Created for the love of art and community.

Westport Art Group was formed in 1955 by a small group of local, art-minded women. Since then, we have grown into a robust and colorful community organization approaching 250 members from all over South Coast, Massachusetts, southern Rhode Island, and beyond. At our active Main Road, Westport Point building, we offer both adult and youth art classes and show events throughout the year, many of which are open to the public. We are a 501(c)3 organization.
Click here to read the new letter from Sharon Connors, President of WAG.

Give the gift of Art… a Membership to WAG

your recipient will receive all the benefits of membership…

• 20% off many adult ed classes at WAG

• Ability to enter their artwork at member-only exhibitions

• Invitation to WAG annual potluck and meeting

• Their own Artist page on the WAG website

• A social group of like-minded, friendly local art enthusiasts!

  Go to Gift Certificates to order one today!

Monday Drawing Class…..Continues

Instructor Patricia Schneider

January 6-February 10, 2025
6 Mondays - 9am-12:00 noon

This class is designed for beginners (even if you've never picked up a pencil), but more experienced artists are welcome. In this 3 hour class we will work on drawings using a "sight size" method, understanding the importance of value to create form, how to set up your paper and tools to support gaining an understanding of creating realistic images in black and white.

The instructor will supply images that we will work from each week, and include plenty of demos and handouts to enhance the class.

Sign up is now open on the Adult Art page!

Beginner Oil Painting

with Instructor Patricia Schneider

Six weeks: Mondays, January 6,13,20,27, February 3,10 2025

This class is designed for all levels with a strong focus on how to match colors in light, mid and dark values. Painting is all about how one color relates to its neighbor, and how to prevent a muddy mess when using oils.

If you’re new to painting, you’ll receive lots of feedback and demos. If you’re an artist struggling to complete a painting or can’t figure out how to achieve more of a likeness, this class is for you! We will cover: transferring the image onto a toned canvas, creating piles of paint using our 9 oil paint colors, mixing a grayscale, how to match a color, creating thin layers in the beginning and adding more opacity towards the end, how to “paint” not draw with our brushes, fat over lean technique and much more. Open to all. Register on the Adult Art page!

Celebrating Courage and Change through Word and Image…
A Workshop

Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 1 to 4 pm at WAG

with Sarah Bartlett

A workshop for participants to explore the concepts of courage and change, both within our own selves and as applied to our lives.

We will be inspired by poetry, experience several prompted writing and sharing opportunities, and explore the creation of our own personal mandalas.

Offered by experienced facilitator and local poet, Sarah W. Bartlett.

Basic materials for writing and mandala making will be provided. No prior experience required.

Learn more and register on the Poetry page! Limit 12 participants.

PAINTING SNOWY LANDSCAPES IN WATERCOLOR

A ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH EVELYN BERNAL

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 9 am to 2 pm

Painting snow with watercolors is a lot of fun, and using wet on wet technique is even better. The colors will merge softly with each other making the snow seem to glow. Bring your regular watercolors, a spray bottle and some salt for texture. A sheet of Fabriano w/c paper included. Register on the Adult Art page to learn these wintry techniques! Class is limited to 12 participants so please register early.

In-Person Adult Classes & Workshops

All Westport Art Group classes are open to both members and nonmembers, but for adult classes, current members receive a 20% discount at checkout with code - unless otherwise listed.

CLASS AND WORKSHOP LISTINGS

Monday Drawing….Returns! Six sessions starting January 6, 2025 with Patricia Schneider. In this 3 hour class we will work on drawings using a "sight size" method, understanding the importance of value to create form, how to set up your paper and tools to support gaining an understanding of creating realistic images in black and white. Registration is now open on the Adult Art page.

Beginner Oil Painting. Six weeks starting January 6. This class is designed for all levels with a strong focus on how to match colors in light, mid and dark values. Painting is all about how one color relates to its neighbor, and how to prevent a muddy mess when using oils. Learn more on the Adult Art page.

Celebrating Courage and Change through Word and Image… A Workshop. Sunday, January 19, 2025 with Sarah Bartlett. Participants will explore the concepts of courage and change, both within your own self and as applied to your life. Be inspired by poetry; experience several prompted writing and sharing opportunities, and explore the creation of your own personal mandalas. Read more and register on the Poetry page!

Painting Snowy Landscapes in Watercolor - A One-Day Workshop. Tuesday, January 28, 2025 with Evelyn Bernal. Painting snow with watercolors is a lot of fun, and using wet on wet technique is even better. The colors will merge softly with each other making the snow seem to glow. Register on the Adult Art page to learn the techniques!

ONGOING CLASSES

Figure Drawing on Wednesdays! Join the 9 am group at WAG. The figure group has resumed regular weekly sessions.  Go to Adult Art to learn more!

Weekly Painting - Thursdays. The Thursday painting group is now meeting indoors for the cool season at WAG. We paint from 9-11:45, then have a friendly but informative group critique. See the Adult Art page for details!

WAG Poetry Group. Meetings twice a month. See the Poetry page for details!

Please click here to view the WAG Cancellation Policy.

Youth News!

WAGKids art classes
Click here to learn more about WAGkids classes.

WAG College Scholarship Funds

2024 WAG College Scholarships Awarded to
Samantha Brunette and Fiona Jason

The Westport Art Group is pleased to announce the 2024 WAG College Scholarships awarded to two very talented high school seniors who intend to pursue a higher degree in Visual Arts. This year’s recipients are Fiona Jason and Samantha Brunette, both from Dartmouth High School. They offered compelling examples of artistic expression across a variety of techniques and materials.

After completing applications, submitting transcripts and recommendations, meeting with the the WAG Scholarship Committee for a portfolio review, these two young women were chosen and each receive a $1,500 scholarship.

In addition to the scholarship itself, award recipients are given opportunities to display their art through the WAG gallery, receive free WAG membership and can participate in other WAG activities as well.

Read these young artists’ bios on the Youth Scholarship page.

Thank you to our loyal sponsors:

Donate Directly or by saving Lee’s receipts

We appreciate your donation to support the arts in Westport. If you’d like to donate by mail, please send a check to Westport Art Group, P.O. Box 157, Westport Point, MA 02791.

In addition, Lee’s will donate a percentage of total receipts from your purchases. Just save your receipts from Lee’s, circle the totals, and and drop them in the mailbox at the WAG building at 1740 Main Road — or mail them to us at Westport Art Group, P.O. Box 157, Westport Point, MA 02791. Thank you to our members and citizens who donate!

How to Join or Renew Your Membership

For information on membership, renewal, and the state of our group, please go to the Join Us page. There you will be able to review your options for membership renewal: either online with credit card, or by downloading the registration form and mailing it with your check. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!

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