Half/Sheet LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT I am only one, But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, But still, I can do something; And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. --- Edward Everett Hale I like quotes! They so often capture the essence of a thought or situation much better than any words I could put together! This quote I think really sums up my focus in this issue volunteerism. Oh yes, that dreaded word that no one likes to hear or read! Having taken over as President of PWCS this past November, one of the greatest challenges to any non-profit organization is having enough members volunteer to carry on the necessary functions of the Society. Now I don’t mean anything Herculean by any means so everyone can take a deep sigh of relief! Nevertheless, without volunteers, the Society will have some tough decisions to make regarding things it can offer to its members. Here’s another quote I like, “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless but because they are priceless.” --- Sherry Anderson. Every volunteer that we have is a priceless work of art for the Society! We have over 500 members and we have 5 vacancies. Those numbers should tell us that somewhere in those 500 members are 5 people who would want to help PWCS and in the process have a wonderful experience getting up close exposure to juried artists as well as fellow members. And none of these positions required huge amounts of time out of your normal activities. Over the course of a year, it’s probably close to several hours a week at most and many weeks, no time at all! Here is the list of vacancies we have: Second Vice President – will be available in the fall of 2022. Focus is on editing and managing the newsletter, creating banners and other graphics for marketing our art shows etc. and also be the point person on hotel reservations and other related items for our workshop artists. Managing the scholarship program. Historian – will be available in the fall of 2022. Focus is on collecting catalogs, paper documentation for our Historical Society repository. Another responsibility would be to research the history of PWCS by using the Historical Society and PAFA. Occasionally, writing an article for the newsletter or website is a possibility too. Co-Director of the International Show – Entry emphasis – We have one co-chair who is doing the implementation and hanging of the show while this vacancy focuses on the up-front part of the show – ensuring entries meet requirements, communicating with the jurors, ensuring all entries are ready for the jurying process, making a list of the winners and coordinating the reception with the other co-chair.
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PWCS HALF/SHEET A publication of the Philadelphia Water Color Society www.pwcsociety.org info@pwcsociety.org
Director of Plein Air Events – Focus is on identifying local artists who emphasize plein air painting. Finding a locale for the painting event, coordinating registration for it and ensuring the day of the event goes well. Director of Workshops – Focus is on coordinating the workshop associated with the Juror of Awards at the International Show and also a spring workshop. The activities include communicating with the workshop artists after contracts have been signed, getting descriptions and bios from the artist along with a few photos of their work and the artist. Work with the Website master on getting registration set up, getting marketing information to the VP2 to create ads for social media, ensuring hotel reservations etc. are ready for artists and attending the workshop to ensure it runs smoothly.
Candace Zacher President Madeleine Kelly,
In addition, the current person in these positions have agreed to train the new person so they feel comfortable taking it over. In addition, you attend the monthly zoom board meetings to give updates.
2nd Vice President Carrie Cheung
If you are interested in one of these vacancies or have further questions, you can reach me at the following email: president@PWCSociety.org.
