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Southampton Arts Center Launches Student Arts Partnership With Southampton School District
A new arts initiative with SAC and the Southampton School District highlights students’ creativity and art.
Southampton Arts Center has launched a new arts education partnership with the Southampton School District, debuting with a student exhibition titled First Light: Celebrating Student Artists of Southampton. The exhibition opens Feb. 7 and runs through May 3, showcasing work by students in grades K-12 and honoring the district’s art educators.
The initiative is designed to expand access to the arts, increase student visibility and inspire creative engagement across the community.
Celebrating Student Creativity
The exhibition features a wide range of media, including painting, photography, ceramics, collage, 3D design, multimedia and poetry. Works by Southampton art teachers will also be included, highlighting the role of practicing artists in arts education.
Southampton Arts Center Chair Simone Levinson, whose background includes public education reform, helped spearhead the initiative as part of SAC’s mission to build community through the arts.
“There is no greater experience than a child walking into a museum and spotting their own work on the wall; this can change their life forever,” Levinson said. “We are excited to create opportunities for the next generation of artists, collectors and patrons of the arts.”
Expanded Youth Programming
During the exhibition’s three-month run, SAC will expand its Kids Programs with additional workshops and school-break programming for grades K-12. All 1,200 Southampton School District students will also receive SAC student membership cards, encouraging continued participation in arts programming.
Visitors can take part in interactive experiences throughout the exhibition, including a children’s scavenger hunt and participatory art elements.
Community Support and Receptions
Southampton Mayor William Manger praised the collaboration, saying, “This important new partnership between the Southampton Arts Center and the Southampton School District reflects our shared commitment to arts education and to supporting young artists in our community.”
Opening receptions will be held Feb. 7 and Feb. 11. The Feb. 11 student and family reception will include live student performances, featuring flute, string and jazz saxophone ensembles.
The program was made possible through the generosity of James and Merryl Tisch.
Exhibition Details
First Light: Celebrating Student Artists of Southampton
On view: Feb. 7–May 3
Gallery hours: Friday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m.
Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
Info: 631-283-0967
Southampton Arts Center’s programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.