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Artists Panel Discussion on Rowayton Art Center’s Autumn Juried Show

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The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) presents another @RAC Artists Talk from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23. This evening of conversation with artists in the current exhibition, “Autumn Juried Show,” will be moderated by Mindy Green. — an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center
This is an opportunity to learn more about the creative process from a varied group of individuals devoted to their art. The event is free and open to the public.

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Artists in the Current Autumn Juried Show at Rowayton Arts Center Talk About Their Work

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The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) presents another @RAC Artists Talk from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23. This evening of conversation with artists in the current exhibition, “Autumn Juried Show,” will be moderated by Mindy Green. — an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center
This is an opportunity to learn more about the creative process from a varied group of individuals devoted to their art. The event is free and open to the public.

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83 Artists in Rowayton Art Center’s Autumn Juried Show — Reception on Sunday

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A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center, with works by 83 area artists, will be on view Oct. 13 through Nov. 9, 2019.  
The “Autumn Juried Show,” an all-media exhibition, features artwork by 83 artists from the area, chosen from over 350 submissions. The opening reception is free and open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m., this Sunday, Oct.

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‘Marine and Coastal Art’ Exhibit Starts Sunday with Reception at Rowayton Arts Center

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“Marine & Coastal Art,” a new exhibit opening on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Rowayton Arts Center, features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with a marine and coastal theme. The opening reception is free and open to the public on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m.

— an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center
This all-media exhibition  runs through Oct. 5, 2019. RAC gallery hours are from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays, and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The judge, Jon deMartin, is among the leading figurative artists working today and has taught life drawing and painting for more than twenty-years at the most prestigious academies and ateliers in the country.

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Rowayton Arts Center presents @RAC Artists Talk

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The Rowayton Arts Center presents another @RAC Artists Talk on Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the gallery. It is an evening of conversation with artists in the current exhibition, “Focus Under Forty,” as well as “The Art of Aging Gracefully,” moderated by Mindy Green. Artists include Rick Pank, Bela Szabo, Peter Ostasiewicz, Amy Bilden, and Stacy Schneider. This is an opportunity to learn more about the creative process from a varied group of individuals devoted to their art. The event is free and open to the public.

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Focus Under 40 Receiving at Rowayton Arts Center

‘Focus Under Forty’ Exhibit Opens Sunday with Reception at Rowayton Arts Center

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A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Focus Under Forty” will be on view July 28, 2019 through August 25, 2019. This all-media exhibition features artwork by local artists aged 16 to 39 years old. The opening reception is free and open to the public on Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

— an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center

The judge, Paul DeRuvo, is the associate printer and studio manager at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP). Paul began his printmaking studies at CCP at the age of 14. He has since graduated from Massachusetts College of Art where he was awarded a full presidential scholarship to study printmaking.

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‘At the Table’ Art Exhibit at Rowayton Arts Center, Now Through July 21

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A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center, “At the Table” is on view now through July 21, 2019.  This all media exhibition features artwork by more than 50 RAC Exhibiting Artists members from the area. — an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center (RAC)
RAC gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Chair for the exhibition is Amy Schott and the Co-chair is Milan Chilla. The judge, Westport artist Heidi Palmer, focuses on three elements in her work: light, air and the meaning of time. Light governs her compositions, defines form and serves as the catalyst for delving into the ephemeral effects of air and atmosphere, which clarify the painting’s sense of place.

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‘Farm to Gallery’ Fundraiser at Rowayton Arts Center Celebrates All Things Culinary and the ‘At the Table’ Exhibit

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The Rowayton Arts Center is hosting a “Farm to Gallery” fundraising event on Wednesday, July 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
The evening celebrates all things culinary with the current show “At the Table” on display and the recent “Food for Thought” creative writing contest. Winners of “Food for Thought” will be on hand to read their food-inspired short poetry and prose. Curated cocktails featuring Tuck Gin and summer wines chosen by the Rowayton Wine Store will complement a lovely spread of summery light fare thanks to Palmer’s Market and other sponsors. Proceeds benefit RAC as well as the food pantry at The Open Door Shelter in Norwalk. The fee for the event is $30 (suggested donation).

