June - Mid-Southern Watercolorists

VIEWS
JUNE 2016 Issue
Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc.
http://midsouthernwatercolorists.com
Calendar 2015-2106
June 2016
President’s Message
George Wittenberg
I am so pleased to have been elected as your
president. I am sure MSW will continue the good
works it has already begun - and maybe some new
ones. Be on the lookout for some new ones! And I
want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who
volunteer in so many ways to help MSW grow and
provide its many services. Thank you.
I have followed so many wonderful presidents of the
board, who have made MSW what it is today. I hope
to continue this legacy. And I want to honor the
many years of Mid-Southern Watercolorists and all
the Arkansas artists who have made it what it is
today.
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Board Meeting 5:30 PM
Program Meeting 7 PM
Demo by David Paul Cook
"Practical Matters in Outdoor Painting and SketchbookJournaling"
NO MEETINGS IN JULY OR AUGUST
August/September 2016
Sept 30
Entry Deadline for Special Open
Membership Exhibition (see
prospectus below)
Your MSW Exhibition committee is
getting ready already(!) for the 47th
Annual Juried Exhibition in 2017. The
prospectus is soon to be published! It will
once again be at the Arkansas Arts Center
from February 10th 2017 until April 16th
2017. Juror is Michael Holter.
I plan to give it my all (when not painting)!
- George
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO (2)
PROSPECTUSES IN THIS NEWSLETTER –
ONE FOR THE SPECIAL OPEN MEMBERSHIP
AT THE ARGENTA LIBRARY IN OCTOBER
AND
TH
THE 47 ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION
AT THE ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER IN 2017
October 2016
Oct 21
Opening Reception for 24th
Annual SPECIAL OPEN
MEMBERSHIP EXHIBITION
5-8 PM at William F.
Laman Library at the
Argenta Branch in NLR
NEW BOARD of DIRECTORS
2016/2017
George Wittenberg
President
Future Mini Workshop Dates
**They will be held at the St. Luke’s church in NLR**
Other details to follow in future newsletters
Call Caren Garner to sign up!
June 25
July 13
Sept 24
Annette Garner
Bill Branch
Marlene Gremillion
Margaret Hoffman
President-Elect
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Cheryl Hall
Sue Burford
Treasurer
MSW workshop policy is to offer two 3-4 day
workshops each year using non-member instructors.
These workshops are lined up for the future.
Make your plans now.
Secretary
October 2016
March 2017
October 2017
March 2018
October 2018
Spring 2019
Frank Francese
Michael Holter
Kathleen Conover
Iain Stewart
Lori Goldstein Warren
Michael Bailey
If you have any suggestions for future workshops, please send the
names to Paula Kalina at [email protected]
It is Membership Renewal Time!
Membership Fiscal Year is
June1 – May 31
Go to the MSW website and print and fill out a
membership form. Make your check for $40 payable
to MSW. Mail the membership form and the check
to:
Membership Chairperson, MSW
P. O. Box 55762
Little Rock, AR 72215
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Cornelia Beck and Dana Henry.
PROSPECTUS AND ENTRY FORM
24th Annual MID-SOUTHERN
WATERCOLORISTS
Special Open Membership Exhibition
Argenta Branch
William F. Laman Public Library System
420 Main Street
North Little Rock AR 72114
501-687-1061
Dates: October 20, 2016 – November 11, 2016
Opening Reception:
October 21, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m.
Eligibility: This is a non-juried, open
exhibition. It is open to all MSW members in
good standing. All entrants must be current
members of MSW. (Note: MSW’s current
membership year is June 1, 2016 to May 31,
2017.)
Entry Procedures/Deadline for Entry
Form:
One painting per artist may be entered. Entry
fee is $10. Send completed entry form (below)
with check for entry fee to Sarah Johnson, 2216
Alcoa Road, Benton AR 72015, before
September 30, 2016. All checks are to be
made out to Mid-Southern Watercolorists.
Publicity: If you would like your painting to be
considered for use in publicity, please send a
jpeg of your piece (that will be in the show), no
later than September 1, 2016 to
Sarah Johnson at [email protected].
