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LongHouse Reserve Summer Benefit 2026: Sean Scully, Dr. Bruce Horten Honored at Beautopia Gala

The annual East Hampton benefit celebrated art, nature and philanthropy while raising funds for LongHouse Reserve’s gardens, sculpture collection and educational programs.

More than 300 guests gathered at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton for the annual Beautopia Summer Benefit, honoring acclaimed artist Sean Scully and philanthropist Dr. Bruce Horten during one of the Hamptons’ signature summer arts events.

The evening celebrated LongHouse Reserve’s mission of connecting art, nature and community while raising funds for its educational programs, public initiatives, 16-acre gardens, world-class sculpture collection and the preservation of founder Jack Lenor Larsen’s iconic home.

Joachim Pissarro. LongHouse Reserve 2026 Summer Benefit. Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC)

Art historian Joachim Pissarro presented Scully’s award, recognizing the internationally renowned artist’s lifelong contributions to contemporary art. LongHouse President Louis Bradbury honored Dr. Horten for his extraordinary philanthropy and longstanding commitment to supporting the arts.

Bruce Horten, Louis Bradbury. LongHouse Reserve 2026 Summer Benefit. Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC)

The magical garden setting was transformed by gala co-chairs Raisa Lopez-Rhoden and Gael Towey with vibrant décor, seasonal cuisine and festive cocktails, creating an unforgettable midsummer celebration.

Guests included Patrick Amato, Emma Clurman, Christopher Coy, Sherri Donghia, Anne Erni, David Fink, Dr. Derick T. George, Michael Jones, Deborah Nevins, Suzanne Slesin, Peter H. Olsen, Linda Willett, Peter Bickford, Greg McCarthy, Mary Jane and Charles Brock, Michele and Marty Cohen, Renée Cox, Tom D’Agostino Jr., Laurie Lambrecht, Jada Loveless, Faith Popcorn, Bastienne Schmidt, Lee Skolnick and Edwina von Gal.

EAST HAMPTON, NY – JUNE 27: Atmosphere at LongHouse Reserve 2026 Summer Benefit BEAUTOPIA at LongHouse Reserve on June 27, 2026 in East Hampton, NY. Photo by Patrick McMullan/PMC/PMC

A highlight of the evening was LongHouse’s annual art auction, led by Dianne Benson, featuring works donated by celebrated artists including Sean Scully, Alex Katz, Daniel Arsham, Ross Bleckner, Philip Guston, Robert Motherwell, Ugo Rondinone, Ai Weiwei and dozens of other internationally recognized contemporary artists.

Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .