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Buy a Walkway Stone
Commemorative stones for RAC’s front patio are a wonderful way to honor these special people in your life, while also donating to RAC.
For $350, you can celebrate any special occasion and provide a lasting gift – perfect for Mom, Dad or a grad. There’s plenty of space to inscribe a favorite saying or remember a loved one.
Please call the office for more information at 203-866-2744 or simply submit the form at the link here: rowaytonarts.org/buy-a-walkway-stone.
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Spring Juried Show Opening Reception
Sunday,
RAC Spring Juried Show is on view now until May 11!!! This annual open theme all media exhibition features artwork by area artists chosen from almost 400 online submissions. Opening day Sunday, April 14, 2024. More info about the judge Roseline Michael Neveling and list of award recipients at this link here.
Pictured here: Lilah Heyman (left) accepts her Best in Show ribbon from RAC Board/Exhibiting Member Pamela Proctor while RAC Executive Director Andrea Letters (middle) and RAC Board Member Sarah Messmore (right) look on.
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1st Place: Karen Popp “Illumination” (Ink and Watercolor)
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Best in Show: Lilah Heyman “Photographs on the Window Ledge” (Painting)
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Honorable Mention: Pamela Proctor “Vessel #7 with Lichen”
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Honorable Mention: Lisa Laible “Pondview” (Photography)
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3rd Place: Kathy Milligan “The Hungry Visitor” (Oil on Linen)
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2nd Place: Amy Schott “Bird Homes No. 4” (Mixed Media)
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Winners in attendance:(left to right) Kathie Milligan, Pamela Proctor, Lilah Heyman, Karen Popp, Amy Schott, Lisa Laible.
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RAC Classes and Workshops
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There’s still time to register for the May/June Session of Adult Weekly Classes
Classes available in Watercolor, Acrylics, Oils, Mixed Media, Collage, Book Making, and Drawing for all interests and experience levels.
Artwork here by Susan Fehlinger who will be teaching “Learning to Make it Your Own” in the studio on Thursday afternoons.
Click here for full listing of weekly classes
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Don’t have time for a regular weekday class? Then try one of our short term workshops.
Artwork here by Lori Lohstoeter who will be teaching “Gelli Plate Printmaking” workshop on Wednesday, May 8 (6-8:30pm)
Upcoming workshops include:
- “Gelli Plate Printmaking” with Lori Lohstoeter on Wednesday, May 8 (6-8:30pm)
- “Sip & Suds” Bath Bomb Making event with Raachel Oshrin on Thursday, May 9 (6-7:30pm)
- “Stitch & Sip” Crochet workshop with Michelle Bjerke on Wednesday, May 29 (5:30-7:30pm)
- “Cyanotype Exploration” with Susanne Brandt on Saturday, June 8 (10am-1pm)
- “Intro to Monotype Printmaking” with Chris Shore from Center for Contemporary Printmaking on Thursday, July 11 (6-8:30pm)
- “Alla Prima Portrait Painting” with Felicia Feldman on two Fridays, July 12 and Friday, July 19 (10am-2pm)
- “Structural Figure Drawing” with Eric March on Saturday, Aug 24 (10am-3:30pm)
Click here for more info or to register!
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Our 3-Day Summer Workshops for Ages 7-12 are Open for Registration
Artwork here from a student of Laurie Ferrante who will be teaching “Summer 3-Day Workshops for ages 7-10” this summer.
- 3-Day Summer Art Workshops for Youth are offered weekly throughout July and August on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday (2-4pm)
- Register for one or more workshops as the projects change weekly
- Laurie Ferrante, Rogers School’s awesome art teacher, will teach the first five workshops which are geared towards students 7-10 years.
- Lisa Thoren, super popular RAC youth instructor, will teach the last two workshops in August for ages 8-12 years.
Click here for more info or to register!
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Now through May 11, 2024 only!!!
All Media Juried Show, open to all artists
Link to online gallery and more info here.
Visit the gallery Tuesday through Friday 12-5pm or Saturday from 10am-1pm
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May 19 through June 16, 2024
All Media Exhibiting Member Show
This year, RAC encourages 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 art, in addition to the media-specific awards. These awards are generously provided by individuals and businesses in our community! More info here.
DEADLINE is May 10 at MIDNIGHT
Prospectus
Receiving: Monday, May 13 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, May 14 (12-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 19 (4-6 pm)
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June 23 through July 21, 2024
Juried Show, Open to All Artists (Photography and Sculpture only!)
This exhibition features artwork by area artists chosen from online submissions – link will be live on Monday, May 6. More info here.
DEADLINE is May 24 at MIDNIGHT
Receiving: Monday, June 17 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, June 18 (12-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 23 (4-6pm)
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“Photo Management for Fine Artists,” will be held Wednesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 29 at 6-8:30pm in the RAC studio with Paul Einarsen, professional photo manager and digital expert. He will demonstrate how to photograph, edit and submit artwork online for bios, contests and galleries to better position artists as professionals.
** Please note this is a two-part course for fine artists to learn how to photograph their artwork, not a course for photographers!
Workshops are made possible by a grant from the Rowayton Civic Association. Preregistration is required (max attendance is 30 for each in person session). Click here for more info and to register for both workshops!
By the end of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver professional-looking submissions that conform to show specifications and complement the artist’s work. They will also have a better understanding of the art show submission process and how to effectively showcase their work to potential buyers and collectors using their iPhone. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to get your work showcased for potential buyers and collectors.
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Artists interested in becoming Exhibiting Members should bring items for consideration to the gallery on Thursday, May 23 from 12 to 5 pm. The artist selection will take place on the morning of Friday, May 24 with notifications sent to accepted artists the following week. Artists should plan on picking up their artwork on Friday, May 24 from 12 to 5 pm or Saturday, May 25 from 10 am to 1 pm.
There’s a form that needs to be completed before bringing artwork to the gallery, which can be found at this link. Review the Exhibiting Member Prospectus here.
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The RAC 5 – Kathy Draper
Kathy Draper has been a RAC Exhibiting Member since 1971. She was an Art Major at Briar Cliff College for two years and then studied at Parsons School of Design’s two year program, majoring in Illustration. Kathy moved to Rowayton in 1968 and then to Wilson Point in 1975 where she still lives. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years and studied art through the years at RAC, Silvermine Arts Center and abroad – all to keep her inspired to go forward with her creativity.
What medium do you work in and why?
Oil paints, most forgiving and most fun to move around.
What time of day do you feel most creative?
Morning but I am always thinking of what I am going to do next.
Who are a few of your favorite artists?
Sargent, Homer, Sorolla
Do you work on multiple pieces at once?
Yes, many.
What inspires your artwork?
My landscape, the water and my Ikebana.
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Welcome to new RAC Exhibiting Member Shelby Smith and welcome back to RAC Exhibiting Member Clarice Shirvell!
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