RAC Masters 2026
Sep 11 - Oct 10
Theme: RAC Masters is a members-only group show intended to appeal to artists who have a body of work and are interested in presenting it at an advanced level.
Accepted artists: Janine Brown (Mixed Media), Kat Evans (Acrylic Painting), Almudena Fernandez Vicens (Mixed Media), Andy Kimmel (Oil Painting), Andrea Letters (Photography), Lori Lohstoeter (Mixed Media), Merrilee Main (Acrylic Painting), Barbara O’Shea Strong (Photography), Annie Roberts (Ceramics), Anda Styler (Acrylic Painting), Zili Zhang (Photography)
Cash awards for First, Second and Third Prize.
Judge: Jared Quinton is a curator and writer based in Connecticut. Learn more at jaredquinton.net
Receiving Dates: Monday, August 31 (12-3pm)
Please be sure you will be available to deliver your work at the required time. Late work will not be accepted, and you will forfeit your place in the exhibition.
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 2pm, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Opening Reception: Friday, September 11 (5-7pm)
Show Runs September 11 through October 10
Pick Up: Saturday, October 10 (1-2pm) and Monday, October 12 (3-5pm)
Storage is extremely limited – please pick up on time. You will be charged a $10/day per piece penalty for late pick up.
Autumn Juried Show 2026
Oct 18 - Nov 14
Theme: This is an open call, open-theme, all-media exhibition.
Show Dates: October 18–November 14
Submission form will be live August 24
Submission dates: August 24–September 11 (midnight deadline)
Cash Award: $250 for Best in Show
Juror: Kimberly Henrikson
Kimberly Henrikson serves as the Executive Director at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP), nonprofit print organization for over 30 years in Norwalk, CT with programming areas that include a regular schedule of exhibitions, instructional workshops, an artist-in-residence program, artist studio rental space and edition printing for artists. Learn more at contemprints.org.
Receiving Dates: Monday, October 12 (5–7pm) and Tuesday, October 13 (12-2pm)
Please be sure you will be available to deliver your work at the required time. Late work will not be accepted, and you will forfeit your place in the exhibition.
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 2pm, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 18 (4-6pm)
Pick Up: Monday, November 16 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, November 17 (12-2pm)
Storage is extremely limited – please pick up on time. You will be charged a $10/day per piece penalty for late pick up.
Winter Small Works Juried Show 2026
Nov 22 - Dec 24
Theme: There is no theme for this show. Work should NOT be holiday themed.
Show Dates: November 22 (opening reception) – December 24
Submission form will be live October 5
Submission dates: October 5 – October 30 (midnight deadline)
Cash Award: $250 for Best in Show
Juror: Sandra Pelletier
In 2008, motivated by her love of both fine art and technology, Sandra Pelletier opened Sorelle Gallery, a tech-forward gallery committed to client service, fine art education and collection diversity. A woman-owned business, Sorelle is a place that supports artists in building their own brands and helps clients to curate their own spaces so they feel good wherever they are, invest confidently and buy what they love.
Receiving Dates: Monday, November 16 (5–7pm) and Tuesday, November 17 (12-2pm)
Please be sure you will be available to deliver your work at the required time. Late work will not be accepted, and you will forfeit your place in the exhibition.
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 2pm, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 22 (4-6pm)
Pick Up: Monday, January 4 (12-5pm) and Tuesday, January 5 (12-5pm)
Storage is extremely limited – please pick up on time. You will be charged a $10/day per piece penalty for late pick up.
Holiday Gift Show 2026
Dec 4 - Dec 24
The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) is looking for well-crafted and appealing gift items at reasonable prices for its Holiday Gift Show (HGS). We are accepting small ornaments and holiday-related gifts as well jewelry, pottery and ceramics, candles, wooden toys and other objects, knitted/crocheted items, fiber art and, for Exhibiting Members only, original cards and small prints/paintings.
As a change for this year, prospective vendors are invited to bring samples of their work to RAC on two drop-in Jurying Days so the committee can see the items in person and discuss quality, quantity and price.
Jurying Days: Monday, September 14 (5-7pm) or Tuesday, September 15 (12-2pm). You will be notified on or before Friday, September 18 of the acceptance status of your items.
Show Dates: December 4 – December 24
Pick Up: Monday, January 4 (12-5pm) and Tuesday, January 5 (12-5pm)
Storage is extremely limited – please pick up on time. You will be charged a $10/day per piece penalty for late pick up.