Western Maryland Watercolor Society

2009
Annual
Spring
Show

SPRING SHOW
SAVILLE GALLERY

JUNE 11 to JULY 12, 2009

RECEIVING: Monday, June 8, 12 noon - 6 pm

JUDGING: TBA

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 13, 6-8 pm

PICK UP: Sunday, July 12, 11 am - 4 pm

SHOW RULES:

2008 Annual Member Fall Exhibition

HAZEN GALLERY
ALLEGANY COLLEGE of MARYLAND
OCTOBER 6th to NOVEMBER 28^th, 2008

RECEIVING: Wednesday, October 1^st, between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. at the Hazen Gallery at Allegany College of Maryland

ENTRY FORMS/IDENTIFICATION TAGS: To be filled in correctly and clearly at time of receiving, or returned to Kathie Beaulieu at her email address believe2@atlanticbb.net (Responding by email would eliminate having to take extra time at the HazenGallery)

OPENING RECEPTION: Monday, October 6^th, 7:00 p.m. (Brief meeting @ 6:30 p.m.)

REFRESHMENTS: Provided by members and participants. Should be brought to the Gallery prior to the Show (6:30 business meeting).

PICK UP: Monday, November 24^th between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED DATE

SHOW RULES:

Each member can enter up to 3 pieces of art.

PARTICIPANTS: Members of Western Maryland Watercolor Society with membership dues up to date.

MULTIMEDIA:

Any media needing matted / framed:

1. MATS – must be well cut and free of debris.
2. FRAMES – must be in good condition (corners meeting, not warped or scratched).
3. GLASS OR PLEXI-GLASS – must be clean with appropriate cleaners used; must be in good condition and free of scratches.
4. ALL WORK – must be equipped with wire and ready to hang. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS.

ANY MEDIA NEEDING SPECIAL DISPLAY:

1. MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE ARTIST

PICK-UP OF WORK: Must be accomplished during specified times following the close of the show noted above. WMWS will not be responsible for unclaimed work.

WORKS MY NOT BE REMOVED BY THE ARTIST DURING THE SHOW

WORK DOES NOT HAVE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE – but must be priced for insurance purposes.

PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOW WILL REQUIRE AN ENTRY FEE OF $10, AND IS TO BE PAID AT THE TIME THE WORK IS RECEIVED.

*Kathie Beaulieu, Jakkie Lease and Maria Mechem will be receiving, hanging and /or displaying works of art. Bobbi Dubins will handle sales.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kathie Beaulieu at: believe2@atlanticbb.net

This is an annual WMWS exhibit which usually runs from October through November. All members of the WMWS are invited to exhibit their work. There is no restriction on the type of work members may exhibit. Works may be oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, or any other media. This is not a competition, there is no jurying, and there are no awards. This is an opportunity for all members to show their work in a public forum. All members are encouraged to show!

2008 Annual Spring Show

2008 annual spring show will be held at the Saville Gallery in the Cumberland Town Center, June 12 through July 13, 2008

Important dates:

Delivery of artwork: Monday, June 9, noon to 6:00pm
Judging: Saturday, June 14
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 14, 6:00-8:00pm
Pick-up of artwork: Saturday, July 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Exhibition Title/Theme:

Juror:

Awards:

Best in Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Honorable Mention (if enough donations), the Irene Murphy Memorial Award, Creativity Award, Inner Essence Award, Still Life Award, Landscape Award, Floral Award, Best Abstract/Design, and the Newcomer Award.
A member can only win one of the awards in the first category (Best in Show through Honorable Mention) but can win any number among the rest.

Keep in Mind:

AAC will keep 40% commission of the retail price on the gallery sale.

Click here for show rules

Click here for a copy of the entry form in .PDF format.

2007 Annual Member Fall Exhibition

The 2007 WMWS annual member fall Multimedia Show, will be held at the Allegany College of Maryland Hazen Gallery in Cumberland MD from October 1 through November ?, 2007.

