To celebrate the anniversary of his 100th year, Keyes Gallery will show the work of Sag Harbor’s first art gallery owner and local craftsmen Warren McHugh (1921-1986). Considered by many to be a gifted though unrecognized folk artist, McHugh viewed himself as 'a people’s artist’ because he sold his hand-crafted pine wood-carvings at prices that all could afford. He opened The Art Stall, the quaint gallery and bookstore in 1961 and sold pieces each summer until he passed away from cancer in 1986. It represented a piece of historic Sag Harbor during the 60’s & 70’s where local craftsmen sold their art to locals, tourists and art collectors alike.

When McHugh passed away in 1986, his sons Jonathan & Michael sold the gallery to restaurateur Jack Tagliasacchi of Il Cappuccino’s, Sag Harbor. The Art Stall’s landmark façade was perfectly preserved and the back room still contains many of McHugh’s woodcarvings, including the series, ‘Chefs’ he handcrafted for Jack Tagliasacchi and the restaurant.
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