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40th Spring Show Prospectus
Waterloo Watercolor Group
40th Annual Member Exhibit 2018
The member show features at least one painting by each artist entering.
Show Chair: Helen Green helengreen@earthlink.net 713 385-0644
8904 Mission Creek Cove, Austin TX 78735
Assistant Show Chairs: Lynn Zwern lynnzp1@gmail.com 512 784-2320
502 Lakeway Dr. Austin, TX 78734
Amanda Green awiltongreen@gmail.com 206 931-5159
3301 Avenal Dr, Austin, Texas 78738
Juror : Lian Quan Zhen "Paintings reveals beauty, harmony and peace. Good art works show the well handling of the media, proper perspectives, attractive compositions and are full of creativity. Wonderful paintings capture the essences of scenes and spirit of objects. The greatest art has one more important aspect: unique personal style ."
Lian Quan Zhen is a sought-after watercolor and Chinese painting artist and teacher in the US and abroad. He is one of the most popular authors of North Light Books. To see his complete bio, work and a demo, please refer to his website. www.lianspainting.com
Awards for Member Exhibition
First $350
Second $250
Third $200
Kathy Summers Memorial Award $100
Eight Merit Awards $30 each
Location of exhibition: Corridor of Art Gallery 700 Lavaca St, Austin TX 78701
Show Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Closed Saturday & Sunday
Calendar
Saturday, January 13 Online entry opens via WWG's website. See specs in Requirements.
Saturday, January 27, 5pm Deadline for entry form, Jpegs, fees.
Saturday, February 3 Notification of accepted paintings. If only one painting is entered, it will be automatically accepted.
*** NEW Saturday, February 24, 11-2 Deliver framed paintings to Apache Shores Hall, 14919 General Williamson Drive, Lakeway, for awards selection by Lian Quan Zhen. He will jury paintings early Sunday morning. NEW ***
Sunday, February 25, 2:30 to 3 Pick up paintings at Apache Shores.3 to 5pm Demo by Lian Quan Zhen
Monday, April 30 Deliver paintings to the Corridor of Art, 700 Lavaca for hanging.
Thursday, May 3rd 3-5pm Awards presentation and reception at Corridor of Art
Monday, July 2, 10am Strike, pick up paintings from COA.
Entry Fee: Due with entry form: $20 for one painting, $30 for 2 or 3 paintings entered. Fees may be paid via WWG's website's PayPal or by check payable to WWG and sent to Genevieve Holland, 8104 Asmara Dr. Austin, TX 78750. Corridor of Art takes no commission. To visit the Show Fees to pay for the 2018 Spring Show Fee, select here.
Please read entry requirements carefully to be sure your paintings are accepted. .
All entries must be received through the submission form on the Waterloo Watercolor Website, not sent
via email. The file should be a jpeg, 1500 pixels on the longest side, not to exceed 2MB.
Save file as: Your name_Title_size HxW Example: Helen_Green_Masterpiece_H20xW15
Substrates Acceptable papers/supports include cotton rag, oriental papers, synthetic paper (YUPO), watercolor canvas, and any kind of coated paper or board. No commercially colored or printed papers allowed.
Framing Requirements : Presentation is as important as the painting. Frames, mats, acrylic, backing and wiring must be clean, neat, secure and follow these guidelines:
Digital images should be cropped and meet requirements for digital format if needed for the juror or publishing. Please do not send images that include frames. The juror chooses the exhibition from the photographs of your work. A poor image could exclude a good painting.
Invitations will be emailed to members for their publicity use.
Due care will be used in handling the artist's work.
WWG will not be responsible for the theft, loss or damage to works submitted.
Print labels
Select here to go to the print label page.
40th Annual Member Exhibit 2018
The member show features at least one painting by each artist entering.
Show Chair: Helen Green helengreen@earthlink.net 713 385-0644
8904 Mission Creek Cove, Austin TX 78735
Assistant Show Chairs: Lynn Zwern lynnzp1@gmail.com 512 784-2320
502 Lakeway Dr. Austin, TX 78734
Amanda Green awiltongreen@gmail.com 206 931-5159
3301 Avenal Dr, Austin, Texas 78738
Juror : Lian Quan Zhen "Paintings reveals beauty, harmony and peace. Good art works show the well handling of the media, proper perspectives, attractive compositions and are full of creativity. Wonderful paintings capture the essences of scenes and spirit of objects. The greatest art has one more important aspect: unique personal style ."
