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Thanks so much to Paul Einarsen of Bluewater Imaging LLC for kicking off our Pro Skills Series with his presentation “Beginning Photo Management for Fine Artists” this week!!! Here he is being introduced by RAC Executive Andrea Letters in the photo below on the right. The next FREE workshops will be on Wednesday, May 10 with Kimberly Hendrickson, “Mindful Messaging: Selecting Works with Intention” followed by “Framing to Sell” with Thomas Del Spina on Wednesday, May 24 (preregistration required, more info at link here!)
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Now through May 13, 2023
All Media Exhibiting Member Show
More info and link to the online gallery here!
Visit the gallery Tuesday through Friday, 12-5pm and Saturday from 10am-1pm
Last Look @ RAC for Spring Juried Show – Thursday, May 11 at 5-7pm
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May 21 through June 11, 2023
All Media Exhibiting Member Show
This exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members
representing their best work of the year, with cash awards thanks
to individuals and merchants in the area.
Prospectus
Remember to pay for entries online prior to drop off.
DEADLINE is MAY 12 at MIDNIGHT – click here to submit the form!!
Receiving: Monday, May 15 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, May 16 (12-2pm)
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 21 (4-6pm)
Questions? Email exhibitions@rowaytonarts.org
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The CSA show is always in need of sponsors. Let us know if you or a business you know would have interest in a sponsorship opportunity. For more information on sponsorship via the RAC website! Thanks so much…
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RAC Classes and Workshops
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Education Update
A new session of classes and workshops begins in May with a wide variety of course options. Here’s an image of a painting by instructor Susan Fehlinger who will be teaching “Learning to Make it Your Own” on Thursday afternoons.
View the full line up at rowaytonarts.org/classes.
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The spring session for youth and teen students continues through late May. Registration is open for our Summer 3-Day Art Workshops for ages 6-12. (Seen here are images from Lisa Thoren’s “Creations” class where she introduced young students to the artwork of Gustav Klimt.) View the entire schedule of classes at
rowaytonarts.org/youth-classes-and-workshops.
RAC also hosts private art classes and parties for all ages in small groups in our studio. Schedule 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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Spring Juried Show 2023 Opening
Sunday, April 23
The Spring Juried Show show is now on view through May 13 – this open theme, all media exhibition features artwork by area artists chosen from online submissions.
Winners were announced by the judge Jill Sarver Rossi, Senior Curator with Cynthia Byrnes Contemporary Art, Westport, CT: Best in Show: Gigi Guthrie of South Salem, “Drifting” (Painting),1st Place: Lucy Le Bohec of Coventry, “Self as a Goat Person” (Drawing), 2nd Place: Nancy Breakstone of Westport, “Bitter End Knots” (Photography), 3rd Place: Jo Ann Davidson of Westport, “In the Kitchen” (Watercolor), Honorable Mention: Gwendolyn Morris of Stamford, “Hmmm” (Painting), Pamela Proctor of Rowayton, “Vessel #4 with 2 Flies” (Sculpture), Jamie Rhind of New Canaan, “Crescent” (Photography), Barbara Shapiro of Scarsdale, “Power” (Mixed Media).
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Honorable Mention: Gwendolyn Morris, “Hmm…” (Oil Painting)
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Honorable Mention: Exhibiting/Board Member Pamela Proctor, “Vessel #4 with 2 Flies” (Sculpture)
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Best in Show: Gigi Guthrie, “Drifting” (Acrylic Painting)
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Pamela Proctor (right) accepting her Honorable Award ribbon from Chair Ronnie Gold (left) and Co-Chair Mary Moross (center)
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1st Place: Lucy Le Bohec, “Self as Goat Person” (Drawing)
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Twinning at the opening! RAC Board President Jay Wilson (left) with Jamie Rhind, Honorable Mention winner
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Honorable Mention: Barbara Shapiro, ” Power” at bottom (Photography)
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3rd Place: Jo Ann Davidson, “In the Kitchen” at top (Watercolor)
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Some winners in attendance (left to right): Nancy Breakstone, Pamela Proctor, Gwendolyn Morris, Lucy Le Bohec, Gigi Guthrie, Jo Ann Davidson, Barbara Shapiro
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RAC Artist Selection Drop Off Day May 4
RAC’s volunteer selection committee will review artwork by local artists interested in becoming exhibiting members Friday, May 5. Artists should bring items for consideration to the gallery on Thursday, May 4 from 12-5pm. The artist selection will take place on the morning of Friday, May 5 with notifications sent to accepted artists the following week. Artists should plan on picking up their artwork on Friday, May 5 from 12-5 pm or Saturday, May 6 from 10am-1pm.
There’s a form to complete before bringing artwork to the gallery, which can be found at this link. Review the Exhibiting Member Prospectus here.
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Save the Date!!! Art @ Home
Buying, Collecting, Arranging
Wednesday, May 31 (5-7pm)
This free event will feature a panel discussion with three top local designers moderated by RAC’s next door neighbor (pictured here) Jennifer Matthews, Realtor, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. Learn tips and thoughts on incorporating art in home design with refreshments provided. More info soon!
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Members Survey 2023
The deadline for submitting input in the Members Survey has been extended until May 5. As an Exhibiting Member, your experiences and opinions are incredibly important to the board of directors and staff.
Please take just five minutes to complete this survey – responses will help us craft our priorities in the coming year to best support you and your fellow exhibiting members. Link to RAC Exhibiting Members survey here!!!
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Buy a Walkway Stone
Commemorative stones for RAC’s front patio are a wonderful way to honor these special people in your life, while also donating to RAC.
For $350, you can celebrate any special occasion and provide a lasting gift – perfect for Mom, Dad or a grad. There’s plenty of space to inscribe a favorite saying or remember a loved one.
Please call the office for more information at 203-866-2744 or simply submit the form at the link here: rowaytonarts.org/buy-a-walkway-stone.
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In Memoriam
Longtime RAC member Rosamond Emmonds (and mother of Exhibiting Member and RAC Instructor Lisa Thoren) passed away on April 4, 2023. She lived in Darien for over 60 years where she was invoved in the creation of the Darien Arts Council, now known as the Darien Arts Center, which continues to inspire and educate children and adults in art, dance, theater and music.
Contributions in her honor may be made to the organization at darienarts.org
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Welcome to RAC!!! New Exhibiting Members: Terry Atkin, Keith Bloomfield, Eileen Carey, Ilene Fox, Eddie Hall, Jeanne McDonagh, Barbara Shapiro and Barbara Soares
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