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.
Join Our Group! We Welcome New Members!
Read about the benefits of membership and sign up on the Membership page!
Read the letter from the President of WAG, Sharon Connors.
Join Us for the Champagne Toast & Reception
this Friday, June 5th, 5-7pm!
FREE AND OPEN to the Public!!
A small group of artistic women in 1955 gathered together in comradery to paint pictures. With the addition of more members in 1956, they chartered the organization. And this very summer, Westport Art Group celebrates an incredible 70 years as the offshoot of that small group of local ladies. To honor them, and our vibrant group of today, WAG will be celebrating from June 4 - 21, (Thursdays to Sundays). On exhibit will be WAG artwork from past and current artists together, along with historical documents from throughout the years.
Plein Air Westport with Sam & Bill
2 Mediums, One Outdoor Studio
A two day workshop: Tuesdays, June 16 & 23, 9am-4:30pm
With Sam Allerton Green and Bill Lane
Sam Allerton Green & Bill Lane teach together during their workshops. They both start with a demo of the same scene so that students can witness and learn from their process on identical subjects. Sam will paint in oils, Bill in watercolors. Their intro and demo will start promptly at 9:00 am on location and should finish around 10:45-11:00. The students will then paint at the same general location and pick a scene that speaks to them. Sam & Bill will visit each student throughout the day answering any questions and providing suggestions and guidance. Around 3:15 pm students will gather with their pieces–finished or not–for an informal crit. Registration is now open on the Adult Art page!
Painting Summer Scenes in Watercolor
with the Wet into Wet Technique
A One Day Workshop with Evelyn Bernal
Monday, July 27, 2026 - 9am to 2pm
Artwork by Evelyn Bernal.
This class teaches students to paint the wet into wet technique in watercolor. This technique involves applying wet paint into a wet surface. The method allows colors to blend and diffuse seamlessly, creating soft edges and beautiful transitions. Learn more and register on the Adult Art page.
Evelyn Bernal has been teaching watercolor for 6 years, previously at the Newton Art School and at the Danforth Museum if Art School. She is currently teaching at the Rhode Island Watercolor Society.
SCA Open Studio Tour Returns to Westport Art Group in Summer 2026
July 18–19 and August 15–16
Several WAG Members will be participating in the two Open Studios of SouthCoast Artists - here at the WAG building, 1740 Main Rd, Westport Point.
SCA Tour dates are: July 18–19, 2026 and August 15–16, 2026, 11 am to 5 pm. For more info on the tour, visit https://www.southcoastartists.org/.
Always a fun event…. See you there!
Artists: there are a few spaces left…
Click here for Call to Artists
Adult Classes & Events
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.
Browse Adult Art for current classes and Events & Exhibitions for current shows!
JUNE
Champagne Toast & Celebration of WAG’s 70th Anniversary! Friday, June 5th, 5 to 7 pm. Free and open to the Public! Please join us!
70th Anniversary Show and Exhibit on display June 4-21, Thursdays thru Sundays, 1-5. Historical articles will be on display, showing the history of WAG through the decades. Artworks from many of our past member artists, instructors, presidents - and art from many of our current members, officers etc.
70th Anniversary Celebration Closing Reception, June 21, 3-5pm.
Plein Air Westport with Sam & Bill. 2 Mediums, One Outdoor Studio. A two day plein-air workshop: Tuesdays, June 16 & 23, 9am-4:30pm
Drawing with Graphite and Color Pencils… continues… 6 Mondays, April 27-June 8 (skip Memorial Day).
JUly
Painting Summer Scenes in Watercolor with the Wet into Wet Technique. Monday, July 27, 2026 - 9am to 2pm with Evelyn Bernal. This class teaches students to paint the wet into wet technique in watercolor. The method allows colors to blend and diffuse seamlessly, creating soft edges and beautiful transitions.
SCA Open Studio Tour. July 18-19, 11am-5pm. WAG Members will be participating in an Open Studio at the WAG building, 1740 Main Rd, Westport Point. (Also, other artists will be participating for the August 15-16 weekend, so be sure to stop by both weekends.)
ONGOING CLASSES
Figure Drawing on Wednesdays! Join the 9 am group at WAG. See Adult Art for details. To resume February 18.
Weekly Painting - Thursdays. The Thursday painting group is now painting indoors for the cold season! Paint from 9-11:45, then have a friendly but informative group critique. See details on Adult Art.
WAG Poetry Group. Meetings twice a month. See the Poetry page for details.
Videos of WAG Events Available for Viewing
We have had the pleasure of working with Westport Community TV to film recent events at WAG. Below are links to two events. View on YouTube:
Tuesdays at WAG - Rick Paulus Calligraphy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQb2dOlDOL8
Mid Winter Dreams Reception - Artists and Poets Collaborate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSZwg3oUshA
Youth News!
2026 Summer ART campS for kids!
Session 1: July 6-10, 2026
Session 2: August 10-14, 2026
Click here to find out more! Camp scholarships are available. Applications due June 1.
Spaces are limited.
2026 WAG college SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
APPLY BY April 15
For more than fifty years, Westport Art Group Inc. has awarded scholarships annually to local area high school students interested in pursuing a higher degree in the visual arts. Recipients of these scholarships have graduated with BA and BFA degrees, and gone on to careers as artists, animators, toy designers, art teachers, and computer artists, as well as lives enriched by their engagement with the arts as painters, photographers, ceramists, printmakers, and sculptors.
In 2025, the WAG Board approved increasing the amount for the scholarships to $3,000. Anyone interested in applying for the scholarship this spring should discuss it with their high school guidance counselors.
Click here to find out more about the 2026 Scholarship Requirements and Application
Explore art activities and programs for youth! Summer Art Camps ~ WAGkids Workshops ~ WAG Scholarship Program
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!
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
New changes to membership! Membership durations are now 12 months from the date of your sign-up and payment. We no longer require a May sign-up. Sign up anytime!
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!
Just a few of our members pictured here at the October 12, 2023 annual meeting.
Call to Artists - the NEW Periwinkle Shop!
FREE SHELF & WALL SPACE available NOW in the Periwinkle Shop!
View details and submission directions on the Events page
One of the perks of WAG membership is being able to sell your artwork and handmade original items in the Periwinkle Gift Shop – and you’re invited to participate! All current WAG members can submit small works of art and original handmade items to sell at the gallery - without charge for the space. WAG will retain a 25% commission on all items sold.
Submissions may include artwork in all mediums, photography, handmade jewelry, sculptures, fiber art, books and other items.
Participants must be current members of WAG - see the Join Us page to join or renew your membership. Go to the Events page to download call details and the art submission form.
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