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NOTE FROM OUR NEW RAC PRESIDENT:
I’m incredibly excited to take on the role of Board President for Rowayton Arts. As a lifelong artist and an exhibiting member of RAC for five years, I’ve seen the impact that RAC has in bringing an appreciation of the arts to the community. Along with LuLu McPhee, our new Vice President, and our outstanding board and staff, we are looking forward to continuing this impact throughout 2022 and into the future. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas on continuing the mission of RAC, and how we can best support our members and our community, I’d love to hear from you!
Jay Wilson
jay_wilson92@hotmail.com
*** Please note that RAC will be closed Sunday, July 3 in honor of the holiday weekend (image of fireworks off Bayley Beach courtesy of the Rowayton Civic Association who is presenting this year’s show on Monday, July 4!)
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RAC’s Annual Meeting 2022 ended with a celebration in honor of Ana and Steve Mernick’s long association with the organization and many years of hard work on the board – a new walkway stone was presented while a toast was raised in thanks. Congrats also to new Board President Jay Wilson and other positions filled by Vice President Lulu McPhee, Secretary Kim Kernan and Treasurer Charly Sahlia. Pictured left to right: Pamela Proctor, Steve Mernick, RAC Executive Director Andrea Letters, Kathleen Weinstock, Kim Kernan, Judy Katz, Vice President Lulu McPhee, Joanna Bridges, Jay Wilson, Eunice Roy (Missing is RAC Education Director Suzy Aubrey and Charly Sahlia, plus RAC Marketing Director Jane Seymour, who took the photo).
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View everything on the RAC online gallery here!
Thanks again to our local merchants and individuals who donated
the prize money: All Seasons Marine, Arden’s Rowayton, The Bait Shop, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, The Bait Shop, Charles Michael Gallery, Chou Chou, Classic Prep, Compass Real Estate, Core Burn Pilates, Darien Rowayton Bank, Fairfield County Bank, The Gatt Group, House of Needlepoint, Images of Old Greenwich, Ana and Steve Mernick, Raise High Construction, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, Rings End, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, SAILS American Grill, ER Salvatore Associates, SubShots, UCBC Darien/New Canaan,
White Bridge Wine & Spirits, William Raveis Real Estate Darien/Rowayton.
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Visit the gallery until July 24, 2022
All Media Exhibiting Member Show
This exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members
as large as 40″– 60” or as small as 12” or under.
More info and list of award recipients here!
Tuesday through Friday, 12-5pm plus Saturday and Sunday from 10am-1pm (except Sunday, July 3rd for the holiday weekend).
Questions? Email exhibitions@rowaytonarts.org
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July 31– August 28, 2022
Open Juried Show, photography and sculpture only
More info here!
Receiving: Monday, July 25 (4-7pm) and Tuesday, July 26 (11 am-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, July 31 (4-6pm)
Questions? Email exhibitions@rowaytonarts.org
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RAC Classes and Workshops
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Summer Classes
The summer session offers plenty of adult classes to keep creative as the weather heats up. Review the entire schedule at rowaytonarts.org/classes.
The Summer 3-Day Workshop and July Ceramics Class registration is open for children ages 6-12. (Pictured here are sunny creations by students in “ClayPlay @ RAC” with RAC Instructor Michelle Beyman.) For more info, visit rowaytonarts.org/youth-classes-and-workshops.
RAC will also arrange private art classes and parties for all ages in small groups. Schedule a private weekly art class, a Paint and Sip party or Open Sketch session by contacting RAC Education Director Suzy Aubrey at education@rowaytonarts.org or call 203-866-2744 (x-2).
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Paint & Sip
Thursday, July 21
6:30pm-9pm
Join popular instructor Lenny Moskowitz as he leads participants through this abstracted landscape painting in the RAC studio. Painters of all levels welcome.
Fee: $45 (includes all equipment, instruction, art materials and wine). More info and register online here.
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Big and Small Show Reception
Sunday, June 26
This all media exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members that are BIG (between 41” and 60”) or as small as 12” and under. (Pictured here is Chair Meg Tweedy, right, with Co-Chair and Best in Show winner Lisa Thoren beside her painting.)
Winners were announced by the judge, Eric Jiaju Lee, visual artist, educator and Associate Director of the Sorokin Gallery in Greenwich: Best in Show: Lisa Thoren for “Above and Beyond” (Painting), 1st Place: Jean Bowler for “Waves Kiss the Shore” (Painting), 2nd Place: Joyce Andersen for “Simple Grandeur” (Photography), 3rd Place: Christina Tugeau for “Under the Apple Tree” (Painting), Honorable Mention: Lynne Arovas for “Energy in Order” (Mixed Media), Michael Brennecke for “Sis Boom Bah” (Painting), Kyle Hicks Healy for “Blue Skies” (Painting), Peter Kinseley “Big and Small” (Painting), and Jay Wilson for “Burn out Bright” (Photography).
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Nice crowd enjoying the show in
the gallery
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Honorable Mention: Kyle Hicks Healy for “Blue Skies” (Painting)
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2nd Place: Joyce Andersen for “Simple Grandeur” (Photography)
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3rd Place: Christina Tugeau for “Under the Apple Tree” (Painting)
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Honorable Mention: Peter Kinseley “Big and Small” (Painting)
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Honorable Mention: Jay Wilson for “Burn out Bright” (Photography)
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Winners in attendance with the judge (left to right): Peter Kinseley, Jay Wilson, Judge Eric Jiaju Lee, Kyle Hicks Healy, Christina Tugeau, Lisa Thoren and Joyce Andersen
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Welcome summer – enjoy the season everyone!!!
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