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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...

SCAN 51st Annual Juried Show

On Saturday April 1, 2023 through Wednesday May 31, 2023 at Art and Frame , 77 Main Street in Newtown, CT. All are welcome and admission is free. 

Upcoming Events

DEMO: Richard Koleszar

DEMO: Richard Koleszar

DEMO: Richard Koleszar

On Wednesday May 10 , 2023 at 7:30pm,  Richard Koleszar will demonstrate a landscape 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: Melody Asbury

DEMO: Richard Koleszar

DEMO: Richard Koleszar

On Wednesday May 24, 2023 at 1:30pm,  Melody Asbury will demonstrate an animal 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: Steve Plaziak

DEMO: Richard Koleszar

DEMO: Steve Plaziak

On Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 7:30pm,  Steve Plaziak will demonstrate a landscape in watercolor.  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: Bob Lenze

Summer Show & Sale

DEMO: Steve Plaziak

On Wednesday June 28, 2023 at 1:30pm,  Bob Lenze will be demonstrating simplifying the landscape.  This event will be at The Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown, CT (lower Level). All are welcome and admission is free.


Summer Show & Sale

Summer Show & Sale

Summer Show & Sale

On Wednesday July 5 - Thursday August 31, 2023, SCAN member's Summer Show & Sale  will be at The CH Booth Library, 25 Main Sreet in Newtown, CT All are welcome.


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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