Lian Quan Zhen is a sought-after watercolor and Chinese painting artist and teacher in the US and abroad. He is one of the most popular authors of North Light Books. To see his complete bio, work and a demo, please refer to his website. www.lianspainting.com
Awards for Member Exhibition
First $350
Second $250
Third $200
Kathy Summers Memorial Award $100
Eight Merit Awards $30 each
Location of exhibition: Corridor of Art Gallery 700 Lavaca St, Austin TX 78701
Show Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Closed Saturday & Sunday
Calendar
Saturday, January 13 Online entry opens via WWG's website. See specs in Requirements.
Saturday, January 27, 5pm Deadline for entry form, Jpegs, fees.
Saturday, February 3 Notification of accepted paintings. If only one painting is entered, it will be automatically accepted.
*** NEW Saturday, February 24, 11-2 Deliver framed paintings to Apache Shores Hall, 14919 General Williamson Drive, Lakeway, for awards selection by Lian Quan Zhen. He will jury paintings early Sunday morning. NEW ***
Sunday, February 25, 2:30 to 3 Pick up paintings at Apache Shores.3 to 5pm Demo by Lian Quan Zhen
Monday, April 30 Deliver paintings to the Corridor of Art, 700 Lavaca for hanging.
Thursday, May 3rd 3-5pm Awards presentation and reception at Corridor of Art
Monday, July 2, 10am Strike, pick up paintings from COA.
Entry Fee: Due with entry form: $20 for one painting, $30 for 2 or 3 paintings entered. Fees may be paid via WWG's website's PayPal or by check payable to WWG and sent to Genevieve Holland, 8104 Asmara Dr. Austin, TX 78750. Corridor of Art takes no commission. To visit the Show Fees to pay for the 2018 Spring Show Fee, select here.
Please read entry requirements carefully to be sure your paintings are accepted. .
All entries must be received through the submission form on the Waterloo Watercolor Website, not sent
via email. The file should be a jpeg, 1500 pixels on the longest side, not to exceed 2MB.
Save file as: Your name_Title_size HxW Example: Helen_Green_Masterpiece_H20xW15
- The 40th Member exhibit is open to all WWG current members in good standing. To join or renew membership for 2018, go to waterloowatercolor.org under membership.
- Members may submit up to three paintings. Diptychs, triptychs or polyptychs are considered one entry if assembled in a single frame.
- Only in the membership Exhibition is every member guaranteed acceptance of one painting.
- Only one award per artist.
- 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.
- Paintings must not have been exhibited in a previous WWG Annual Spring or Fall Juried Exhibition nor 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.
- All accepted paintings must remain hanging for the entire duration of the exhibition. Buyers may pick up purchased paintings only after the exhibit closes. Sales shall be handled by the individual artist. Please inform the show chair of a sale.
- 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.
Substrates Acceptable papers/supports include cotton rag, oriental papers, synthetic paper (YUPO), watercolor canvas, and any kind of coated paper or board. No commercially colored or printed papers allowed.
Framing Requirements : Presentation is as important as the painting. Frames, mats, acrylic, backing and wiring must be clean, neat, secure and follow these guidelines:
- Mats, if used, must be white, off-white or a pale neutral. One narrow colored liner may be used. Mats are highly recommended as most jurors prefer them.
- Acceptable frames include metal or wood non-ornate frames in black, white, gold, silver, bronze, pewter or dark colors and wood stains. Frames should be no wider than 2 1/2 inches. The maximum frame size is 42 inches in either direction due to venue space and weight.
- Every painting must be under acrylic (like Plexiglas). No glass due to safety and venue rules.
- Paintings must be wired from side-to-side with screw-in hangers. D-rings recommended. No saw-tooth hangers. When hanging, stretched wire should be 3" from the top of the frame.
- Labels from this prospectus should be placed in the upper left corner on the back of each painting.
Digital images should be cropped and meet requirements for digital format if needed for the juror or publishing. Please do not send images that include frames. The juror chooses the exhibition from the photographs of your work. A poor image could exclude a good painting.
Invitations will be emailed to members for their publicity use.
Due care will be used in handling the artist's work.
WWG will not be responsible for the theft, loss or damage to works submitted.
Print labels
Select here to go to the print label page.