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).
Upcoming Events
54rd Annual Juried Art Show & Sale
54rd Annual Juried Art Show & Sale
54rd Annual Juried Art Show & Sale
April 10 – May 29, 2026, 10am to 6pm Monday - Saturday. Show is held at Art & Frame, 77 Main Street (Rt. 25) Newtown, CT . All are welcome and admission is free. Prospectus is on the Exhibit Page.
DEMO: Zufar Bikbov
54rd Annual Juried Art Show & Sale
54rd Annual Juried Art Show & Sale
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30pm, Zufar Bikbov will be demonstrating in oil. This event will be at The Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street in Newtown, CT. All are welcome and admission is free.
WORKSHOP: Fang Sullivan
54rd Annual Juried Art Show & Sale
WORKSHOP: Fang Sullivan
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 AM – 3 PM (with a short lunch break), SCAN is having a Pastel Still Life Workshop – Harmonies in Broken Color with Fang Sullivan. This event will be held at Art & Frame, 77 Main St, Newtown, CT. Prior registration with fee, required. See Education Page for information.
DEMO: Susan Grisell
WORKSHOP: Roberta Shea
WORKSHOP: Fang Sullivan
On Wednesday , April 22, 2026 at 1:30pm, Susan Grisell will be demonstrating a still life in oil. This event will be at The Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street in Newtown, CT. All are welcome and admission is free.
WORKSHOP: Roberta Shea
WORKSHOP: Roberta Shea
WORKSHOP: Roberta Shea
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10 AM – 3 PM (with a short lunch break), SCAN is having a Workshop – Fearless Expresive Painting with Roberta Shea. This event will be held at Art & Frame, 77 Main St, Newtown, CT. Prior registration with fee, required. See Education Page for information.
DEMO: Kathy Anderson
WORKSHOP: Roberta Shea
WORKSHOP: Roberta Shea
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:30pm, Kathy Anderson will be demonstrating a still life in oil. This event will be at The Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street in Newtown, CT. All are welcome and admission is free.