Certain required characteristics of the
paintings to be hung are as follows:
• Size will be limited to a maximum of forty
inches 40” outside length on any side (e.g.,
outside frame length) Frame must be simple
but sturdy (no wider than two inches) and ready
for hanging (with wire hanger). All paintings
must be framed under Plexiglas.
• Types of allowable media and grounds may
include any water-soluble medium or
combination of water-soluble media on any
ground that accepts water-soluble media (e.g.,
paper, Yupo, canvas or prepared board)
• Entries must not have been shown previously
in any MSW exhibition.
• Entries must be well-presented by the artist
for gallery showing, including simple framing
and white or off-white mats only. If either
Argenta Branch or MSW deems a picture’s
framing or other presentation method is below
the necessary standard, MSW will attempt to
work with the artist toward the needed
improvement. MSW reserves the right to
exclude any painting for any reason.
Painting Label / Delivery: Painting
submissions must be delivered to Argenta
Branch Saturday, October 15th,, 9:00 a.m. – 1
p.m. Label must be attached to the upper right
back corner with artist’s name, address phone
number, title of piece and price.
Pick Up Paintings: Artists may not remove
works before the close of the exhibition.
Paintings are to be picked up from Argenta
Branch Saturday, November 12th between 9
a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sales: There is no commission on sale of
paintings. Artists are responsible for their own
sales.
Liability: Although utmost care will be taken in
handling paintings, neither MSW, nor its
representatives, nor Argenta Branch will be
responsible for damage or loss, whatever the
cause. Submitting artwork to this exhibition
shall imply an agreement on the part of the
artist with the conditions set forth above.
Questions regarding this exhibition may be
directed to Sarah Johnson, MSW Special
Exhibitions Chairperson, at 501-778-6810 or
501-860-1841 or to [email protected].
Entry form on next page!
------------- E N T R Y F O R M ------------Mail this entry form with $10.00 check payable to
Mid-Southern Watercolorists no later than
September 30, 2016, to Sarah Johnson, 2216 Alcoa
Road, Benton AR 72015.
Name of
Artist___________________________
Title
___________________________________
Size_____________________Price______
Media
used:_____________________________
Address____________________________
City______________________State_____
Zip_________ Phone ( )______________
Email
Address___________________________
MEMBER NEWS
Sheila Parsons
“Sometimes you really have one that worked (for you at
least). We should celebrate such moments! This painting
was done from memory of a winter woods walk and a
photo”.
Check my www.sparsons.com for classes and workshops
and see original work at Art on the Green gallery -1100
Bob Courtway Drive in Conway. Thanks!
----P A I N T I N G – L A B EL ------------Cut out label and attach to upper right
back corner of painting.
Name of
Artist___________________________
Title_______________________________
Size_____________________Price______
Address____________________________
City_________________________State__
Zip_________
Media
used:_____________________________
Phone ( ) __________________________
Email
Address___________________________
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Cheryl Kellar will be at the House of Art in NLR
Walk of Fashion Art Show on June 25th!
This photo is of her showing at The Rep.
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Cheryl Kellar won Honorable Mention
at the Cotter Plein Air Event
Joyce Hartman won 4th Place on Paper
at the Cotter Plein Air Event
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Cynthia Schanink won 2nd Place
at the Cotter Plein Air Event
rd
Bryan Kellar won 3 Place
at the Cotter Plein Air Event
MSW Watercolorists Award to Alyssia Davis at
the Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition at the
Arkansas Arts Center. It is there until July 24th!
MSW at the YAA
Suzann and Anne sponsoring MSW at the Young Arkansas
Artists Exhibition. Suzann demonstrated and Anne
provided watercolor pencils and coloring pages to the
kids!
OPPORTUNITIES
Messiah Arts Festival – December 2016
Fellowship Bible Church’s 8th arts festival,
Messiah, call to artists will be available
soon. If you would like to be on their
mailing list, please send an email to
[email protected] Please
include your mailing address if you prefer a
printed copy. You can also contact them
through their Facebook page:
Fellowship Arts Festival 2016.
