JOEL MESLER: MILES OF SMILES

Installation view of Joel Mesler: Miles of Smiles, Guild Hall, East Hampton, August 3 – October 26, 2025. Photo: Francine Fleischer. Image Courtesy of Guild Hall.

ART SOCIAL: SHRINK SESSION WITH JOEL MESLER

Shrinky Dinks with the Shrink! Let’s do some inner child work with Dr. Mesler—only if you are ready to do the hard work. We will take inspiration from Miles of Smiles and create whimsical shrinky dinks, while spending time in analysis with Joel.

Fun fact: Joel was only 3 units away from a psychology major.


Art Social is a monthly gathering where attendees enter into a supportive and judgment-free session of art/craftmaking and socializing. Bring your friends and expect to make new ones while tapping into your creative selves. Workshops will be led by experts in their practice, and the projects are designed to be easily and enjoyably accomplished by all skill levels.

KIDFEST: PARALLEL EXIT’S SUNRISE CIRCUS—SOLD OUT

THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. Email info@guildhall.org to be added to the waiting list.

Join us for a joyful and family-friendly celebration of circus arts! Sunrise Circus by the award-winning Parallel Exit brings together a remarkable cast of performers from Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, and more, delivering a show full of heart, humor, and astonishing feats.

Perfect for all ages, this dynamic performance will captivate children, grandparents, and everyone in between. Prepare for a morning of laughter, wonder, and unforgettable moments with this lively, high-energy show.

“They can get laughs simply by breathing.” – The New York Times

The fun starts early with a cookie decorating workshop with our friends at Citarella starting at 3:30 pm. Pre-show workshops are free for all KidFEST ticket holders.

ZIGMUND’S CHAIR POSE BYOC

A collaborative drawing and design session. Bring in your own chair or sitting object – something you sit in often (and that is portable) We’ll look at our chairs – discuss what they do for us and how the design of a chair comes about and ultimately how chairs are born—we will dream and collaborate to create the perfect chair.

CANDACE BUSHNELL: THE TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS, AND THE CITY

In her new one-woman show, Candace Bushnell, the international best-selling author and creator of Sex and the City, takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of New York City—from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond. With sharp humor and insight, Candace shares unforgettable stories of fashion, literature, and love, all while pouring cosmos in Manolos.

Join the OG Carrie Bradshaw for a Girls’ Night Out you won’t forget, as she reflects on the experiences that made her a cultural icon.

ZIGMUND’S WRAP SESSION

We live among many objects, big and small, inconsequential and those that hold great meaning. Bring an object from home, and during this session, we will convert it by wrapping it, painting it, and embellishing it, ultimately obscuring its original use and bestowing upon it a new exalted purpose – art!

SILENT DISCO DANCE PARTY IN THE GARDEN

Close out the summer with a night of quiet movin’ & groovin’ under the stars. Wireless headsets will feature three different channels, and DJs Mister Lama (Carlos Lama), ZiggaSun (Almond Zigmund), and Schvitz-a-Lot (Amy Kirwin) are back to spin your favorite tunes from disco to funk, 80s and 90s hip-hop and rap, and pop hits from all decades, filling your ears, and get you on your feet. And for those who don’t feel like dancing, spectating is almost as fun!

Cocktails and snacks (including ice cream!) will be available for purchase from Louise & Howie’s Coffee Cart in the garden.

G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS: JIMMY VIVINO, SIMON KIRKE, JOAN OSBORNE, & CHAD SMITH—SOLD OUT

THIS PROGRAM IS NOW SOLD OUT and the waiting list is closed.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with legendary guitarist GE Smith, renowned bandleader Jimmy Vivino, iconic drummer Simon Kirke, powerhouse vocalist Joan Osborne, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith—plus surprise guests.

This special PORTRAITS event brings together a powerhouse lineup of artists who have shaped the sound of generations. GE Smith, known for his work with Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, and Saturday Night Live, is joined by Jimmy Vivino, longtime musical director for Late Night with Conan O’Brien and a collaborator with legends like Levon Helm and Al Kooper.

Simon Kirke, founding drummer of Free and Bad Company, brings the thunder behind classics like “All Right Now” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.” Joan Osborne, celebrated for her soulful voice and hits like “One of Us,” adds depth and emotion, while Chad Smith injects high-octane energy with the unmistakable style that powers the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Together, these artists will share stripped-down performances, spontaneous collaborations, and behind-the-scenes stories from decades on the road.

PORTRAITS, created by Taylor Barton & GE Smith, is a uniquely intimate concert series offering rare musical conversations and deep insight into the lives and artistry of iconic performers.

 

ZIGMUND’S THE FINAL HOOK UP

It’s the final program to celebrate and unveil the community hook! The latch hook rug mosaic will have evolved throughout the time the exhibition has been on view, and now it will be completed and become part of the Wading Room.

This program has no fee, but feel free to make a donation!

ZIGMUND’S HOOK UP – SOLD OUT

Be part of—wade into—the start of a two-month-long communal latch hook rug mosaic that will evolve throughout the time the exhibition is on view. Upon its completion, the latch hook becomes part of the Wading Room.

This program has no fee, but feel free to make a donation!

SILENT DISCO DANCE PARTY IN THE GARDEN

Join us in the Furman Garden for another night of quiet movin’ & groovin’. Wireless headsets will feature three different channels, and DJ’s Mister Lama (Carlos Lama), ZiggaSun (Almond Zigmund), and Sits-a-Lot (Amy Kirwin) are back to spin your favorite tunes from disco to funk, 80s and 90s hip-hop and rap, and pop hits from all decades, filling your ears, and get you on your feet. And for those who don’t feel like dancing, spectating is almost as fun!

Cocktails and snacks are available for purchase at Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar in the lobby.