Port Haven Gallery New is not a destination. It is a habit. Come once, and you will find a painting. Come twice, and you will find a family. Come always, and you will find a version of yourself that is a little braver, a little softer, and a little more inspired.
Housed in what was once a storage basement, the Immersion Room uses 360-degree projection mapping to place visitors inside paintings. In the inaugural piece, Turner’s Storm , you stand on a virtual breakwater as waves crash around your ankles (dry, but emotionally wet). It is one of the most talked-about additions. Visit twice—once in the morning when it is less crowded, once in the late afternoon when the projections shift to sunset colors. welcome to port haven gallery new
Shiori Matsumoto, Benz and Chang, Yuriko Shirou, and Ryoko Rio Community & Events Port Haven Gallery New is not a destination
“Welcome to Port Haven,” a voice drifted from behind a canvas. “You’re just in time for the tide.” Come twice, and you will find a family
: A "tucked-away gem" across two levels, often described as expertly cultivated and uniquely creative.
Whether you are a seasoned collector, a casual admirer of beauty, or simply someone looking for a quiet moment away from the bustle of the boardwalk, the doors are open.
Early reviews have been striking. One visitor wrote in the guest book: "I came because I saw 'new' on a billboard. I stayed because I forgot what time it was." Another: "I cried in the fiber art room. I didn't expect that."