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An art space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio Inc. is led by Indigenous artist Jeremy Dennis. The project began in June 2020 and serves as a communal art space based on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, New York. The family house, built in the 1960s, features a residency program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC),  art studio, library, along with hosting an array of art and history-based programs for tribe members and the broader local community. A not-for-profit, 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio Inc. was chartered in 2021 in the State of New York.

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Family Ties – A Celebration of Love, Kinship, and Belonging at Old Stone House in Brooklyn

Old Stone Houe in Brooklyn 3rd Street between 4th & 5th Avenues in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Family Ties – A Celebration of Love, Kinship, and Belonging Exhibition at the Old Stone House & Washington Park  Exhibition Curator: Jeremy Dennis SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 15, 2023  EXHIBITION DATES: August 4 – October 9, 2023 OPENING RECEPTION: August 27th 4 - 6 pm  Please join us on August 27th, 4 - 6 pm, at the… Read More »Family Ties – A Celebration of Love, Kinship, and Belonging at Old Stone House in Brooklyn

Entre Mis Mundos | Sueey Gutierrez – A Solo Exhibit

Ma's House 159 Old Point Road, Southampton, NY, United States

Ma's House is pleased to present "Entre Mis Mundos," a solo exhibition of figurative painting and mixed media drawings featuring artist Sueey Gutierrez. The works on view present a visual narrative, exploring the artist’s connection with the natural world as a source of emotional release and healing. Portraying the figure immersed in nature, Gutierrez celebrates… Read More »Entre Mis Mundos | Sueey Gutierrez – A Solo Exhibit

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Ma’s House Holds Friendraiser & ‘Entre Mis Mundos’ Solo Exhibition By Sueey Gutierrez – James Lane Post

September 19, 2023

Ma’s House Holds Friendraiser & ‘Entre Mis Mundos’ Solo Exhibition By Sueey Gutierrez by JAMES LANE POST Photo courtesy Ma’s House Ma’s House, an artist’s space based on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, presents “Entre Mis Mundos,” a solo exhibition that includes figurative painting and mixed media drawings by artist Sueey Gutierrez. The artwork explores Gutierrez’s connection with the natural world as a source of healing and emotional release. The

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‘Friendraiser’ for Ma’s House on September 21 – 27 East

September 12, 2023

Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio Inc., a space that nurtures the talents and voices of Black, Indigenous and people of color artists will hold a “friendraiser” on Thursday, September 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ma’s House, 159 Old Point Road in Southampton. The mission of Ma’s House is to provide a platform for underrepresented artists to shine and inspire. Proceeds from the fundraiser will

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Ma’s House of Inspiration – Purist Magazine

August 10, 2023

Jeremy Dennis, president of Ma’s House, in front of a mural by 2021 resident artist Jacoub Reyes, inspired by the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers. Photo: Francine Fleischer By Nancy Kane It’s the summer of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is in full swing and Jeremy Dennis—an enrolled tribal member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton and an acclaimed contemporary fine art photographer—is frustrated. With an MFA from Pennsylvania State

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Shinnecock art studio presents “Counterpart” exhibition – WSHU Public Radio

July 26, 2023

Shinnecock art studio presents “Counterpart” exhibition WSHU | By Jeniece Roman Published July 26, 2023 at 1:07 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio / Artist Edward Gia A Shinnecock art studio will present the work of six artists on Saturday in an exhibition that explores themes of relationships. Ma’s House and BIPOC Art Studio will host an opening reception at its studio located

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The Hamptons Craze Has Taken a Toll on the Indigenous Community. These Locals Are Fighting Back – Cultured Mag

July 20, 2023

The Hamptons Craze Has Taken a Toll on the Indigenous Community. These Locals Are Fighting Back Jeremy Dennis and Jess Frost run nonprofit cultural spaces on the East End that are dedicated to bridging differences through art. They spoke to CULTURED about Indigenous land, representation, and the power of community. WORDS Tali Jaffe Minor July 17, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Image courtesy of Jeremy Dennis. CULTURED:

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Current & Past Artist Residents

Olga El – August 2023

Please join us in welcoming August resident artist Olga El! @thekandake Olga El is an award-winning emerging playwright, performance activist, and folkloric dancer who aims

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Jenie Gao – July 2023

Please join us in welcoming July resident artist Jenie Gao @jeniegao ! Jenie (she/they) is a full-time artist, creative director, and entrepreneur. She runs an

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Pachi Muruchu – July 2023

Please join us in welcoming current Ma’s House resident artist Pachi Muruchu @muruchuwa Pachi Muruchu is a Kichwa-Ecuadorian painter whose work depicts the poetics, politics,

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Collect Art by Ma's House Artist Residents

All proceeds benefit Ma’s House and alumni BIPOC artists who have attended the Ma’s House residency since August 2021.

On View at Ma's House

Ma’s House is proud to host year-round, two month exhibits featuring BIPOC visual artists nation wide. Aside from opening receptions, these events are viewable by appointment. We ask for a day or more in advance, thank you!

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About

Ma's House & BIPOC Art Studio is led by Indigenous artist artist and photographer Jeremy Dennis. Dennis is an enrolled member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation.

Mission

The family house, built in the 1960s, serves as Dennis' house to manage the project that includes a residency program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), art studio, library, along with hosting an array of art and history-based programs for tribe members and the broader local community.

Get Involved

Whether you contribute financially or as advocate for good, you make a real difference. We are also seeking volunteers for various projects, along with donations of furnature and other house items!

Shinnecock Indian Nation tribal members volunteering in housing rehabilitation efforts during the 2020 renovation. Taking a break after removing the 700+ pound rusted furnace from the basement of Ma’s House.

Our STart

Since June 2020, we raised over $40,000 to renovate and replace leaky plumbing, pouring a new cement floor in the basement to cover the dirt, and replacing the floor of the kitchen and bathroom.

On Indian Reservations, it is often nearly impossible to secure a mortgage or loan to build a home, and even more difficult to find homeowners insurance. Thanks to over 400 individuals who gave, we were able to reach our renovation goals!

It was decided in 2021 to turn Ma’s House into a non-profit organization to sustain this project and renovation. Yet according to a 2017 national report on equity isues in cultural philanthropy, only 4% of arts funding is allocated to orgainzations that serve communities of color, and less than 3% of arts foundation funding goes to cultural groups that serve communities of color.

You can read more about arts inequity and those working to change that in the HueArtsNYC’s Brown Paper Report 

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Best of luck Jeremy…what a beautiful endeavor!

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Subscribe to the Ma's House Podcast

The Ma’s House podcast with host Hunter Begun, Director of Production at Ma’s House & BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) Art Studio Inc. In this podcast, Hunter interviews artists in residence at Ma’s House. They discuss artists-in-residence, life, and more. We are all about spreading the word about talented artists and having a few laughs.

Recorded in Southampton, New York, at Ma’s House on Shinnecock Territory. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mas-house-podcast/id1635647518

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