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Artists' Cooperative Gallery
of Westerly
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Birds, Bees and Blooms, ACGOW'S Annual Flower Show

with The Ocean Community Garden YMCA Garden Club

and

Featuring Tammy Blais & Janet Maher

and in The Community Gallery:

Wednesday, June 4 — Sunday, June 29

Opening Reception: Friday, June 6, 5-8 PM

Gallery Hours: Wednesday—Saturday 11-7pm; Sunday 1-5pm 

      A display of flowers is considered by many to be an art form created by Mother Nature herself. The June show of the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly (ACGOW)will be alive with creative and colorful floral arrangements crafted by the floral artists of the Ocean Community YMCA Garden Club. Each participating club member will select a work of art as inspiration for a unique floral interpretation. Guests of the show will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique arrangements complementing the artwork on display during the first weekend of June. All are invited to view the show at the “First Friday" opening reception, meet the artists and enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres.

      This new show will feature the works of artist members Tammy Blais and Janet Maher in the main gallery. (See more about them on our Current Exhibition page button above and on their individual Artist's Pages.) In addition, the art of 50+ juried artist members, featuring a wide variety of two- and three- dimensional works will be exhibited Two-dimensional mediums include a large selection of oils, watercolors, encaustic, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, photographs, cold wax & oil artwork. Art patrons can enjoy a diverse approach in both representational and abstract styles.

       The number of artist members who create three-dimensional artwork at ACGOW has grown. In June there will be an array of pottery, fiber arts, sculpture in bronze and stone, handcrafted wooden bowls, tables, boxes and vibrantly colored fused glass. On display will also be a stunning selection of colorful handcrafted earrings, pendants, rings and bracelets created with both polymer clay and lampwork glass.

       Through the United in Arts Community Gallery, ACGOW continues its mission to support and nurture the visual arts in the community by exhibiting the work of different groups in the area. In June, we are pleased to present the work of the Southeastern Connecticut Life Drawing Group. (See more about this group by clicking the button above.)

       This month's show is made possible with the support of three generous sponsors. Drs. Nina and Edward Rossomando, now retired, are esteemed patrons of the arts and engaged members of the Westerly community. Gordons’s Ink, an additional sponsor, provides the highest quality custom digital printing. In addition, Perks and Corks, an iconic Westerly martini bar and coffee shop at 62 High Street, Westerly, RI is a sustaining sponsor that donates wine every month for the First Friday Opening Reception.

       In addition to her feature, Tammy Blais will offer two, two-hour oil painting classes this month in which she will share with participants her techniques using a palette knife. Participants will produce a finished oil painting of their own. See more about them on our Events and Education pages (click PARTICIPATE) for details.

        Save the Date! ACGOW's 7th Annual Art Heist, a much-anticipated highlight of the summer season for gallery members and patrons alike, will be held on Saturday, August 23, from 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale this month. (See more about this on our Events page.)

       Gallery visitors are invited to check out all the new items in The ACGOW Gallery Shop, located in the west wing. There is a very large selection of hand painted and printed cards created by the artists.  In addition, the shop features an array of small, affordable works including framed and unframed prints, cards, miniature paintings, wine glasses, mobiles and fine collectibles.

 

Thank You to Our June Exhibition Sponsors!

Drs. NINA and
EDWARD
ROSSOMONDO
Now retired, esteemed patrons of the arts and engaged members of the Westerly community
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GORDON's INK
Custom Digital Printing and
Imaging Services
28 Nooseneck Hill Road #4
West Greenwich, RI
(401) 392-0110
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62 High Street
Westerly, RI 02891
401.596.1260

The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly (ACGOW) is a fine arts gallery located at 14 Railroad Avenue in the former Westerly Train Station – a historic landmark built in Spanish Renaissance style in 1912. ACGOW is a 501-(c)3 non-profit organization run by volunteers and artist members who contribute to all aspects of managing and operating the gallery.

For more information call (401) 596-2221 during regular business hours or visit Facebook: @acgow2018 and Instagram@acgow_ri