Gallery visitors are also encouraged to share their love through the simple, generous act of donating gift cards to our young neighbors through the Jonnycake Center of Westerly. Throughout November and early December the Artists of ACGOW will participate in their Adopt a Family Program.  Art Patrons are invited to join us this holiday season by contributing gift cards.  ACGOW will coordinate the delivery to Jonnycake in early December, just in time for the holidays.  The Jonnycake suggests the following cards - (Walmart, etc.) where a family can purchase necessities and smaller, local businesses (Martin House Bookstore, Remy’s Cycle/Ray Willis Toys, Alley Katz, Get Fired Up, Mel’s Downtown Creamery, etc.) which will serve the special request side of things while also giving a financial boost to our smaller, local retailers. Please drop off gift cards for the Jonnycake Center to the ACGOW Gallery to help families in our community enjoy some holiday cheer.

       For even more gifts for the holiday season visit the Gallery Shop located in the gallery's west wing. The shop features an array of small, affordable works including framed and unframed prints, handmade cards for every occasion, candles, miniature paintings, bookmarks, colorful coasters, hand-painted wine glasses, mobiles and fine collectibles. Come discover how beautiful small can be, whether it’s a painting brimming with the warm blues of summer waves, unique jewelry that will be treasured forever, a handcrafted wooden bowl begging to be filled, or by spreading the joy of the season to a local family!

       This month we have a special opportunity for giving—to a local art scholarship for two eligible graduating seniors of Westerly and Stonington High Schools! Member artist, Serena Bates, and ACGOW, welcome you to learn about the "Art It Forward" scholarship that Bates founded. Donations of $100 or more made before December 31, 2024, will be entered into a raffle to receive an original work of art from Serena Bates! Winner to be drawn 1/1/25! Please click here to learn more and download both the application and donation forms.

       All are invited to the Opening Reception which will feature hors d’oeuvres as well as wine generously provided by Perks and Corks of Westerly. November’s show is made possible, in part, by the generous sponsorship of Andy and Dom DelGiudice at Cove Creative. Cove Creative is a picture framing shop located at 39 Gove Avene in Westerly, RI, that specializes in handmade solid wood and timeless ornate frames.

       Member artist, Tammy Blais, will continue to offer her popular series of Palette Knife Painting classes this month! Consider giving yourself or someone else the gift of an art making workshop. See details about her classes by clicking on our Education page. Ms. Blais will continue to offer classes in the new year.