We are pleased to announce that the RAC gallery will reopen on July 5th with our Community Sponsored Awards Exhibition! In the meantime, please browse our online exhibitions and the new lineup of summer classes and workshops. Also look out for our emails and join us on social media @rowaytonarts. A note about COVID -19 compliance: Our gallery and studio are spacious and airy with excellent air circulation and plenty of room for people to stay safely distanced from one another. While the upstairs classroom can easily accommodate up to 20 people, we are only allowing a maximum of eight students and one teacher at a time. Every student will have plenty of personal space in which to work and will have their own set of supplies.
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June 14 – July 5, 2020
Focus Under Forty is in RAC’s online gallery along with four other recent shows here. Mathew Anderson of East Lansing, Michigan was awarded Best in Show for this acrylic painting, “Politics.” He says, “Many of our politicians have shifted towards self-service as opposed to representing the people. This piece represents citizens swirling around living life, while the establishment surrounds itself with a barrier to protect their perfect institution. Blood is shed on their behalf, while the people of all colors slowly stand up, and eventually a single Black Sheep rises to disrupt the system.”
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July 5 – August 2, 2020
Exhibiting Members Show
Open theme, all media – representing the artist’s best work of the year!
Welcome back to the gallery with summer hours in full effect as of opening day Sunday, July 5 from 10 am to 1 pm and then Tuesday through Friday 12 to 5 pm and Saturday/Sunday 10 am to 1 pm.
Thank you to our sponsors!!! Steve and Ana Mernick ~ Rowayton Fuel ~ William Raveis ~ The House of Needlepoint ~ Barbara Murphy ~ The Bait Shop ~ The Restaurant Rowayton Seafood
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August 9 – September 6, 2020
Juried Show, open to all artists
Online submissions deadline: Friday, July 10
Receiving: Sunday, August 2 (11 am – 2pm) and Monday, August 3 (4 – 7pm)
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ONLINE Paint Along
with Anda Styler
Thursday, July 9
4:30 to 6:00pm
RAC is offering another Zoom “Paint Along” experience with RAC Instructor Anda Styler, who will lead students through a painting inspired by her garden. (Participants are also welcome to choose an image of their own.) Anda’s painting style is all about light and value, so this is a great way to be introduced to her technique.
The fee for the class is $30. For an extra $20 RAC will deliver supplies to your home (as long as you live within a 20 mile radius of RAC). You can even purchase a table easel for $15. Just let know on the registration form.
Image: Painting by instructor Anda Styler
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ONLINE Intro to Watercolors
with Nancy McTague-Stock
Thursday, July 16
4:30 to 6:00pm
In these relaxing workshop, Nancy will introduce you to the joy of painting with watercolors. Nancy will talk about supplies (i.e. paints, brushes, paper), how to set up your palette, how to mix colors and how to apply paint to paper. It’s a great workshop for artists new to watercolor and for those who could use a review. Expect to complete a painting by the end of class. No prior experience with watercolor is necessary.
The fee for the class is $30. For an extra $15 RAC will deliver supplies to your home (as long as you live within a 20 mile radius of RAC).
Image: Painting by instructor Nancy McTague-Stock
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ONLINE Paint & Sip
with Susan Fehlinger
Thursday, July 16
4:30 to 6:00pm
RAC is excited to have Susan Fehlinger back to teach another online “Paint and Sip” class. The last one was so well received we had to bring her back for more.
This time around, Susan will lead participants through through a painting of a summer house. She chose this image so that students can play with all the light, color and shadows that exist in such a scene. Susan will be demonstrating with a palette knife, but students are welcome use a palette knife or a brush.
No worries if you don’t have supplies at home. Fee for the class is $30 but for an extra $20 RAC will deliver paints, palette knives and a canvas to your home (as long as you live within a 20 mile radius of RAC). You can even purchase a table easel for another $15. Just let us know on the registration form.
Image: Painting by instructor Susan Fehlinger
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Adult Workshop with
William McCarthy
“Atmospheric Landscapes”
Saturday, July 25 and
Sunday, July 26
10:00am to 4:00pm both days
Fee: $275
Back by popular demand, this workshop will inspire your imagination and loosen up your flow, as 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. Note: both oil and acrylic painters are welcome. More info here . Image: William McCarthy, “Morning Rise”
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All Ages Workshop
with Lenny Moskowitz
“Painting en Plein Air”
Saturday, August 1
10:30am to 2:30pm
Fee: $60
This workshop introduces both new and more advanced artists to the beauty of painting en plein air. The group will meet on the back deck of RAC to receive instructions and guidance from Lenny and to watch him do a quick demonstration on how he approaches an outdoor scene. The class will then disperse around RAC’s perimeter to work on value studies and paintings of their own. Lenny will be on hand to give suggestions and to simply swoon over your work. Lenny’s a fan of working in a variety of mediums, so feel free to bring your drawing utensils, paints of any kind, water soluble crayons, etc.
Image: Painting by instructor Lenny Moskowitz
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ONLINE Art Classes for Adults
Many RAC Instructors are leading classes online over the summer months as listed below: Lenny Moskowitz, Karen Siegel, Dana Goodfellow, Anda Styler and Christy Gallagher. All classes meet via Zoom.
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” Personal Critique Sessions with Lenny Moskowitz ” is for artists who are involved in working on their art independently and would like some feedback, support and encouragement from fellow artists and instructor Lenny Moskowitz. Prior to the group critique, students receive a personal feedback session with Lenny.
Personal feedback sessions July 1 – July 31 (schedule at your leisure)
Group Critique August 5, 11am to 2pm
The fee for this class is $35.
