Executive Producing and Producing internationally recognized projects for the likes of ESPN, the Jamaica Tourist Board, Puma, Red Bull and other clients. Horane has won over 15 awards for independent films. His most recent project, “Raw Materials” is Jamaica’s first film to win an African Academy Award as well as become Oscar qualified film from Jamaica. Horane is passionate about bringing underrepresented Caribbean filmmakers and storylines to light. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology and a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Technology Management, both from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPIRITS SPONSOR
NEW ENGLAND SWEETWATER,
a Black Family-owned distillery
THANK YOU TO THE HOST OF THE WINE STYLINGS TASTING EXPERIENCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DION MAGAZINE
CHARLES SPRINGFIELD, a certified sommelier, wine educator and book author
and
Lea Williams of Let’s Talk Wine
AFTERPARTY DJS
DJ CJ
Come with DJ CJ on a journey into sound. Creatively mixing her worlds from Chicago to New York and travels around the globe, she brings vibes spanning genres and generations. CJ is a music and arts industry veteran fiercely serving culture as a multiplatform creative producer and party rocker.
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 from 10:00PM to 11:30PM
DJ INFMATICK
The festival will conclude with DJ Infmatick, born and raised on Long Island. He will be throwing it down and bringing his original mixes, beats, and sound and have you dancing into the night. He has mixed DJ sets for Beats, Rhymes and Life Radio on 99.3 FM and is a sought-after drummer.
Saturday, July 19, 2026 from 10:00pm - 11:30pm
DAY 1 - 6pm-11:30pm
SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION featuring ARTBOii
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by flutist Dwayne Kerr
RED CARPET PHOTO EXPERIENCE by Kurt Leggard
CULINARY TASTING EXPERIENCE featuring Chef Cheryl Grigg, Chef Sakari Smithwick, Chef Leighton Murdock, Chef Doug Gee, and Long Island Shucking Truck
SIPPING EXPERIENCE sponsored by New England Sweetwater
WINE STYLINGS TASTING presented by Sommelier Charles Springfield
JUICE BAR sponsored by The Nourish Spot
BLOODY MARY MIX BAR sponsored by K Bloody Mary Mix
NON-DAIRY THAI ICED TEA sponsored by PAIJA Tea Co.
SEAMOSS BAR sponsored by Love You More Seamoss
FILM SCREENING of “Crossroads” followed by FILM TALKBACK
LIVE MUSIC BAND featuring Rum Punch Mafia
ART AFTER DARK AFTERPARTY with live DJ set by DJ CJ
SWAG BAG
DAY 2, Part 1 - 10am-10:45am
MA’S HOUSE & BIPOC ART STUDIO 159 Old Point Road, Southampton, NY 11968
PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR, led by Indigenous award-winning artist and tribal member Jeremy Dennis. The project began in June 2020 and serves as a communal art space based on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, New York
Ma’s House is excited to share MOTHERLAND: Visions of Home & Belonging, a group exhibition featuring six artists exploring the meaning of home in relation to land, community, and heritage.
Featured Artists: Lisa Bowen, Sueey Gutiérrez, Ursala Kadusné Hudson, Lauren Lee, Denise “WeeTahMoe” Silva-Dennis, and Kat Thompson
Day 2, Part 2 - 11am-3pm
ART WALK (3 STOPS) + VIP HAMPTONS BRUNCH
1ST STOP: Southampton African American Museum, 245 N Sea Road, Southampton, NY 11968 (private museum tour guided by Brenda Simmons, co-founder of the Southampton African American Museum (aka SAAM)
2ND STOP: HIDDEN GEM pop-up shop at Gary Hartmann Gallery located at 4 North Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968
3RD STOP: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Ln, Southampton, NY 11968
4TH STOP: VIP HAMPTONS BRUNCH will be held at 75 Main Restaurant featured iin Serving the Hamptons on HBO Max (located at 75 Main Street) hosted by Sommelier Charles Springfield and The Phenomenal Women Group
Day 2, Part 3 - 7pm-11:30pm
SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM 245 N Sea Road, Southampton, NY 11968
ART OPENING COCKTAIL RECEPTION
VIEWING OF ART EXHIBITION featuring artist Damien Davis
LIVE BAND PERFORMANCE by YACOUBA SISSOKO and SIYA African Band
SOUL FOOD CUISINE catered by Chara’s Kitchen & Catering
SUMMER WINES TASTING presented by Sommelier Charles Springfield
