CULTURAL CENTERS
THE ARTIST STUDY
This nonprofit gallery, academy, and studio supports artists from all walks of life as they create what inspires them. The result is some of the most nuanced and eclectic work in the area. 25 Hampton Road, Southampton, 631-603-5514; theartiststudy.com
BAY STREET THEATER
The place to be for live theater in Sag Harbor, Bay Street mounts productions big and small, from children’s shows like Goat on a Boat to Hamilton producer Andrew Lippa’s show The Man in the Ceiling. 1 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-9500; baystreet.org
BRIDGE GARDENS
A beautiful, carefully sculpted oasis at the center of Bridgehampton for
more than 20 years, the gardens span over five acres of Peconic Land Trust property. 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, 631-2833195; peconiclandtrust.org
BRIDGEHAMPTON MUSEUM
Step back in time and experience the look and feel of the East End from the days of its earliest settlers, through the Civil War, and up to the present. 2368 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-537-1088; bridgehampton historicalsociety.org
BRUCE NAGEL GALLERY
See the beautiful, eclectic work of one of the area’s most accomplished architects—without having to drive around all day—by visiting his own personal gallery. 69 Main St., Westhampton, 631-283-8855; brucenagel.com
CRUSH CURATORIAL
This Amagansett collective is run by the artists themselves, allowing them complete freedom of expression, from idea to installation. 68 Schellinger Road, Amagansett; crush-curatorial.com
ERIC FIRESTONE GALLERY
With an impressive roster of must-know artists of tomorrow, this gallery showcases their work in exhibitions that span the spectrum of mediums and genres. 4 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-604-2386; ericfirestonegallery.com
GUILD HALL
The epicenter of arts and culture in the Hamptons, Guild Hall—now under the leadership of Andrea Grover—offers everything from Tchaikovsky to Richard Avedon to Jay Leno. 158 Main St., 631-3240806; guildhall.org
ILLE ARTS
Surrounded by fishermen and clam diggers, this homestead-gone-art house is the perfect place to catch the latest waves in contemporary art and design. 171 Main St., Amagansett, 631-905-9894; illearts.com
MADOO CONSERVANCY
Established in 1967 by artist and writer Robert Dash, this lush Sagaponack garden is a tranquil escape from the stresses of daily life. 618 Sagg Main St., Sagaponack, 631-537-8200; madoo.org
PARRISH ART MUSEUM
The best place to see contemporary work—from local artists and touring exhibits—that embodies East End life, Parrish Art Museum is the connection between the art of the Hamptons and the art of the world. 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-283-7006; parrishart.org
POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER
The former home of Jackson Pollock and his wife (and a current outpost of Stony Brook University), this art center embraces the same avant-garde approach to art as its previous inhabitants did. 830 Springs-Fireplace Road, East Hampton, 631-324-4929; stonybrook.edu/comcms/pkhouse
SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER
A hotbed of art and culture, the Southampton Arts Center offers speakers, musical performances, dance classes, and much more as it heads into its fifth season. 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-283-0967; southamptonartscenter.org
THE WHITE ROOM GALLERY
This contemporary art gallery showcases both emerging and established artists working in all mediums. 2415 Main St., Bridgehampton, 917-526-2767; thewhiteroom.gallery