Dan Rattiner speaks with April Gornik, famous East End artist and community leader – Episode 170
Jan 25, 2024
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Dan Rattiner speaks with April Gornik, famous East End artist and community leader, discussing the transformation of The Church in the Hamptons into an arts center, upcoming cultural events, the parallels between genius and creativity, activities in the grand church venue, and the success of community projects.
April Gornik co-founded The Church arts center in Sag Harbor, promoting creativity and community engagement.
The Church in the Hamptons hosts diverse events celebrating creativity, inclusivity, and cultural enrichment.
Deep dives
The Evolution of The Church into an Arts Center
Over the past 15 years, The Church in the Hamptons has transformed from a traditional church into a thriving arts center, co-founded by April Gornick. The center celebrates all forms of creativity, reflecting the historical creative essence of the community. Through lectures, music, talks, and various events like the Hampton's Art Network, The Church caters to promoting creativity and engaging the community.
Diverse Upcoming Events and Workshops
The Church hosts a variety of engaging and educational events, including the Mercer Quartet jazz ensemble performance, a reflective conversation series led by Erling Hope, and a tour led by Samuel Havens and Sarah Cochran focusing on printmaking. Additionally, the center offers workshops like an introduction to weaving by artist Tony Ross. These events aim to foster learning, engagement, and creativity within the community.
Cultural Enrichment and Community Engagement
With a focus on cultural enrichment and community engagement, The Church offers events like a lecture by performance artist Niall Harris discussing the canonization of madness in black performance history. The center also emphasizes inclusivity by providing intimate and interactive learning experiences. By hosting events that showcase diverse talents, The Church contributes significantly to the artistic and cultural landscape of the Hamptons.
Episode 170: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with April Gornik, famous East End artist and community leader. A North Haven resident, Gornik earned Guild Hall’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003 and the Neuberger Museum’s Annual Honoree title in 2004, and in 2021 she and husband Eric Fischl cofounded The Church arts center in Sag Harbor.
Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.
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