Treasurer Barbara March Recording Secretary
Jeanne Gunther Judith Hummer Nishita Jain Diane Keesee Dennis Murphy Al Richards Lena Thynell
I look forward to hearing from a few of you who would like to be more involved in PWCS. Without volunteers, PWCS would not be as remarkable as it is or as nationally appreciated as it is! Candace Naumowicz-Zacher President, PWCS
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EVENTS *2022 Upcoming Events Stephen Quiller in person Workshop April 4th - 6th, 2022 Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-4671411 Stephen Quiller in person Demo April 4th 7 - 8:30 pm Acrylic and Casein Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-4701203 Members Show Online April 29 - July 29, 2022 Entries accepted February 12 - March 29, 2022 https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/members-shows/ Prospectus_2022_PWCS_Members_Show.pdf Jessica Bryant Juror Online Demo/Presentation May 17, 2022 - 7 pm on ZOOM Register at https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event-4753850 PWCS 122nd International Works on Paper Anniversary Show November 1 - November 30, 2022 Chester County Art Association, West Chester, PA Open for entries July 1 - August 31, 2022 Laurie Goldstein Warren, Judge of Awards Ken Call, Juror of Selection Laura Turner Igoe, Gallery Talk and Reception November 6th, 1 - 4 pm Laurie Goldstein Warren Workshop and Demo TBD
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Upcoming Events
PWCS 123rd International Works on Paper Anniversary Show Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA Jurors TBA
Workshop - Acrylic and Casein with Stephen Quiller April 4 - 6, 2022
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Stephen Quiller’s sense of color transcends all mediums. An additional materials list is provided for participants. April 4-6, 2022 Community Art Center 414 Plush Mill Rd. Wallingford, PA 19086 $475 - PWCS members $500 - non-members Size of class - no more than 22 Approximate daily schedule: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Added bonus: As part of registering for the workshop, you will be able to attend the evening demonstration and presentation by Stephen on Monday, April 4, 2022 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. as part of your attendance in the workshop.
The focus of this workshop is to expand the possibilities and vocabulary of the watercolor painter. Although the handling of these media is similar to watercolor painting, the possibility for expression is greatly enhanced working with visual qualities transparent, translucent, and casein. Stephen Quiller’s sense of color transcends all mediums. Workshop participants will explore the various visual qualities and handling characteristics of these two media as well as how they can be used in combination. Color and composition will also be an intricate part of this workshop. Stephen Quiller’s two books, Casein Painting with Stephen Quiller and Acrylic Painting Techniques will be used for reference.
Register online today
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Stephen Quiller’s Bio Stephen Quiller is an internationally known painter and is a Dolphin Fellow and signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, National Society for Painters in Acrylic and Casein, Rocky Mountain National Watermedia, and Watercolor West. He has received the 2018 Silver Medal and the 2014 Gold Medal of Honor at the American Watercolor Society’s International Exhibitions as well as many other honors. Known for water media and color, Stephen has written seven best selling books on the subjects including Color Choices, Acrylic Painting Techniques, Water Media Painting With Stephen Quiller, Painters Guide to Color, and Casein Painting With Stephen Quiller. He has created twenty artist instructional videos and DVD’s on color, composition and watermedia. He has signature lines of watercolor, palettes and brushes produced by the Jack Richeson Company and has developed the Quiller Color Wheel that is used by artists throughout the world. Stephen’s paintings have been on covers and the subjects of articles in many leading art magazines. He has served as a juror for most of the regional and international watermedia exhibitions and conducts a limited number of national and international seminars annually. However, he continues to spend most of his time painting on-location or at his studio in Creede, located near the headwaters of the Rio Grande in southern Colorado. He aspires to capture the essence, the rhythm and spirit of the San Juans. He has painted professionally since 1972 and his works are enthusiastically collected. He and his wife Marta live in Creede, Colorado and during the summer months run the Quiller Gallery where his works are on view. To view his work and learn more go to www.quillergallery.com
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Jessica L Bryant, AWS, NWWS Members Show Artist Demo and Talk: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 beginning at 7:00PM on ZOOM. The duration of the Demo will be approximately one hour plus time for questions and answers from members at the end of the demo. To register https://pwcs.wildapricot.org/event4753850 Bryant will discuss and demonstrate my approach to painting challenging subjects. The components of every painting are abstract shapes. She finds the practice of seeing purely in terms of shape, value, and color to be a tremendous aid when working within the domain of realism. By taking time for close observation and clearly articulating a plan, she can successfully capture even the most complex subjects in a way that’s faithful to my intention and personal painting style. This approach works well whether I’m painting tight or loose.
