May 17 - Jun 14, 2026
Theme: This all-media, open-themed exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members, with cash awards donated by local merchants and individuals. This is an opportunity to submit your very best work.
Cash Awards: First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention will be awarded in each of 3 categories:
1. Oil and acrylic
2. Watercolor, printmaking, pastel, drawing, and mixed media
3. Photography and sculpture
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, “Haromonic Chill Out”
Honorable Mention: Laura Bowman, “The Parrot Told Him Everything” (Watercolor)
Judge: Joseph Fucigna – Read Juror’s Statement & Bio here
With appreciation for 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
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 8 at midnight
Receiving Dates: Monday, May 11 (5–7pm) and Tuesday, May 12 (12-2pm)
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 2 pm Tuesday, May 12. No exceptions!
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 17 (4-6pm)
Show Runs May 17 – June 14
Pick Up: Monday, June 15 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, June 16 (12-2pm)