Please consider a gift to RAC
During this holiday season, we would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has assisted us with the RAC mission as a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to the arts through opportunity, education and outreach. The Annual Appeal letter will be sent out soon and we will once again count on the generosity of others to keep our historic building humming with activity.
Best Wishes, The RAC Staff (Andrea, Suzy and Jane)
Stop in to make your donation or give online here!
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Shop now through Christmas Eve!!!
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The RAC gallery is filled with original, handcrafted works by local artists for the annual Holiday Gift Show: small ornaments and holiday-related items as well as jewelry, ceramics and knitted items plus cards, prints and paintings. There is also a special selection of items by the Rowayton Gardeners. Hours for the show are Tuesday through Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm (closed on Monday) until Christmas Eve from 10 am to 2 pm.
All proceeds from the Holiday Gift Show are used to support RAC
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Rowayton Gift Stroll returns Wednesday, December 8th
Spearheaded by RAC, merchants in town will be open late until 8 pm on Wednesday, December 8 with a special Sip & Shop going on at the Holiday Gift Show. In the Pinkney Park, the gem of a shop Seaside Delights features beach themed apparel, art and unique gifts plus all your favorite roadie cups. Stop by Classic Prep for coordinated holiday looks for your littles and shop Chou Chou for your perfect holiday gift, even something for guys. Core Pilates is also handing out gifts if you sign up for a free 30-minute session.
Rowayton Wine Shop will offer tastings of wine specials and other holiday favorites, while SAILS American Grill will feature a special discounted cocktail, Rosie’s Apple Pie Hot Cider for $12. Plus Brendan’s is ready with holiday sweets to indulge in and bring home extras! #shoplocal
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Shop @ RAC + Give a $10 donation to OPEN DOORS = Holiday Cheer
RAC is asking shoppers at this year’s Holiday Gift Show to add an additional $10 to their total in order to provide a sketchbook and pen to residents at Norwalk’s Open Doors shelter. These special books will be used to record notes, thoughts and of course, drawings. Please consider this easy way to reach out to others in our community! More info at opendoorsct.org.
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January 9 – 29, 2022
Artist Eligibility: Any person who participated in or taught a weekly class at RAC during 2021 as well as Open Sketch students and Junior Members.
Receiving: Monday, January 3 (3-7pm) and Tuesday, January 4 (11am-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 9 (4-6pm)
Prospectus, entry form and more info here!
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RAC Classes and Workshops
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Winter Classes are Open for Registration
While RAC’s Fall 2 session continues, information is available online for the Winter classes beginning in January. There are a wide variety of in studio, online and hybrid classes for adults of all levels. (Seen here is RAC Instructor Dana Goodfellow with her hybrid set up in the RAC studio!) Review the new schedule at rowaytonarts.org/classes. A reminder that RAC will also arrange private art classes and parties for all ages in small groups. Whether it be a private weekly art class, a Paint and Sip party or Open Sketch session, contact RAC Education Director Suzy Aubrey at education@rowaytonarts.org or call 203-866-2744 (x-2).
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Monotype Holiday Madness!
Saturday, December 4
10:30am-12:30pm
RAC Instructor Nancy McTague-Stock will show participants how to create special holiday cards using monotype printmaking techniques. Open to artists of all levels.
Fee: $50 (includes all materials). More info and register online here.
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Starting next week, Thom Williams will offer Intermediate Photography (beginning December 8 4-5:30pm) and Black & White Photography (beginning December 8 6-7:30pm). He will also host an open Q&A forum for anyone with questions about photography on December 13 from 6-7:00pm. Open to all camera types. To review the entire schedule and register online, visit rowaytonarts.org/classes.
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Open Sketch is back!
Sunday, December 5
11 am to 1:30pm
This workshop is on a very limited basis and participants need to register online in order to attend the studio session with a live model. Open to all artists (no need for RAC membership!) More info at
Fee $20, easels and stools are provided. Participants should bring their own drawing/painting materials, paper and sketch pad boards.
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Online Sketch Book Design Workshop
Tuesday, December 28
12:00pm-1:00pm
Sharon Schmiedel will share ideas on how to fill the pages of your sketch book and give a glimpse into her upcoming class. Open to artists of all levels.
Fee: FREE! More info and register online here.
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Holiday Gift Show Open Late for Light Up Rowayton
Sunday, November 28
Light Up Rowayton brought a happy crowd to town – thanks to all who shopped our Holiday Gift Show!!! Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday 12 to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 to 5 pm until Christmas Eve (10 am to 2 pm). #RACHolidayGiftShow #buyart
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Rowayton Gardener and Holiday Gift Show Committee/new RAC Board Member Pamela Proctor serving wine to shopper John Maloney.
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Shopper Katie Turnball with RAC Exhibiting Member Elena McCoy, Holiday Gift Show Manager Bridget Bennett and RAC Executive Director Andrea Letters (left to right)
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6TD Commissioner Tammy Langalis (left) and friends
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RAC Exhibiting Member Pamela Riley-Abear holding the CTMagazine Holiday Gift Guide spread in the December issue featuring her shell fish sculpture.
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RAC Marketing Director Jane Seymour with husband Paul Seymour (a.k.a. Mr. Light Up Rowayton!)
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Avery and Rob Flowers put a SOLD sticker on one of Hooey Wilks’s prints they purchased during the event.
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The artist squares created by Exhibiting Members were selling fast during the opening weekend of the Holiday Gift Show – such a great gift idea, come get yours soon. Thanks to everyone who participated in this annual fundraiser! #ArtLivesHere
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Welcome to RAC’s new exhibiting members! Barbara Boeck, Karen Popp and Tyler Rhind
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