Bryant will also share a brief slideshow and talk about some of my experiences as an Artist in Residence for the National Park Service. These range from the conventional–solo hiking, sketching–to the more adventurous, like arctic fish research and a bison roundup. This year’s juror is Jessica L Bryant, a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and Northwest Watercolor Society. Her award-winning work reflects her passion for nature. Jessica has been a frequent Artist in Residence for the National Park Service and other wilderness based organizations. Jessica’s work can be found in a number of art magazines, including Watercolor Artist, Southwest Art, L’Art de L’Aquarelle, Art Chowder and Splash. Always excited to share knowledge, she has been teaching classes and workshops since 2009. For more information, please visit www.jessicabryant.com
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PLEASE UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION. It is your responsibility to update
your membership information annually. With so much going on in our lives, phone numbers change, addresses, emails.. We need this information if you want us to stay in touch with you. You might also want to check and update contact information in all your application programs, like Café or EntryThingy and Paypal! If it is not accurate you just might miss something important.
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MEET THE Juror of Selection Ken Call Biography Born and raised in Rochelle, Illinois, Ken went on to graduate from the American Academy of Art in 1980 with an Associates Degree in Illustration and Watercolor. After beginning his career as a studio artist, he soon branched out on his own, beginning a successful freelance career, which to date has led to the creation of over 500 illustrations for books, magazines, art publishers, advertising agencies and corporations. Ken spent 1993 and 1994 studying and painting in Paris, France. In the last few years, he has made the transition to fine art and portraiture. Many of his originals are hanging in galleries and homes across the country. Many awards have led to Signature status in the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Missouri Watercolor Society, Montana Watercolor Society along with being a Master Signature member with the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and Illinois Watercolor Society. Presently he is busy teaching workshops across the country along with Judging several National shows. Ken now lives in Northbrook Illinois along with his wife and two children. http://www.call4portraits.com/
Where are you? by Ken Call
MEET THE Judge of Awards Laurie Goldstein-Warren AWS, Whs, NWWS-GMF Biography Originally from New York, Laurie now lives in West Virginia. She has been painting watercolors for the last 22 years. Laurie continues to experiment with new techniques in watercolor and watercolor/acrylic. She has exhibited her work in the U.S., Japan, Turkey, Canada, Greece and China. Currently, she travels and teaches workshops across the United States. Her works focus on cityscapes, portraits and still life. She has been published in Watercolor Artist Magazine and in the Splash series of books several times and her work has recently earned the High Winds Medal Award at the 150th anniversary of the American Watercolor Society Exhibition. She has also curated a book of women watermedia masters which came out in Summer 2021, called Her Voice. Laurie has also been invited to demo and exhibit at the International Watercolour Masters Exhibition in England in 2022. www.warrenwatercolors.com
Layers of Dragonflies by Laurie Goldstein Warren
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How important is it to sign your paintings, and should you also put the date of completion on the piece? This issue was something I first heard discussed when I was a student in the 1960s. Some of my fellow students refused to sign their work, justifying that abstention by proclaiming it "egotistical" or that the name detracted from the art itself. Some seemed to think their work was so uniquely "theirs" it did not require a signature. The great works I admire by others, are almost always signed. Whether Sargent, Homer, Vincent or Degas- the name is there. I decided long ago, to sign on the front of my work, like so many artists I admire. I sign unobtrusively- but the name is there. As a sometimes collector of art, I always check for a signature, and if it is not there, I ask the artist to sign, either the front or back. Anyone who follows the auction market knows the difference in monetary value between signed and unsigned work, but I think it is important for provenance and historical reasons as well. We want to know for certain, "who did this?" But what about dating? When you add the date, you obviously place the work into a specific moment of time. You relate it to external events in both your own life and those historical. As a collector, I like seeing a date for these reasons. As an artist, I know there is a