Who We Are
The Society of Creative Arts
of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN) is a non-profit association of artists from Western
Connecticut and surrounding areas. Our goal is to support the artist and
promote the visual arts.
For over 40 years, SCAN
members - artists of all skill levels and art enthusiasts - have
been sharing knowledge of a variety of media, including watercolor, oil,
acrylic, pastel, graphics, mixed media, and sculpture.
Our
activities include:
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Twice-monthly
art demonstrations
featuring professional artists
during most of the year
●
Several
Art Show & Sale events each year
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Classes & Workshops with practicing artists
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Informal
“Drop-in” sketch
sessions with models and other
educational opportunities
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An
Open Studio for members'
individual or group activities
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Awarding
scholarships annually to outstanding graduating
seniors
who have been accepted at an art school
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Annual trip in Spring to visit the American Watercolor Society Show
and other events & places
of interest in the metro New York area
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Other art-related
activities throughout the year
Each month we publish SCAN
INK, a newsletter for our members, which provides complete details about our
programs. Members also receive several exclusive benefits detailed on our
membership page.
We meet in the historic
Newtown Meeting House
at the Flag Pole, 31 Main Street
(Route 25).
Providing
education,
encouragement
and
experience
in
the
visual
arts
SCAN, P. O. Box 41, Newtown, CT 06470
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