Messiah is a juried arts festival around four
themes from Handel’s Messiah. Art is
juried into the festival by the Fellowship
Arts Festival Committee and Todd Herman,
Executive Director of the AAC, will be the
juror for cash awards
SouthWest Artists and Mena Art Gallery
Art of the Heartland - call for artists
Juried show with sizable awards. The goal is
to assemble the finest display of
representational paintings made in America
that display the best of American Art. If
interested, go to theartoftheheartland.com
for more information
Photography Workshop
with Bill Barksdale!
Bill Barksdale will conduct an outdoor
photography workshop at the Women Artist
Retreat near Mountain Home, AR, Sept. 15-18,
sponsored by the Ozark Regional Arts Council.
The emphasis will be on “taking your outdoor
photography beyond snapshots – creating art
images with your camera.” Participants limited
to seven or less. For specifics about the
workshop, contact Bill at
[email protected]. For information
and reservations for the retreat, contact ORAC
at [email protected], or
phone (870) 425-8291.
Officers for 2016/2017
George Wittenberg
Annette Garner
Cheryl Hall
Sue Buford
President
President-Elect
Treasurer
Secretary
Board Meeting Information
Meetings are held at the
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER
9th & Commerce / MacArthur Park
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
Use the south entrance
Meetings start at 7 pm but come early for the social hour with
cookies and drink.
MSW
Mid-Southern Watercolorists was founded in
1970 as a non-profit corporation to elevate the
stature of watercolor and educate the public
about its significance as an important creative
permanent painting medium. MSW furthers the
interests of watercolor painters by its
educational programs and competitive
exhibitions.
Membership meetings are held on the third
Wednesday of each month in Little Rock at the
Arkansas Arts Center, south entrance, at 7PM.
Visitors are welcome.
Further information including activities, how to
contact us, and how to join, is available at
www.midsouthernwatercolorists.com
Find us on Facebook: MidSouthernWatercolorists
Follow us on Twitter: @MSWatercolorist
Regional Advisors for 2016/2107
Charlotte Rierson - Fairfield Bay includes Cleburne,
Van Buren
Janis Gill Ward - Fayetteville includes Washington,
Benton, Carroll, Madison
Kay Aclin -Ft. Smith includes Crawford, Sebastian,
Franklin, Logan, Johnson
Gloria Garrison- Russellville includes Pope, Newton,
Yell, Scott
Sheila Parsons- Conway includes Perry, Conway,
Faulkner
Sandy Barksdale - Cotter includes Boone, Marion,
Baxter, Fulton, & Southern Missouri
Sue Coon- Mt. View includes Searcy Izard, Stone
Sharp, Lawrence, Independence, Jackson
Sally Papich - Jonesboro includes Randolph, Clay,
Greene, Poinsetti, Craighead, Mississippi, Crittenden
Bill Branch - Helena/Memphis, Tenn. includes Lee,
Phillips, Monroe, Arkansas
John Keller- Searcy includes White, Woodruff,
Prairie, Lonoke, St. Francis, Cross
Inis Ray -Pine Bluff includes Jefferson, Cleveland,
Grant, Dallas, Lincoln
Richard Stephens-Hot Springs includes Hot Springs,
Saline, Garland, Clark, Pike, Montgomery Howard,
Polk
Sarah Merkle- El Dorado includes Union, Ashley,
Chicot, Drew, Bradley, Calhoun & Northwest Louis.
Linda Larey- Texarkana, TX includes Columbia,
Ouachita, Sevier, Miller, Little River, Lafayette,
Hempstead, Nevada
Mary Ann Stafford includes Pulaski
Judy Coffee-Houston, TX, advisor at large
Important:
Your MSW organization is
needing your help! Many people over the
years have continued to support this group
in their deeds, but they are growing weary.
In order for this organization to survive and
continue we need you to help by
volunteering to be on the board this
upcoming year is several necessary
positions, including someone to do this
newsletter. PLEASE consider being involved
and contact either Jeannie Fry or George
Wittenberg to indicate how you can help!
Thank you!
WAYS TO BE IN TOUCH
WEBSITE: www.midsouthernwatercolorists.com
On the website you can find the latest VIEWS,
information about workshops and exhibitions, and
see galleries of past exhibition paintings by
members.
