The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc.
Who We Are
Providing education, encouragement and experience in the visual arts
The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN) is a non- profit arts organization from Western Connecticut. Our goal is to support artists and promote the visual arts. For more than half a century SCAN members, (artists of all skill levels and art enthusiasts) have been sharing their knowledge.
Our activities include:
- Monthly art demonstrations
- Art Show & Sales
- Workshops
- Open Studio
- Bus trips in to visit art events
- Other art-related activities
Each month we publish SCAN INK, a newsletter for our members, which provides complete details about our programs.
We meet at the Newtown Meeting House at the Flag Pole, 31 Main Street (Route 25).
Happening Now...
CH Both Library Art Show & Sale
July 9th – September 26, 2025 at 25 Main Street, Newtown CT
All are welcome and admission is free. Hours: Weekdays: (:30 AM to 8 PM. Information for this event and prospectus is on the Exhibit Page.
Upcoming Events
DEMO: Dick McEvoy
DEMO: Melody Asbury
DEMO: Melody Asbury
On Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 7:30pm, Dick McEvoy will be demonstrating a palette knife painting in oil. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.
DEMO: Melody Asbury
DEMO: Melody Asbury
DEMO: Melody Asbury
On Wednesday June 25, 2025 at 1:30pm, Melody Asbury will be demonstrating painting an animal in oil. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
On Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 7:30pm, Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin will be demonstrating painting flowers in acrylics. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.
DEMO: Robert Lenz
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
On Wednesday Julu 23, 2025 at 1:30pm, Robert Lenz will be demonstrating how to simplify a landscape in oil. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.