RAC instructors

Anda lives in Sherman, Connecticut and has been painting in oils and acrylics since she was 16. Acrylics, however, remain her favorite medium.

Becky Holden holds a BA in Art, Painting from Rutgers University; a Masters Degree in Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University, and has 20 years of experience as an art teacher in the Redding public school system.

Christy Gallagher received her education at Cooper Union School of Art and the National Academy of Design School of Fine Arts, New York, NY.

Dana Goodfellow is an award-winning, third-generation artist. Her keen sense of light is the unifying quality and primary focus in her paintings and prints. Describing herself as a “colorist”.

Denise Minnerly  graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Art Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts in the arts.

Eric March is a painter and draftsman whose work explores the formal possibilities of realism with themes of urban life, urban environments, and narrative-often through dense multi-figural compositions.

Evelyn Harvey is an artist and art instructor working with local organizations and art centers to bring creativity to the community.  She was a Professor of Visual Art, teaching Drawing I, Painting I, Designer Fundamentals, Color Theory, and Art Appreciation at Palm Beach State College.  She received her BFA in painting from Pratt institute and MFA in painting from Savannah College of Art & Design.

Felicia Feldman has Masters in Fine Arts (Painting) from the New York Academy of Art, a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts (Painting) from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and has completed a number of Independent studies with renowned artists  Odd Nerdrum, Steven Assael, Will Cotton, Rita Natarova, Noah Buchanan, Vincent Desiderio and Alan Feltus.  

Frank Bruckmann began his studies at the DuCret School of Art in New Jersey and continued with classes at the Art Students League in New York City.

Georgette Diamandis has an extensive education in the arts.  She earned a Masters in Education

John Grieco is a portrait painter located in New York City. Grieco is a recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant.  He won “Best in Show” at a 2010 Exhibition at the Salmagundi Art Club in New York City

Joseph Fama earned a bachelor’s degree from Iona College and attended the School of Visual Arts and the Reilly League of Artists. Cesare Borgia was his instructor. He is a member of The American Artist Professional League, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society, Inc.  

A native New Yorker, Judith Orseck Katz is a graduate of the Music and Art High School and Syracuse University School of Fine Arts.  She is a graphic designer, potter and painter.

Laurie Ferrante has a BFA and an MS in Fine Arts / Art Education from the University of Bridgeport and CNR.  She comes to RAC with 30 years of art education experience.  Currently teaching at the Rogers School’s IB program in Stamford,

Lenny Moskowitz is a Connecticut landscape painter who lives in New Haven with his wife.He graduated with his B.F.A from the Philadelphia College of Art and received his M.F.A. from Michigan’s Cranbrook Academy.

Leslie Giuliani has a rather eclectic artistic background. Having graduated with a B.F.A. in drawing, oil painting and photography, she continued her studies in a variety of media

Lisa Thorén is an award-winning mixed-media artist. She began her career studying printmaking in Florence, Italy, and earned her BFA from Parsons School of Design. Lisa was an art director at Travel + Leisure Magazine,

Lori Lohstoeter is an artist who merges a deep passion for the creative process with a commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists. With a rich educational background that includes a BFA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a BA from the Art Center College of Design in Southern California,

My name is Maggie Sulik & I’m thrilled to be leading workshops again this summer at The Rowayton Arts Center.  I studied Art Education at SCSU & I currently teach K-8 art at Rogers International School in Stamford, CT.

Mari Gyorgyey is best known for her nonlinear narrative art which flows into book arts, pen and ink drawings, paintings, computer imagery, and fine art etchings. She is not afraid to mix any of the techniques to communicate her theme.

I developed a love for creating with clay as a teen and kept connected while working in advertising & marketing. In 2000, I began teaching clay classes through a 501(c)3 clay studio, then independently in Fairfield County.

Monica Sprei has been teaching art to youth for the majority of her career.  She has taught in numerous schools throughout the Metropolitan NYC area

Artist Nancy McTague-Stock credits early exposure to environmental experiences as the impetus for her life long artistic focus.

Rick Daskam’s paintings have appeared in Art Galleries and Juried Exhibitions throughout the Connecticut and New York area.  

Steven DiGiovanni is a professional artist and instructor who lives and works in New Haven, Connecticut.  He has exhibited throughout the region

Susan Fehlinger had to be content to be an occasional painter during her 30+-year career as a Television Producer in New York City. She attended art classes at The School of Visual Arts at night,

Vickie Marsango is a contemporary abstract expressive artist and instructor at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, Florida and many locations throughout the United States. She offers Abstract Expressionism, Creative Painting, Encaustics, and Mixed Media courses and workshops.

William McCarthy is a nationally-known artist whose works are in numerous public and private collections.