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MEETINGS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Our next meeting and demonstration will be May 21, 2013 at the Richardson Public Library Basement Meeting Room. The demo will be an oil demonstration by Andrew Wages..

Andrew grew up in southern Oklahoma and later moved to Texas where he developed an interest in art. He later attended the Art Center College of Design, graduating with honors.

He was then off to New York City to apprentice as an illustrator to one of the commercial art studios. He was drafted by the army and served as an illustrator in Fourth Army Recruiting. He then worked as a freelance illustrator in Dallas for thirty-five years.

But for the past fifteen years, Andrew has followed his dream and has been painting landscapes, still lifes, portraits and figurative works.

WORKSHOPS

RCAS has several workshops scheduled every year by accomplished artist - both local and national. Check out workshops page.

The Newsletter of RCAS

47th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition and Sale - The Gala Reception and Awards Presentation for the Regional Show is Sunday, May 12, from 7:00-9:00p.m. Come enjoy live Jazz and Refreshments. The location is the Eisemann Center, Richardson, Texas.

2012 Regional Show Reception at the Eisemann Center, Richardson, Texas

SHOWS

We have several shows each season, including a show for local high school students and a well-regarded regional show for all Texas artists.

Show dates for the current season are listed on the Shows page. To see photos from previous shows, go to the Archives page.

SHOWS

2013 50+ Show

The annual 50+ Show is a long-standing RCAS tradition. It is open to area artists 50 years old and up. Take-in will be Saturday, March 23rd and take-down will be Saturday, April 27th. We've added a few more awards this year. Awards will be presented at 6:30 before our April 16th meeting. The judge will be well-known local artist and teacher, Dave Kramer. For details about the show and entry forms, please see the Prospectus. For questions about the 50+ Show, please call 972-277-1715.

Rosemary Cheney Memorial Art Show

This show runs from February 23 until March 21, 2013. It is Sponsored by Myron Stennett, the RISD Visual Arts Co-ordinator and assisted by John Cheney.

47th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition and Sale

Open to amateur and professional visual artist in Texas. Entry fees and images due March 1, 2013. Click here for full Prospectus, or Enter ONLINE here!
• 47th Regional FAQ (click here)

We have several Art Shows each season.

It all starts with our Membership Show in the Fall. Those members wanting to display their 2D work and compete for prizes are eligible to enter. Paintings hang in the 2nd Floor Gallery of the Richardson Public Library. A judge will select winning entries and awards which are handed out at the monthly meeting. The prospectus explains rules and guidelines for hanging. Most work is for sale and is a great opportunity to purchase local art.

In the Winter, our Young People’s Scholarship Show hangs in the 2nd Floor Gallery with representation from our talented Richardson high school students competing for cash awards.

Following the Young People’s Show is the Rosemary Cheney Memorial Art Show. This showcases the RISD Elementary students. Forty-one schools send their best art to be displayed in the Library’s 2nd Floor Gallery, with the show traveling to the RISD Professional Building for more viewing by the public.

The 50+ Show in the Spring gives “seasoned” artists a chance to display and compete for prize money and awards. This show is open to any 2D artists in the surrounding communities who are also over age 50. Sales of the artwork are encouraged. This is a great venue to purchase art pieces locally. The monthly meeting after the show hangs will present awards and prizes chosen by our judge. See the prospectus for rules and guidelines.

Our premier show is the Regional Juried Art Exhibition which is displayed at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts. This juried show is open to qualified amateur and professional Texas artists. Prize awards totaling over $6900.00 in cash and merchandise are presented at a reception honoring entrants and their families and friends. Refreshments and music are part of the festivities. Sales of the artwork are encouraged by patrons.

Our final show is a casual display of any artwork that members wish to hang in the 2nd Floor Gallery during the summer months. We call this our Simply Summer Show and Sale.

See below for details about any of our shows. To see photos from previous shows, go to the Archives page.