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RAC in the Spotlight
We were thrilled to host Kendyl (center in photo) and Rich (right) from the news magazine Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5 Boston to spotlight our artists in the gallery and students upstairs! They also visited the Rowayton Gardeners and Historic Rowayton to include footage for an upcoming “Main Street and Back Roads” travel segment.
The team is shown interviewing Javier Eastman, new RAC Exhibiting Member and 1st Place winner in our Spring Juried Show, with his oil painting “Stepping Out” hanging on the wall. Watch the entire segment here!
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Annual Sponsored Awards Show 2026 Opening
RAC’s Annual Awards Show is on view now until June 14! This all-media, open-themed exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with cash awards donated by local merchants and individuals: All Seasons Marine Works, Arden’s Rowayton, Beacon Capital, LLC, Brendan’s 101, City Strong Athletics, Cucina Daniella, DR Bank, E.R. Salvatore Associates, Fairfield County Bank, HTG Investment Advisors, Images of Old Greenwich, Inc., Kenneth Johnson, Rowayton Wine Shop, Sails American Grill, Seaside Delights, The Bait Shop Marine Services, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, Whitebridge Wines & Spirits and William Raveis/Tammy Langalis.
Photo of winners in attendance (left to right): Kathy Draper, Emily Kelting, Michael Brennecke, Judy Katz, Richard Ventre, Gretchen Bruno, Laura Bowman, Gwendolyn Morris and Max Wiesen. More info and a full list of award recipients at this link here.
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1st Place (Drawings, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pastels, Printmaking, Collage): Kathy Draper, “Weaving”
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1st Place (Acrylics and Oils): Michael Brennecke, “Black Forest”
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1st Place (Photography & Sculpture): Richard Ventre, “ROBYN/THE FLAG. Victory, Gallantly Streaming”
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Awards Ceremony: Richard Ventre collecting his 1st Place ribbon (Photography & Sculpture) with his muse Robyn
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2nd Place (Drawings, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pastels, Printmaking, Collage): Judy Katz, “Cow Pasture Pier”
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3rd Prize (Acrylics and Oils): Gretchen Bruno, “Simply Elliot”
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2nd Place (Acrylics and Oils): Max Wiesen, “The Raven”
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Honorable Mention (Photography & Sculpture): Emily Kelting, “Japanese Garden in the Mist”
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Honorable Mention (Acrylics and Oils): Gwendolyn Morris, “Two Peruvian Men”
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Honorable Mention (Drawings, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pastels, Printmaking, Collage): Laura Bowman, “The Parrot Told Him Everything”
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RAC Classes and Workshops
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ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
The July/August weekly class session will Open for Registration on Thursday, June 4. The session will run from July 6 through August 21. Many of our current weekly classes will be offered as well as some new ones sprinkled in. Be sure to mark your calendars as many classes fill quickly.
Artwork by Anda Styler who will be teaching “Painting with Light and Value” on Tuesday mornings.
Adult Weekly Classes
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ADULT SHORT TERM WORKSHOPS AND TRIPS
Carve into Summer
Block Printmaking workshop with Evelyn Harvey
Wednesday, June 3 (6-9pm)
Fee: $85 incl all supplies
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Surface Play
with Nancy McTague-Stock
Saturday, June 13 (10:30am-12:30pm)
Fee:$85 incl all supplies
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Through June 14, 2026 ONLY!
Exhibiting Member Show
Link to online gallery, list of award recipients and more info here!
Artwork Pick Up: Monday, June 15 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, June 16 (12-2pm)
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June 21 through July 19, 2026
Juried Show, Open to All Artists (Photography and Sculpture only!)
SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED
This exhibition features artwork by area artists chosen from online submissions. More info here.
Cash Award: $250 for Best in Show
Juror: Elizabeth Avedon
Receiving: Monday, June 15 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, June 16 (12-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 21 (4-6pm)
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July 26 through August 23, 2026
Exhibiting Member Show
Theme: This all-media exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with a marine and coastal theme. More info here.
Cash Award: $100 for First Place
Submission form available on the RAC website June 26
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 17 at midnight
Receiving Dates: Monday, July 20 (5–7pm) and Tuesday, July 21
(12-2pm)
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Frederick “Rick” Bannerot IV
We are sad to share that RAC Exhibiting Member Rick Bannerot passed away last month in a boating accident. Rick graduated from Yale University where he pursued American Studies and Photography. He loved photographing sailing regattas across Long Island Sound on his beloved boat, On the Fly, and skillfully captured the beauty and colors of Cuba, India, South Florida and The Bahamas. The family asks that to honor his life, please consider a donation to the conservation and educational endeavors of the
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and
Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound.
Rick Bannerot in the RAC gallery by his work “The Moment” – 3rd Place, Photography & Sculpture Show (2019).
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Bela Szabo
We have also learned that Bela Szabo passed away on May 11. He was a longtime RAC Exhibiting Member and shared his talents as a teacher for over 50 years. Bela enjoyed working in watercolor as it allowed him to create depth in his pictures. He was a member of both the Rowayton Arts Center and the Darien Arts Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Norwalk Art Space.
Bela Szabo in the RAC gallery with his Honorable Mention watercolor in the Community Sponsored Awards Show, “Apples!” (2019)
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