A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “In the City,” is on view until June 20, 2021. This themed exhibition features 70 pieces of artwork by area artists in all media. The Chair for the show is Bruce Horan and the Co-chair is Joel Flora.
Winners were announced by the judge, Amy Simon, owner of Amy Simon Fine Art in Westport, CT: Best in Show: Mark Schiff of Fairfield for “Shanghai” (Watercolor),1st Place: Michael Brennecke of Westport for “Night Lights” (Painting), 2nd Place: Ronnie Gold of Stamford for “Summer in the City” (Painting), 3rd Place: Erin Dolan of Norwalk for “What Remains” (Mixed Media), Honorable Mention: David Kaplan of Greenwich for “Almost” (Photography), Rita Ghandour of Stamford for “Good Morning” (Paper and Acrylic), Norm Jenson of New Canaan for “Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Oslo, Norway” (Photography), Laure Dunne of Norwalk for “Out on the Town” (Photography).
RAC gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Summer hours on Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm will begin after Memorial Day. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.
RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. For over 60 years, this nonprofit organization has been a cultural gem in Rowayton, CT. The gallery and art school overlook the scenic Five Mile River at 145 Rowayton Avenue with space for regional artists to exhibit their art and a classroom for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults.