Prospectus for Online Show
Co-chairs: Lynn Zwern lynnzp1@gmail.com 512 784-2320
Helen Green helengreen@earthlink.net 713 385-0644
Helen Green helengreen@earthlink.net 713 385-0644
Barbara Nechis, Juror
Barbara Nichis will juror the show and will be picking the winners from JPEGs; therefore, the quality is extremely important for the online submitting for viewing.
Barbara's style is a masterful balance of spontaneity and control of the watercolor brush. She holds a BA in History and Fine Arts from the University of Rochester and an MS from Alfred University . She was a faculty member of Parsons School of Design for many years and has taught seminars at Pratt Institute, throughout North America, Europe, and Asia . She has served as a juror and director of the American Watercolor Society and is the author of Watercolor From the Heart and Watercolor the Creative Experience.
"When making my selections, in addition to technical competence I look for work that appears to be particular to each artist and try to choose what I believe could be recognized as such even without a signature. Drawing and compositional skills, control of paint, shape and edge, an understanding of the proportions of figure or landscape, considered rather than random color and works that demonstrate intent rather than accidental results are among my other considerations. I aim for an eclectic show, not favoring any school, style or technique. My choice of awards reflects this as well.
Barbara Nichis will juror the show and will be picking the winners from JPEGs; therefore, the quality is extremely important for the online submitting for viewing.
Barbara's style is a masterful balance of spontaneity and control of the watercolor brush. She holds a BA in History and Fine Arts from the University of Rochester and an MS from Alfred University . She was a faculty member of Parsons School of Design for many years and has taught seminars at Pratt Institute, throughout North America, Europe, and Asia . She has served as a juror and director of the American Watercolor Society and is the author of Watercolor From the Heart and Watercolor the Creative Experience.
"When making my selections, in addition to technical competence I look for work that appears to be particular to each artist and try to choose what I believe could be recognized as such even without a signature. Drawing and compositional skills, control of paint, shape and edge, an understanding of the proportions of figure or landscape, considered rather than random color and works that demonstrate intent rather than accidental results are among my other considerations. I aim for an eclectic show, not favoring any school, style or technique. My choice of awards reflects this as well.
Awards for Members’ Juried Exhibit
First $350
Second $250
Third $200
Eight Merit Awards $35
First $350
Second $250
Third $200
Eight Merit Awards $35
Show Location
Your WWG Website On line Show
Due to Covid 19, the show will be presented in an online exhibit
Entries
Entry Fee: Due with entry form: $30 for up to 3 paintings. Fees may be paid via WWG’s website’s PayPal or by check payable to WWG and sent to Collette Sirhal, 1036 Liberty Park Dr. 9B, Austin, TX 78746.
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Saturday, August 29 |
Online entry opens via WWG's Website. See prospectus for requirements. |
Saturday, September 12, 5 pm |
Deadline for entry form, jpegs and fee |
Saturday, September 19th |
Notification of accepted paintings |
Sunday, October 4, 2 pm |
Announcing Awards |
Sunday, October 4, 2020, and Forward |
No Strike. The virtual show will continue on the WWG Website |
Submission
All entries must be received through the Submission Form on the Waterloo Watercolor website. And not sent via email. The file should be a jpg and not to exceed 2 MB. Label file as
YOUR NAME_TITLE_SIZE HxW (example: pablopicasso_masterpiece_h20xw15.jpg)
The exhibit is open to all WWG current members in good standing. To join or renew membership for 2019, go to waterloowatercolor.org under membership.
- Members may submit up to three paintings. Diptychs, triptychs or polyptychs are considered separate one entry only if they are contained within one frame.
- Paintings must be original in concept, not copies of work or photographs of others, not completed in a class or workshop.
- Paintings should have been completed within the last two years and not been exhibited previously in a WWG Spring or Fall exhibit.
- Paintings must not have objectionable content to the venue or show chairs. WWG reserves the right to refuse any work that does not conform to the Entry Requirements.
- Sales shall be handled by the individual artist.
- As an entrant, you are agreeing to the stated rules and requirements and give permission to WWG to photograph and display your accepted paintings on the WWG website and/or promotional materials.
Media Acceptable painting media include watercolor, gouache, acrylics, egg tempera and casein paints as well as watercolor pencils, crayons and water-soluble inks. Mediums, gels, gesso and other painting supplements may be used. Pastels, gold and silver leafing are acceptable as long as water-based media is dominant. No water-based oils. Collage is acceptable using hand-painted white papers painted with water-based media.
Substrates Acceptable papers/supports include cotton rag, oriental papers, synthetic paper (YUPO), and any kind of coated paper or board. No commercially colored or printed papers allowed.
Exhibitions will be juried by Barbara Nechis who will be knowledgeable in the WWG’s entry guidelines, and her decisions will be accepted as final. Every effort will be made to allow the juror to work without undue influence.
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