Returning for its fourth year to the East End, SCOPE Hamptons will transform the 25,000 square-foot East Hampton Studios into a world-class art fair and destination-location coinciding with the 15th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit. SCOPE is a major contributor to the Hamptons most celebrated weekend of art. Centrally located and inches from seasoned and emerging collector’s homes, East Hamptons Studio is SCOPE√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s home away from home for the New York and international art enthusiast. With over 40 international established and emerging contemporary galleries from over 15 countries, SCOPE will present a full schedule of special events, performances and screenings, alongside museum-quality programming, creating what has become √¢‚Ǩ≈ìThe Hamptons Weekend of Art.√¢‚Ǩ¬ù
SCOPE is proud to present the first Collector Mentorship Auction during SCOPE Hamptons 08. Continuing its “Art Fair as Resource” mandate, this silent auction features seasoned collectors Beth Rudin DeWoody, Melva Bucksbaum, Raymond Learsy, Eileen and Richard Ekstract, Adam Lindemann, Enrique Norten, Jed Walentas, Rick Wester, Dennis Oppenheim, Nancy Seltzer, Terrie Sultan, Kim Levin, Arnold Lehman and others donating an hour of their time to mentor less experienced art enthusiasts. Bidding will be young collectors from MoMA, Whitney, The New Museum, The Parrish Museum, Guild Hall, Core Club and Soho House. This unique event, providing networking opportunities and educating beginning collectors while promoting philanthropy, will benefit the SCOPEFoundation.
Introducing artists, curators, and cutting-edge galleries to new audiences internationally has made SCOPE the most comprehensive destination for the emerging art world available anywhere. With fairs in Miami, Basel, New York, London and the Hamptons, SCOPE is proud to be an influential presence in the expanding global art market.
Saturday | July 5 | 5pm-8pm
Elie Tahari and SCOPE Hamptons invite you to a private viewing at Elie Tahari Boutique, One Main Street, East Hampton, in anticipation of SCOPE Hamptons Art Fair
Curated by Andréa Salerno for Salomon Contemporary
Featured artists include Alice Aycock, Lynda Benglis, Frank Brunner, Faubel + Christenson, Rob Fischer, Bryan Hunt, Kelly Lamb, Ted McCann and Ned Smyth.
Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres
Please RSVP to 212.763.2034 or RSVP@ELIETAHARI.COM
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the SCOPE Foundation
Men’s Vogue event at IGY Marina and Hinckley Yachts
Sunday | July 20 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Please RSVP to hhess@scope-art.com
Press brunch
Thursday | July 24 | 2pm-5pm
Organized by James Salomon, charter plane to arrive in Wainscott Airport and take press and invited guests to Maidstone Arms for brunch at Alisons
Open to the Public
Friday | July 25 | 12pm-8pm
Saturday | July 26 | 12pm-8pm
Sunday | July 27 | 12pm-6pm
Events Schedule
FirstView
Thursday | July 24 | 5-8pm
Launch of SCOPEFoundation Collector Mentorship Auction
Benefiting from SCOPE’s √¢‚Ǩ≈ìArt Fair as Resource√¢‚Ǩ¬ù mandate, the Foundation’s silent auction features seasoned collectors Beth Rudin DeWoody, Melva Bucksbaum, Raymond Learsy, Eileen and Richard Ekstract, Adam Lindemann, Jed Walentas, Enrique Norten, Rick Wester, Dennis Oppenheim, Nancy Seltzer, Terrie Sultan, Kim Levin, Arnold Lehman and others, donating an hour of their time to mentor emerging collectors. Young collectors and members at MoMA, Whitney, The New Museum, The Parrish Museum, Guild Hall, Core Club and Soho House, as well as fashion, music and design trendmakers, will have the opportunity to mingle, have a cocktail, and bid on a collector of their choice. The private hour may be redeemed within one year of the auction and the setting is to be determined by the collector and the bidder; a tete a tete at the collectors favorite coffee shop, touring a museum or walking through an art fair. The Auction is designed to offer great networking opportunities and the possibility to bid on something priceless. For emerging collectors, participation in this philanthropic event will allow access to otherwise elusive information and experiences. Established collectors will lend a further hand in shaping and strengthening the art market in which they participate and invest. Complimentary cocktails and hors d√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢oeuvres will be served in the VIP lounge during the launch of the Auction on Thursday, July 24th from 5-8 during the exclusive SCOPE Hamptons FirstView. Enjoy food, cocktails, live performance by spookyaction and a free raffle including Yankees tickets, artisan jewelry, museum memberships and more! Auction winners will be announced upon the conclusion of the auction at 5pm on Sunday, July 27th prior to the SCOPEFoundation lecture, Green Bad?
SCOPEHamptons Opening Reception
At Salomon Contemporary
Friday | July 25th | 8pm-midnight
Michael Bilsborough shows mural at Salomon Contemporary opening reception and dance party. SCOPE VIPs and exhibitors enjoy champagne and dessert.
Collector Lecture Series and Receptions
Sunday | July 27th |5pm
Green, Bad?
Lecture and panel discussion featuring Michael Ekstract, Maziar Behrooz, Sharon Hoge, Flavio Espinoza and Terrie Sultan
Moderated by Stephanie Sherga