Receiving: September 28 (3:00-5:00).

Entry forms/tag: To be filled in correctly and clearly at time of receiving.

Opening reception: Monday, October 1, 7:00pm (immediately after the business meeting at 6:30, which will be held outside the Hazen Gallery).

Refreshments will be provided by members and participants. Should be brought to the gallery prior to the show (6:30 business meeting).

Pick up of work: Must be accomplished during the specified times following the close of the show noted above. WMWS will not be responsible for unclaimed work.

Entry fee: $10. Must be paid at the time the work is received.

Show Rules:

Participants: Members of the Western Maryland Watercolor Society with membership dues up to date.
Multimedia:
- Any media needing matted/framed:
  - Mats: ust be well cut and free of debree
  - Frames: must be in good condition (corners meeting, not warped or scratched)
  - Glass or plexiglass - must be clean with appropriate cleanres used, must be in good condition and free of scratches.
  - All work - must be equipped with wire and ready to hand. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS.
- Any media needing special display must be provided by the artist.
- WORKS MAY NOT BE REMOVED BY THE ARTIST DURING THE SHOW.
- Work does not have to be available for purchase but must be priced for insurance purposes.

*Kathy Beaulieu, Jakkie Lease and Maria Mechem will be receiving, hanging and/or displaying works of art. Renee Mason willbe handling publicity and Bobbi Dubins will handle sales. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kathy Beaulieu at believe@atlanticbb.net

SEE PHOTOS OF THE 2004 SHOW

2007 Annual Spring Show

2007 Spring show will be held at the Saville Gallery on Baltimore Street in Cumberland Town Center June 14-July 14 2007.

Important dates:

Delivery of artwork: Monday, June 11 from 12:00-6:00pm
Opening Reception: saturday, June 16 6-8:00pm
Pick-up of artwork: Saturday, July 14 11:00am-4:00pm

Exhibition Title/Theme: "Flourish"

Flourish, a name that reflects the growth and vibrance of spring and summer, the flourishing are community in Allegany County and our artists' unique expressions in watercolor (i.e. adding your own flourish to what you do).
Dictionary: Flourish: To make broad sweeping movements, to wave vigorously. To be in ones prime. To grow luxuriantly. A dramatic gesture or action.
Can include paintings of landscapes, portraits, buildings, landmarks, etc.

Juror:

Robert Bridges
Curator West Virginia University Art Collection; Curator of the Mesaros Galleries, http://art.ccarts.wvu.edu/galleries/index.htm
West Virginia University, College of Creative Arts

Awards:

Best in Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Honorable Mention (if enough donations), the Irene Murphy Memorial Award, Creativity Award, Inner Essence Award, Still Life Award, Landscape Award, Floral Award, Best Abstract/Design, and the Newcomer Award.
A member can only win one of the awards in the first category (Best in Show through Honorable Mention) but can win any number among the rest.

Keep in Mind:

AAC will keep 40% commission of the retail price on the gallery sale.

Added Bonus for 2007:

Members may paint at the gallery during the run of the show. If one, or a group, wish to paint in the large bay window in front of the gallery please let Jill know. THere is a sink in the back for water and clean up. AAC can provide a 3'x6' table if needed. AAC will beopen on Sundays and late on Friday nights. Keep these events in mind if you want to work in the window:

Canal/Rail Fest July 6,7 and 8

Tri-State Car Show June 30 - July 2

The School House Quilt Show at Allegany Fair Grounds June 22-24

Lots of wonderful shows during the run of the show: Full Monty & The Man Who Came to Dinner (Cumberland Theatre), Beauty and the Beast (Allegany High School), and Shanty Town III (New Embassy Theatre).

Click here for show rules

Click here for a copy of the entry form in .PDF format.

2006 Annual Spring Show

2006 Spring show was held at the Saville Gallery on Baltimore Street in Cumberland Town Center.

Award winners were: