About Us

East End Arts Council unlocks creativity and builds community on the East End of Long Island as a multi-award-winning 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts organization since 1972.

Our Mission

The Council’s mission commits it to building and enriching community through the arts by way of creating a vibrant arts community on the East End that enhances individual and professional artistic development, stimulates community enrichment, economic development, and cultural tourism while encouraging a wide range of artistic expression through education, exhibition and performance, and collaboration across the community.

About East End Arts

East End Arts is more than the words in a mission statement. It’s a gathering place for artists and those that love art. We engage and build community through cultural tourism initiatives and programs that collaborate with government, civic groups, private businesses, and nonprofit entities.

We are a powerful catalyst for economic and cultural revitalization in our home base of Riverhead as well as the surrounding communities. 

Our promotion of the arts unlocks the creativity of East End residents and acts as a stimulus for regional economic growth and community revitalization efforts.

Through galleries, community events, Art and Music schools, open artist studios, and a modern recording studio we build, nurture, and support a vibrant, inspired, and diverse community of art creators and art appreciators of all ages.

Unlocking Creativity Every Year

  • Over 150 educational art, music, and theater programs along with private music lessons all year long, serve approximately 500 adults and children each year.
  • Supports the development of over 6,000 emerging and established artists through workshops, cultural arts forums, and access to resources through social media and the web.
  • All programs are offered at low or no fees and scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Building and Supporting the Arts Community Every Year

  • 22 gallery shows in multiple locations showcase community talent, provide presenting opportunities for roughly 800 artists in all disciplines, and serve as a destination for art lovers throughout the area.
  • 15 events celebrate the rich multi-disciplinary artistic background of the region. 
  • Education, presentation, and community initiatives promote local artists and musicians. 

Signature Events Every Year

Click here to see all of our signature events.

Public and private foundation grant funding and individual and corporate contributions make it possible.

Long Island Community Foundation
Billy Joel Foundation
Franchina Law Group
Mimi Saltzman Foundation
North Fork Country Club
Riverhead Building Supply
The Corey Foundation
WLIW

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