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Karen Siegel will teach “Drawing 101” on Wednesdays from 11:00 am to noon beginning July 8 for six weeks. With emphasis on observation, you’ll learn to notice line, shadow, shape, color and dimension. The class will use a variety of materials including pencils, watercolors and markers – a wonderful class for painters looking to fine tune their skills as well as those who would love to learn how to draw. The fee for this class is $150.
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Dana Goodfellow will teach “ From Pure Realism to Abstract Painting ” on Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 4 pm beginning August 6 for four weeks. The goal of this class is to use theories of composition, layout, design and perspective to allow for stronger REALISTIC or ABSTRACT paintings. There will be painting demos and lectures of both types of painting. Modern and classic artists are referenced throughout the class. The fee for this class is $110.
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Anda Styler will teach “Step by Step – Working it Through the Old and the New – Weekly Personal Critique Sessions” on Mondays, 11 am to 2:00 pm beginning July 6 for four weeks . (Please note days and times are flexible) This class gives students the opportunity to work one on one with Anda Styler, one of Connecticut’s (and RAC’s) most renowned landscape artists. Class assignments will be sent to students at the beginning of each week followed by finished or “troubled” work being sent back to Anda for a comprehensive personal critique via Zoom, Skype or Facetime. Lessons on how to achieve light, shadow and depth will be emphasized each week. The fee for this personal critique class is $250.
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Christy Gallagher will teach “Watercolor and the Landscape” on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 4:10 pm beginning July 21 for six weeks . Summer is coming and thoughts are turning to painting outdoors. Though we’re still staying at home there are many ways that we can utilize our love of plein air. One way is to paint in our gardens and our neighborhoods. Another way is to paint from our windows – inside outside – each window offering a chance to observe our surroundings in new and exciting ways. This class is most appropriate for Intermediate and Advanced watercolor artists. The fee for this class is $160.
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ONLINE Art Classes for Children
Mastering Drawing Skills
Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12
Ages 10 to 14
2 pm to 3 pm
Fee: $150
In this class, your child will learn how to master the principles of drawing. Students will explore contour, line, tone, shading, light, texture, composition, anatomy and spatial depth. Various materials including watercolor, inks and graphite will be explored. This class is appropriate for any student looking to refine their drawing skills regardless of their skill or experience. Classes will be taught via Zoom. LEARN MORE
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“Art in the Box” Classes for Children at Home
Ages 6 to 12
Fee: $225/class during July and August
RAC now offers “Art in the Box” at-home art classes with an instructor and all the supplies needed for a 1.25 hour class. Groups can choose from one of four project categories: string art (friendship bracelets, beads and hemp), pet rock painting, sensory glitter jar, canvas painting or make your own slime.
Classes can be arranged any day of the week at a time that’s convenient. RAC’s instructor will arrive 15 minutes before class begins to set up supplies and the project area. Hosts should provide a workspace with a few tables and chairs as well as mats or cloths to protect the area. Children should dress to get messy and have fun! LEARN MORE
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In-Studio, Private Art Classes for small groups
Ages 6 to 16
Fee: $200/class
(prefer a 4 to 6 week commitment)
Have a group of kids who have been “quaranteaming” and are yearning for some art time in our sun lit, air conditioned studio overlooking the Five Mile River? We can arrange a weekly private 1.5 hour class for your group of up to seven kids age 6+. You’ll have your own instructor, your own curriculum, tons of fun supplies, and a safe environment for your children to be creative. LEARN MORE
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Weekly 3-Day Summer Workshops
Ages 6-12: Tuesdays – Thursdays 2:00 to 4:00pm
Fee: $130pp
In these 3-Day weekly workshops, your child will have the ability and freedom to explore various creative concepts through the guidance of an experienced teacher. Projects will vary by week and will include a variety of supplies, techniques and new skills to learn. Some weeks we’ll be focused on drawing and painting, other times printmaking, and other weeks working with mixed media or creating work based on famous artists.
Regardless of the week you sign up for, you can be guaranteed your child will be learning about important art concepts with plenty of latitude to explore areas of creativity that interest them most. LEARN MOREThese workshops run weekly through July and August. NOTE: these workshops can also be reserved for groups of 3 or more!!!
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Next drop off date is Thursday, July 30 from 12 to 5 pm, with pick up Friday, July 31 from 1 to 5 pm.
See the prospectus for details and stay tuned via our website or social media for scheduled date.
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Look for the email in your inbox to renew online. RAC has five new life members: Pat Atkin, Kathy Draper, Jess Huse, Barbara Murphy and Rick Pank. Also welcome to new members Julia Arstorp of Darien and Shashi Raghunandan of Old Greenwich – his watercolor “Leading the Hunt” seen here SOLD in the recent Shutdown Throwdown online exhibition!
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Come hang out @ RAC
There is a new seating area on the front patio for everyone to enjoy – here is a photo of RAC Executive Director Andrea Letters (left) and RAC Marketing Director Jane Seymour (right) enjoying the new set up. Thank you to Lifetime Member and passionate horticulturalist Pamela Park Proctor (below) for her help in the transformation as well as Andrea and her son Callum (bottom right) for spending their Saturday painting the gallery!
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In the News…
The Best in Show winner of RAC’s Shutdown Throwdown Wendy Moore was profiled in a Hearst Newspaper article “Zen Artist” by Joel Lang, which appeared in the “Sunday Arts & Style” section of the Connecticut Post, The News-Times (Danbury), Greenwich Time , Stamford Advocate and Norwalk Hour .
Read the feature article at the link here !
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