Well it’s officially Summer…
And of course I had to go on a little hiatus in order to attend all the fabulous events that officially kicked off the Season. And as you know… Summer isn’t Summer… without an event in the Hamptons.
This year Summer was kicked off with the Arts Hamptons Preview Party, which was held at an opulent private estate, a Lumber Lane Reserve in Bridgehampton, in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the Hamptons. 
This year the fair moved up one week to take advantage of the most populous weekend of the year – Independence Day weekend. Historically, the July 4 weekend is the “official kick-off” of the summer season and the Hamptons region experiences a substantial spike in its population.
The long, three-day holiday weekend gave Hamptonites more time to plan the fair into their social calendar. Opening Night Preview was hosted by Beach Modern Luxury and Art Hamptons was positioned as one of the leading attractions of the 4th of July weekend, not only for second homeowners and their guests, but for year round residents and visiting tourists. As in past years, Art Hamptons remains the first art fair of the summer season and where Hamptonites go to acquire their fine art.
Events at a Glance
THURSDAY JULY 2
5-7pm: First Look – benefits Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation + Guild Hall (Black Card holders)
7-9pm: Opening Night Preview – presented by Beach Modern Luxury (Black & VIP Card holders)
All day: Robert Motherwell print auction to benefit Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
FRIDAY JULY 3
12-1:30pm: Brunch with Jackson Pollock – hosted by HAMPTONS Magazine, benefits Pollock-Krasner House ($75pp)
1-2pm: Tour ArtHamptons – with Renee Vara (must register)
1:30-2pm: Meet Bob Tabor – Spotlight Photographer (all ticket holders)
2:30-4pm: Panel Discussion – Undervalued Sectors of The Art Market – presented by The New York Observer (Black & VIP Card holders)
4-4:40pm: Meet Ron Burkhardt – Spotlight Artist (all ticket holders)
4:30-5:30: Susan & Louis K. Meisel – 2015 Arts Patrons of the Year Award (all ticket holders)
6-8pm: Meet the Artists Reception – presented by Hamptons.com
All day: Robert Motherwell – print auction to benefit Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
SATURDAY JULY 4
1-8pm: The ARTrageous Fourth @ ArtHamptons – featuring spirits and wine tasting all day (all ticket holders)
2:30-3pm: Book Signing with Edwina Sandys – Lawrence Fine Art, booth #305 (all ticket holders)
3-4pm: Tour ArtHamptons – with Arlene Bujese (must register)
3-4pm: Meet Stan Brodsky – 2015 Honorary Artist & 50 Year Retrospective (all ticket holders)
5-7pm: Celebrate America’s Birthday – hosted by 25A Magazine (all ticket holders)
All day: Robert Motherwell – print auction to benefit Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation
SUNDAY JULY 5
11-11:50am: The Art of Realty Meets The Realty of Art – hosted by Hampton Real Estate Showcase
12-1pm: Meet Ruth S. Appelhof – 2015 Lifetime Achievement Honoree (all ticket holders)
2-3pm: Panel Discussion – Planning Around Your Art Collection as an Asset – presented by US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management (all ticket holders)
All day: Robert Motherwell – print auction to benefit Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation