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Here’s what’s in store for the East End Arts campus as Riverhead’s town square takes shape

by Apr 14, 2026
Take a look at what’s planned for the East End Arts campus in Riverhead’s town square project, from moving historic buildings to creating a more visible arts hub downtown.

East End Arts finds temporary home next to Riverhead Town Hall

by Sep 15, 2025
The Riverhead-based nonprofit has completed its move into 206 Griffing Avenue, the town-owned building on the corner of West Second Street, adjacent to Riverhead Town Hall. East End Arts relocated there from its town-owned campus of historic buildings on East Main Street, which will be reconfigured as a part of a flood mitigation project and the development of the town square. 

Mosaic festival celebrates the arts, transforms downtown Riverhead into a colorful tapestry

by Jun 2, 2025
Downtown Riverhead came alive with the arts Sunday afternoon, as the 29th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival drew thousands of visitors to Main Street to create and view chalk art, enjoy live music and browse dozens of vendor booths. Photo gallery.

Riverhead Blue Masques nab Judges’ Choice Award for ‘Something Rotten!’ and 23 nominations in Teeny Award

by May 21, 2025
The Riverhead High School Blue Masques received 23 nominations and the Judges’ Choice Award for its production of “Something Rotten!” ahead of the 23nd annual East End Arts Teeny Awards ceremony. 

Finding Qi, an exhibition of artwork by Robert Oxnam, presented by East End Arts

by Mar 26, 2025
East End Arts & Humanities Council presents Finding Qi, a gallery exhibition of artwork by internationally acclaimed Chinese scholar, long-time president of...

Harvest Gospel Concert director passes her baton after 38 years leading popular series

by Dec 1, 2024
“It's been a long, good trek, and I've enjoyed every minute of it,” said Rev. Maryanne McElroy, artistic director of the Harvest Gospel Concert Series since its inception in 1986.

Harvest Gospel Concerts sing out Nov. 22 & 23

by Nov 12, 2024
The Harvest Gospel Concerts take place on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 at Friendship Baptist Church in Flanders.

GEN-ART: An Exploration of Creativity Across Generations – Call for artists

by Sep 18, 2024
GEN-ART is a national all-ages open juried exhibition inviting artists to submit work as a personal representation of their generation. This open call welcomes all mediums and styles, including sculpture, installation, digital, and literary work.

That’s not the great pumpkin — but what is it?

by Aug 23, 2024
The 12-foot-tall sculpture, a metal sphere clad in denim, weighs roughly half a ton and is a part of a new art exhibit titled "Harvesting Memories in Blue," by Sherry Davis of Riverhead.

East End Arts’ new executive director says the organization is on the upswing. She wants to keep it that way.

by Aug 9, 2024
East End Arts, the Riverhead-based arts nonprofit, has a new executive director. Wendy Weiss is most excited to help grow the organization and make it more sustainable, she said in an interview this week.