ARTISTS' COOPERATIVE GALLERY OF WESTERLY
~2019 ACGOW SHOW CALENDAR~
The Artists' Cooperative Gallery of westerly exhibits a new art show each month. Openings for shows are held on the 1st Friday of the month from 5:00 to 8:00pm.
JANUARY 2019
(Show on view from Jan. 4 through Jan. 27)
THEME - “Exploration” New Perspectives
FEATURED ARTISTS #1 – Paul Flanagan FEATURED ARTISTS #2 – Dennis Lavorato
SHOW COMMITTEE: Nancy Gardner– Co-Chair, Jane Rollins – Co-chair; Mimi Huszer-Fagant, Donna Mazzone, Anna Shaw, Patty Nunes, Kathleen Hemenway
Opening Night - Friday, January 4, 5:00 – 8:00pm
FEBRUARY 2019
(Show on view from Jan. 30 through Feb.24)
THEME – “Meet You at the Station”
VISITING ARTISTS & ARTIST’S FAVORITES “Westerly Weavers” - NO FEATURED ARTIST
SHOW COMMITTEE: Nancy Nielsen – Co-Chair, Sandy Webb – Co-Chair Kristi Foss, Laurie Gavitt, Rose Mary Gates, Gary Fuller
Opening Night - Friday, February 1, 5:00 – 8:00pm
MARCH 2019
(Show on view from Feb. 27 through Mar. 31)
THEME – “Acceleration” Rhythm & Movement
FEATURED ARTIST #1 – Arlene Piacquadio FEATURED ARTIST #2 – Nancy Gardner
SHOW COMMITTEE: Carey Williams – Co-Chair; Dennis Lavorato – Co-Chair Ed Porter, Judy Kaplan, Lisle Jackson, Kathleen Hemenway
Opening Night - Friday, March 1, 5:00 – 8:00pm
APRIL 2019
(Show on view from Apr. 3 through Apr. 27)
THEME – “Crossing Boundaries” Line, Shape & Edges FEATURED ARTIST #1 – Nancy Virbilia FEATURED ARTIST #2 – Linda King
SHOW COMMITTEE: Donna Mazzone – Co-Chair; Rose Mary Gates– Co-Chair Nancy Nielsen, Kristi Foss, Lois Lawrence, Patty Nunes, Paige Hannah Vargo-Willeford
Opening Night - Friday, April 5, 5:00 – 8:00pm
MAY 2019
(Show on view from May 2 through Jun.2)
THEME – No Theme REGIONAL EXHIBIT - No Featured Artist
SHOW COMMITTEE: Mimi Hauszer- Fagant – Co-Chair, Sandy Webb – Co-Chair Nancy Gardner, Robert Wilkinson, Helen Roy, Betsie Withey, John McGuire, Linda King, Gail Giancaspro
Opening Night - Friday, May 3, 5:00 – 8:00pm
JUNE 2019
(Show on view from Jun. 5 through Jun. 30)
THEME - “Scene from a Train” Fleeting Moments
FLOWER SHOW – With Ocean Community YMCA Garden Club
FEATURED ARTIST #1 – Patty Nunes FEATURED ARTIST #2 – Kristi Foss
SHOW COMMITTEE: Mimi Huszer-Fagnant - Co-Chair; Lisle Jackson– Co-Chair Paul Flanagan, Roberta MacGregor, Lora Cobden , Sandy Fromson
Opening Night - Friday, June 7, 5:00 – 8:00pm
JULY 2019
(Show on view Jul. 3 through Jul. 28)
Theme -“Passing Through” Motion & Emotion
ART HEIST – Details to be announced
FEATURED ARTIST #1 – Helen Roy FEATURED ARTIST #2 – Anna Shaw
SHOW COMMITTEE: Charles Ligouri – Co-Chair; OPEN– Co-Chair Jane Rollins, Nancy Virbila, Dennis Lavorato, Vladi Dolezal, Aileen Quinn, Paige Hannah Vargo-Willeford
Opening Night - Friday, July 5, 5:00 – 8:00pm
AUGUST 2019
(Show on view from Jul. 31 through Sept. 1)
THEME –“Westerly: 350 Years” Time Travel
FEATURED ARTIST FOR THE WALL – Ed Porter FEATURED ARTIST FOR THE WINDOW – Lisle Jackson
SHOW COMMITTEE: Laurie Gavitt – Co-Chair; Dan Marantz – Co-Chair Paul Flanagan, Carey Williams, Richard Petrocelli, Lois Lawrence
Opening Night - Friday, August 2, 5:00 – 8:00pm
SEPTEMBER 2019
(Show on view from Sept.4 through Sept. 29)
THEME - “Coming Home” Envisioning Peace
FEATURED ARTIST #1 – Jane Rollins FEATURED ARTIST #2 – Elaine Porter
SHOW COMMITTEE: Madeline Beaudry –Co-Chair; Robin Halpren-Ruder – Co-Chair Carey Williams, Robert Wilkinson, Vladi Dolezal, (Sandy Webb to assist/volunteer) Aileen Quinn, Sandy Fromson (Publicity- artist’s bios, photos of your art for publication – deadline – Jul. 3, 2019)
Opening Night - Friday, September 6, 5:00 – 8:00pm
OCTOBER 2019
(Show on view from Oct. 2 through Oct. 27)
THEME – “All Aboard” ALL MEMBERS EXHIBIT - NO FEATURED ARTISTS
SHOW COMMITTEE: Lora Cobden – Co-Chair; Richard Petrocelli - Co-Chair Judy Kaplan, Madeline Beaudry, Anna Shaw, Paul Flanagan
Opening Night - Friday, October 4, 5:00 – 8:00pm
NOVEMBER 2019
(Show on view from Oct. 30 through Dec. 1)
THEME – “Laying Track for the Holidays” HOLIDAY SHOW - NO FEATURED ARTISTS
SHOW COMMITTEE: Helen Roy – Co-Chair; Gary Fuller – Co-Chair Robin Halpren-Ruder, Linda King, Ed Porter, Gail Giancaspro
Opening Night - Friday, November 1, 5:00 – 8:00pm
December 2019
(Show on view from Dec. 4 through Dec. 29)
THEME – “Next Stop: Northern Lights” Illumination HOLIDAY SHOW - NO FEATURED ARTISTS
SHOW COMMITTEE: Madeline Beaudry – Co-Chair; Nancy Virbila - Co-Chair Dan Marantz, Roberta MacGregor, John McGuire, Charlie Ligouri
Special Holiday Opening Night - Wednesday 4, 5:00-8:00pm to coordinate with Westerly Downtown Holiday Stroll