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Eva Iacono

Eva Iacono was born and raised on Long Island and has been living on the South Fork for the last 22 years.  She has an advanced degree  in Education in TESOL and is certified in New York State as an ESL and Spanish instructor.    She was an English language teacher for almost three decades, six years of which she taught English in Barcelona, Spain.  Most recently, she taught English as a Second Language and Spanish Language Arts in the East Hampton School District.  Apart from teaching languages,  making art has been essential and constant for her throughout her  life.  Most of her pieces delve into portrait and landscape photography as well as portrait drawing using oil pastels and mixed media.  She has  participated in many juried, open and invitational group shows throughout the East End and New York State  and she had a one woman show at the Ammerman Library of Suffolk County Community College.  

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Walter E. Sanchez

Walter E. Sanchez, originally from Argentina and residing in the United States for 24 years, is a dedicated lifelong learner and entrepreneur. He founded Servicehampton.com in Sag Harbor. Walter’s diverse educational background includes 18 years of psychoanalysis and metaphysical studies in Argentina, 3 years of psychology at John F. Kennedy University, and 2 years of computer and language classes at Southampton College. He holds a Reflexology certificate from the Open Center in New York City and has pursued photography at The International Center for Photography.

Walter’s extensive travels, particularly through South America, have inspired his photography and storytelling endeavors, aiming to introduce the customs and spirituality of native cultures to mainstream U.S. audiences. He actively contributes to his community by volunteering at the Hampton Library and serving on the Suffolk County Hispanic Advisory Board.

As the Director of BeUnico, an art gallery in Sag Harbor, Walter showcases his photography and supports emerging local artists. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he discovered a new passion for painting with textures and natural pigments as a form of soul healing. This journey led to his Share to Share project, emphasizing the importance of sharing and growth in one’s life.