The Avram Gallery at the Southampton Graduate Campus Fine Arts Center

Susanne Starr's Buoy 2001

The Avram Family Galleries are located in the Fine Arts Building on Southampton Graduate Campus' 110-acre campus overlooking Shinnecock Bay and the Atlantic Ocean on Long Island's East End. Both student works and those of professional artists are displayed in the 700 square foot facility. Featured artists include David Ferry, Susan Graham, Chip Cooper, and Susanna Starr.

Johnny on Pony

The facilities are named for Dr. Michael Avram, whose financial support made both the galleries and theater possible.

Beth Giles came to Southampton in 1988 as assistant director of The Avram Galleries. Giles is an alumni of C.W. Post, were she received her MFA in painting and printmaking. In 1994, Giles was promoted to director of the Galleries. She currently resides in Sag Harbor where she keeps a print and papermaking studio.

The Avram Fine Arts Galleries are open daily from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Exhibits are always free to the public.

Past Press Releases

Gabriele Roos' "Rocket Ship"

April 28, 2004
Avram Gallery to Showcase BFA Student Solo Exhibition
April 22, 2004
Art Critic Helen Harrison Speaks on the Works of Abstract Expressionist Herman Cherry at Southampton Graduate Campus' Avram Gallery
April 5, 2004
Special Reception and Talk With Helen Harrison on Thursday, April 15
March 8, 2004
Drawings and Paintings by Herman Cherry at College's Avram Gallery
February 20, 2004
Artist Reception to be Held on Thursday, February 26
January 26, 2004
Robert Munford Alumni Invitational Opening
November 24, 2003
BFA Candidate Solo Shows
October 24, 2003
Cogent, Iconic Sculptures
September 18, 2003
Artist Talk and Reception Rescheduled for Thursday, September 25
September 18, 2003
"Jews of Brooklyn" A Photographic Exhibition Opening
August 29, 2003
Reading In Color: Sculptural Forms by Susanna Starr
July 21, 2003
South of the Hamptons: Artist Reception
June 27, 2003
South of the Hamptons: Works by Photographer Chip Cooper

Linda Marbach's "Homage to White"

May 14, 2003
Spring With "Assemblage"
May 14, 2003
Eastern Long Island Artists
January 13, 2003
Winter Season with "Dreams & Arrays" by Susan Graham
October 25, 2002
Colourful England in Colour: Artist Talk
October 8, 2002
Feature Works of Printmaker David Ferry
May 17, 2002
Showcase Works by Artist Joan Miller
April 8, 2002
Posting Past Dues: Showcase BFA Student Solo Exhibition

Showcase Works by Roy Nicholson
January 21, 2002
Showcase Works by Nigerian Artist Fatimah Tuggar
December 6, 2001
Retinal Reality: Showcase BFA Student Solo Exhibition

David Ferry

March 15, 2002 November 30, 2001
Long Island Landscapes: BFA Candidate Solo Show
October 19, 2001
Works on Paper by Portrait Artist David Tomb
September 10, 2001
Showcase Works by Patrick Ireland
August 1, 2001
Honor Dr. Morrell Michael Avram
June 22, 2001
"Picture Prone" Exhibit: Uncommon Works from Common Objects Appeal to a Diverse Summer Audience
March 12, 2001
Seong Chun’s Crocheted Paper Works on Display
February 13, 2001
Exhibit Takes Tongue-in-Cheek Look at English History
January 19, 2001
Southampton Graduate Campus Professor's Show Celebrates 50 Years of India's Freedom
December 12, 2000
Southampton Graduate Campus BFA Candidate Solo Exhibit

Chip Cooper's "Tulip Tree"

September 25, 2000
Alumni Invitational Exhibit
June 27, 2000
CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT: Master Photography Workshop Exhibition & Reception
February 27, 2000
14th Annual Master Art Workshop Attracts Distinguished Artists to Teach and Exhibit
February 23, 2000
"Cultural Expressions" on Display
February 17, 2000
"Empty Spaces" Installation Art by Juana Valdes
October 8, 1999
African American Artist Willie Cole
September 10, 1999
Alumni Highlight 6th Annual Munford Invitational Art Exhibit