Newsletter – May 2026

May 2026 Newsletter

Buy a RAC Walkway Stone

In this season of celebrating Moms, Dads and Grads, our commemorative stones on RAC’s front patio are a wonderful way to honor these special people in your life, while also donating to RAC. Inscribe a favorite saying, celebrate a special occasion or provide a lasting gift for all to see.

Just fill in and submit the form at the link here. Thank you in advance!

RAC Happenings

Spring Juried Show 2026 Opening

RAC’s Spring Juried Show on view now until May 9! This new exhibition features artwork by area artists chosen from over 350 submissions. Thanks to all who joined us during a sunny spring afternoon on Sunday, April 12. More info and list of award recipients at this link here.

Photo of crowd in gallery

Robert Lansden collecting his 1st Place ribbon from RAC Executive Director Andrea Letters (center) and RAC Exhibiting/Board Member Pamela Proctor (right)

1st Place: Robert Lansden “At One #16” (Watercolor and Graphite) – he also has another piece in the show, “Endless Knot #3”

3rd Place: Judy Katz “Rowayton Harbor” (Gouache and Ink) – her piece “Autumn Field” is also in the show

Honorable Mention: Pamela Proctor “Fish Bowl” (Mixed Media) that also SOLD at the opening!

Honorable Mention: Ruth Chapman “Anemones” (Acrylic Mix Media at right) – her piece “Cardinal” hangs beside it

Honorable Mention: Rebecca Holden “Beach Day” (pastel bottom right) – her pastel “Quiet Day” is at bottom left

2nd Place: Jay Wilson “Good Vibrations” (Photography)

Honorable Mention: Alexandra Diamandis “Field of Dreams” (Oil on Aluminum)

@ RAC Artists Talk

Thursday, April 24

Thanks to all who joined us for our @ RAC Artists Talk with jurors George Billis and Amy Reilly from the George Billis Gallery joined by artists in the current Spring Juried Show. This event was an opportunity to learn more about the selection process and the creative minds of artists in various mediums.

Pictured here (left to right): Amy Reilly, George Bills and RAC Exhibiting Members Robert Lansden, Pamela Proctor and Lilly Langotsky. Come visit the exhibition now until May 9 (Tuesday through Friday 12 to 5 pm or Saturday 10 am to 1 pm) and view everything in our online gallery at the link here!

RAC Classes and Workshops

ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

It’s Time to Register for the May/June session. Classes begin the week of May 11.

Artwork by Lenny Moskowitz who will be teaching “Simplify and Abstract” on Wednesday mornings.

Adult Weekly Classes

Adult Short Term Workshops

Youth and Teen Classes

YOUTH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Youth Crochet with Michelle Bjerke

Thursdays, May 21 – June 11 (5-6pm)

3-Day Summer Workshops for Youth

Offered throughout July and August

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday (2:30-4:30pm)

YOUTH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Current Exhibition

April 12 – May 9, 2026 ONLY!

Open Juried Show – All Media (and all theme)

Link to online gallery, list of award recipients and more info here!

Artwork Pick Up: Monday, May 11 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, May 12 (12-2pm)

Upcoming Exhibitions

May 17 through June 14, 2026

Exhibiting Member Show

How Many Works: One work per artist

Theme: This all-media, open-themed exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members, with cash awards donated by local merchants and individuals. This is an opportunity to submit your very best work.*

Judge: Joseph Fucigna

Deadline for online submissions is Friday, May 8 at Midnight

Prospectus

Receiving: Monday, May 11 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, May 12 (12-2pm)

Opening Reception: Sunday, May 17 (4-6pm)

*The Annual Sponsored Awards show is in need of sponsors!

If you or a business you know would have interest in a sponsorship opportunity, use this form at the link here by May 6.