A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Marine & Coastal Art,” will be on view September 5, 2021 through October 2, 2021. This all media exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with a marine and coastal theme. The opening reception on Sunday, September 5 from 4 pm to 6 pm is free and open to the public.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. The Chair for the exhibition is Joanna Milan Chilla and the Co-chair is Josh Iguchi. The judge, Steven Parton, is a painter and educator who divides his time between Manhattan and Westport, CT. He is on the faculty of the Silvermine School of Art and the Westport School District. His oil paintings are in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.
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.