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.

A special event by Robert Dec at WAG

The Art of Photo Transfer: A Demonstration

A process using Acrylic Paints, Photographs and Gloss Medium

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm
At Westport Art Group, 1740 Main Road Westport MA

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westport Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. FREE, $5 donation suggested.

Call to Artists! Call to Crafters!

Westport Art Group’s “SMALL WORKS+ HOLIDAY SHOW”
and “Tis The Season” Holiday Fair

HOLIDAY SMALL WORKS+ SHOW: November 29 - December 8, Fridays-Sundays

You may submit one to three artworks for this show if you are a current member of WAG or a WAG scholarship recipient. Works in all types of wall hung media are welcome, including paint, pastel, pencil, ink, photos & computer art.

New the past 2 years is the “+ size “ artwork. One artwork can be slightly larger than 18” x 20” including the frame.

ON-LINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: By Wednesday, November 20th, register online at LINK.

Please read the entire call on the Events page.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Sunday, December 1st - 10AM- 4PM

ELIGIBILITY: The WAG “TIS THE SEASON” HOLIDAY FAIR will feature handmade items crafted by members and local artisans. The Craft Fair will beheld in the North Gallery (gallery room to the left when entering the building). The Fair will be held in conjunction with the WAG 2024 Holiday Small Works Show. WAG provides a festive atmosphere for good sales from an enthusiastic and loyal customer base.

We would like to have featured a variety of high quality items for sale including pottery, jewelry, textiles, glasswork, woodcraft and more.

Download the Call to Artists and Intake Form for all information. Intake forms must be mailed by November 23.

Go to the Events page for further information.

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!

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.

Painting the Fall Landscape in Watercolors. Tuesdays, starts Oct 8. This multi-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!

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!

Call to Artists - the NEW Periwinkle Shop!