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VWS 2015 Juried Members Exhibition with Awards
Taylor Gallery at Kimball Union Academy, 64 Main St. Meriden, NH 03770
September 11 through October 17, 2015
Eligibility and Overview
This exhibit is open to all paid VWS members and submitted works must conform to the guidelines as stated in the bylaws of the VWS.
- Paid VWS members can submit up to two framed paintings. Only one painting per artist will be chosen.
- Artist's work must be original and any work done under the supervision of an instructor or in a class or workshop will not be eligible for submission.
- No work previously exhibited with the Vermont Watercolor Society may be submitted.
- Maximum frame size is 42 in. in any direction.
- Acceptance into this show will count towards signature membership.
Entry Procedures - Submissions will be Digital Online ONLY
To enter online:
- Go to the VWS website: www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com to view the instructions for online entry by clicking the Art Show Manager tab under Members Corner on the left side of the Home page.
- You must create a VWS online account through Art Show Manager if you do not already have one.
- Files must be J-Peg only
- A $25 entry fee must be paid upon completion of submission.
- All entries must be submitted online no later than July 31, 2015.
- Accepted artists names will be posted on the VWS website after August 7, 2015
Jurors
Juror of Selection: Antonio Masi AWS df. New York artist, Antonio Masi is known for his spectacular paintings of the iconic New York City bridges. His paintings have won numerous awards and he is currently the new president of the American Watercolor Society.
Juror of Awards: Beth Patterson AWS NWS. Beth Patterson is based in Chelmsford, MA and is a former contributing writer to American Artist Watercolor Magazine. Her award winning work is noted for its striking visual compositions.
Delivery and Pick up Instructions
Accepted work will be hand delivered only to the Taylor Gallery on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30 from 11 am to 4 pm. All work can be picked up after the end of the show on Sunday, October 18 from 10 am to 3 pm, at the gallery.
Sales
All sales will be final and the gallery will take no commission.
Exhibition Calendar
Online Entries Due Friday, July 31, 2015
Acceptance Notice on or around August 7
Delivery Date Saturday, August 29, Sunday only August 30, 11am to 4pm
Exhibition Opens Friday, September 11
Opening Reception and Friday, September 11, from Awards Ceremony 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Exhibition Closes Saturday, October 17
Pick up Date Sunday, October18, 10am- 3pm
We will need volunteers to help with receiving and hanging artwork as well as removal of the show.
Please contact our Volunteer co-directors: Adrienne Fisher
adriennefisher@comcast.net or Adrienne Fisk Adrienne.fisk@gmail.com if you'd like to help with this show.
Framing & Matting Guidelines for All Shows*
MATS: sole or top mats will be white or off white. If a bottom mat is used, it may be white, off white or colored. Filets may be used. Mats are not required for all paintings, but if you are not framing your painting, archival spacers must be used.
FRAMES: frames must be sturdy, in excellent condition, and must be professional quality. They must have picture wire attached to the back from which to hang the painting.
The following are not acceptable for VWS shows:
- Float frames
- Table top frames
- Damaged frames or frames that are disjointed at the corners
- Saw tooth hangers
- Duct tape, masking tape or other non-professional-looking materials used on backs of frames.
- Sloppy construction as seen from front or back
Persons accepting paintings at drop off are instructed to not accept paintings if they do not meet these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation.
*Occasionally there are special shows where other guidelines apply, which will be described in that show's prospectus and/or other communications. Otherwise, the above guidelines will apply to all VWS shows including hub shows.
This information can also be found on the VWS website:
http://www.vermontwatercolorsociety.com/forms/exhibition-forms/Wet Paint Live (WPL) Contact: Nancy Lanoue at 885-6156 or nlanoue@comcast.net A "Call for Artists" is now out for watercolor, oil, pastel, and acrylic artists to paint at a new southern Vermont "Plein Air" event scheduled for all-day, Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Springfield, Vermont called "Wet Paint Live" (WPL). Both professional and emerging artists are encouraged to register soon. WPL will be held rain or shine on a designated route or "Plein Air Walk". The walking and painting loop winds along the Black River into downtown and lingers at three spectacular waterfalls Falls that splash against 19th century factory buildings. Two demonstration artists, Jamie Townsend and Matt Chinian will be painting and explaining their style and technique throughout the day. The day begins and ends at the Great Hall Public Art Showcase, One Hundred River Street, Springfield, with an art show, judging, and awards. The judge is Springfield resident, Robert Carsten, PSA-M, an internationally known pastel artist and experienced judge in all media categories. Find more information and to register, visit www.wplvermont.com. National Watercolor Society
Greetings Everyone at the Vermont Watercolor Society from the National Watercolor Society, I am writing you as the Exhibitions Director of the NWS and inviting one and all to participate in our 95th International Exhibition. We already have been able to award signature status to some of your members and hope to add many more. We are hoping to encourage many to join us in this celebration of our 95th year and make this exhibition one to remember. We have many events planned and hope that you might be able to join us in some of them as we are now offering online viewing in real time for our lectures and demos. Workshops are planned and unique demos. We will also be hosting our first International Invitational Exchange with our fellow artists from Belgium. Please visit our wesbite for more details.
www. NationalWatercolorSociety.org And here's are the details for the entry. June 1-July 31, 2015 Exhibtion October 24- December 20,2015 Over $40,000 in awards Jury of Selection, Judi Betts, Soon Y. Warren and David Poxon Juror of Awards Peter Frank prospectus and upload www.NationalWatercolorSociety.org With great Regard for the talented artists in your society, The National Watercolor Society Penny Hill, Exhibitions Director Tel: (+1) 760 908 3389NWSAnnualExhib@gmail.com NWSMemberExhib@gmail.com www.NationalWatercolorSociety.org
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Barb recently won an award in the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition in Waitsfield for depiction of rural Vermont with her painting, "Splash of Sun", shown here. 
She is also one of the artists invited to exhibit her painting, "Storm Clouds", in the Generations Exhibit at the Bryan Gallery in Jeffersonville, along with one of her students, Terry Boyle where they exhibited their paintings alongside one from Barb's mentor, the late John C. Pellew. The exhibition is a really good one showing many artists, their student artists and their mentors. She will be teaching a three day watercolor workshop at the Bryan, October 26, 27, 28th. Contact Bryan Gallery at 
"My painting is fading! I thought this paint was transparent! But I don't WANT a paint that blooms! But the tube says this is Alizarin. Why does this color shoot all over the page and this other one just sit there on the paper?"