downside to adding the date however. Galleries occasionally prefer artists to not date their work, because there are certain collectors who want "the latest" or the "new." I personally have been asked by collectors questions of this type: " I notice you did this painting 5 years ago, why hasn't it sold already?" They seem to think a painting that doesn't sell immediately is somehow less appealing! To me there is only one valid reason to buy a work of art, and that is because you love it! You may love it for the subject matter, what it "says," the technical achievement, or even because you admire the artist and want an example of their work in your home. It should not matter if it has languished in a gallery back room for decades, been passed over by a thousand sets of eyes, or is still on the artist's easel! You connect with the work and want it. So, I have come to always date my work now, but certainly understand why others choose to not do so.. I like placing it into the progression of what I do, and because it gives a more accurate historical context to the work. I also think that 40- 50 years from now, the date will be a substantial plus for potential collectors. I know it is a negative to some if a painting has taken even a few short years to find a home, but in the broader perspective, I think the date adds to the context and true value of the work. Fred Danziger https://freddanziger.com
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What’s Happening… Members’ News
Judy Antonelli Judy teacher, watercolorist, pastelist and oil painter now has a new medium: acrylic and house paint. For the past 9 weeks she has mounted a scaffold and painted 2 different murals in one house. She loves painting murals and chooses to paint beautiful landscapes, some with lakes that stretch across a 20-foot space with ceilings as high as 17' . Deena Ball After a pandemic move out of the Philadelphia area, Deena S. Ball is in the process of opening a studio in Falmouth, Maine in a converted horse barn. She will offer classes, workshops, and open studios throughout the year. A Plein Air workshop, Maine Beauty, Fearless Plein Air will be the first offering on July 11 and 12, 2022. Deena’s watercolors can be found in the Richard Boyd Art Gallery in Portland, Maine. Her painting “Last Light” was the featured work for the February Show. Deena’s work has been featured several times in the New England Watercolor Society’s Gallery in Plymouth, Massachusetts. She will also be conducting workshops for Artascope Studio, Waterville Area Art Association, and the Maine Gallery in Wiscasset. Michael Bignell His art exhibit at the new Cecil County’s Library Building in Northeast, Cecil County, MD (North East Branch Library April 1 - April 25, 2022) is part of a celebration of the new building and the first exhibit of art there. On April 20th, Michael will give a PowerPoint presentation describing his art career following his retirement from architecture. Denny Bond He won the Mario Cooper and Dale Meyers Medal Award in the 155th 2022 American Watercolor Society. His painting, “Numbers” will also be included in the AWS 2022 traveling exhibition. Denny was also the judge for the 2022 Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Member’s Online Exhibition. Karen Fitzgerald She was recently awarded First Prize in the Rhode Island Watercolor Society’s National online show “Celebrating Color”! Juror, Julie Vilmain, Comments: "Everything works in this painting! The values, the composition, the lines, and especially the color relationships. What a sumptuous color experience for the viewer!" Online show: https://www.facebook.com/riwatercolor/photos/a.10161371384334392/10161371334509392 She was also granted membership in the Academic Artist Association of Traditional Realism last spring and was accepted to their annual national shows in 2020 and 2021. Karen Frattali “Drop In For Lunch” has been juried into the Louisiana Watercolor Society’s 2022 International Juried Exhibition to be held in New Orleans, LA. This inclusion gives her signature status. Karen has been asked to be the keynote speaker for the annual dinner of Lancaster County Art Association in May of this year. During May she will also have a solo show and sale in the Lancaster County Art Association, Steinmetz Gallery. Terry Freemark Terry was chosen as a participating artist in the Soul Shot Project. Artists are randomly paired with family or friends who have lost a loved one to gun violence; the artist then creates artwork inspired by their conversations and photos. This project honors the victims and helps bring attention to the epidemic and toll of these senseless acts of murder. It was a very meaningful and moving endeavor for her. View her painting https://www.soulsshotportraitproject.org/20212022-exhibition Linnie Greenberg She has a solo show at the Swarthmore Borough Building for the month of June. Judith Hummer She was accepted into the 45th Annual International Watermedia Exhibition in Houston, TX with her painting titled, "The City Holds Many Secrets".