GOOGLE GROUP: With membership you will receive
announcements, information and the newsletter via
this group. If you are NOT receiving it in your email,
either check your scam folder or contact Marlene
Gremillion to ensure she has your correct email
information.
REGIONAL ADVISORS: We have several members
from throughout the state and neighboring states
that work with MSW. See list included here.
FACEBOOK: We are on Facebook, just go and “like”
us!!!
DIRECTORY: The 2015/2016 issue is now out.
Be sure that MSW has your correct information.
Contact Mary Anne Garnett if you have had any
changes.
NEWSLETTER: Our newsletters are available online
thru our website and received through the
GoogleGroup system. If you wish to receive a printed
copy, contact Anne Lyon. Anne also welcomes your
ideas, pictures and information for the monthly
newsletter.
ARCHIVES
(Photo from UCA online page)
Many of you may have objects pertaining to MSW at
your home or studio that you would like to find a
“home” for. Doris Mapes established an archive at
UCA many years ago, and we would like to begin to
fill that archive with more recent information. If YOU
have anything you would like to give, bring it to any of
our meetings and you will find a container there to
put it in. Suzann Waggoner, our archivist, will gather
them and deliver them to the university. Objects we
can think of are catalogs, newspaper clippings, news
announcements, photographs, etc.
MEMBER SHOWCASE
Members Favorite Paintings
of the Past Year
“Movie Set in Tuscon” by Val Wright
“Whispers” by Charlotte Rierson
“The Tree of Coloring” by Nan Renaud
“Mortie” by Lee Scroggins
“Painting Lady Sings the Blues” by Rosemary
Ferguson
“The First Cold Winds of Autumn” by Paul
Padzuikas
“Outside Dining” by Helen Beacham
“Colin” by Ron Kinkaid
“Rose” by Sue Burford
“Peppers” by Diane Ziemski
“Abstract Tadpoles” by Paula BirdSong
“The Praying Tree” by MaryAnn Stafford
“Impressions 7” by Sandra Marson
“Sunset at Petit Jean” by Jackie Walker
“It’s Mine, All Mine” by Jeannie Fry
“Spring Break” by Gary Johnson
“Buffalo River” by Catherine Caldwell
A summer newsletter will come out and
let’s make it full of
FLOWERS
I’m starting it out!
Send me a photo of your paintings to
[email protected]
A.K.Lyon “A Bella Vista Peony”
PASSAGE
Tina Hodde Hurst: feeling heartbroken with
Chris Hurst. Paige, TX ·
Today I lost my wonderful, precious
husband of almost 30 yrs. Charles and Chris
lost the man he is so proud to call his father.
Charles was so proud of Chris and the man
he has become. He has been such a fighter
but his body just couldn't fight anymore. We
miss him already and life will not be same
without him in it, but I know my heart is
with him always. My life is better because
he was a part of it. Love you forever,
Charles.
He was a signature member - I knew him from
classes with him (Jackie Kaucher) at the Arts Center
in my very "early days" .
With sorrow,
John Blackwood
A LETTER TO JEANNIE
Dear Jeannie, May 26, 2016
“I’m late. I’m late. I’m late for a very important
date.” Oh, wait we are not talking about a big
White Rabbit with floppy ears. We are talking
about the past President of MSW, Jeannie Fry.
By all accounts, Jeannie was never late for a
board meeting and was often seen eating her
dinner at the board room table. Jeannie has
served in many positions over the years. She
served on the annual Exhibition Committee in
2010 and served as Chair in 2012 for the
Nominating Committee for new officers.
2012-2013 Jeannie served as Vice-President of
MSW under Ruth Byrn. 2012 was a very busy
year for her, as she served in various positions.
She was in charge of “programs”, while also
serving on the Facebook team as Administrator
from 2012-2016. Most recently Jeannie served
as President of MSW from 2014-2016. She even
found time to provide refreshments for some of
the mini workshops. While serving as President,
Jeannie was also on the Annual Exhibition
committee in 2016. I’m certain I have missed
several other positions that Jeannie has served.
