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"The Donkey Men" by Becky Haletky

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP IN GREECE WITH BECKY HALETKY

April 28-May 6, 2012

Spend a relaxing week on the spectacular island of Santorini, painting on location. Santorini is the caldera of an ancient volcano, where the blue and white villages cling to the 1,000 foot cliffs.This informal workshop, with loosely based instruction, is appropriate for all levels. Photographers are welcome as well. 

Please visit www.artbecko.com  or www.phototc.com for more details.


Hard Press Editions announces the November 2011 publication of
Loring W. Coleman: Living and Painting in a Changing New England, An Autobiography

Loring W. Coleman, NA, AWS, 50-year NEWS member, plein air painter and one of New England's leading realists, shares his lifetime of art through a recounting of amusing and intriguing experiences as a student and teacher. The book features thirty anecdotal essays showcasing his paintings from the 1950s through the early 21st century.

13th Biennial North American Open
$5,000 in Awards

Sponsored by
New England Watercolor Society

April 19 – May 12, 2012

Hosted by
Attleboro Arts Museum
86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-2644 www.AttleboroArtsMuseum.org

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Eligibility - Open to any artist residing in North America

Juror of Selection & Awards: Tom Lynch

Tom Lynch has been referred to as one of the nation's premier watercolorists. He has written seven books and hosted several award winning PBS TV Art Series. Tom's credentials include: Two "Lifetime Achievement Awards," "Signature Membership" in many national watercolor societies, election into the illustrious "Society of American Impressionists," as well as "Who's Who in American Art." He is represented by some of the nation's leading museums and art galleries. He has been the spokesperson for the entire National Art Materials Trade Association, and continues to be the international spokesperson for many leading art material manufacturers.

Tom Lynch Workshop

In conjunction with the show, a workshop with Tom Lynch is being offered. See the Workshops page for more information or visit Tom's website to learn more about him and his work.

Submission details

All work must be painted with aqua media on paper, unvarnished and framed under Plexiglas. No color Xerox copies, color lasers, monotypes, pastels or computer generated work. Collage must be completely of aqua media. Work may not have been done in a class or under a teacher's supervision. Art may not be withdrawn early, and no changes in pricing or catalog information may be made after acceptance.

All work must be for sale.

NOTE: The Screening Committee has the right to refuse any painting that does not meet the stated specifications or is not accurately represented! No work exhibited in past New England Watercolor Society shows is eligible!

Up to 3 images may be submitted; only one may be selected.

Calendar
February 15 Final Date for receipt of entries
March 15 Notification of acceptance
April 12 & 13 Hand delivery of accepted paintings: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
April 19 Shows Opens
April 18-21 Workshop with Tom Lynch
April 28 Reception & Awards Presentation: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
May 12 Show closes
May 12 Pick-up paintings: 5 - 6:00 pm
May 15 Pick-up paintings: 10 - 4:00 pm
May 16 Return of shipped artwork

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2012 Spring Members Show

At the Emmanuel Church Gallery
15 Newbury Street
Boston, MA

April 20 – May 6, 2012

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Awards: $1500 including Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals

Eligibility: NEWS Signature Members

Juror of Selection and Awards: Raymond Andreotti, AWS

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Calendar:

Deliver paintings – April 16th, 10 AM – 2 PM at the gallery
Show opens – April 20th
Reception & Awards – April 21st, 3 – 5 PM
Show ends – May 6th
Pick-up paintings: May 6th 5 – 6 PM or May 7th 10 – 12 AM

Show Hours: Fridays: 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturdays: 1 – 5 PM
Sundays: 1 – 5 PM

Two painting demonstrations have been arranged:

Saturday, April 28th, 1:30 PM: Frank Costantino
Saturday, May 5th, 1:30 PM: Dawn Scaltreto

Postings by Non-Members

If your organization is sponsoring a show or workshop that might be of interest to our members, please email us the details.


Moorhead, MN

The Red River Watercolor Society announces its
19th Annual National Exhibition

Postmark deadline: April 1, 2012

  • The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age or older working in 2D water media (watercolor, gouache, cassein, egg tempura or acrylic) on paper only.
  • No Yupo or watercolor canvas, no pastels, oil pastels or prints, no digital images or reproductions.
  • Collage elements must be original work on watercolor paper and represent no more than 10% of the painting surface. All work must be matted in white or pale neutral, and framed under plexiglass for exhibition hanging.
  • Artists original work only. No supervision/class work. No copies or likenesses or other artists' work, including photographs or references not created by the artist.
  • Work must have been completed within the last two years and not previously exhibited in prior RRWS national juried exhibitions.
  • Two paintings may be submitted, but no more than one may be accepted for exhibition.
  • Entry fee is $25 (RRWS 2012 members) or $35 (non-members).
  • Submitted photos of work should show image only - no frame or mat. Images will not be returned and become the property of the RRWS.
  • This is a blind juried submission process.

Download the prospectus for more information.


Invitation to exhibit

Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH is pleased to announced the opening of a new, atrium style gallery. Artists interested in showing their work may contact Annette Cohen at 603-427-7665, or write to acohen@ccsnh.edu.



If your organization is sponsoring a show or workshop that might be of interest to our members, please email us the details.