June 21st - July 21st

Opening Reception: Friday, June 21st, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

“Thar She Blows!!” – Where? In your mailbox! Sometimes, you can find whaling history in the most unexpected of places. MAILING WHALING features dozens of 20th century whaling-themed stamps and postcards from around the world that feature whaling men, whaling ships, whaling tools and whaling scenes - including a series of postcards recording the taking of a whale off East Hampton in 1907.

The exhibit also includes contemporary artwork inspired by the stamps, postcards and Sag Harbor’s glorious whaling history, by the following artists:

Robert Carioscia
Grover Gatgewood
Susan Lazarus-Reimen
Barbara Maslen
Dave O
Sabina Streeter
Bob Weinstein