Founded in 1965 by local art enthusiasts with a dedication to modern art, Gallery North is a not-for-profit gallery with a mission to present exhibitions of contemporary artists and crafts persons, to assist and encourage artists by bringing their work to the attention of the public, and to stimulate interest in the arts by presenting innovative, educational programs. Located in an 1800s farmhouse on a 2.5 acre campus within Setauket’s Historic District, the Gallery has provided high quality arts programming for the community for half a century, exposing visitors to a wide variety of art forms by artists of diverse backgrounds and approaches. Gallery North embraces the role of diversity in strengthening the arts, and strives to include works by artists of all races, ethnicities, genders, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Gallery North’s signature programs include its Wet Paint Festival and its annual Outdoor Art Show and Music Festival. Our annual Wet Paint Festival, now in its 22nd year, is a celebration of plein air painting. The Wet Paint Festival provides the community with the unique opportunity to observe some of Long Island’s top plein air painters as they capture the area’s historic and natural beauty. Gallery North’s annual Outdoor Art Show and Music Festival, which has been running for over 60 years, is a highly visible, two-day event that attracts between 5,000 and 10,000 visitors each year, and includes over 100 exhibitors who come from all over New York State and the East Coast. These two events provide an inspiring space which not only serves the artists and students of the area, but also enhances and supports the region’s cultural offerings.

Gallery North is a not-for-profit organization and has 501(c)3 status. All donations received are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Tax ID# 11-2368016.