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.


"Lessons Learned in Zuni: A Pueblo Memoir"

Richard Tripp author talk at Westport Art Group

Sunday April 14, 3 pm — FREE

Richard Tripp, teacher/farmer/weaver/writer, taught high school English on the Zuni Pueblo reservation in New Mexico from 1969-1972.

He has put together stories of his teaching experiences in Zuni, tales of learning Pueblo pottery and Navajo weaving, anecdotes of his time living in a remote sheep camp behind the sacred mesa, then living in the pueblo itself and observing many ceremonies.

Read more on the Events page!

 

WAG College Scholarship Funds

Applications are due April 15th, 2024.
Click here to find out more!

WAG typically offers two $1500 scholarships each year to high school seniors who intend to pursue a higher degree in Visual Arts. Each scholarship includes membership in WAG, which provides the scholarship recipients with opportunities to exhibit their artwork in art shows and other WAG resources and activities, while they are pursuing a higher degree. To view the 2024 requirements and application details, visit the Youth Scholarship page! Scholarship applications are due by April 15, 2024.

Scholarship recipients for 2023: Westport Art Group awarded two scholarships to local area public school students graduating in 2023: Tyler Simonin and Julia Han. Read more about them on the Youth Scholarship page!

Thank you to our loyal sponsors:

 

Pet Portraits in Dry Point Etching

A one-day print workshop taught by Jennifer O’Keefe

Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm

Drypoint Etching on Recycled Plastic with non-toxic Akua Ink

Artwork by Jennifer O’Keefe

Using clear plastic plates, we will be making small 3" x 3" etchings traced from photographs sent in ahead of time/or picked from images provided at the workshop. All materials, inks and special paper will be supplied for a $10 materials fee. Fur and feathers are particularly suited for etchings. See details on the Adult Art page regarding photo submissions ahead of time.

We will be using the Takach press at WAG to print the etchings, however there will be a demonstration on how to print at home without a press. Jennifer will also talk about hand wiping and using monoprinting techniques to enhance/color the etchings.

Sign up on the Adult Art page!

 

Making your Phone Camera Your Favorite Vacation Companion

Tuesdays, 1-3 pm; April 30, May 7, 14, 21

Taught by Greg Stone

Photographers have long been asked, "What's the best camera?" and their answer has always been the same - "The one you have with you!" Today's phone cameras are a real game changer, for they are the camera you always have with you and they are incredibly versatile. These sessions will start with some photography basics so crucial to making good pictures, but then move into the dozens of special ways to get the most out of your phone's camera whether your vacation takes you to Horseneck Beach or Timbuktu.

We'll explore its incredible light sensitivity for taking pictures of the night sky in the country or the night lights of a vibrant city and how to capture the surprise motion of a bee in a flower, or of a youngster getting their first hit on the baseball field. There are so many special features that many camera owners simply don't realize the incredible power they have in their pockets, nor the ability of these small cameras to take pictures you'll be proud to blow up and hang on your wall. More information and registration on the Adult Art page!

 

Plein Air Watercolors

A two-day workshop With Bill Lane

Tuesdays, June 4 and 11, 9 am to 4:30 pm

Enjoy 2 days of outdoor watercolor painting in and around Westport with Bill Lane.

Bill will start with a demo and then set you loose to paint the scene that speaks to you, while providing individual attention throughout the day.

At the end of the day, around 3:30, we’ll gather to have an informal critique.

Registration is now open on the Adult Art page!

 

In-Person Adult Classes & Workshops

CLASS AND WORKSHOP LISTINGS

Collage Class: Little Stories and The Big Picture Collage on Canvas. March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9 am-12:00 noon. Taught by Eileen Riley. In this collage class, we will center on a main design or subject. The interesting part is that the subject is made up of smaller images or parts creating a larger picture. More info on the Adult Art page!

Pet Portraits in Dry Point Etching. Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm, taught by Jennifer O’Keefe. Drypoint etching on recycled plastic with non-toxic Akua Ink. Using clear plastic plates, we will be making small 3" x 3" etchings traced from photographs. We will be using the Takach press at WAG to print the etchings, however there will be a demonstration on how to print at home without a press. Registration is now open on the Adult Art page!

Making your Phone Camera Your Favorite Vacation Companion. Tuesdays, 1-3 pm; April 30, May 7, 14, 21. Taught by Greg Stone. These sessions will start with some photography basics so crucial to making good pictures, but then move into the dozens of special ways to get the most out of your phone's camera whether your vacation takes you to Horseneck Beach or Timbuktu. Sign up on the Adult Art page!

Plein Air Watercolors: A two-day workshop With Bill Lane. Tuesdays, June 4 and 11, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Enjoy 2 days of outdoor watercolor painting in and around Westport with Bill Lane. Bill will start with a demo and then set you loose to paint the scene that speaks to you, while providing individual attention throughout the day. An informal critique will wrap up the day! Registration is open 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 indoors at WAG, unless it’s a great weather day, then we will paint en plein air in 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.

 

Call for WAG Artists - 2024 SCA Open Studio Tour

July 20-21 and August 17-18; open 11 am to 5 pm

Save the dates for the 21st Annual South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour this summer!

Sign up is now open on the Events page.

First come, first serve - spots are limited!

 
 
 

Photograph by Greg Stone, copyrighted.

Photographer Greg stone’s recent Zoom presentation available for viewing

Westport photographer Greg Stone shared his breathtaking photos that capture our local natural world during the last First Tuesday event on January 9th. The focus was the merging of traditional landscape photography with wildlife photography and other active elements to create dynamic landscape images.

If you would like to view the presentation, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjgYVlmmv0s

Conservation Land Trust and leads workshops and classes on nature photography.

 

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!

Just a few of our members pictured here at the October 12, 2023 annual meeting.

 
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Events & Exhibitions

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Learning Opportunities

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Youth Education and Outreach