ART & SOUL: HAMPTONS 2026 - ART & CULTURE

is a weekend festival designed to highlight, showcase, and celebrate art created by influential and emerging Black and Brown artists living within the Hampton community, and beyond. The series of experimental events will encourage people to visit Southampton to support, engage, and connect with artists of color, as well as supporting art and cultural organizations who are passionate about diversity in the arts.

The weekend will consist of an art walk, film screening, live music and entertainment, soulful cuisine, supporting local Black-owned businesses, and learning about the Native American Shinnecock tribe.

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ART EXHIBITION and ARTIST MEET & GREET featuring and

Sabrina Thompson, also known as Sabjuda, is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, artist, and photojournalist with roots in North Carolina and Brooklyn. For over a decade, she has directed, produced, and edited high-profile projects for prestigious clients, including Warner Brothers, The Recording Academy, Google, AT&T, BET, Roc Nation Sports, the iconic Women’s March, and more. She is the owner of Sabjuda Productions. Her artwork and writing have landed her residencies with Chateau Orquevaux in France, Rosa Rebellion in Austin, and a global fellowship wth Soho House. Sabjuda founded The Ridiculous Ones to honor and mourn her late grandmother, Olivia Gibson, fondly known as O.G., whom she styled and photographed from 2015 until her passing in 2021.

ARTBOii is a multifaceted Jamaican born artist whose creative work includes, film, photography, graphic design, music, mixed medium paintings etc. Passionate about visual storytelling & conceptual art, Danangelowe continues to expand his horizon in the direction of becoming a multimedia artist and creative director.

In a quest to continuously understand life and its fundamental truths, ARTBOii's art often poses a question to its audience. This element can be found in his philosophy that art should not provide the viewer with an answer to their curiosity but rather enable them to find their own truths through questioning and reasoning with oneself.

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CULINARY TASTING EXPERIENCE will featuresoulful tastings presented by

of Chara's Kitchen & Catering

of Gee It's Good

of SMAC

of Infusery Caribbean Soul Food Chefs

of Infusery Caribbean Soul Food Chefs

SPIRIT & COCKTAIL TASTING EXPERIENCE sponsored by the , the nation's first Afro-Puerto Rican-American distillery. This award-winning distillery is located in Winchester, NH. It is co-owned by Alisa Lawrence, her sister Nilaya Young and their husbands. Sweetwater Distillery’s award-winning spirits recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. Sweetwater Distillery’s award-winning spirits recipes have been passed down from generation to generation.

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LIVE PERFORMANCE by , flutist for Erykah Badu band. Kerr is a brilliant flutist who is moving the flute into other genres of music not often explored. Raised and still residing on Long Island, New York, Kerr attended New York colleges Nassau Community College, SUNY-Stony Brook and SUNY-Old Westbury, where he was trained classically and in jazz. His masterful mix of sounds and grooves is the memorable variable that makes flutist Dwayne Kerr, of the Erykah Badu Band (Neda Stela), a rising figure in contemporary music today.

PHOTO EXPERIENCE with photographer Kurt Leggard, who will be capturing the magic as he guides you to pose and show off your fashion style on the red carpet. Kurt is the owner of PhotographyByKurt, a full service photography service covering events throughout the Hamptons and New York City.

FILM SCREENING of '', from executive producer and narrator Sabrina Thompson, features ridiculously interesting + unfiltered elders.

Film TalkBack with executive producer Sabrina Thompson. Moderated by the Southampton African American Museum.

ART AFTER DARK GARDEN SOIRÉE is the perfect way to end the evening. Enjoy shots in the dark sponsored by NEW ENGLAND SWEETWATER, access to stroll through the Sculpture Garden, music vibes by DJ, and celebrate the Hamptons social scene.

PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR of - an art space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, located on the SHINNECOCK INDIAN RESERVATION. Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio Inc. is led by Indigenous artist . The project began in June 2020 and serves as a communal art space based on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, New York.

The family house, built in the 1960s, now features a residency program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists, a shared art studio, and a communal library, along with hosting an array of art and history-based programs for tribal members and the broader local community.

Shinnecock Artist Exhibition featuring Jeremy Dennis + other artists.

