Now through October 10
In the gallery this week Monday through Friday 12 to 5 pm plus Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm, as well as in RAC’s online gallery with other recent shows at racgallery.carbonmade.com. Exhibiting Member Kris Toohey won Best In Show for her oil painting “Skyscape” out of over 100 pieces (seen here).
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October 18 – November 14, 2020
Juried Show, accepted artists will be notified Friday, October 2!!!
Receiving: Sunday, October 11 (11 am to 2pm) and Monday, October 12
(4 to 7pm)
Please note the gallery will be closed the week of October 12 through October 17 to prepare for this new exhibition.
***Opening reception on October 18 from 4 to 6 pm
(limited occupancy, no food and BYOB)
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November 27 through December 24
Receiving: Tuesday, November 17 (12 to 5pm), Wednesday, November 18 (10 am to 1pm) and Thursday, November 19 (12 to 2pm)
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Also coming in Winter 2021 ~ a new exhibition In the Garden celebrating the beauty of botanicals, details TBA!!!
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The Fall 2 session of adult art classes will begin the first week of November. To review the entire schedule, visit rowaytonarts.org/education. Expect to see the same line up that is currently underway plus a few new options. (Instructor Susan Fehlinger teaching “Art of the Knife” at right.) RAC will also arrange a weekly private 1.5 hour class for groups of children aged six and above. You’ll have your own instructor, curriculum, tons of fun supplies, and a safe environment for kids to be creative. Another option for adults is Paint and Sip parties for small groups in our studio ($45 per person). Email Education Director Suzy Aubrey if interested in the above at education@rowaytonarts.org.
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Marine & Coastal Art 2020 Opening
Sunday, September 13
RAC hosted an opening for the Marine & Coastal Art show, inviting the public with limited admission and no refreshments, but masks of course!!! #ArtLivesHere
Shown here: RAC Exhibiting Member Maria Friscia arrives with her husband John Dubaz
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Best In Show winner Kris Toohey accepts her ribbon from show Chair Dana Laird
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Honorable Mention: Susan Leggitt, “Touch of Fall” (Oil Painting)
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Show Co-chair Gregg Welz (left) and Chair Dana Laird
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1st Place: Kirsti Holtan, “Keeled Over” (Color Photography at bottom)
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Honorable Mention: Rick Pank, “Pemaquid Light, Maine” (Black and White Photography)
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Executive Director Andrea Letters (at back) keeping an eye on things in the gallery
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RAC @HAYVN
There is a new group of RAC artists featured at the HAYVN coworking space in Darien this fall: Britt Bair, Katya Lebrija, Josh Iguchi, Fruma Markowitz and Suzy Aubrey. View our Artists Talk Video with Britt Bair and Katya Lebrija) here! HAYVN is located at on the second floor of 320 Post Road in DarienFor more info visit HAYVN.com.
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Members Social Media
Remember to tag @rowaytonarts with your artwork and other news so we can share it too!!!
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Norwalk Now
Have you heard about the new website powered by Norwalk businesses? NorwalkNow.org is Norwalk in real-time: the vibrant retail, dining, entertainment, and recreational lifestyle of a thriving coastal community. And yes, we will be sure to include RAC listings there too. #ArtLivesHere
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Edward ‘Bud’ Corning, Jr.
Former longtime resident of Darien, Edward Parsons “Bud” Corning, Jr. passed away peacefully in Greenville, RI on June 24, 2020. A talented artist, Bud painted watercolors and showed his works at RAC and was a blue ribbon winner in the Darien Art Show for a scene of Five Mile River. He also loved sailing, tennis, and skiing. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. Condolences to the family may be offered online at carpenterjenks.com.
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NEW EXHIBITING MEMBERS
Welcome to RAC: Barbara Hamill of White Plains
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