Events
Regional Show
The Regional Show is a juried exhibit open to local and regional artists. Held annually in the Spring, this exhibit features some of the most diverse artwork seen in the gallery all year. Exceptional work is recognized in various categories and accompanied by cash prizes and gift certificates.
Our juror for 2009 is Amanda Burdan, who currently is the Catherine Fehrer Curatorial Fellow at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, CT. As the scholar-in-residence at the museum, Ms. Burdan works on curatorial and education projects throughout the year. She has given a series of gallery talks and is now teaching the museum's Winter Studies class. She also curated the exhibition "The Road Less Traveled: Thomas Nason's Rural New England," on view at the museum until April 12. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Delaware, Ms. Burdan continued her studies with an M.A. and Ph.D from Brown University. She has taught at Brown, RISD, and universities in the Pennsylvania area.
All fine art and craft media eligible. All work must be original, one of a kind, and not previously exhibited at the gallery. Works must be for sale. NFS and POR not accepted. Work to be hung must be suitable framed and finished and ready to hang with screw eyes and wire attached. A 15% Commission will be taken on the sale of work by all non-members & associate members.
Over $2500 in craft and art awards in 2009. Entry fees are $15 for the first piece, and $7 for each additional work.
For the 2009 ACGOW Regional Art Exhibit, download a Prospectus or contact the Regional Show Coordinator.
Silent Auction - a week long this year
The Annual Silent Auction is the Gallery's primary fundraising event. This year the Auction will be held at the newly renovated Industrial Trust Bank building which is next-door to the Gallery at 14 High Street, Westerly. Bidders may view work and bid on Auction Items from July 13 through July 17. We'll host a party on Friday July 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 where we expect the action to heat up as much as the summer temperatures! Auction items will include many original art items of our members, will be on display in a book of photos in the gallery in June.
Click here to preview our Silent Auction Catalog 2009. You should have an updated version of Flash Player to see the catalog. Choose your connection speed in the upper left of the page by clicking "Connection" and then either Broadband or Dialup.
The Industrial Trust Building was purchased and renovated by the Westerly Land Trust with an objective of protecting a Westerly landmark and providing a venue for the arts. The Auction will inaugurate its use for such events. Appetizers, beverages and music will be provided.