Page 13 Page 13 Gina Judy She was recently accepted into the upcoming Spokane (WA) National Juried Show, which will qualify her for Signature membership of the Spokane Watercolor Society, to add to seven-previous signatures. Also, she is displaying "Beach-Shack at the Buccaneer, St. Croix" in Lyric Theater which began at the beginning of March in Lexington, KY as part of Kentucky Watercolor Society's AQUAVENTURE. In addition, “Mt. Everett Fruit Farm” is being featured as a BRONZE Award-Winner in CAMELBACK INTERNATIONAL ONLINE GALLERY'S ARTIST CHOICE VIII and is also included in the J. Mane Online Gallery under LANDSCAPES 2022. Retired from teaching art fulltime, she has returned part time working with grades 3-12. Marilyn Johansen She now lives in Florida but joined the Philadelphia Water Color Society because she was born in Philly. Her latest paintings winning prizes are: “Learning the Ropes” - Best of Show with the Gold Coast Watercolor Society in 2021. “Subway Ride” and “Midnight Magic in Miami” - 2nd place awards in two exhibitions in 2022 with Gold Coast Watercolor Society. She received signature status with the Watercolor Society of Alabama and Texas Watercolor Society this past year. She also has signature status with Florida Watercolor Society, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society and Southern Watercolor Society. Her series of Soldier Stories Paintings has been on continuous exhibition since 2016 in the South Florida Area, honoring our US Military. e. jean lanyon She will have a one-person museum exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE. The show is entitled, 'e. jean lanyon: The Magic Language" of Illustrations. Runs April 9 - August 8, 2022. Barbara March She was accepted into the 13th Annual Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition at Fallbrook Art Center, California. The exhibition runs through April 10, 2022, in the Janice Griffith’s Gallery and online. She was also accepted into the National Watercolor Society 2022 Member Exhibition running through May 3rd - June 26th in the NWS gallery, San Pedro, CA and online. She was awarded 2nd place in the oil/acrylic category in the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Associate Member Online Exhibition in New York City. Lana Privitera Her watercolors were accepted into the 2022 AWS and TWSA exhibits. She has been invited to participate in the 2022 "Fabriano in Acquarello" Convention and the "Fabriano Prize Exhibition" as well. She also keeps quite busy teaching Online Workshops. Virginia Rose She was honored to receive a “Second Honorable Mention” award while exhibiting at the Fall Members Exhibition of the American Color Print Society in November. The show took place at The Plastic Club in Philadelphia. Pat Wilson-Schmid She will be closing a three-month art show on March 15th at the Mennonite Heritage Center on Yoder Road in Harleysville. Eighteen paintings were sold during the show. Pat gave a one-hour talk explaining her art journey and art work since childhood (1962). Annie Strack Annie Strack won Best of Show in the Miami Watercolor Society 48th National Juried Show, 2nd place in the Georgia Watercolor Society Annual Juried Members Show, Merit Award in the Arizona Watercolor Society Annual Juried Show, and Merit Award in the Hawaii Watercolor Society Annual National Juried Show. Her paintings were also juried into Western Colorado Watercolor Society 32nd National Exhibit, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 47th Annual Exhibit, North Star Watercolor Society 7th National Juried Show, Northeast Watercolor Society 45th International Juried Show, and Garden State Watercolor Society 51st Exhibit. Fallbrook’s 13th National Watercolor Signature Exhibit, Missouri Watercolor Society Members Exhibit, and Mid Southern Watercolor society 52nd National Exhibit. She earned Signature Status in MSW. Annie has been invited by the Director of Sennelier to bring a group of artists to France to paint and visit the companies of Sennelier and Raphael this summer. There are still 2 spaces available in this trip, June 22 - July 1.
Benefits of being a part of the board of Philadelphia Water Color Society. Membership has its privileges!
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Your name will be historically aligned with PWCS. The Pennsylvania Historical Society keeps all PWCS’s historical documentation and in their records are a litany of well-known artists, your name will be among them.
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Make connections with other artists throughout the world.
