THE RED BARN ART GALLERY

2025 Events

Saturday, July 5th
5:30-7:00pm
Opening Reception
Cocktail PARTY

FRIDAY, August 8th
5:00-6:30pm
Red Barn
Music Series

Saturday, september 27th
6:00-8:00pm
Community
Harvest Dinner

The Henry L Ferguson Museum acquisition

We are thrilled to share some exciting news: the Henry L. Ferguson Museum has officially acquired one of Tom's paintings, thanks to a generous partnership with the McCance Foundation. This meaningful purchase was made as a contribution to the museum's art fund and is dedicated in the name of Harry S. Parker III.

Harry Parker was a passionate supporter of the arts and a firm believer in their ability to inspire, unite, and transform communities. His legacy lives on through initiatives like this one, which not only support artists but also strengthen the cultural fabric of the museum and its mission.

The acquisition of Tom's work reflects the museum's ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating artistic excellence. We are deeply grateful to the McCance Foundation for their visionary support for honoring Harry's memory in such a powerful and lasting way.

2024 EVENTS

Saturday, July 6th 5:00-6:30pm
Season Opening Exhibition
Cocktail Reception

Friday, July 19th 5:00-6:30pm
Red Barn Music Series
with Jon Suters & Friends

Saturday, september 28th 6:30-8:30pm
Community Harvest Dinner

History of the Red Barn Art Gallery

Fishers Island artist Charles Thomas O’Neil purchased the Red Barn Art Gallery in 2018, formerly owned by fellow painter Charlie Ferguson. O’Neil and Ferguson were neighbors with a life-long friendship. While very different in painting styles, themes, and mediums, the two Fishers Island artists shared a relationship of mutual respect and admiration.

The Red Barn was built in the 1880s as a stable for the historic Lyles Cottage and was located across from the Fishers Island Post Office. It was subsequently moved to its current location and used as a paint shop for the Fishers Island Farms. Ferguson and his wife Alice purchased the building in 1950. Ferguson owned and operated the Red Barn Art Gallery for 67 years, exhibiting his paintings, etchings, and drawings every summer. In addition to being a painter, he was a teacher of Fine Art and Art History, as well as the director of the New Britain Museum for American Art.

Tom has an open working studio and exhibition space where visitors can see finished paintings that span his 30+ year career, as well as see works in progress.

Feel free to stop in and visit.