The July show will feature the works of artist members Lora Cobden and Ardie Harrison in the main gallery. Click the Current Exhibition page to see more about them and their work. The ACGOW Community Gallery will be dedicated to the aspiring artists in the community, including the “Art it Forward” scholarship winners and a display of the ACGOW’s Art for FUN Summer Outreach Program..

      Every month the members of ACGOW produce a new show featuring high quality original artworks from its 60 juried artist members working in a wide variety of 2- and 3- dimensional mediums, with some also exploring the show’s theme. The shows include a large selection of paintings, multimedia, photographs, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, woodwork, handcrafted jewelry and more.

    This months’ show is made possible, in part, by several generous sponsors, including Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and the law offices of Attorney Sean Donahue. We are also grateful to Perks and Corks, an iconic Westerly martini bar and coffee shop, a sustaining sponsor that donates wine every month for the Opening Reception.

    One of ACGOWs missions is to support and nurture arts in the community. There will be displays of young aspiring artists in the UNITED in Art Community Room for the month of July. Serena Bates, an ACGOW founder and current member, is pleased to award the fourth Corrine Hansen Taylor "Art it Forward" Scholarships to Dylan Tallardy of Westerly High School and Fernanda Celio Langer Alva of Stonington High School. Both award-winning students will be pursuing an education connected to the arts. (Click above to find out more about this scholarship.)

   ACGOW reminds its patrons to join them on Saturday, August 23, from 6-8:30pm for the 8th Annual Art Heist that will be held at the historic Westerly Armory on 41 Railroad Avenue, Westerly, RI. There will be an impressive selection of art valued at $250+ donated by members of ACGOW and additional local artists. Starting July 30 some will be available for view at the Gallery.  Participants will have an opportunity to “heist” works of art and the Armory while they enjoy an entertaining evening with artisanal hors d’oeuvres, desserts, open wine bar, Grey Sail beer, locally grown oysters, and music. Tickets will be available at the Gallery on July 15. See more about this on our Events page.
   Oil Painting and Book Arts classes will be offered in July and August by members, Tammy Blais and Janet Maher. See more about them on our Events and Education pages (click PARTICIPATE for details).