THE INNOVATORS TALK SHOW

Andrea Grover. Photo: Jessica Dalene. Malcolm Carfrae. Photo: BFA

ACADEMY ICONS: JEFFREY SELLER WITH ADAM PASCAL AND SETH RUDETSKY

Step into the world of Broadway with an extraordinary night of music, stories, and insider perspectives. Join Tony Award-winning producer and newly inducted Guild Hall Academy of the Arts member Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton, In the Heights, Rent), Broadway star Adam Pascal (Rent, Aida, Something Rotten!), and the always-entertaining Seth Rudetsky (SiriusXM’s On Broadway, Disaster!) for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Seller shares insights from his new book, Theater Kid—a heartfelt memoir tracing his journey from a young theater enthusiast to one of Broadway’s most influential producers. Through engaging conversation, he’ll reflect on the making of groundbreaking productions, with a special focus on Rent, the musical that redefined Broadway and inspired a generation.

With Rudetsky moderating and at the piano and Pascal lending his legendary voice, the evening weaves behind-the-scenes revelations with thrilling live performances, offering a rare and intimate look at the artistry, passion, and magic of musical theater.

A book signing will follow the discussion with copies of Theater Kid available for purchase at the event.

LIVING WITH CHAMBERLAIN: A CONVERSATION WITH ALEXANDRA FAIRWEATHER

Guild Hall, in collaboration with the John Chamberlain Estate, invites you to explore Living with Chamberlain, a visually stunning and deeply personal exploration of John Chamberlain’s legacy published by ASSOULINE

This compelling new volume goes beyond the museum walls to explore how Chamberlain’s work transforms the lives of those who live with it. Featuring a foreword by Rick Owens, and interviews and conversations with family, friends, gallerists, and collectors, this intimate and personal volume uncovers how Chamberlain’s art has impacted the lives of so many, including personalities as diverse as Chamberlain’s wide-ranging artistic expressions. 

The afternoon will feature a conversation with Alexandra Fairweather, Director of the Chamberlain Estate, and special guests, Gabriela Palmieri, and Yvonne Force Villareal, for a discussion on the intersection of art, design, and the impact of Chamberlain’s work moderated by Guild Hall Museum Director and Curator of Visual Arts, Melanie Crader.

The conversation is programmed in tandem with the exhibition, Functional Relationships on view from May 4 – July 13 at Guild Hall. 

ARTIST TALK: STORM ASCHER & PHYLLIS HOLLIS

Join Curator & Guild Hall guest juror, Storm Ascher, and host of the podcast, Cerebral Women Art Talks, and Guild Hall Trustee Member, Phyllis Hollis for a conversation on Ascher’s practice & career in the art world, and her experience as Guest Juror of Guild Hall’s 85th Artist Member Exhibition.


The Artist Members Exhibition began in 1938, and Guild Hall continues this long-standing democratic tradition by hosting the oldest non-juried museum exhibition on Long Island. This lively presentation features more than three hundred works and showcases a variety of mediums. As in the traditional salon exhibition, works by established artists are exhibited alongside those of emerging talents and first-time exhibitors, offering a sampling of artistic practices within our community. This initiative provides an opportunity for audiences to support and celebrate the artists who live and work in our immediate region and for artists to sell their works. In turn, artists show their commitment to and support of Guild Hall. Early participants included James Brooks, Willem de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Alfonso Ossorio, Charlotte Park, Jackson Pollock, and many more.

Guild Hall invites nationally and internationally recognized art professionals to select the Top Honors Award and Honorable Mentions. The recipient of the Top Honors Award is given a future solo exhibition at Guild Hall. 

AME 2024 Awards Juror: Storm Ascher
Storm Ascher is an independent curator, writer, and founder of Superposition Gallery and The Hamptons Black Arts Council.

Galleries will be open Thursday to Sunday, 12-5 PM. Museum admission is always free.

MODERN FRIENDSHIP

MODERN FRIENDSHIP: ANNA GOLDFARB AND SPECIAL GUEST KATIE HORWITCH

TICKETS $25 ($22.50 FOR MEMBERS)
TICKETS + BOOK $56.49 ($53.99 for Members), tax included

Join Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times friendship correspondent and author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections as she unveils the fundamental mechanics of our closest relationships. Anna will dive deep into the art of meaningful connections alongside Katie Horwitch, a nationally recognized author, speaker, mindset coach, and founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk.

Copies of Modern Friendship are available for purchase in advance or on the day of the program, subject to availability. Advance purchase is recommended.

This program will be held in the Boots Lamb Education Center, located off the path from the parking lot on Pondview Lane. Seating is general admission.