Now through December 24
Tuesday through Friday (12-5pm), Saturday (10am-5pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). Closed Mondays.
NEW! Rowayton Gift Stroll –This year the town of Rowayton will be transformed to a delightful walkable shopping experience from Pinkney Park to RAC!!! #RowaytonGiftStroll #shoplocal
In the park, Seaside Delights will be open daily with beach themed apparel, art and unique gifts plus all your favorite roadie cups. On weekends, visitors to the Rowayton Historical Society’s Boathouse will find quality goods from one-of-a-kind vendors rotating in the space: Jessica Howard Ceramics, Blue Door Vibes, Tori Brown and more.
And the RAC gallery is now filled with original, handcrafted works for the Holiday Gift Show plus there’s also a special selection of items by the Rowayton Gardeners.
Wednesday, December 9 is Wishlist Wednesday Shopping Night until 8pm with other shops in town open for everyone to create a list or send someone to buy their favorite items.
Shopping Bubble Option – If you would like to shop privately alone or in a small group, simply set up an appointment by calling the gallery at
OR Shop Online – We have a new online store with some featured items for curbside pickup, browse on our website after December 3 here!!! 30% of your purchases at the Holiday Gift Show directly support RAC and are tax deductible!
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Jan 10 – Jan 31, 2021
Open to RAC students and instructors who participated in any weekly class during 2020 as well as Open Sketch students who attended sessions regularly.
Receiving: Monday January 4 (3-7pm) and Tuesday, January 5 (10am-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 10 (4-6pm)
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February 7 through March 6, 2021
Exhibiting Member Show
Receiving: Monday, February 1 (4-7pm) and Tuesday, February 2 (11am-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 7 (4-6pm)
Theme: In the dark of winter, we dream about being In the Garden.
Warm sun on our face, the scent of earth in our nose, the blush of tender shoots popping up through barren ground; these memories give us hope and comfort on dreary days and cold nights. Life comes full circle again.
Prospectus and other information to follow soon!
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Winter Classes are Posted and Ready for Registration! RAC’s Winter Session of art classes begins in January. To review the entire schedule, visit rowaytonarts.org/classes. Two classes will be held in the studio, with the rest of the lineup of favorite instructors meeting online. (Image: watercolor by RAC Instructor Christy Gallagher) RAC will also arrange private art classes and parties for groups of six or less. Whether it be a private weekly art class, a Paint and Sip party or Open Sketch session. Contact Education Director Suzy Aubrey at education@rowaytonarts.org or call 203-866-2744 (x-2).
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ONLINE Paint and Sip
with Susan Fehlinger
Tuesday, December 29
4:30 to 6:00pm
RAC Instructor Susan Fehlinger will lead participants through a painting of this cozy winter landscape. Susan will be demonstrating with a palette knife, but students are welcome to use a palette knife or a brush.
The fee for the class is $30. If you need supplies, RAC will deliver them to your door for an additional $35. Table easels can also be purchased for $15. Register online at rowaytonarts.org/workshops. A Zoom invite will be sent out a day or two before the event.
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Holiday Gift Show 2020 Opening Weekend
November 27 – 29
The gallery was transformed yet again for the annual Holiday Gift Show plus there was a Pop Up Sale in the parking lot next door with artwork by RAC members, including: Elena Abrahams, Pat Atkin, Nancy Breakstone, Milan Chilla, Dana Goodfellow, Jan Raymond, Eunice Roy, Peter Savarine, Kathleen Weinstock, Hooey Wilks, and Jay Wilson. A visit by the Bubble & Brew food truck provided fine teas, coffee and baked goods.
Shown here: Rowayton Gardener and RAC Volunteer Pamela Proctor (left), RAC Board President Steve Mernick (center) and RAC Executive Director Andrea Letters (right) spending hours of their time setting up this year’s Holiday Gift Show
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Rowayton Gardeners paper whites/dried lavender, wreaths/garlands and bows galore! Special thanks to Pamela Proctor!
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Rowayton gals Kinsale Maloney (left) and Sofia Snow (right) were a huge help keeping lines moving and customers happy
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RAC Education Director Suzy Aubrey with a table full of ceramics for sale created by RAC Board Member Pat Atkin
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Musician Jimmy Weinstock (son of RAC Board Member Kathleen Weinstock) performs at the Pop Up Sale
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The squares fundraiser makes a stunning display and is such a popular gift item at just $45 each. Reminder to any artists to return their submission…
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RAC Exhibiting Member Tom Kretsch has just published a book of photographs capturing ten years of journeys to Maine, “Touching Maine.” He will be bringing signed copies of the book to the Holiday Gift Show after December 7 ($50 each). For more information, email Tom at tom@peacefulplacesphoto.com.
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Today is #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global movement following Thanksgiving dedicated to charitable giving, similar to how Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become days that are synonymous with holiday shopping. The goal of #GivingTuesday is to encourage people everywhere including retailers, charities, online organizations, community centers, individuals and families to come together with one common purpose – to help others and incentivize ways to give more, give smarter, and celebrate the spirit of generosity through charitable contributions and volunteerism.
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NEW EXHIBITING MEMBERS
Welcome to RAC: Mary Moross of Norwalk,
Judith Secco of Bantam, Sergio Villaschi of Warren
and Hooey Wilks of New Canaan
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