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article local schedule Jun 6, 2026

McEvoy Gallery Open House & Art Sale

Newtown resident and artist Dick McEvoy will open his studio to the public for the first time in five years during a weekend open house and art sale at McEvoy Art Gallery, 51 Taunton Lake Road, on June 13-14, 2026, from 1-4 pm each day. Peter Hastings Falk, chief curator and editor of RediscoveredMasters, describes McEvoy as a master of pastels who later turned to large-scale oil paintings, blending Impressionist and Abstract Expressionist techniques with a continued focus on recognizable landscapes.

article local schedule May 17, 2026

McEvoy Gallery Open House & Art Sale Planned

Newtown artist Dick McEvoy will open his studio and gallery at 51 Taunton Lake Road to the public for a weekend open house and art sale on June 13-14, 2026, from 1-4 pm each day. This is the first time in five years he has hosted such an event. McEvoy, known for his pastel landscapes and later large-scale oil paintings, synthesizes techniques from Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism, with curator Peter Hastings Falk praising his evolution into drip-action painting and his ability to reconcile seemingly opposing art movements.

article local schedule Apr 17, 2026

Group Exhibition ‘Here’s To Painting’ To Be Celebrated With Opening Reception Saturday Afternoon

The Newtown Municipal Center Art Gallery is hosting "Here’s To Painting," a group exhibition featuring original works by 12 local artists. Curated by the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission, the show highlights the creative output of a long-standing collective under the mentorship of retired art educator Claudia Mitchell. The collection primarily consists of watercolors and pastels, depicting local Newtown landmarks, international streetscapes, and still lifes.

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