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The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc.

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc.The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc.The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc.

Who We Are

Providing education, encouragement and experience in the visual arts

For fifty-two years, The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN) has been a non- profit arts organization from Western Connecticut and surrounding areas. 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 of a variety of media including watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media and sculpture.


Our activities include:

  • Twice-monthly art demonstrations featuring professional artists during most of the year
  • Several Art Show & Sale events each year
  • Classes & Workshops with practicing artists
  •  Informal “Drop-in” sketch sessions with models and other educational opportunities
  • An Open Studio for members 
  • Awarding scholarships annually to outstanding graduating seniors who have been accepted at an art school 
  • Annual trip in the Spring to visit art events & places of interest in the Metro New York area
  • 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).

Happening Now...

Color of Winter Show & Sale

On Tuesday January 3 through Monday February 27, 2023, from 8AM - 4:30 pm weekdays,  in the Newtown Municipal building, Newtown, CT . All are welcome and admission is free. Prospectus on Exibit page.

Upcoming Events

DEMO: Zufar Bikbov

SCAN 51st Annual Juried Show

DEMO: Susan Grisell

On Wednesday February 22, 2023 at 1:30pm,  Zufar Bikbov will demonstrate painting a nocturne 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: Susan Grisell

SCAN 51st Annual Juried Show

DEMO: Susan Grisell

On Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 1:30 pm,  Susan Grisell will demonstrate painting a still life 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.


SCAN 51st Annual Juried Show

SCAN 51st Annual Juried Show

SCAN 51st Annual Juried Show

On Saturday April 1, 2023 through Wednesday May 31, 2023 to be held at Art and Frame , 77 Main Street in Newtown, CT.  Prospectus will be on the exhibit page.


Ongoing Events

Open Studio(ongoing)

Plein Air Painting (ongoing - for members only)

Open Studio(ongoing)

Painting and drawing studio sessions, the first three Wednesdays of the month from 1pm to 4pm.  Fee: $5.00 for members and $8.00 for non-members.  Held at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT (lower Level).  

ARTIST DEMOS

Plein Air Painting (ongoing - for members only)

Open Studio(ongoing)

In Person Demonstrations 

Two sessions (an evening & an afternoon) during most months held at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT (lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.

Plein Air Painting (ongoing - for members only)

Plein Air Painting (ongoing - for members only)

Plein Air Painting (ongoing - for members only)

When weather permits. Please contact SCAN if you would like to participate.

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The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc.

SCAN, P. O. Box 41, Newtown, CT 06470

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