George has said “Jeannie has been such a good
MSW President and friend that I have trouble
listing all the Thank Yous from me. I can think of
two things that standout - Jeannie’s absolute
attention to the details in everything from
numbers to minutes. Secondly, Jeannie always
says thanks to all the people who have helped
make MSW the success it has become”. George
is grateful to Jeannie for the advice and council
she has provided for the past year . Another
board member, Marlene, expresses similar
feelings “Jeannie has been an excellent
President and she is so very organized. She
thinks of the entire group and makes everyone
feel welcome , whether they be old timers, new
members or visitors.” Finally, from Selma, we
have these sentiments “In the 40+ years of my
membership in MSW, I’ve never experienced a
more competent or visionary leader than
Jeannie. Her attention both to detail and the
goals and welfare of MSW have been profound.
She is a warm, genuine human being who
encourages all to pursue their artistic dreams
and has jumped by leaps and bounds in her own
artistic expressions. Hers is a job well done!”
It goes without saying Jeannie, you have won
the hearts and respect of the MSW family.
However, for now, you have earned a well
deserved RRRR&R. The RRRR&R stands for Rest,
Recovery, Recuperation, Relaxation, and
Rejuvenation. Thank you Jeannie, for your
invaluable service to MSW. Maybe just maybe,
instead of the Big White Rabbit with floppy ears
dashing here and there, you just might be the
Energizer Bunny!
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Burford, Incoming Secretary
Thank you!
I wanted to thank all of you for your support
these past two years as your President. I
particularly want to openly thank those on
the Board that served with me and those that
helped with various committee work. I
appreciate all of the time that you gave and
your dedication to MSW. Our organization
only exists and succeeds only because of its
volunteers. Your work keeps MSW going
and growing to be around for painters and
supporters of the arts in the years to
come. Many, Many, Many thanks to all of
you! Jeannie Fry
Thank you, one and all! To committee and
board members, especially those who helped
out 2014-2016, including—Annual
Exhibition Reception (Peggy Wenger, Susan
Santa Cruz, Mary Nancy Henry), Hospitality
(Catherine Caldwell, Marianne Hampton,
David Cook, Freda Angeletti), Annual
Exhibition (Karlyn Holloway, Suzann
Waggoner, Anne Lyon, Selma & Jerry
Blackburn, Gary Alexander, George
Wittenberg, Bob Snider, Reita Miller),
Board members (Shirley Brainard, Peyton
Bishop, Ruth Byrn, Ruth Fein, Mary Anne
Garnett, Caren Garner, Marlene Gremillion,
Marianne Hampton, Paula Kalina, Cheryl
Kellar, Bryan Kellar, Sandy Marson,
Charlotte Rierson, Barbara Rhodes, Suzann
Waggoner, Peggy Wenger, George
Wittenberg, Diane Ziemski) and the
Regional Contact Liaisons (Sheila Parsons,
Sandy Barksdale, Sarah Merkle, Janis Gill
Ward, Kay Aclin, Bill Branch, Richard
Stephens, Judy Coffey, Sally Papich, Mary
Ann Stafford, Sue Coon, Inis Ray, Lisa
Eldridge, Gloria Garrison, John Keller,
Linda Larey)
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David Paul Cook
David paints in watercolor, and also
enjoys producing art using other
mediums including oils, oil pastels and
graphite pencil. He is an avid outdoor
painter. Most of David's watercolors are
of Central Arkansas landscapes, painted
on the spot. Scenes along the Arkansas
River, at Pinnacle Mountain State Park,
and the Arkansas Delta, are among his
favorite locations to find inspiration.
David studied art at Studio San Damiano
in Milwaukee, at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and with a private
teacher in Kansas City, Mo. He
continues his growth as an artist by
taking workshops from national and
regional teachers such as Don Nice, Pat
Deadman, Ken Hosmer, Mel Stabin,
Margaret Martin, Fred Rawlinson, Sheila
B. Parsons, Richard Stevens, Selma
Blackburn and Lian Quan Zhen.
