A collaboration between The Peter Matthiessen Center and The Church, The Matthiessen Talks is a series that brings together thought leaders, activists, and cultural voices to explore our interconnectedness with the natural world. Rooted in Peter Matthiessen’s deep respect for Indigenous wisdom and his unwavering dedication to environmental and spiritual exploration, this series seeks to inspire dialogue and action for a more sustainable future.
Join us on May 31 at The Church for our inaugural conversation and be part of a movement that honors tradition, fosters understanding, and envisions a future of balance and renewal. To learn more and to buy tickets to our first Matthiessen Talks event, please click here.
ABOUT THE CHURCH
The Church was established in 2019 by artists Eric Fischl and April Gornik. Housed in a deconsecrated 19th-century church, its doors were opened in April 2021. Our mission is to foster creativity and to honor the living history of Sag Harbor as a maker village. The East End represents an exceptional artistic legacy, spanning the practices of Indigenous art of several centuries ago, Abstract Expressionists of the mid-20th Century, and the many celebrated writers, makers, musicians, and visual artists of the recent past and current moment. Core programming includes visual art exhibitions, concerts and events, educational programming, workshops, lectures, and an artist’s residency. Learn more about The Church here.
