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.

Westport Art Group Invitational Photography Show

August 29 - September 1 & September 6 - September 8

at Westport Art Group, 1740 Main Road, Westport Point, MA

2024 Photographers

Phil Burling * Rich Castenson * Deborah Coolidge * Bernie Creswick * Merri Cyr * Robert Dec * Carolyn Edwards * Joanne Humphrey * Jill Law * Janet MacCausland * Susan Montgomery * Lori Myles * David Pichette * David Roth * Tom Short * Rebecca Skinner * Donna St Amant * Ed Szymanski * Amelia Moffit Tripp * Amy Tripp * Amir Viskin * David Walega * Nick Whitman * Dennis Wilkinson * John Wojtowicz

Exhibit, Reception and Gallery Dates and Times

• Thursday, August 29
  4:00 PM Gallery opening
  5:00 – 7:00 PM Opening reception

• Friday, August 30
  4:00 – 7:00 PM Gallery open

• Saturday, August 31
  10:00 – 11:00 AM Photography class for young children (preregistration required online. See WAGkids Workshops to register.)
  1:00 – 5:00 PM Gallery open
  5:00 – 6:00 PM 3D slide show

• Sunday, September 1
  1:00 – 5:00 PM Gallery open

• Friday, September 6
  4:00 – 7:00 PM Gallery open

• Saturday, September 7
  1:00 – 5:00 PM Gallery open
  5:00 – 6:00 PM Moderated panel discussion with photographers David Roth, Donna St Amant, Merri Cyr

• Sunday, September 8
  1:00 – 5:00 PM Gallery open
  3:00 – 5:00 PM Closing reception with People’s Choice Award

Monday Drawing Class…..Returns!

Instructor Patricia Schneider

September 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 4
(No class Oct 14)
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!

Painting the Fall Landscape in Watercolors

with Instructor Susan Stranz

Six weeks: Tuesdays, Oct 8 - Nov 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

This six week class will be taught by Susan Stranz. The class will focus on landscape painting and we will discuss composition, color theory and techniques, suitable for all levels, beginners welcome!

Learn how to capture the vivid colors of our local fall landscape using beautiful watercolors. In this class, you will learn how to mix all the stunning hues of fall using basic primary colors. Each painting will be discussed from the basic compositional sketch, to design and color selection. A wide variety of basic watercolor techniques will be demonstrated.

We will paint both exercises and landscape paintings as a class. Subject matter will include trees, skies, grasses, marsh, and more. This class is suitable for all levels, even beginners. Register on the Adult Art page!

In-Person Adult Classes & Workshops

CLASS AND WORKSHOP LISTINGS

Monday Drawing….Returns! Six sessions starting September 23 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.

Painting the Fall Landscape in Watercolors. Tuesdays, Oct 8 - Nov 12. This six week class will be taught by Susan Stranz. The class will focus on landscape painting and will discuss composition, color theory and techniques. Suitable for all levels, beginners welcome! More information on the Adult Art page.

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 outdoors to paint en plein air at various locations on the South Coast. We paint from 9-11:45, then have a friendly but informative group critique. See the Adult Art page to join the email list!

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

Printing Press. Open hours will be Thursday 1-3 and Friday 10-12. Folks who are interested must email first in order to be placed on the schedule and receive other details. Send an email with subject Printing press to: info@westportartgroup.com. See the Printing page for details!

Please click here to view the WAG Cancellation Policy.

Youth News!

WAGKids art classes

New October/November painting class! Registration is now open!
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. Susan Montgomery, Chair of the Scholarship Selection Committee, reflected on how impressed she was with this year's applicants’ abilities, originality and artistic literacy.

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.

Fiona Jason, a senior at Dartmouth High School plans to attend Massachusetts College of Art (MASSART) in Boston this Fall. She has dreamt of going to art school since elementary school and the years since has sought out opportunities to develop her talents. She continues to expand her experience with different media. The sincere message and whimsy of her works illustrate the bright future she has as she continues her art education.

Samantha Brunette, a senior at Dartmouth High School will be attending UMass Dartmouth with a focus on illustration. Her strong work ethic and willingness to challenge herself comes through in her art and is part of her artistic vision.

For more information, please visit 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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