David teaches watercolor landscape
painting at Arkansas Arts Center’s
Museum School in Little Rock where he
has been a faculty member for more
than 12 years. He also taught
beginning and intermediate students at
White Wagon Farm for 10 years.
He is Past-President of the Arkansas
League of Artists, and achieved ALA
Signature member status in 2011.
David is a committee member and
former Board Member of the Mid-
Southern Watercolorists. He is a PastPresident and member of the Conway
League of Artists. He is founder of the
Plein Air Painters of Arkansas, a group
he led for 13 years.
Artist's Statement
I have been passionate about landscape
painting all my life, from the very
beginning and continuing today,
pursuing the discipline of working on
location to capture the mood and
excitement of the place. I am influenced
by the light and other natural elements,
as well as the sounds, movements and
even smells of each places that I paint,
opening all my senses to produce my
expression of the scene. I paint
frequently, and in all kinds of weather
conditions.
I believe in life long learning. I enjoy
teaching art, as well as producing it. I
strive to be a good teacher first, as well
as a good artist, encouraging others to
joyfully and fearlessly express
themselves through their creative
efforts.
David Paul Cook, 4 Ophelia Court,
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-6577; e-mail:
[email protected]
MSW BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
MAY 18, 2016
Treasurer’s report sent by Cheryl Hall. It shows a
total balance of $39392.76, including $3002.68 in
the Wiggins Memorial Fund. Treasurer’s report was
accepted.
Jeannie thanked the board for all of its efforts to
support MSW and, in turn, George Wittenberg
presented a gift to Jeannie to thank her for her
outstanding service as president. She received a
standing ovation. Jeannie also thanked Sandy
Marson for her leadership as head of Special
Exhibitions for several years.
Sarah Johnson, Special Exhibitions Chair, distributed
prospectuses and entry forms for the 24th Special
Open Exhibition. It was suggested that works on
canvas don’t need to be framed if they are gallery
wrapped, or if they are on board. The gallery hangs
the work and provides refreshments, and MSW does
our own advertising.
Annual Exhibition 2017 Chair Lynn Whaley reported
that the prospectus is ready to go out in June, and
again in August in the newsletter and on our
website. Juror is Mike Holter. The venue will again
be the Arkansas Arts Center. In addition she
projected plans for the next 2 Annual Exhibitions. In
2018, Iain Stewart will jury the show. We plan to
use the same system used last year. He will teach a
workshop in February 2018 also. The 2018 show is to
be held at the Butler Center March 9 to June 30,
2018. A motion was made to ask Michael Bailey to
jury in 2019 for the Annual Exhibition held at the
Historic AR Museum. The motion was seconded and
passed.
Mini Workshops: Caren Garner has several
upcoming mini-workshops scheduled . She moved
that we contact Judy Coffey from Houston, TX to
lead an August two-day mini-workshop, with travel
expenses paid by MSW. The motion was seconded
and carried.
Annette Garner, President-Elect in charge of
programs, summarized plans she is making for
upcoming programs in 2016-2017:
September 21, 2016- Bill Branch
October 19, 2016- Frank Francese, DEMO by visiting
artist and workshop leader
November 16, 2016- Sheila Parsons-Talley
January—no program meeting [board meets]
February 17, 2017- MSW Annual Exhibition Opening
Reception
March—DEMO by Michael Holter, workshop leader
April 9, 2017- Richard Stephens
May and June 2017- Open
Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Inc.
th
47 Annual Juried Exhibition
PROSPECTUS
ENTRY DEADLINE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
AGAIN THIS YEAR!!!!!!!
1. The www.onlinejuriedshows.com will handle all
the entries.
2. Metal sectional frames will NOT be allowed!
Opening Reception & Awards – Feb.17, 2017 – 6PM
Exhibition Dates: February 10, 2017 – April 16, 2017
Arkansas Arts Center Little Rock, Arkansas
Awards over $5,000 are anticipated.
Michael Holter – MSW Juror
Michael is a Texas artist that has rapidly become known
for his dynamic watercolor portraits, figures and
landscapes. After a successful career in advertising design
and creative leadership, Michael began focusing on his
watercolor in 2011. He is now a signature member of the
National Watercolor Society, The Southwestern
Watercolor Society, and The Society of Watercolor Artists.
