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: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
On Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 7:30pm, Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin will be demonstrating painting flowers in acrylics. 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: Robert Lenz
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
DEMO: Lorraine Skelskey-Chapin
On Wednesday July 23, 2025 at 1:30pm, Robert Lenz will be demonstrating how to paint using egg tempera. 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: 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.