May 19 - Jun 16, 2024
Exhibiting Members Show – All Media
This year, RAC encouraged Exhibiting Members to submit work with a local focus – from Rowayton to the rest of Fairfield County. While there’s no requirement for this, there’s a new award for the best locally-themed submission, in addition to the media-specific awards. These awards are generously provided by individuals and businesses in our community!
Best in Show: Kris Toohey, “Hum of Summer” (Oil Painting)
Best Locally-themed Piece: Terry Atkin, “Brendan’s 101” (Watercolor)
Acrylics and Oils
1st Place: Kris Toohey, “Hum of Summer” (Oil Painting)
2nd Place: Kathy Draper, “Norwalk River from East Norwalk” (Oil Painting)
3rd Place: Gretchen Bruno, “Lily’s Song” (Oil Painting)
Honorable Mention: Joel Flora, “Marsh Sky” (Oil Painting)
Photography
1st Place: Dana Laird, “White Barn” (Color Photograph on Aluminum)
2nd Place: Jeanne McDonagh, “A Night at the Glass House” (Photo Transfer on Wood)
3rd Place: Edward Hortick, “Bringing in the Catch, Peaks Ledge, Norwalk” (Black and White Photography)
Honorable Mention: Marcy Juran, “Clouds and Reeds/Farm Neck” (Archival Pigment Print)
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pastels, Prints and Collage
1st Place: Stephanie Hilton, “Fairfield Beach” (Watercolor, Mixed Media, Sandpaper)
2nd Place: Richard Koelszar, “Five Mile River” (Watercolor)
3rd Place: Amy Schott, “Ogden’s Birds” (Mixed Media)
Honorable Mention: Judith Orseck Katz, “Wisteria in Southport” (Gouache and Ink)
A special thank you to our friends in the community who contributed to the Community Sponsored Awards 2024:
All Seasons Marine, Arden’s Rowayton, The Bait Shop, Brendan’s 101, Darien Rowayton Bank, E.R. Salvatore Associates, Fairfield County Bank, Images of Old Greenwich, The Kent Collection, Kim and Gil Kernan, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, Rowayton Market, SAILS American Grill, UCBC Darien/New Canaan, Whitebridge Wine & Spirits and Tammy Langalis at William Raveis Real Estate Darien/Rowayton.
Judge: Anna Greco – Read Juror’s Statement & Bio here
Anna Greco has a diverse work experience in the fields of education and museum management. Anna currently serves as the Director of Education at Grace Farms Foundation in New Canaan, where she is responsible for overseeing educational programs. Annna received a B.A. in Art History and Classical Civilizations from Wellesley College and an MLA in Museum Studies from Harvard University.
Receiving dates: Monday, May 13 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, May 14 (12-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 19 (4-6pm)
Pick Up Dates: Monday, June 17 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, June 18 (12-2pm)