Reception to Meet Artist! See the exhibition, hear some great music, enjoy refreshments, and meet Gloria Smith!

• Sunday, January 18, 3:00-5:00 pm
• Sunday, January 25, 3:00-5:00 pm

Gloria Smith is a self-taught artist born and raised on Shinnecock Territory. She comes from a long lineage of Shinnecock artists, including renowned decoy carvers and painters. As a young woman, Gloria began painting florals and working in sculpture, laying the foundation for a lifelong creative journey.

In her 80s, Gloria fulfilled a lifelong dream when she had her own art studio built, providing a dedicated space to fully pursue her painting practice. Now in her 90s, her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions. One of her most recent shows was a collaborative exhibition with her son, Lyle Smith, a well-known decoy carver, held at the Southampton Arts Center.

Gloria and her late husband, Lorillard Smith of Shinnecock—an accomplished hunter—passed down their artistic and cultural skills to all of their children, continuing a strong family tradition rooted in creativity and heritage.

Gloria Smith’s next exhibition will open on January 18, 2026, at the Southampton Cultural Center in Southampton.