A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Annual Sponsored Awards” show will be on view May 17 through June 14. This all-media, open-themed exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with cash awards donated by local merchants and individuals. The awards have been made possible by the support and generosity of the following: All Seasons Marine Works, Arden’s Rowayton, Beacon Capital, LLC, Brendan’s 101, City Strong Athletics, Cucina Daniella, Darien Rowayton 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.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Summer Hours: Sunday 10am to 1pm (beginning May 24).
Winners were announced by Joseph Fucigna, Professor of Art and Chair of the Visual Arts Program at Norwalk Community College: Best in Show: Miggs Burroughs, “Puppetry” – Photography (Lenticular). Acrylics and Oils 1st Place: Michael Brennecke, “Black Forest,” 2nd Place: Max Wiesen, “The Raven,” 3rd Place: Gretchen Bruno, “Simply Elliot,” Honorable Mention: Gwendolyn Morris, “Two Peruvian Men.” Photography & Sculpture 1st Place: Richard Ventre, “ROBYN/THE FLAG. Victory, Gallantly Streaming,” 2nd Place: Brooke Sessions, “Carnival Chaos,” 3rd Place: Barbara Soares, “Wonderland of Gong: Cosmic Rabbit Hole,” Honorable Mention: Emily Kelting, “Japanese Garden in the Mist.” Drawings, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pastels, Prints and Collage 1st Place: Kathy Draper, “Weaving,” 2nd Place: Judy Katz, “Cow Pasture Pier,” 3rd Place: Joe Dermody, “Harmonic Chill Out,” Honorable Mention: Laura Bowman, “The Parrot Told Him Everything” (Watercolor).
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 studio for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.