2025 Summer Luncheon & Art Trip in the Out East

This summer, our foundation welcomed friends and supporters to the East End of Long Island for a fundraising luncheon and art excursion celebrating art, architecture, and culture.

Long Island’s East End has long been a hub for visionary artists such as Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Willem de Kooning, Cindy Sherman, Sean Scully, and many others, establishing it as a vital center for American modern and contemporary art.

Highlights of the day included acclaimed artist Sarah Sze’s book talk at the Peter Marino Art Foundation, where guests explored Marino’s renowned collection of contemporary and modern art, antiques, and rare objects. A centerpiece was his special curation of 90 works by Wolfgang Tillmans, offering a rare look at the artist’s groundbreaking photography. The excursion continued with a restorative lunch at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, enjoying Long Island’s rich winemaking traditions and local farm-to-table cuisine.

The day culminated at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the light-filled structure blends seamlessly with its meadow-like surroundings, creating a dialogue between art, architecture, and nature. Guests explored the museum’s extensive collection of East End artists and standout exhibitions, including Sean Scully: The Albee Barn, Montauk and Shirin Neshat: Born of Fire, the artist’s first New York–area museum exhibition in over 20 years.

This special gathering not only celebrated the Hamptons’ vibrant artistic legacy but also raised vital support for the foundation’s mission to nurture creativity and expand access to the arts. Proceeds will directly benefit art education and public programs.