Hamptons Juried launches first East End-only juried art show

Hamptons Juried is debuting what it says is the first juried art exhibition devoted exclusively to artists with ties to Long Island’s East End. The show opens Oct. 30 at ARC Fine Art in Amagansett and pairs a gallery platform with awards, sales opportunities and a benefit for Springs Food Pantry.

Why it matters: - The exhibition creates a dedicated, selective showcase for artists connected to the East End of Long Island. - Selected artists will get gallery exposure, sales access and awards in front of collectors and art patrons. - A portion of event proceeds will support Springs Food Pantry, linking the show to the local community.

What happened: - Hamptons Juried announced its inaugural juried art exhibition, The Energy of Light. - The show is presented at ARC Fine Art in Amagansett from Oct. 30 through Nov. 28, 2026. - The exhibition is open to artists who live, work, maintain a studio or have a meaningful artistic connection to the East End of Long Island. - Organizers say the event is believed to be the first juried exhibition created exclusively for East End artists. - The show will feature selected paintings, sculptures and mixed-media works from artists across the North and South Forks.

The details: - The theme, The Energy of Light, centers on the distinctive coastal light that has long attracted artists to the region. - Submitted works may explore the physical, emotional, atmospheric or symbolic qualities of light. - Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme personally and do not need to depict the Hamptons directly. - The exhibition is designed as a professional gallery platform where work can be viewed, evaluated, exhibited and offered for sale. - All exhibited artwork will be available for purchase. - The jury will review submissions through a blind process. - The jury panel includes Adrienne Ruger Conzelman, Fairfax Dorn, Coco Myers and David Netto. - The jury will judge originality, artistic strength, execution and overall impact. - Best in Show will receive a solo exhibition at ARC Fine Art in spring 2027. - The Juror’s Choice Award carries a $1,000 prize for the work that best interprets the theme. - Visitors will choose a People’s Choice Award during the exhibition.

Between the lines: - The exhibition positions the East End’s artistic legacy as both a historical draw and a living contemporary scene. - The theme leans into a familiar Hamptons art story — light, landscape and atmosphere — while leaving room for broader, more personal interpretation. - The jury mix suggests the organizers want credibility across fine art, design, curation and collecting.

What's next: - Artists will submit work for blind jury review ahead of the exhibition. - The Best in Show winner will be awarded a solo exhibition in spring 2027. - Visitors will vote for the People’s Choice Award during the run of the show. - Event proceeds will be directed in part to Springs Food Pantry.

The bottom line: - Hamptons Juried is using a new East End-only exhibition to elevate local artists, attract collectors and tie the region’s art identity to its community roots.