A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Community Sponsored Awards,” is on view now through June 19, 2022. 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.
A special thank you to our friends who contributed to the Community Sponsored Awards 2022: All Seasons Marine, Arden’s Rowayton, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, The Bait Shop, Charles Michael Gallery, Chou Chou, Classic Prep, Core Burn Pilates, Darien Rowayton Bank, Fairfield County Bank, The Gatt Group, House of Needlepoint, Images of Old Greenwich, Ana and Steve Mernick, Rings End, The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, SAILS American Grill, Salvatore Construction, Subshots, UCBC Darien/New Canaan, Whitebridge Wine & Spirits and William Raveis Real Estate Darien/Rowayton. The Chair for the show is Karen Kent and the Co-Chair is Yuko Ike. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm plus Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm.
Winners were announced by the judge Felicity Kostakis, artist and art instructor at Greenwich Academy:
Best in Show: Karen Popp of Greenwich, “North End, Boston” (Mixed Media), Acrylics and Oils:
1st Place: Kathleen Weinstock of Darien, “Chief” (Oil Painting)
2nd Place: Sean Murtha of Norwalk, “At the Oyster Bar” (Oil Painting)
3rd Place: Joanne Leaman of Westport, “Summer Days” (Acrylic) Photography
1st Place: Marcy Juran of Westport, “1910 Census” (Color Photography)
2nd Place: Emily Kelting of Norwalk, “Dunking the Nets, Inle Lake, Myanmar” (Color Photography)
3rd Place: Joyce Anderson of Wilton, “Main Street” (Color Photography)
Honorable Mention: Lisa Liable of Rowayton, “Inside Out” (Color Photography)
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pastels, Prints and Collage
1st Place: Lynne Arovas of Greenwich, “Poem” (Mixed Media/Collage)
2nd Place: Margaret Esme Simon of Greenwich, “Portrait of Nia” (Pastel)
3rd Place: Amy Schott of Wilton, “Watch Dials” (Mixed Media)
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 classroom for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.