Southampton Arts Center will open its first exhibition of the year, “OUTCROPPING – Indigenous Art Now,” on Friday, February 4, at noon. The show is a celebration of contemporary Shinnecock Nation artists alongside Indigenous artists from an array of sovereign nations.
This exhibition, curated by artist Jeremy Dennis, will address current Native issues locally and across the county, highlighting shared and individual triumphs and struggles. The title “Outcropping” refers to Shinnecock’s translation into English as “People of the Stony Shore” and Shinnecock’s long connection to this land.
Dennis will lead a tour of the galleries, discussing various artists and works from around the country on February 5 at 3 PM. Registration is required.
Complementing this exhibition will be a number of programs, including talks, workshops, and films, and the return of SAC Open House Community Gatherings, organized by ancillary programming curatorial associate Shane Weeks.
On Saturday, February 19, at 6 PM, there will be a film night with Ginew Benton. The “OUTCROPPING” artist, filmmaker, and member of Shinnecock Nation will screen his three short films, followed by a Q&A.
An Open House Community Gathering will be held on Friday, February 25, at 6 PM. Join SAC after hours for a casual gathering. Shinnecock Nation artists and local community leaders and partners will be on hand to talk about their work. Shinnecock artists will also be selling their various wares.
Artists in “OUTCROPPING” include Pauline Leilani Badamo, Matt Ballard, Greg Ballenger, Michael Billie, Lisa Bowen, Joe Don Brave, Tecumseh Ceaser, Leeanna Chipana, Marcus Xavier Chormicle, Mona Cliff, Selena Coverdale, Nathaniel Cummings-Lambert, Dennis Redmoon Darkeem, Jeremy Dennis, Kelly Dennis, Haley Greenfeather English, Jaida Grey Eagle, Vanessa Dion Fletcher, Kaysha Haile, Elisa Harkins, Beth Hazen, Alex Jacobs-Blum, Margaret Jacobs, Chaz John, Jamie R. John, Matthew Kirk, Kite, Ian Kuali’i, Jay Laxton, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Ella Mahoney, David Bunn Martine, Richard Mayhew, Megan McDermott, Jenny Irene Miller, Ehren Natay, Shelley Niro, Krystyna Printup, Tricia Rainwater, Herbert Randall, Eric Roddy, Cara Romero, Denise Silva-Dennis, Skawennati, Gloria Smith, Kevin Umana, Tohanash Tarrant, Shane Weeks, and Renelle White.
For more info, and a full schedule of events, visit southamptonartscenter.org/outcropping.