His work has received numerous awards, been published
in Splash 16 and 17 and been recognized by selection to
the Fabriano (Italy) Watermedia Exhibition. Although
Michael has been painting most of his life, his work
experience spans a wide range of creativity, from high
school art teacher, advertising creative director and
businessman. Michael has owned and operated two
galleries. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education
and an MA in Visual Communication. His wide range of
experience influences his approach to his exciting and
popular workshops. Michael says, "My work is
impressionistic. I like to represent people or places and
allow the painting to evolve from the recognizable. The
challenge is to balance the care needed to make the
representation interesting… and perhaps believable, with
the freedom, looseness and painterly quality that makes
watercolor so unique and expressive.
Exhibition Calendar
Membership dues must be paid on or before
September 30, 2016
Entry deadline date is Friday, September 30, 2016
Notification of acceptance/decline by email by
November 4, 2016
Shipment of accepted entries to the Arkansas Arts
Center –must arrive between
January 23, 2017 and January 27 (instructions in this
prospectus.)
Hand-deliver paintings to Arkansas Arts Center on
Monday, January 30, 2017 - 10AM-3PM
Opening Reception & Awards, Friday, Feb.17, 2017,
6-8 PM. Exhibition will be open to the public
February 10, 2017 – April 16, 2017
Pick up paintings Arkansas Arts Center, Monday,
April 17, 2017 - 10AM-3PM
Eligibility
Artists - This exhibition is open to artists anywhere
who are current members of Mid-Southern
Watercolorists, Inc. (MSW), or who become
members as a condition of entering the exhibition.
Artist’s original work only. No copies or likeness of
another artist’s work including published source or
reference not attributable to the artist are eligible.
No work previously exhibited in a juried MSW show
is eligible. MSW reserves the right to refuse any
work submitted. Paintings must be on paper or
Yupo. Media may be Watercolor, Acrylic, Casein,
Gouache, Egg Tempera. Collage materials, if used,
must be the artist’s original work and must meet the
media criteria above. No pastels, digital images, or
any form of print or reproductions.
Size - There is no minimum or maximum unframed
size for entries (See Framing Requirements on page
4 of this document.)
Entry Information and Fees
Deadline is September 30, 2016
This is a Members-Only Exhibition Show.
Membership must be current or your entry will be
declined. Dues are $40. If you are not already a
member of MSW, pay membership fees online when
you submit your images and immediately mail the
completed membership application provided on the
last page of this prospectus.
The entry fee for the exhibition
is $40 for one or two entries.
To enter, go to
www.midsouthernwatercolorists.com and click on
the link to www.onlinejuriedshows.com and follow
the directions. Your digital image will need to
follow the requirements found in the next section.
Artists entering can get assistance on line or by
phone with www.onlinejuriedshows.com (Monday
thru Friday). Members without computer access
may get assistance from a friend.
.
Requirements for Digital Images
Digital Image – Only Digital images will be accepted.
Images must be in JPEG format.
Use JPEG format with a preferred resolution of 72
DPI, with a range of 1900 pixels on the longer side.
Image must be correctly oriented (top of image
matches top of painting).
Image should show only the painting, no frame or
mat.
Image should be taken before Plexiglas is applied.
No digital enhancement is allowed; image should
represent the painting
The JPEG File Name must include: the artist’s last
and first name, the name of the painting.jpg
Example: DoeJane1_Trees.jpg and (if two entries)
DoeJane2_Houses.jpg
Framing Requirements (for all accepted works)
REMEMBER NO METAL SECTIONAL FRAMES
ALLOWED
Entries must be framed and under Plexiglas.
A completed Painting Label Form (see below) must
be securely affixed to the back of the framed
painting, upper right side.
The frame must be sturdy enough to support the
weight of the artwork without buckling the Plexiglas.
Frames must be a maximum of two inches wide and
must be plain and undecorated. Metal sectional
frames are not allowable. Poster frames are not
allowable.
