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We are happy to host!
Interested in renting the RAC gallery or studio? Recent events include a nonprofit organization brainstorming session, a Mahjong social and baby shower as well as this photography session.
More info on our website at this link here!
Photo: The Rowayton Parents Exchange rented the gallery recently for a “Heirloom Children’s Portrait Event.”
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Realism 2026 Opening
RAC’s Realism show is on view now until April 4! This new exhibition features artwork by Exhibiting Members. Thanks to all who joined us during a chilly afternoon on Sunday, March 15. More info and list of award recipients at the link here.
Photo of winners in attendance (left to right): Alanna Fagan, Javier Eastman, Anda Styler, Gretchen Bruno, Ann Marie Tetelman, Connie Van Rhyn
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New Member Javier Eastman collecting his 1st Place ribbon from RAC Executive Director Andrea Letters (left) and RAC Board/Exhibiting Member Pamela Proctor
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1st Place: Javier Eastman “Stepping Out” (Oil)
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3rd Place: Ann Marie Tetelman “Seasonal Pieces (Graphite)
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2nd Place: Anda Styler “Top of Kent Falls” (Acrylic)
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Honorable Mention: Gretchen Bruno “Young Girl Glancing Back” (Oil)
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Honorable Mention: Alanna Fagan “Honeycrisps” (Oil)
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Honorable Mention: Connie van Rhyn “The Pup Loves Stark Carpet!” (Oil)
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RAC VP Lulu McPhee (left) with Andrea Letters
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Thanks also to Felicia Feldman, our amazing RAC instructor for serving as the Realism show judge. Here is Felicia beside her own painting “Migration” that is currently hanging in the gallery.
View the entire exhibition (along with ALL the artwork from our shows during the past year) in the RAC online gallery here!
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Wednesday, April 15 (6-8pm) with Sandra Pelletier
Sandra Pelletier, founder of Sorelle Gallery Fine Art in Westport, will discuss how to build a successful and profitable art career. She explains that if artists want galleries, collectors and designers to take them seriously, they must organize their practice like a professional studio.
Sandra will discuss how an artist must think of their career in three areas:
- Creating the Work
- Building the Business Infrastructure
- Marketing and Selling the Work
This FREE workshop is made possible by a grant from the Rowayton Civic Association. Preregistration required (max attendance is 30 people). Registration form here!
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RAC Classes and Workshops
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NEW 4-wk Drawing Class this month!
Drawing with Fresh Eyes
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 5 (2:30-4:30 pm)
Instructor, Timothy Cronin
In this class, students will learn to draw more intuitively by slowing down and truly observing what’s in front of them. We’ll focus on seeing shapes, proportions, relationships and negative space as they actually appear. This is a great class for those new to drawing as well as seasoned painters who could use a refresh on the powers of observation.
Fee: $160
Adult Weekly Classes
Adult Short Term Workshops
Youth and Teen Classes
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April one and two day Workshops:
Atmospheric Landscapes with William McCarthy
Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12 (10am-4pm)
William McCarthy engages you by sharing the techniques that enable him to paint from his imagination and achieve an atmospheric style that captures, in essence, the beauty and the emotion of the landscape. Both oil and acrylic painters are welcome.
Fee: $325 (includes oil paints, brushes and canvas. Those who prefer to paint in acrylics should bring their own paints and brushes.
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Intro to Encaustic Photography with Rebecca Dunn
Wednesday, April 22 (6:30-8:30pm)
Students will learn how encaustic wax can be layered with photographs, tinted with pigments, and manipulated to create depth, texture, and luminous surfaces.
Fee: $65 (includes all supplies)
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Skies and Sea with Nancy McTague-Stock
Saturday, April 25 (10:30am-1:00pm)
In this workshop, we will explore ways to create the mood. From the stormy to the meditative, from streams to oceans, you will have the choice to employ pencil, watercolor, watercolor pencil, ink and/or crayon as a part of your process.
Fee: $100 (incl all supplies)
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FREE Art Demonstration with Lenny Moskowitz
Wednesday, April 29 (6:00pm-8:00pm)
This free art demonstration introduces Lenny’s approach to simplifying and abstracting subjects from life or photographs. He’ll show how to break images into bold shapes, establish strong values and contrast, and use warm and cool color patterns to create rhythm and energy—revealing what makes a painting truly come alive.
Fee: No charge, but registration is required.
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March 15 through April 4, 2026 ONLY!
Exhibiting Member Show
Link to online gallery, list of award recipients and more info here!
Artwork Pick Up: Monday, April 6 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, April 7 (12-2pm)
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April 12 – May 9, 2026
Open Juried Show – All Media (and open theme!)
List of Accepted Artists and more info here!
Drop off dates: Monday, April 6 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, April 7 (12-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 12 (4-6pm)
SAVE THE DATE! @RAC Artists Talk on Thursday, April 23 (6-8pm)
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May 17 through June 14, 2026
Exhibiting Member Show
How Many Works: One work per artist
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 for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention in each medium.
Deadline for online submissions is Friday, May 8 at Midnight
Receiving: Monday, May 11 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, May 12 (12-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 17 (4-6pm) – more info here.
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Welcome to RAC – New Exhibiting Member
Jeffrey Chapman!
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