What feeds your soul? Art? Nature? Grandmother’s special roast potatoes? This month’s show at the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly (ACGOW) is rich with artists’ widely varying interpretations of “Food for the Soul.” Come meet the artists and see their work at the show’s opening reception, Friday, January 3rd, from 5 to 8 PM.

       Discover what nourishes the souls of our 60 juried artists in styles and media ranging from expressive abstracts and realistic paintings to evocative photography, calligraphy, colorful textiles, works in wood, ceramics, hand crafted jewelry and more.

     Also help nourish others in our community by bringing canned fruit and hearty soups for our food drive benefitting the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. In thanks, contributors are invited to pick out one of our artists’ hand painted or printed cards.

      In the Community Gallery, don’t miss work by Westerly High Schools students under the guidance of teacher John Tedeschi.

       Our reception will feature artist-provided hors d’oeuvres, and wine provided by the iconic martini bar and coffee shop, Perks and Corks of Westerly. Perks and Corks is also a generous co-sponsor for this entire month's show, with well-respected cardiologist Dr. Steven Kutz, of the Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, with offices in Westerly, RI and Mystic, CT.

      Don't forget to feed your own soul – perhaps with one of three different kinds of painting classes from January through the spring. See our Events and Education pages (click PARTICIPATE) for details about the member artists' offerings. Click on each name to see their ACGOW Artist's Page and learn more about the painting classes offered by: Tammy Blais, Jenny Thompson and Aileen Quinn!

       Please note there will be a special non-clinical Art Therapy Vision Board Workshop event on Saturday, January 11, offered by member Karen Hayden! Click button to download a flyer! And, SAVE THE DATE for a special artist's talk in February by visiting artist, Eric Lutes!