East End Arts Council Partners with Jamesport Manor

Riverhead, NY—(May 14, 2007) In a new partnership with the Jamesport Manor, the East End Arts Council is exhibiting the work of its members at the Rosalie Dimon Gallery, named for the Peruvian lady of the Manor during the last years of its inhabitance by the Dimon family.  The gallery is ensconced on the light-filled second floor of the Manor, and is every inch the 19th-Century salon.  Restored to its original 1820’s architectural grandeur after the tragic fire of 2005, the Jamesport Manor, located on Manor lane in Jamesport, is now home to a world-class restaurant in addition to this new gallery space.

“It is a thrill to be connected with the Jamesport Manor,” said Pat Snyder, executive director of the EEAC.  “The board of directors and I welcome this opportunity in behalf of our artist members.”

The Rosalie Dimon Gallery will host the works of EEAC artists, starting with Max Moran and Michael Killelea, whose work is now on display.  Mr. Moran, a prominent east end artist and former resident of Manor Lane, actually painted some of his canvasses from the porch of the Manor. He is showing oils that depict landscapes of the local area.  Mr. Killelea, a well-known painter who has published several books on the North Fork, shows a range of his watercolors of the region. “It’s exciting to be part of a place that’s so filled with life,” said Mr. Killelea of the Manor.

Steeped in rich lore and local color, the stories of the Jamesport Manor’s Dimon family include sea-faring clipper-ships (like the famous Sea Witch), fortunes made in South American (Rosalie was Peruvian nobility), soldiers, gold-rush adventurers, scandals and elopements.  “It seems only fitting that the house be restored to its original state and filled with beautiful art of its surrounding area,” said Ms. Snyder. “It’s really a tribute to the history of the town.” 

The Jamesport Manor is now open for dinner, serving “new American cuisine with a mediterranean flair,” but art and history lovers may browse the Rosalie Dimon gallery starting at 3:00 PM, seven days a week. 

For more information on the Jamesport Manor or for dinner reservations, see www.jamesportmanorinn.com, or call 631-722-0500.  For information on the current exhibiting artists, see www.maxmoran.com and www.killeleart.com. For information on the East End Arts Council and its programs and services, please visit www.eastendarts.org or call 631-727-0900.

Pictures, quotes and bios of the artists available upon request.

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Contact:
Pat Snyder
631-727-0900