Hamptons Summer 2026 Art Guide: Nomad Debut, Fairs, and Exhibitions
The traveling collectible design fair, Nomad, is set to make its US debut at The Watermill Center in the Hamptons from June 25 to 28, 2026, under the direction of Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte. Participating galleries will include The Future Perfect and Todd Merrill Studio, among others. Following this, The Watermill Center will hold its annual Summer Festival on July 24 and 25, featuring a reinterpretation of Einstein on the Beach and a partnership with Laurie Anderson and Shane Weeks. Additionally, East Hampton Art & Design Days is scheduled for July 9 to 12, coinciding with the return of the Hamptons Fine Art Fair. Starting June 27, the Parrish Art Museum will present 'Sanford Biggers: Drift' and 'Tony Bechara: An Artist of Many Worlds,' while Dia Bridgehampton will unveil Alan Ruiz's 'De sol a sol' on June 26.
Key facts
- Nomad makes US debut at The Watermill Center June 25–28, 2026.
- Watermill Center Summer Festival July 24–25, first since Robert Wilson's death.
- Madeline Hollander choreographs Einstein on the Beach for its 50th anniversary.
- Laurie Anderson and Shane Weeks collaborate with Shinnecock Nation members.
- East Hampton Art & Design Days July 9–12 with Jacqueline Terrebonne moderating.
- Hamptons Fine Art Fair 20th edition July 9–12 with over 100 galleries.
- Parrish Art Museum opens Tony Bechara survey June 27.
- Dia Bridgehampton launches Alan Ruiz commission June 26.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Wilson
- Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte
- Madeline Hollander
- Laurie Anderson
- Shane Weeks
- Jacqueline Terrebonne
- Sanford Biggers
- Tony Bechara
- Alan Ruiz
- Dan Flavin
- Donna de Salvo
- Seph Rodney
- Arcmanoro Niles
- Farrell Brickhouse
- Mark Seidenfeld
- John Chamberlain
- Marino Di Teana
- Alba Vinton
Institutions
- Nomad
- The Watermill Center
- The Future Perfect
- Todd Merrill Studio
- Gallery FUMI
- Maison Gerard
- Leila Heller Gallery
- Jeff Lincoln Art + Design
- East Hampton Art & Design Days
- Guild Hall
- Galerie Magazine
- Hamptons Fine Art Fair
- Southampton Fairgrounds
- Parrish Art Museum
- Hamptons Jewelry Show
- Dia Bridgehampton
- The Church
- Bridgehampton Museum
- Galerie Sardine
- Shinnecock Nation
Locations
- Hamptons
- United States
- The Watermill Center
- Water Mill
- New York
- East Hampton
- Southampton
- Sag Harbor
- Bridgehampton
- Amagansett
- Long Island
- New York City