WRAC
WINDHAM REGIONAL
ARTS COUNCIL
Annual Members Art Show 2024
Photo Credit: Tom Hurlbut
Please join us as we celebrate our 41st year with our annual Members Art Show and Reception!
May 31 - June 2, 2024
Johnson Community Room
Eugene Smith Memorial Library
Eastern Connecticut State University
Events ~
Friday May 31, 6:00 PM
Annual Membership Meeting
6:30 - 8:00 Reception, Open to the Public
Saturday June 1 & Sunday June 2:
Open gallery hours 1:00 - 4:00
Public is invited, admission is free
Ample parking in library parking lot. The exhibit space is fully wheelchair accessible.
Windham Hospital Monthly Art Exhibits
Shea Wing Gallery
112 Mansfield Ave
Willimantic CT
April 2024
WRAC Member Themed Show
"What Does Peace Look Like?"
All works depict peace & tranquility
May 2024
Lorraine DuBois
Photographs of Landscape, Architecture in creative formats
A portion of all sales will benefit the Windham Hospital Foundation
Summer Concerts at Shaboo Stage
The public is invited to join us for two special concerts at the Shaboo Stage, located in Jillson Square Park,
Willimantic. Bring a lawn chair for an evening of great summertime music. Admission and Parking Free
June 28, 2024 @ 6:30
Windham Concert Band
Under direction of Kay Niemasik, this wind & percussion band is a summertime favorite. A repertoire of show tunes, patriotic music and international selections.
July 11, 2024 @ 6:30
Little Big Band
Get ready to be transported to the Age of Swing as you enjoy a great evening of Big Band favorites!
Photo Credit: Tom Hurlbut
Young Artists Music Competition
Next Competition Date
January 25, 2025!
Congratulations to all who participated in this year's event!
Winners
First Place: Grade 7 - 9 Wind / Strings
Raha Esmaili Zaghi (Flute)
Grade 7 - 9 Piano
First Place: Chloe Song
Second Place: Avin Perera
Grade 10 - 12 Vocal
First Place: Shane Gilluly
Second Place: Andrew Grzywacz
Third Place: Yagnasenee Das
Grade 10 - 12 Strings
First Place: Dustin Rood (Violin)
Second Place: Gunnar Hoffmann (Guitar)
Special Prizes
Mariaelena McDevitt Memorial Vocal Prize
Shane Gilluly
Edward Gerry/Catherine Wade Wind Prize
Raha Esmaili Zaghi
Edward Gerry/Catherine Wade String Prize
Dustin Rood
Patricia Bellingham Piano Prize
Avin Perera
Feather H. Spearman Honor for Service through Music
Shloka Nathan
2023 Grand Prize Winner
Dustin Rood
Violin
Photos of the 37th Annual Young Artists Music Competition
Click arrow for slide show; Click an image to view.
Photos by Tom Hurlbut
Winners - All Categories
Dustin Rood
In the News
WRAC Receives Funding from Pageau Trust
We are very grateful to the administrators of the Leo & Rose Pageau Memorial Trust, who recognized the important services we perform throughout the year to benefit our community:
Transportation funds for local students to attend professional performing arts events,
Free art demonstrations,
Museum trips for local students,
Free summertime concert by the Windham Concert Band
Thank You!
Photo by Dan Thomacos
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Photo by Bev York