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Local and National recognition. You will be serving on one of the oldest art societies in the country. Add this to your resume.
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Opportunity to contribute your ideas and efforts to a non-profit. Help to shape the organization.
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Increased knowledge, skills and growth. Gain self-confidence and a sense of purpose.
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Open doors. Being on an arts board makes a great calling card with buyers, galleries, shows, etc.…
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It’s FUN!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Co-Director of the International Exhibition of Works on Paper
Director of Plein Air Events
Director of Workshops
Historian
Second Vice President
Become a part of an historic arts organization celebrating 122 years of opportunity and education.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! PWCS is looking for a few individuals to help our organization continue to thrive and grow.
We are now 99 percent virtual. Board meetings are conducted online.
W E N E E D B OA R D M E M B E R S If you are interested in knowing more about these positions please contact us at : president@pwcsociety.org
A d d i n g G r o u n d s t o Wa t e r c o l o r Pa i n t i n g s
Daniel Smith grounds are a new interesting way to approach watercolor painting. You can apply the grounds to a variety surfaces, Aluminum Dibond panels, Ampersand panels, all varieties of paper, Yupo and board. They can be used at full strength or watered down. In recent works, I have used them in select spots at different consistency levels and also combined them with the textured ground that I often add to experimental watercolor paintings. The grounds come in several colors.
Black, Gold and Pearlescent are the three that I have experimented with. You can easily lift paint off of areas where you used the grounds full strength, transparent washes can be placed over the grounds and opaque watercolors such as Holbein's lavender and China pink can be used on top of the black ground to create interesting effects. This is just another way to create inter-
esting and unique watercolors. Last Light - Watercolor on Dibond Aluminum Panel with Daniel Smith Watercolor Grounds.
Hidden Waters - Watercolor on Board with gold ground 6” x 6”
Sky Watercolor on Ampersand. Clayboard with Daniel Smith gold and black grounds 6” x 6”
Glow - Watercolor on Ampersand board with textured and color grounds. 6” x 6"
Deena Ball www.DeenaSBall.com
Creative Block? Get to Work! Play! A friend once claimed his art was stagnant and asked me how he could climb out of his rut. He painted the same thing, in the same way, over and over again, he told me. He’d reached top proficiency in his chosen genre. We’re all bound to face a few slumps along our journey. How do we cope? Ann, an artist I’ve known for many years, takes off. She’ll not enter her studio for 3 – 6 weeks. Upon return she’s refreshed, rejuvenated and brimming with new ideas. Others may take another tack. The experts tell us to work through it. Psychologists, social scientists and other academics that study the concept of creativity agree the best way to overcome a creative block is to create — even if that means moving away from your comfort zone and trying something new. As Henri Matisse said, “Creativity takes courage.” This sentiment is echoed in the following quotes from famous artists:
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso. Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work. — Chuck Close, visual artist and photographer If you hear a voice within you saying, “You are not a painter,” then by all means paint, boy, and that voice will be silenced, but only by working. — Vincent van Gogh The idea of divine inspiration … is largely a fantasy. Anything of value comes from hard work… If you want to be a good artist you need to look at other artists, make a lot of crappy art, and just keep working. — Sydney Pink Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light, and shadows. — Jim Jarmusch Notice the key word used these selected quotes is: Work -- a word that many artists replace with the word Play – an important concept in the continued development of artistic creativity. Quote source: https://mymodernmet.com - Linnie Greenberg http://www.linniegreenberg.net/
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You might have noticed that last year our All Cash Awards for the International Exhibition increased to over 10,000 dollars! This year after extensive review of our rich history of our members and founders along with prize money increases, we have implemented changes to some of the names and amounts of our awards. If you are curious about how our awards are supported we have 4 different categories.
