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...
53rd Annual SCAN Juried Art Show & Sale
53rd Annual SCAN Juried Art Show & Sale. April 8 – May 30, 2025 at Art & Frame
77 Main Street (Rt. 25) Newtown, CT 06470 All are welcome and admission is free. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM. Information for this event and prospectus is on the Exhibit Page.
Upcoming Events
DEMO: Randy Carboni
WORKSHOP: Learning from Clouds with Jill Nichols *DATE CHANGED*
On Wednesday March 26, 2025 at 1:30pm, Randy Carboni will be demonstrating his ink and watercolor process. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.
WORKSHOP: Learning from Clouds with Jill Nichols *DATE CHANGED*
WORKSHOP: Learning from Clouds with Jill Nichols *DATE CHANGED*
On Saturday March 29th *DATE CHANGED* (no longer to be held on March 8, 2025) from 10am to 3pm, Jill Nichols will be will be offering a workshop on Clouds as an essential ingredient in any landscape painting This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). Registration is required. Information for this event is on the Education Page.
WORKSHOP: Learn to paint with Gouache! with Liz Rosiello
On Saturday April 5,2025, from 10am to 3pm, Liz Rosiello will be offering a workshop on Learning to paint with Gouache. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). Registration is required. Information for this event is on the Education Page.
DEMO: Rick Daskam
On Wednesday April 23, 2025 at 1:30pm, Rick Daskam will be demonstrating a Monhegan seascape 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.
WORKSHOP: STROKES OF MIDNIGHT: Pastel Nocturnal Painting With Christine Ivers
WORKSHOP: STROKES OF MIDNIGHT: Pastel Nocturnal Painting With Christine Ivers
On Saturday May 3,2025, from 10am to 3pm, Christine Ivers will be offering a workshop on pastel nocturnal painting. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). Registration is required. Information for this event is on the Education Page.