Newsletter – May 2019

May 2019 Newsletter

Current Exhibition

BIG & small

April 14 – May 11, 2019

Exhibiting Members Show

For this exhibition, RAC encouraged artists to go BIG or go small! There is almost an even split in the gallery – come see what speaks to you.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Spring Juried Show

May 19 – June 16, 2019

Open Juried Show

Receiving: Sunday, May 12 (11am – 2pm) and Monday, May 13 (4 – 7pm)

Opening Reception: Sunday, May 19 (4 – 6pm)

More info on the RAC website here !

Community Sponsored Awards: “At the Table”

June 23 – July 21, 2019

Exhibiting Members Show

Receiving: Monday, June 17 (4 – 7pm) and Tuesday, June 18 (11 am – 4pm)

Opening Reception: Sunday, June 23 (4 – 6pm)

Prospectus

Education @RAC

Adult Workshop with Anda Styler

“Plein Air Workshop”

Saturday, June 1

2 – 6pm

Fee $85

Participants will catch the best light of the day in this late afternoon workshop overlooking the gorgeous Five Mile River. The workshop will focus on light, shadow, composition, and how to capture the landscape without being totally overwhelmed! Being on location can be somewhat intimidating – everything is there in front of you so how do you hone in and create a powerful painting that captures the essence of the place you are? There will also be a quick 20 minute demo. More info here .

Image: “Sherwood Island Marsh” by Anda Styler

***Mark your calendars for the RAC Plein Air Competition – Saturday, June 8

Open Sketch

Sunday, May 5 & Sunday, May 19

Noon – 3pm

Fee $15

Sunday afternoons in the studio with live model, open to all artists (no need for RAC membership!)

April Adult Workshop with William McCarthy, “Atmospheric Landscapes”

This workshop attracted participants from far and wide: Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and California! The weekend produced some truly inspired artwork, plus a fun photo op for Will to pose by his portrait by hanging in the “BIG & small” exhibition downstairs (see 1st place BIG artist John Harris below in reception photos).

RAC exhibiting Member Stuart Weismiller above and other student work to the right…

New Spring Workshop

Afternoon Creativi-TEA

Friday, May 3

4 – 6pm

Fee: $45

Our Creativi-TEA will be a unique blend of painting in our newly renovated gallery and enjoying tea on our lovely deck overlooking the Five Mile River. Anne E. McCormick , our local paint and tea expert, will lead the participants through paintings of vibrant tea cups, coffee pots and flowers using a variety of water media. It will be a feast of creativity, tea and pastries. Art experience is not necessary.

Perfect for an early Mother’s day activity or to celebrate Spring! Festive hats are optional. For further information or any questions, please call 203-866-2744 ext. 2 or email education@rowaytonarts.org .

Image: by RAC Exhibiting Member and Board Member Judy Katz

RAC Opening: BIG & small, Sunday, April 14 , 2019

Best in Show winner Katherine Draper standing below her small painting “Landscape Abstracted”

John Harris with his 1st Place (BIG) painting, “Will”

RAC Board Member Pat Atkin by her small stoneware sculpture, “THREE”

RAC artist Richard Ventre with his mixed media piece, “Michelle/Bach Violin Concerto, Preso, Redux” and BIG & small Chair Pamela Riley-Abear

It was a great crowd – thanks to all who attended our opening reception event! #ArtLivesHere

Lisa Laible (below, right) collects her winner’s ribbon from Chair Pamela Riley-Abear (left) and Exhibitions Board Member Eunice Roy (center)

Lynn Stephens Massey stands beside her 3rd Place (BIG) artwork, “Oyster (Hair)”

Sandy Mills with her 3rd Place (small) painting, “Bluegrass”

Gallery Assistant Leo Gonzalez with Judy Katz by her 1st Place (small) porcelain piece, “Vessels to Put Your Dreams In”

Winners for the following categories were announced at the opening:

Katherine Draper for “Landscape Abstracted” (Best in Show)

BIG: John Harris for “Will” (1st Place), Lois Weingarten for “Woman in Negligee” (2nd Place), Lynn Stephens Massey for “Oyster ‘Hair’” (3rd Place)

small: Judy Katz for “Vessels To Put Your Dreams In” (1st Place), Lisa Laible for “Abundance of Completeness” (2nd Place) and Sandy Mills for “Bluegrass” (3rd Place)

In Memoriam

Susan Spivack

February 2, 1942 – April 28, 2019

We are deeply saddened to report the passing of long time RAC member, Susan Spivack. Susan was a resident of Westport, Connecticut and highly accomplished watercolorist. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (State University of New York) where she majored in textile design. She also studied at numerous workshops in Italy, France and Bermuda, as well as several throughout the Northeast. Susan could often be seen at RAC helping with exhibitions, attending classes and bringing her warm and tender smile to everyone she encountered.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society and/or the Rowayton Arts Center . RAC is honored to be named as a recipient of donations in Susan’s memory. We will miss her.

NEW EXHIBITING MEMBERS – March 2019

Welcome to RAC: Rick Bannerot of Norwalk, Lisa Berger of Newtown ,

and Michele Hubler of Bridgeport.

Member News

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May 2 through May 27

“Art to the Avenue 2019”

Work by many RAC artists: Heidi Lewis Coleman, Joseph Dermody, Julie DiBiase, Maria Friscia, Stephen Fritsch, Ilse Gordon, and Margaret Esme Simon

Greenwich Avenue and surrounding business district