ArtHamptons Holds Fourth International Fair

Featuring more than 4,000 artworks made by 500 artists and exhibited by 77 galleries, international fine art fair ArtHamptons is back for its fourth consecutive summer in Bridgehampton.

The fair opens in Sayre Park on July 7 with a benefit party for and continues daily through July 10.

The artwork is modern and contemporary. Paintings, sculpture, photography, works on paper and art glass will be presented. Prices range from $1,000 to $1 million, said. A sculpture garden will present a variety of artists and artworks.

Galleries range from the international to the local. Countries represented include Israel, Japan, Greece, Finland and others.

The fair will be smaller than last year to present a more manageable viewing and art-buying experience, Friedman said. Last year’s fair had over 7,000 artworks and 92 galleries.

The temporary building constructed for the fair is an upgrade from last year, Friedman said. About half a city block smaller, the building is a single unit and conjures a museum, he said. There will be two lounges, an art café, climate control and a sleek glass entrance to welcome visitors.

ArtHamptons is a mix of stationary gallery exhibitions, events, art-themed book signings, award ceremonies and fundraisers. Each year, the fair provides a longer look at a specific portion of the art world.

“We want the fair to have something new and different every year,” Friedman said.

This year, a mini “British Invasion” of sorts permeates ArtHamptons, Friedman said. Eleven galleries — around 14 percent of the fair — are from the UK. Last year, there was Korean gallery concentration providing a peek into their art scene.

"photoHamptons" premieres this year and brings a fine art photography focus. Photography galleries are mixed throughout the fair. Works include vintage, contemporary, modern, post modern and video. A walking tour of photoHamptons will be held on July 9 and 10 at 1 p.m. It includes tips on how to look at fine art photography and on building a collection.

The main event at ArtHamptons is the on July 7 from 6 to 9 p.m., which will be replicated on the  in mid August. Tickets are $95 and include 3-day admission. Daily admission is $20. For each day of the fair, the admission proceeds benefit a different area organization, including the and the .

Other events include a screening and panel discussion of “Full Circle: Before they Were Famous” on July 8 and July 10. The short film features Andy Warhol Factory stars Ultra Violet and Taylor Mead.

A “Meet the Cast” wine reception with actors from “Betty’s Summer Vacation” will be held on July 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. The reception includes a silent auction of a 1981 John Chamberlain screen print benefiting .

ArtHampton award winners will sign publications on July 9. Russell and Danny Simmons of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation are the first recipients of ArtHampton’s Art Patrons of the Year. They will sign books from 5 to 6 p.m. 

Lifetime Achievement Award winner Mary Abbott will sign a catalog from noon to 2 p.m. The 90-year-old artist’s ties to Southampton stretch to her childhood.