A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Marine and Coastal Art,” will be on view through September 2, 2023. This popular annual exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with a marine and coastal theme. This year 10% of any sales from the main gallery will benefit the Norwalk Land Trust, a nonprofit organization which is tasked with the care of the Farm Creek Preserve in Rowayton.
The opening reception on Sunday, August 13 from 4 pm to 6 pm is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm plus Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm. There is also a Last Look @ RAC afterhours event on Thursday, August 31 from 5 to 7 pm.
Winners were announced by the judge, Westport Graphic Artist Miggs Burroughs: Best in Show: Bobbie Mullen of Weston, “Beach Treasure” (Acrylic Painting),1st Place: Nancy Breakstone of Westport, “Changes – Playa Negra” (Photography), 2nd Place: Susan Fehlinger of Bridgeport, “Water’s Edge” (Oil Painting), 3rd Place: Rachel Peterson of Darien, “Coney Island” (Acrylic Painting), Honorable Mention: Pamela Riley-Abear of Stamford, “Where’s the Crab” (Acrylic Painting), Josh Iguchi of Rowayton, “Long Sands Beach” (Photography), and Andrea Letters of Rowayton, “Good Buoy!” (Photography).
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.