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: 9:30 AM to 8 PM, Sat 9:30AM to 5PM and CLOSED Sundays. Information for this event and prospectus is on the Exhibit Page.
Upcoming Events
DEMO: Katushka Milones
DEMO: Katushka Milones
DEMO: Katushka Milones
On Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 7:30pm, Katushka Milones will be demonstrating a encaustic painting. 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: Cathy Copeland
DEMO: Katushka Milones
DEMO: Katushka Milones
On Wednesday August 27, 2025 at 1:30pm, Cathy Copeland will be demonstrating with pastel. 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: Becca Barolli
DEMO: Katushka Milones
DEMO: Becca Barolli
On Wednesday September 10, 2025 at 7:30pm, Becca Barolli will be demonstrating random weave sculpture. 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: Fang Sullivan
Newtown Arts Festival 9/26-28
DEMO: Becca Barolli
On Wednesday September 24, 2025 at 1:30pm, Fang Suilivan will be demonstrating with pastel. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.
Newtown Arts Festival 9/26-28
Newtown Arts Festival 9/26-28
Newtown Arts Festival 9/26-28
On Saturday September 27, 2025 SCAN will have booth. There will be demonstrations and donated paintings for sale to benefit Jose Andre World Kitchen. This event will be at The Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT . All are welcome and admission is free.
Critique: Peter Seltzer
Newtown Arts Festival 9/26-28
Newtown Arts Festival 9/26-28
On Wednesday October 8, 2025 at 7:30pm, Peter Seltzer will be offering a critique of SCAN members art work. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT . (Lower Level). For current SCAN members only.
SCAN Members Art Show & Sale
SCAN Members Art Show & Sale
SCAN Members Art Show & Sale
On Saturday October 24 through 26, 2025 from 10am to 5pm SCAN will have our annual Members show. This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT (Lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.