Rowayton Arts Center | Art Exhibits, Classes & Workshops in Norwalk CT

"Photography & Sculpture"
Outstanding works by RAC exhibiting artists are featured in the current "Photography & Sculpture" exhibit, which continues through [...]

About RAC

We are the only center for the arts in Norwalk and attract members from throughout Fairfield County and beyond.

For 50-plus years, the Rowayton Arts Center has been a welcoming cultural hub where people of all ages meet, interact and have fun with others who create, perform and appreciate the arts.

Our former firehouse overlooking the Five Mile River features a bright public gallery where members can show and sell their high-quality artwork during 10 exhibitions each year. Check out high-quality artwork by RAC exhibiting artist members.

In our comfortable Art School environment, children and adults, from beginners to pros, are encouraged to develop their creativity, style and skill.

We welcome groups, schools, curators, interior designers and architects for RAC Gallery tours by appointment.

Come visit, experience and enjoy!

"Art shouldn't be something that you go quietly into an art gallery and dip your forelock and say, 'I have to be very quiet, I'm in here amongst the art.' It's here, art's everywhere. It's how you use your eyes. It's about the enjoyment of visual things. And it's certainly not for any one group of people." Ken Done, Australian painter

RAC News

RAC Elects Officers-Board

During the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Rowayton Arts Center on June 17, the following people were elected for their first two-year term (2012-2014) on the RAC Board: Lisa Dunne, Suzie Jellinek, Stephanie Jordan, Elizabeth Nagle and David Siever. Current Board Members nominated for another two-year term are Merion Frolich, Robert Sachs, Amy Schott and Jeannine Soper. The new officers are Barbara Seith – president; Bruce Horan – vice president; Kathy Leeds– secretary; and Ana Mernick – treasurer. Returning for the second year of their terms on the Board are Joel Flora, Catherine Horan, Andrea Letters and Paul Wolters.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS

RAC Exhibition Schedule & Prospectus

Special Events

through June 30
Seasons of the Norwalk Land Trust

All the artwork in this show, which continues in RAC's Portside Gallery through June 30, is for sale to benefit the Norwalk Land Trust and RAC.

Wednesday, June 19
Let's Talk About Photography

Even with numerous photo websites, there are few opportunities for face-to-face discussions on photography. Everyone -- from beginning photographers to pros plus art lovers -- is invited to join a free discussion of trends in photography at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. Jim Kahnweiler will moderate and participants are encouraged to bring one 8 x 10 photo.

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Thursday, June 20
Open Chantey Sing

Join us to sing along or enjoy listening during this monthly celebration of our maritime heritage. Special guests from New York and throughout Connecticut join Deirdre Murtha of The Johnson Girls and her husband, Sean, in leading rousing nautical songs. Refreshments included in $5 admission. DATES = 3rd Thursday in June, July & August ... 6:00-8:00 p.m. Next Sing: June 20.

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