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Ladies Night Out: ‘Collage and Cocktails’ at Rowayton Arts Center

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Enjoy a Proscecco Royale cocktail along with all the trimmings you need to create a one-of-a-kind personal collage at Rowayton Arts Center’s adult workshop, “Collage and Cocktails,” Thursday, June 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
— an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center
Instructor Anne E. McCormick will lead the workshop sharing stories, images and techniques from some of the world’s most cherished artists and designers. The cost, $45, includes cocktails, appetizers, instruction and all collage materials. In addition to the materials provided by RAC, you may consider bringing extra magazines, fabric, ribbon, decorative paper, stamps and/or photos that you might want to use to enhance your artwork. REGISTER ONLINE. The RAC Gallery and Art School overlooks the scenic Five Mile River in Rowayton, CT at 145 Rowayton Avenue.

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Rowayton Arts Center ‘En Plein Air’ Painting Competition

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RAC’s “En Plein Air” Painting Competition is an annual event aimed at getting artists of all ages outside painting the gorgeous outdoor scenes that define the town of Rowayton. It kicks off June 8 at 8 a.m. at the RAC gallery where artists will register (there is a $15 fee) and choose their location. Artists will have a few hours to paint before returning their artwork back to RAC by 12 noon. There will be a reception at 2 pm with live music and refreshments. Paintings will be for sale and awards will be given in adult and youth categories (under 16 years of age).

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Ladies Night Out: ‘Collage and Cocktails’ at Rowayton Arts Center, Thursday, June 13

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Enjoy a Proscecco Royale cocktail along with all the trimmings you need to create a one-of-a-kind personal collage at Rowayton Arts Center’s adult workshop, “Collage and Cocktails,” Thursday, June 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
— an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center
Instructor Anne E. McCormick will lead the workshop sharing stories, images and techniques from some of the world’s most cherished artists and designers. The cost, $45, includes cocktails, appetizers, instruction and all collage materials. In addition to the materials provided by RAC, you may consider bringing extra magazines, fabric, ribbon, decorative paper, stamps and/or photos that you might want to use to enhance your artwork. REGISTER ONLINE. The RAC Gallery and Art School overlooks the scenic Five Mile River in Rowayton, CT at 145 Rowayton Avenue.

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Attention, Writers: You Can Enter Rowayton Arts Center’s ‘Food for Thought’ Writing Contest

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The Rowayton Arts Center is running a food-themed writing contest as part of a celebration of all things culinary. Winners will be awarded prizes, and their work will be shared during the upcoming exhibition At the Table. — an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center

The meals we consume – alone or with others, at home or far afield – do much more than just satisfy our appetites. They also provide a portal to some of our most deeply-felt personal experiences: memory, family, sense of place, culture. Like Proust’s madeleine, the flavors, aromas, and preparations of certain foods have a unique power to bring these associations to immediate and vivid life.

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Rowayton Arts Center Outdoor Painting Workshop and Competition

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The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) has two painting en plein air (translated as “outdoors” from French) events in June. An adult workshop is planned Saturday, June 1 with instructor Anda Styler from 2 to 6 p.m. plus a competition will take place the following Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m, with a reception at 2 p.m.

The workshop “Painting En Plein Air” on Saturday, June 1 will focus on light, shadow, composition, and how to capture the local landscape without being totally overwhelmed. There will be a quick 20 minute demo at a painting location that will be announced soon in the RAC vicinity. Instructor Anda Styler lives in Sherman and attended Parsons School of Design. She has had many accomplishments as a painter such as numerous awards and interviews in publications, including American Art Collector and Country Gardeners Magazine.

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William McCarthy's Morning Sunrise painting

‘Atmospheric Landscapes’ Painting Class — 12 Hours Long, Over Two Days at Rowayton Arts Center

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Will McCarthy will be teaching a workshop, “Atmospheric Landscapes” at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) during the weekend of April 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. — an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center

Back by popular demand, this workshop will inspire your imagination and loosen up your flow. William McCarthy engages the artist by sharing the techniques that enable him to paint from his imagination and achieve an atmospheric style that captures, in essence, the beauty and the emotion of the landscape. The day will begin with a lecture and demonstration and launches into a full day of painting and interaction. The second day will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, adjusting tone and adding detail bringing out the best in each image. Both oil and acrylic painters are welcome.  The concepts taught are applicable to all.  However, if you paint in acrylics, be sure to bring your own paints.

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Rowayton Arts Center Presents Artists’ Talk on ‘Photography, Sculpture & Fiber Art’ Exhibit

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The Rowayton Arts Center presents another @RAC Artists Talk, an evening of conversation by artists in the current exhibition, “Photography, Sculpture & Fiber Art.”

It is an opportunity to learn more about the creative process by a varied group of individuals devoted to their art. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Mindy Green will moderate the discussion. RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community.