A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Abstraction,” is now on view through March 7, 2020. This all media exhibition features 85 pieces of artwork by over 60 RAC exhibiting artists.
Winners were announced at the opening on February 9: Hu Lindsay Memorial Award for Mixed Media, Joseph Dermody of Greenwich for “Imminent,” 1st Place (tie), Amy Schott of Wilton for “Close Cover Before Striking” (Mixed Media) and Heidi Follin of Norwalk for “Instar” (Acrylic), 2nd Place, Heidi Lewis Coleman of Stamford for “Threshold,” (Mixed Media), 3rd Place, Laure Dunne of Norwalk for “Gull Gone” (Photography).
RAC gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. The Chair for the exhibition is Michael Brennecke and the Co-chair is Heidi Follin. The judge, Joseph Fucigna, is a multi-media artist whose work is rooted in process, play and the innate qualities of the materials used. Through experimentation, play and innovation he creates sculptures that are known for their power to transform materials, inventiveness and odd but suggestive subject matter. Presently, Fucigna is a full time Professor of Art at Norwalk Community College and is the Chair of the Studio Arts Program. He resides and works in Weston, CT.
RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. For almost 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 classroom for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.