A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Abstraction,” is now on view through March 2, 2024. This all media exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with a larger degree of independence from visual references. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.
Winners were announced by the judge Eleanor de Ropp Flatow, Associate Director of Hollis Taggart gallery in New York City: Hu Lindsay Award for Best in Mixed Media: Lynne Arovas, “Work Space” (Mixed Media), 1st Place: Michael Brennecke, “The Narrows II” (Oil on Panel), 2nd Place: Hanneke Goedkoop, “Madame Butterfly” (Acrylic), 3rd Place: Pamela Proctor, “Sea Breeze” (Mixed Media), Honorable Mention: Monica Sprei, “Iron Woman” (Sculpture), and Kat Evans, “Variations III” (Acrylic).
RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. For over 60 years, this nonprofit organization has been a cultural gem in Rowayton, CT. The gallery and art school overlook the scenic Five Mile River at 145 Rowayton Avenue with space for regional artists to exhibit their art and a studio for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.