Rowayton Arts Center Open Call to Artists – “Holiday Gift Show 2019”

The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) is seeking original, handcrafted works for the annual Holiday Gift Show from November 29 to December 24, 2019. RAC will accept small ornaments and holiday-related items as well as jewelry, pottery and ceramics, candles, wooden toys and items, small furniture, knitted or crocheted items, fiber art, original cards and small prints or paintings.

The Holiday Gift Show is a juried event, so items will be included at the discretion of the Holiday Gift Show Committee. Receiving dates are November 15 through 17, 2019. In order to participate, artists must sign up for a time to drop off their work. Please see prospectus online at rowaytonarts.org/prospectus-holiday-gift-show-2019/.

Proceeds from the Holiday Gift Show are used to support RAC and its educational outreach. There will be a special preview night on Tuesday, November 26 from 5 to 7 pm, with a $5 suggested donation that will be waived in exchange for canned goods going to the Open Doors Shelter in Norwalk. Opening day is Friday, November 29 from 10 am to 5 pm with extended opening weekend hours (Saturday, November 30 from 10 am to 5pm and Sunday, December 1 from 10 am to 7 pm plus Monday, December 2 from 10 am to 5 pm). Regular hours for the show are Tuesday through Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (closed on Mondays).

RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. For almost 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.

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Submitted by Norwalk, CT

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