Limited Space - First Come, First Serve

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ART WALK (3 STOPS)

1st Stop (11:00am): , with a special tour and presentation by Brenda Simmons, Founder and President/CEO of SAAM. Featured work by resident artist Shaunt'e Lewis.

2nd Stop (12:00pm): featuring various artists on exhibit.

3rd Stop (12:30pm): pop-up store (40 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968)

ART WALK stops are within walking distance

VIP HAMPTONS BRUNCH will take place at a Hamptons hot spot (ticketholders will be sent an email with location details one week prior to event). Co-Hosted by and singer/songwriter .

Brunch includes reserved seating area, brunch entree, summer cocktail, and networking.

Guests who attend will receive a complimentary gift.

ARTIST OPENING RECEPTION at the Southampton African American Museum, celebrating artist in residency DAMIEN DAVIS.

ART EXHIBITION and ARTIST MEET & GREET with

DAMIEN DAVIS is a Newark-based artist and educator. His practice explores representation and identity through a visual language that recontextualizes symbols from diverse cultures, challenging historical narratives and inviting new interpretations.

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SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE featuring , master kora player and SIYA African Band. He devotes his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture, spread the word of peace, and empower his listeners to take charge and realize their imagined futures. His performances have a magical effect on audiences as he skillfully transforms traditional songs and stories that he learned from his forefathers into modern day messages of peace, love, and harmony. Yacouba exposes new audiences to the enchanting sounds of the kora—a 21-stringed instrument that is plucked and produces a distinctive sound that is quickly associated with West Africa.

FIRESIDE CHAT with Damien Davis, moderated by Brenda Simmons.

CARIBBEAN COCKTAILS sponsored by the .

AFTERPARTY with music vibes by DJ Infmatick.

By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.

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Info: Photographer Kurt Leggard will be capturing the magic as he guides you to pose and show off your fashion style on the red carpet. Permission to access photos must be submitted directly to ART & SOUL: Hamptons. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Solo performance by Dwayne Kerr, flutist for Erykah Badu's band - Neda Stela. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Sabrina Thompson will be exhibiting her photography work featuring unfiltered elders from across the country. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: ARTBOii will be exhibiting some of his original work. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Soulful tastings featuring CHEF CHERYL GRIGG, CHEF DOUG GEE, CHEF GUCCI, CHEF JOE HILL, CHEF KAY, and THE NOURISH SPOT. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Sponsored by New England Sweetwater who will be offering their crafted cocktails. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Film Screening of 'The Ridiculous Ones', is a documentary that features ridiculously interesting + unfiltered elders. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: You must pick up your own swag bag during this time, so please do not send someone else. Swag bags will not be shipped or stored if you are unable to attend the event, or if you are not present, so do not leave the event early. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: This after party is not to be missed. You'll get to party it up in the Sculpture Garden. Music vibes, cocktails by NEW ENGLAND SWEETWATER. Location: Sculpture Garden at the Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Ma's House & BIPIC Art Studio serves as a communal art space based on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation. A private museum tour will be guided by artist Jeremy Dennis, a tribal member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation. Location: 159 Old Point Rd, Southampton, NY 11968 (Limited Space)

Info: The 1st stop of the ART WALK will be at the Southampton African American Museum. Featuring work by resident artist Shaunt'e Lewis. Location: 245 N Sea Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: The 2nd stop of the ART WALK will be at the Southampton Arts Center, featuring various artists in exhibit. Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: The 3rd stop of the ART WALK will be at the HIDDEN GEM pop-up store. Location: 40 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Enjoy a VIP brunch, Hamptons style, at trendy hot spot. Location: to be announced one week prior to event.

Info: If you are attending the evening festivities, this will be a good time to shop, take a scroll, or head back to your hotel/home to get ready for the evening festivities.

Info: Hosted by the Southampton African American Museum to celebrate artist in residency DAMIEN DAVIS. Cocktails sponsored by NEW ENGLAND SWEETWATER. Location: 245 N Sea Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Featuring YACOUBA SISSOKO, master kora player and SIYA African Band. Location: 245 N Sea Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Fireside Chat with Damien Davis, moderated by SAAM. Location: 245 N Sea Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

Info: Cocktails sponsored by NEW ENGLAND SWEETWATER. Location: 245 N Sea Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

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