Cristen Motty, co-creator of the Off Hampton Film Festival and co-owner of Hampton Photo Arts, lets us in on her favorite places.

The Space

Ashawagh Hall in Springs stands as one of the East End's most historically significant exhibition venues. 

The unassuming building has hosted community art shows for generations (even showing Jackson Pollack’s work), and by prioritizing accessibility over exclusivity, it stands as a true community arts center.

Inside Tip 🪄

Many artists who first showed at Ashawagh Hall have gone on to wider recognition, including Grant Haffner and members of The Bonac Tonic Art Collective. 

For visitors interested in discovering emerging talents before they appear in commercial galleries, the hall's exhibitions provide an unfiltered look at the East End's artistic undercurrents.

It’s a local hangout for local artists.

Keep an eye out for all upcoming events. 

Contact

🌐 Ashwagh Hall

About

Cristen Motty and Ben McHugh co-own Hampton Photo Arts & Framing, the artist-centric framing, printing, and archival center that's served the East End's creative community since 1989. Cristen and Ben run the Southampton shop as fellow artists who've exhibited in local galleries, participated in art collectives, and co-created the Off Hampton Film Festival.

Lead-in Image

Ashawagh Hall / Official Site