We all have a wall or two in our homes begging for a splash of… something. Rather than hoist a giant TV onto that bland space, begin curating your very own miniature gallery! These North Fork fine-art purveyors offer works by local artists and internationally renowned names alike. Most of these galleries also sell pieces online, but there’s something special about exploring a carefully curated space filled with treasures that came directly from the minds and hearts of talented creators. So, whether you like paintings, photography or mixed media, the region’s eclectic and vibrant art hubs are ready for you to find the creation that will transform your space.
William Ris Gallery
1291 Main Road, Jamesport, 609-408-5203
Art flows through William Ris Gallery owner Mary Cantone’s bones. Her mother, Barbara Starr Schreckengaust, and brother, William Ris Schreckengaust, opened their first art gallery
in 1966 in Camp Hill, Penn. Today, Cantone continues her family’s work by curating fine art from creators including Doug Reina, Elise Phillips, Michael Schweigart and Charles Wildbank.
Alex Ferrone Gallery
25425 Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-8545
Alex Ferrone’s photo-focused gallery is housed in the historic Wickham-Corwin, Grathwohl House along Main Road. The space showcases mixed media, photography and paintings from all over the world and most pieces are for sale. Ferrone is also a photographer, having focused on aerial works.
VSOP Projects
311 Front St, Greenport, 631-603-7736
Opened in 2017, this gallery is owned by artist and curator Jonathan Weiskopf and is open by appointment. Weiskopf, who has an MFA from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, shows a variety of artists from around the country, including the North Fork’s Peter Treiber Jr.
Ray New York
15 Front St., Greenport, 917-848-4729
Proprietor Michael Aron named his store, also called Ray Design Shop, after his uncle Ray Aron, an award-winning graphic designer. Inside this bright Front Street space you’ll find original art, prints, posters and home decor curated by Aron. “The works are not specific to Greenport, but they are appropriate for modern life,” he told Northforker when the shop opened in 2017. “It appeals to
a wide audience. The aesthetic goes with the North Fork.”
North Fork Art Collective
207 Main St., Greenport, [email protected]
North Fork Art Collective was founded by Kara Hoblin to create a community art hub for a group of local artists. Housed on Front Street from 2017 to 2020, it’s now situated in the restored former Fiedler Gallery and showcases the artwork of collective members including Scott Bluedorn, Eduardo Amorim, Richard Mothes, Northforker photographer Jeremy Garretson and many others. All the art on display is for sale.