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Reciprocal Awards ( Other arts organizations BWS, PWS offer awards in our name we reciprocate with awards in their name ) Endowment Awards ( Generous donors provide funds that are supported with accrued Interest. PWCS Awards ( Awards are supported from the application fees provided by event registrants ) Directly supported Awards ( Memorial Awards ) See the next page and how you can get
AWARD RANKING
CURRENT NAME
AWARD CHANGE
1st Place - $2000
PWCS Award of Excellence
The PWCS Award for Best in Show
2nd Place - $1500
Elizabeth Shober Hooper Award
Amount increased
3rd Place - $1000
PWCS Exhibition Award
PWCS Founders Award
4th place - $750
PWS Founders Award
( TBA )
5th Place - $500
NWS Award for Excellence in Watercolor
( TBA )
6th Place - $500
PWCS Members Award
( TBA )
7th Place - $300
PWCS Award for use of Color
Amount increased
Did you know?
PWCS documents are being protected and archived by the Pennsylvania Historical Society. https://www.portal.hsp.org/
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SUPPORT for the ARTS The Philadelphia Water Color Society Memorial Awards Program was established to not just increase the number of awards given at the Annual International Exhibition of Works on Paper, but to give encouragement to our members and to award artistic excellence. It’s also provides a wonderful way for those interested in the arts to honor the memory of their loved ones. Or design an award with your name on it; the “YOUR NAME” Award of Excellence. If you choose to become a donor in 2022, please fill out the form provided and return to Jeanne Gunther. Donor amounts start at 100 dollars. So please consider this wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Philadelphia Water Color Society’s Award Program.
THE PHILADELPHIA WATER COLOR SOCIETY AWARD AGREEMENT
Title of Award as it will appear in print: _____________________________________________ Value of Award: ______________________________________________________________
Name of Company/Individual Donor: _______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Please make check payable to PWCS and send to: Jeanne Gunther 256 Chatham Way West Chester, PA 19380 PWCS is a non-profit organization under Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. All donations are tax deductible
CONGRATULTIONS !
Congratulations to our new PWCS Honorary Life Member e. jean lanyon
Congratulations to 2021 PWCS Signature Members Donna Berk Barlup Jane DeGruchy Stephen Edwards Gina Judy Barbara Kaiser Jeanne Marston Eveline Miller Annie Strack
In Memoriam Doris Davis-Glackin was a PWCS Honorary Lifetime member and nationally known, award winning Chester County artist. She passed away on January 19th, 2022.
The Half/Sheet is published in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Please email relevant information to Madeleine Kelly at newsletter@pwcsociety.org. Next Newsletter close is 7/15/21please put NEWSLETTER in the subject line. Submissions are accepted and/or edited at the discretion of the editor.
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Congratulations to 2021 PWCS Crest Medal Award Winners William Sweeney Jeannine Swartz
Current BOARD MEMBERS Candace Naumowicz-Zacher
President
president@pwcsociety.org
Michael Adams
1st Vice President
vp1@pwcsociety.org
Carrie Cheung
Treasurer
Carrie.Cheung@pwcsociety.org
Jane McGovern
Archivist Historian
historian@pwcsociety.org
Jeanne Gunther
Corresponding Secretary
correspondingsec@pwcsociety.org
Madeleine Kelly
2nd VP
vp2@pwcsociety.org
Madeleine Kelly
News Editor, Catalog
newsletter@pwcsociety.org
Lena Thynell
Social Media
socialmedia@pwcsociety.org
Dennis Murphy
Web Manager Webmaster
webmaster@pwcsociety.org
Judith Hummer
Membership
membership@pwcsociety.org
Barbara March
Recording Secretary
recordingsec@pwcsociety.org
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Director of Workshops
pwcsociety@gmail.com
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Plein Air Activities
pwcsociety@gmail.com
Al Richards
Director of Intl Exhibitions
intlshow@pwcsociety.org
Diane Keesee
Director of Events /Grants
events@pwcsociety.org
Diane Keesee
Public Relations /Grants
public_relations@pwcsociety.org
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Director of Demos
pwcsociety@gmail.com
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Co-Director Intl Exhibitions
pwcsociety@gmail.com
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