East End Arts School of the Arts

East End Arts School of the Arts offers group instruction in visual arts, music, and writing, as well as private visual art and music lessons. The program includes group visual art and music programs for all ages, along with opportunities to record, mix, and master music, audiobooks, podcasts, or film. Participants can also take part in gallery exhibition and fine art exhibitions, and attend community events such as art openings, talks, and concerts.

East End Arts & Humanities Council, which runs East End Arts School of the Arts, has been enriching and connecting the East End since 1972 and is the third oldest art organization on Eastern Long Island. Its mission is to unite and enrich communities of Eastern Long Island through gallery exhibition, art and music education, opportunity, and events. The organization describes itself as a cultural engine located at the nexus of the two Forks of Long Island and notes that it embraces being in an up-and-coming area. It states that it is a catalyst for economic and cultural revitalization in Downtown Riverhead as it works to build the historic Arts District of the East End and that it builds community through visual arts, music, literary arts, and digital media. Each year, 22 gallery shows in multiple locations showcase community talent, provide presenting opportunities for roughly 800 artists in all disciplines, and serve as a destination for art lovers throughout the area, and 15 events highlight the region’s multi-disciplinary artistic background. The organization reports that its education, presentation, and community initiatives promote local artists and musicians, and that its location between the North and South Fork supports collaboration with local businesses, nonprofits, schools, civic groups, and government.

Last updated May 28, 2026.