Southampton, New York • July 17 – 19th, 2026
An immersive, 3 day art & culture experience in the Hamptons
MEET OUR HOST, KEVIN THOMPSON
An accomplished host and entertainer, Kevin Thompson has touched upon almost every facet of the Entertainment industry. From moderating round table discussions for Steve Madden, to hosting Bar/Bat Mitzvahs with Cardi B! Kevin has appeared on the Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, HuffPost Live & much more.
MEET THE ARTISTS
SABJUDA
Photographer, Creative Director North Carolina–born filmmaker, photographer, and entrepreneur tells stories that refuse to sit quietly.
ARTBOii
Visual Artist A multifaceted Jamaican born artist whose creative work includes photography, graphic design, mixed medium paintings, etc.
DAMIEN DAVIS
Visual Artist An artist and educator whose practice explores representation and identity through a visual language that recontextualizes symbols from diverse cultures.
‘THE RIDICULOUS ONES’
The film screening of ‘The Ridiculous Ones’ will take place during Opening Night on July 17, 2026, followed by a film talkback moderated by Brenda Simmons, co-founder of the Southampton African American Museum. This documentary features ridiculously inspiring & unfiltered elders.
Director & Executive Producer: Sabrina Thompson
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
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMPAGNE SPONSOR
HRLM CHAMPAGNE
DAY 1 - 6pm-11pm
SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION featuring SABJUDA and ARTBOii
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by flutist Dwayne Kerr
RED CARPET PHOTO EXPERIENCE by Kurt Leggard
CULINARY TASTING EXPERIENCE featuring Chef Cheryl Grigg, Chef Doug Gee, Chef Gucci, Chef Joe, and Chef Kay
SIPPING EXPERIENCE sponsored by New England Sweetwater
WINE STYLINGS TASTING presented by Sommelier Charles Springfield
CHAMPAGNE TASTING sponsored by HRLM Champagne
JUICE BAR sponsored by The Nourish Spot
BLOODY MARY MIX BAR sponsored by K Bloody Mary Mix
FILM SCREENING of ‘The Ridiculous Ones’
ART AFTER DARK AFTERPARTY
SWAG BAGS
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
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 (SAAM)
2ND STOP: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Ln, Southampton, NY 11968
3RD STOP: HIDDEN GEM pop-up store, 40 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968
4TH STOP: VIP HAMPTONS BRUNCH hosted by The Phenomenal Women Group, Sommelier Charles Springfield, and ESNAVI (private location)
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 and Infusery Caribbean Soul Food Chefs
CARIBBEAN COCKTAILS sponsored by New England Sweetwater
FIRESIDE CHAT with featured artist
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 hosted by SAAM and Jean Shafiroff
CHAMPAGNE
BRUNCH COCKTAILS by New England Sweetwater
AWARDS PRESENTATION presented by SAAM
BLOOM BAR presented by Le Rose Atelier
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by flutist Dwayne Kerr
FLORAL WALL PHOTO OPPS
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 Joe Hill
Infusery Caribbean Soul Food
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Chef Kay
Infusery Caribbean Soul Food
ART FESTIVAL TICKETS
VIP WEEKEND PASS - July 17 & July 18, 2026
ALL FRIDAY EVENTS included
ALL SATURDAY EVENTS included
plus
VIP Pre-Mixer on July 16, 2026
Reserved VIP Seating during Opening Night
Special Gift (valued $150, must pick up at check-in)
(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/)
FRIDAY PASS - July 17, 2026
OPENDING NIGHT ticket includes:
Outdoor Art Exhibition
Artist Meet & Greets
Culinary Tasting Experience
Whiskey Tasting
Champagne + Wine Tasting
VIP Lounge
Film Screening + Q&A
Live Entertainment
Red Carpet Photo Experience
After Party
Swag Bag
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
BEVERAGE SPONSORS
THE NOURISH SPOT
PAIJA TEA CO.
K BLOODY MARY MIX
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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 cancellation policy
You will need to drive or order an Uber to Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio, for the museum tour on the Indian Reservation on July 18th
Southampton Inn - less than 5 min walk to festivities, restaurant, bar, pool, outdoor patio, fridge, kid friendly
The Bentley Hotel Southampton - 10 min drive/ride to festivities, upscale, fridge, microwave, pool
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
Bay Watch Hotel & Marina - 25 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, fridge, microwave, bike rental
Hamptons Vacation Inn - 20 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, bike rental, kid friendly
Ocean View Terrace Inn - 15 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, free breakfast, fridge, gift shop
The Atlantic - 10 min drive/ride to festivities, 24 hour front desk, pool
Bayview Resort - 20 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, fitness center, business center, bike rental
Hamlet Inn - a 10 min drive/ride to festivities, pool, outdoor seating, free breakfast, fridge, microwave
