Kickoff Reception for Inaugural Art Southampton Fair at Gallery Valentine

Art
Southampton presented by Art Miami, the premiere International Contemporary
& Modern Art Fair, making its long – and eagerly - awaited debut in the
Hamptons, July 26-30, will host an invitation only cocktail reception to kick
off the inaugural Art Southampton Fair at Gallery Valentine, East Hampton on
Saturday July 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The reception is also a thank you to
the dedicated Host Committee of prominent collectors, philanthropists, major
art world figures and community leaders who have welcomed this new endeavor. 

Art
Southampton’s prestigious Host Committee includes Gary & Katherine Andreassen, Angela Anton, Christopher Arnold, Ted
& Ruth Baum. Ian & Grace Burliuk, Steven Bernstein, Haley & Jason
Binn, Roger Blaugh,  Berry Brown, Henry
Buhl, Liz Burns, Sharon Bush, Alicia & Dan Bythewood,  Lady Liliana Cavendish, Robert Chaloner,
Gregory D’Elia,  Jamie de Roy, Sherry
Dobbin & Marc Fasanella, Jeanine Edington, Tom & Maribeth Edmonds,
Southampton Village Mayor Mark Epley, Millie Fellingham, Michael Forestano,
Dora Frost, Judy & Rod Gilbert, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Dede Gotthelf, Audrey
& Martin Gruss, Andrea Gurvitz, Jeannette Hecktoen & Neill Slaughter,
Sara Herbert Galloway & Barry Klarberg, Ryan Horn,  George & Joan Hornig, Maryann Horwath
& Michael Shaheen, George & Amy Kane, Carolyn Kendall Buchter, Andrea
Kent, Michaela & Stephan Keszler, Gary Lawrance, Ann Liguori, Susan
Madonia, David McDonnell, Bruce  Michael
& Clif de Raita, Nicole Miller, Juan Montoya, Chris Norwood, Laura
O’Reilly, Jere Paterson & Sarah Hunter Paterson, Cassandra Seidenfeld, Jean
& Martin Shafiroff, Seren & Michael Shvo, Brenda Simmons, Martin &
Nancy Stone, Mary Lou Swift Pamela Willoughby, Chris Wragge (Committee in formation)

With locations in East Hampton and
Bridgehampton, Gallery Valentine is the Official Host Gallery for Art
Southampton. The evening’s reception will feature a special exhibition
including works by the late renowned sculptor John Chamberlain. Filmmaker Alexandra
Fairweather Chamberlain’s step-daughter will also be on hand to discuss
with guests her documentary “HEAARTBEAT” which chronicles the last year of
Chamberlain’s life. The film will premiere at Art Southampton with two intimate
screenings on July 26  and July 27 with
100% of the proceeds benefiting the Ross School
Chamberlain—Fairweather Scholarship Fund  and The Watermill Center/Chamberlain Residency
Grant Fund. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: www.art-southampton.com. Limited
seating is available and the screenings are expected to sell out quickly.

Art Southampton will feature a carefully
selected group of 50 international art galleries, with a strong focus on
primary artists and select secondary market works. An advisory committee has
been in place to assist in the vetting of gallery programs ensuring that the
quality of art will be on par with the excellence of Art Miami allowing
collectors, institutions, curators and art advisors to buy with confidence.

Art
Southampton will take place from July 26-30, 2012 in a
state-of-the-art 75,000 square foot Pavilion located on the sprawling
18-acre fairgrounds of the Southampton Elks Lodge, 605 County Rd. 39
Southampton NY 11968  

FAIR INFORMATION

To learn more visit  www.art-southampton.com