Works must arrive ready for hanging by the Arkansas
Arts Center. Two “D” ring should be secured by
screws in back, one on the left and one on the right
side of the frame. The “D” rings should be positioned
one-fourth of the distance down from the top of the
frame on each side. For example, if the frame
measures 20” from top to bottom, each “D” ring
should be positioned 5” from the top.
D ring
Single mats only will be accepted, and the following
conditions apply: All matting must be white or off
white, only. All mats must be 4 ply, minimum
Mats must have clean cuts that are even and not
overcut in the corners No double mats will be
accepted Paintings that are mounted without
matting, or floated, shall be mounted on a
background that is white or off-white. There shall be
no debris or loose material beneath the Plexiglas.
Diptychs and triptychs must be mounted within a
single frame. Bottom of Form
Liability
All reasonable care will be given to the works
submitted but neither MSW, nor the Arkansas Arts
Center will assume any liability for damage or
deterioration before, during or after the exhibition.
Artists should carry their own insurance.
Other Regulations
The Juror will be the sole judge as to which works
are selected for the Exhibition. The Juror will
determine all award winners with exception of a
Purchase Award if applicable; the Purchase Award
will be selected by the exhibition sponsor.
All work accepted by the Juror for this Exhibition will
be displayed in the Arkansas Arts Center Friday,
February 10, 2017 until Sunday, April 16, 2017.
MSW and the Arkansas Arts Center will have the
right to reproduce accepted entries in our
catalogues, press releases, Internet websites and
social media sites, and similar informational outlets
for publicity purposes.
The Arkansas Arts Center does not sell paintings, but
will refer all requests for any purchase to MSW
Exhibition Chair. It also does not take any
commission.
Paintings that are not for sale must be marked “NFS”
on the entry form and on the label attached to the
painting.
All work must remain in the Exhibition for the full
duration of the Exhibition period; this applies also to
paintings sold.
**All paintings must be picked up on the scheduled
day after the Exhibition closes. If you cannot pick up
your painting, you must make arrangements for
someone to pick up for you.
Shipping of accepted paintings will be addressed as
follows AND MUST INCLUDE INSIDE, A PREPAID
RETURN SHIPPING LABEL:
Mid-Southern Watercolorists
c/o The Arkansas Arts Center
501 E. 9th Street / Little Rock, AR. 72202
Checklist for entering the MSW Annual
Exhibition
Online Entry fee paid ($40 for one or two
entries)
Current Membership paid ($40 for new
membership or for renewal if membership
dues are not current)
Entry form, completed and included
Stamped self-addressed #10 envelope for
notice of acceptance or rejection
Make a copy of all information for your files
** The Exhibition committee nor the venue will be
responsible for removing or storing paintings not
collected on the appropriate day.
Special inquiries and problems by email to Lyn
Whaley at [email protected]
Painting Label or Labels on accepted paintings
Note: – Complete this form and affix it securely to
the right-hand corner of the back of the framed
painting(s). Information(s) on this form must match
the Entry Form.
LABEL ONE
Name
Place of Birth
Year of Birth
Address
Best Phone
Email
Title of Entry 1
Year Completed
Size unframed, H X W
Sale price
or NFS
Media used
Will accept Purchase Award if the amount is less
than sale price
Yes No
First time accepted in the annual MSW Exhibition?
Yes No
LABEL TWO
Name
Place of Birth
Year of Birth
Address
Best Phone
Email
Title of Entry 2
Year Completed
Date of Painting
Size unframed, H X W
Sale price
or NFS
Media used
Will accept Purchase Award if the amount is less
than sale price
Yes No
First time accepted in the annual MSW Exhibition?
Yes No
. Membership Application Form to mail at the time
of entering your images
Note: Remember you can pay your membership
dues at the same time as entering online, upon
checkout. However, you will still need to mail a
completed membership form to MSW. Mark it
“membership”. The address is MSW Membership
Chair, P.O. Box 55762, Little Rock, AR 72215.
Name
Address
Best Phone
Email
Are you a former member of MSW?
List Web Site if any
Cut
here_______________________________________
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Mid-Southern Watercolorists
P.O. Box 55762
Little Rock, Arkansas 72215
RETURN ADDRESS REQUESTED
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