CARIBBEAN COCKTAILS sponsored by New England Sweetwater
FIRESIDE CHAT with featured artist Damien Davis
AFTERPARTY with live DJ set by DJ Infmatick
Day 3 - 11:30am-2:30pm
SOUTHAMPTON INN 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968
HAMPTONS SUNDAY BRUNCH to benefit the Southampton African American Museum
Chaired by Jean Shafiroff and co-hosted by SAAM and ESNAVI
BUBBLY 24K GOLD CHAMPAGNE by Blue Nun
BRUNCH COCKTAILS sponsored by New England Sweetwater
AWARDS PRESENTATION presented by SAAM
BLOOM BAR sponsored by Bespoke Flowers
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by flutist Dwayne Kerr
PHOTO MOMENTS captured by GETTY IMAGES
LIVE AUCTION
GIFT BAGS
MEET THE CHEFS
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Chef Cheryl Grigg
Chara’s Kitchen & Catering
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Chef Doug Gee
Gee That’s Good Catering
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Chef Guccii
SMAC
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Chef Sakari Smithwick
Smithwick Provisions, Noble Promise Now
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Chef Leighton Murdock
Armona Culinary
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Chef Ralph Viggiano
Long Island Shucking Truck
ART FESTIVAL TICKETS
SOLD OUT!!!
VIP WEEKEND PASS - July 17 & July 18, 2026
ALL FRIDAY EVENTS, includes swag bag (7/17)
ALL SATURDAY EVENTS, includes swag bag (7/18)
plus
VIP Pre-Mixer on July 16, 2026
Reserved VIP Seating during Opening Night
Complimentary Parking (all weekend)
VIP Gift Bag (valued $150, pick up on Opening Night 7/17 at VIP Gifting Area)
(DOES NOT include Champagne Brunch on July 19th - Tickets to the brunch on Sunday must be purchased directly from the SAAM at https://saamuseum.org/)
SOLD OUT!!!
FRIDAY PASS - July 17, 2026
OPENDING NIGHT ticket includes:
Red Carpet Photo Experience
Outdoor Art Exhibition
Artist Meet & Greet
Culinary Tasting Experience
Whiskey Tasting
Champagne + Wine Tasting
Beverage Wellness Activations
VIP Lounge
VIP Lounge
Film Screening + Film Talkback
Live Entertainment
After Party: Band Performance
Music DJ
Swag Bag
SOLD OUT!!!
SATURDAY PASS - July 18, 2026
BLACK ART CELEBRATION ticket includes:
Private Museum Tour on Indian Reservation
Art Walk (3 stops)
VIP Hamptons Brunch w/gift bag
Opening Art Exhibition
Cocktail Reception
Fireside Chat featuring artist
Artist Meet & Greet
Caribbean Soul Food
Summer Cocktails
Live African Band
After Party with Live DJ
Swag Bag
SOLD OUT!!!
SOLD OUT!!!
SASSY SIPS MOBILE BAR
This showstopping mobile bar will be serving a curated mocktail menu for an unforgettable and refined bar experience
sassysipsmobilebar.com
Hotels We Recommend
TIPS BEFORE YOU RESERVE YOUR HOTEL IN THE HAMPTONS:
Hotels in the Hamptons are expensive, reserve your room VERY early
Always call the hotel, if you decide to book online via a 3rd party
Make sure to inquire about the Hotel Cancellation Policy
You will need to drive, or order an Uber, to Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio, for the private museum tour on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation on Sunday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am
Southampton Long Island Hotel - 5 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, kid friendly, fridge, microwave
Harpoon House - less than 5 min walk to festivities, restaurant, bar (only single beds - no double beds)
Hamlet Inn - a 10 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, outdoor seating, free breakfast, fridge, microwave
Bayview Resort - 20 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, fitness center, business center, bike rental
Hamptons Vacation Inn - 20 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, bike rental, kid friendly
Bay Watch Hotel & Marina - 25 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, fridge, microwave, bike rental
The Bentley Hotel Southampton - 10 min drive/ride to festivities, upscale, fridge, microwave, pool
Southampton Inn - less than 5 min walk to festivities, restaurant, bar, pool, outdoor patio, fridge, kid friendly
The Atlantic - 10 min drive/ride to festivities, 24 hour front desk, pool
Ocean View Terrace Inn - 15 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, free breakfast, fridge, gift shop