A Weekend of Art and Music in Montauk

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 11:05

By Jane Bimson

May 31, 2023

Lovers of art and music should head east to Montauk this weekend.

The Montauk Artists Association will host its annual art show on the downtown green this weekend. Over 70 artists will participate in the show, which runs from noon to 6 on Friday, from 10 to 6 on Saturday, and from 10 to 5 on Sunday.

There will also be live music Saturday at noon with Montauk's own Faith Mullaly, and other local musicians on Sunday.

The Montauk Artists Association's members exhibit "The End" can be seen at the Depot Gallery at the Montauk Train Station through June 5. The gallery is open Thursday through Monday from noon to 5 p.m.

Music for Montauk's free spring concert, "Songs and Romances," will be held at the Montauk School auditorium on Saturday at 4 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception at Gosman's restaurant from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets to the reception can be purchased online at musicformontauk.org for $35; they will be $40 at the door.

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