RAC Artists Talk

Thursday, November 12 at 6 pm

Join us for an evening of conversation with artists in the current Autumn Juried Show. Juror Kimberly Henrikson, Executive Director at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, will discuss the artwork she selected during this casual walk and talk event. This is free and open to the public – refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

RAC Happenings

Autumn Juried Show 2026 Opening

RAC’s annual Autumn Juried Show is now on view until November 14! This open theme all-media exhibition features artwork by area artists chosen from almost 450 online submissions. Thanks to all who joined us on the afternoon of Sunday, October 18.

Award winners in attendance (left to right): Patti Ettinger, Mari Gyorgyey, Erin Karp, Barbara Shapiro, Judge Kimberly Henrikson, Rosalind Shaffer – missing Zili Zhang and Mary Moross. More info and link to the online gallery here!

RAC Classes and Workshops

WEEKLY CLASSES 

The November/December weekly classes begin this week! There’s still room in select classes.

Image here by Tim Cronin, who will be teaching “Drawing with Fresh Eyes” on Monday Evenings.

Weekly Classes

SHORT TERM WORKSHOPS

RAC has an ever evolving selection of short term workshops focusing on the arts, self care and photography.

Image here by Nancy McTague-Stock who will be teaching her annual “Holiday Madness“ workshop where participants work with a variety of mixed media techniques to create handmade Holiday cards and gift tags. 

Sunset Yoga Nidra with Instructor, Joy Hoffman. Wednesday, November 4 (5-6:30pm). A calm and relaxing mid-week reset.  Accompanied by the soothing sounds of crystal chakra bowls, you will be guided toward peace, clarity, gratitude and well-being.

Painting from Within: An Intuitive Abstract Painting Experience with Instructor Melissa Benedek. Saturday, November 7 (12-3pm). Through guided prompts and intuitive painting techniques, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, let go of expectations and express yourself through color, movement, texture and mark-making.

The Art of Vibration with Instructors Carolyn Childs and Carolyn Frazier. Wednesday, November 11 (5-7pm). A restorative evening of yoga flow, a soothing sound bath, and intuitive watercolor painting in the inspiring setting of our gallery, surrounded by artwork and the calming sounds of the sea.

Holiday Madness! Handmade Mixed Media Greeting Cards with Instructor Nancy McTague-Stock. Saturday, November 21 (10:30am-12pm). Create a variety of Holiday cards and gift tags using a fun and interesting array of mixed media items and techniques.

Block Printmaking with Instructor Evelyn Harvey. Saturday, December 5 (10am-1pm).  After the workshop, walk around town and enjoy all the pop up shops and festivities lining the streets of Rowayton during the town’s Holiday Stroll event.

Short Term Workshops

Current Exhibitions

Through November 14, 2026 ONLY!

Open Juried Show

Come visit our Autumn Juried Show during gallery hours: Tuesday through Friday 12 to 5 pm and Saturday 10 am to 1 pm. More info about the juror, accepted artists and award recipients with a link to the online gallery here.

Upcoming Exhibitions

November 22 through December 24, 2026

Open Juried Show, open to all artists

Submissions are now CLOSED as of October 30.

Accepted Artists Notified: on or before Friday, November 6

Receiving of accepted work: Monday, November 16 (5–7pm) and Tuesday, November 17 (12-2pm)

Opening Reception: Sunday, November 22 (4-6pm)

December 4 – December 24, 2026

The RAC gallery will be filled with carefully curated gifts by local artists/artisans for the annual Holiday Gift Show: small ornaments, holiday-related items, jewelry, ceramics, knitted items, cards and prints. There’s also a special selection of items by the Rowayton Gardeners and artwork in the new Winter Small Works Show. More info here.

Opening day: Friday, December 4 (12pm-5pm)

Extended opening weekend hours: Saturday, December 5 (10am-7pm) and Sunday, December 6 (12pm-5pm)

Regular hours: Tuesday through Friday (12pm-5pm), Saturday (10am-5pm) and Sunday (12pm-5pm) until Christmas Eve from 10 am to 2 pm. Closed Mondays.

All proceeds from the Holiday Gift Show are used to support RAC!

Other News

THE RAC 5 – Alexandra Bricchetto Diamandis

Alexandra is a landscape artist. She was born in Argentina and has lived in Rowayton for over 30 years, where she and her husband have raised three boys and several St. Bernards. She started painting at age eight, studied art through high school in Buenos Aires and earned a degree in Art from the Norwalk Community College. Alexandra has been painting on her own and taking classes at RAC and Silvermine Arts Center for the last 10+ years. Her work is inspired by the quiet beauty of meadows, woodlands, mountains and coastal settings. Working primarily in oils and acrylics, she creates immersive landscapes that invite viewers to experience nature from within. She’s always looking for new ways to capture beauty and light in a meaningful way.

What medium do you work in and why?

Oils and acrylics. Oils because they dry slowly, giving me more time and flexibility to work and re-work the details of my painting. Oils also allow me to mix and blend colors creatively to achieve luminosity and depth. Acrylics, conversely, because they dry faster, giving me an instant idea of what the final appearance will look like. This enables me to layer coat upon coat to achieve my vision. Sometimes, I use both on the same painting – starting with acrylics for the base and finishing the painting with oils.

What time of the day do you feel most creative?

I am a morning person. I’m an early riser and love watching the sun come up. After my coffee, I’m energized, refreshed, and ready to start creating.

Who are a few of your favorite artists?

Camille Pissarro for his rural landscapes. Joaquin Sorrola for his rendering of light. Vincent van Gogh for the energy of his brush strokes. And Jerry Garcia, because my husband snuck this in when I wasn’t looking.

Describe your work in 5 words.

Sunny. Joyful. Luminous. Scenic. Inspiring.

Do you listen to anything while you are working on your art?

Audiobooks, the longer the better – sometimes in English, sometimes in Spanish. They help me relax and take just enough of my attention away from the painting to help me stay loose.

Learn more on Alexandra’s website alexandrabricchetto.com and on Instagram @alexandra_bricchetto_artist

Welcome to RAC – New Exhibiting Members

Tina Link and Laurie Peek