This exhibition features abstract art by RAC Exhibiting Members.
Abstraction refers to the process or technique of distilling visual elements – such as form, color, line, and texture – away from
their representational or literal references of the observable world, evoking emotions, concepts, or aesthetic responses, often
prioritizing subjective interpretation over objective representation.
Please review the exhibition requirements carefully to ensure your work complies with the guidelines for acceptance at the
Rowayton Arts Center. By submitting your work to the show, you agree to the exhibition requirements and RAC Gallery Policies.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Show Runs February 8 through March 7
Receiving Dates: Monday, February 2 (5–7pm) and Tuesday, February 3 (12-2pm)
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 2pm Tuesday, February 3. No exceptions!
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 8 (4-6pm)
Pick Up: Monday, March 9 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, March 10 (12-2pm)
Storage is extremely limited – please pick up on time. You will be charged a $10/day penalty for late pickup.
ENTRY PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES:
Deadline is midnight on Friday, January 30th.
Artist’s Eligibility: Exhibiting Members only
The exhibition committee reserves the right to refuse any entry on the grounds of poor condition or oversized artwork.
How Many Works: One work per artist. Entries will be capped at 80 pieces due to limited gallery space. Apply early!
Fees: $25; Fees waived for Art Angels
Submission form link here.
Remember, there is a process to pay for your entry online and upload your image prior to drop off.
After you click the submit button, you will be directed to PayPal to pay the entry fee either by credit card or PayPal account.
You are not required to pay using PayPal. Follow the prompts to pay by credit card.
Judge: Tina Villaveces
Tina Villaveces is a recent Brooklyn transplant who has dedicated the majority of her career to the arts. Having spent almost a decade working in commercial art galleries and museums in NYC, she has a deep appreciation for those who create and a strong sense of commitment to authenticity. Tina finds joy in learning and discovering, which she makes her routine by connecting and supporting women at Yellow Studio.
Tina has an MA in Museum Studies with a concentration in Contemporary Art from NYU and a BA in Art History with minors in Architecture and French from Trinity College in Hartford, CT.
Tina worked at Pace Gallery, Sean Kelly, James Cohan, and D’Amelio Terras, plus interned at numerous museums, including the MoMA, Guggenheim, and Whitney. She also worked as a Project Manager at Pentagram. Most recently, she did a stint at The Aldrich in Ridgefield and volunteered at the Katonah Museum of Art. She is currently a board member of the Katonah Museum Artists’ Association.
Tina lives in Pound Ridge with her husband and their two young sons.
New This Year: Cash Award. $100 for First Place
Hu Lindsay Memorial Award: $250 for the best in Mixed Media.
The Hu Lindsay Memorial Award was established in 2016 for the top winner in Mixed Media for RAC’s annual Abstraction
exhibition. This prize honors the life of Hu Lindsay, an active exhibiting member for many years and RAC President from 2007 to 2013. Throughout his successful 50-year career as an award-winning graphic designer, Hu continued to create his own artwork. After his retirement, he concentrated on collages, mixed-media artwork, and paintings, many of which won awards at
regional art venues.
Questions? Please email executivedir@rowaytonarts.org