LongHouse Reserve kicked off their annual Summer Benefit with a lively cocktail party hosted by new board member Greg McCarthy and his partner Peter Bickford at their stunning 5th Avenue residence overlooking Central Park. The event set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable summer celebration in East Hampton.

“We are one month away from our benefit,” said LongHouse Director Carrie Rebora Barratt. “We are clearly going to sell out, having raised half a million dollars before the first invitations have gone out. We’re honoring two wonderful artists, Tony Bechara and Kenny Scharf. Plus, a fantastic art auction.”

Carrie elaborated on the unique appeal of LongHouse Reserve: “People didn’t understand the richness of what you could do on a weekend in East Hampton at LongHouse. You could listen to Jonathan Adler talk about pottery, see Paola Lenti furniture, paint with expert artists, or listen to world-renowned pianist, Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner. It’s the idea of bringing something new to discover, and our programming is so rich.”

The cocktail party was attended by LongHouse benefit Co-Chairs Anne Erni and Nina Gillman, and board members Mary Gail Doerhoefer, Michael Jones, and Pamela Willoughby. Other notable guests included Gailly and John Beinecke, Lee Fryd, Michele Gerber Klein, Lisson Gallery Associate Grace Leonhardt, author Matilda McQuaid, and many of the aforementioned artists.

The LongHouse Summer Benefit, titled "Imagination," will take place on Saturday, July 20th. Guests are encouraged to dress in vibrant colors, with whimsical accessories and unconventional pairings. Philanthropist Estrellita Brodsky and artist Randy Polumbo will present awards to the honorees, while queer artist Machine Dazzle will emcee. The art auction will feature works by notable artists including Annie Albers, Laurie Anderson, Alice Aycock, Tony Bechara, Lynda Benglis, Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, and many more.

LongHouse Reserve, a 16-acre integrated environment created by artist, collector, and world-renowned textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, inspires living with art in all its forms. The sculpture garden features over 60 outdoor works, including pieces by Buckminster Fuller, Yoko Ono, Toshiko Takaezu, and Willem de Kooning. Seasonal loans from artists such as Daniel Arsham, Maren Hassinger, Isamu Noguchi, and Ai Wei Wei encourage exploration and contemplation for both new and returning visitors.

For tickets to the Summer Benefit, please visit LongHouse Reserve Summer Benefit.

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