Calendar 2014

September 14

1:30 to 3:30

Monthly Meeting

Pinecrest Community Center

October 6

October 12

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Fall Exhibition Deadline for

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Fall Exhibition Intake

Pinecrest Community Center

Nov 3 – Dec 6 Annual Fall Exibition

Nov. 20

“Impressions in Watercolor”

Opening Reception

Dave & Mary Alper JCC

General MeetingsPinecrest Comm. Ctr5855 SW 111 StreetPinecrest, FL 33156

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See what’s going on with the MWS!1. Annual Fall Exhibition dates2. Members News3. Fall Exhibition Prospectus

What’s inside?

Hope you had a nice Labor Day Weekend

Welcome back MWS Members! I hope your summer wasenjoyable, interesting and hopefully a little relaxing, too.For the first time since I started painting, I didn’t paintduring the summer break. And now I realize how trueJohn Lennon’s words were because I was busy makingplans to paint, while a new life happened. Mystepdaughter Elizabeth had a baby girl on July 9th. It wassuch a joyful occasion that I was delighted to take a breakto enjoy this new blessing.We all experience lulls, breaks and events in our lives thatchange our plans, or make new paths for us. Some aregood and some challenge our expectations. Thesedisruptions may be short-lived and welcome breaks, butthey may also be difficult to shake. When the time is rightyour plans will eventually come back and take their placeas what is happening in your life.

Painting, a stroke of genius,

Diane LaryMWS President

Members Kudos

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Upcoming Events

September Demo Artist .

Congratulations to Rosie Brown. She has had her art licensed andturned into home decor products which are now sold on line by UrbanOutfitters, DENY Designs, Sears and Amazon.

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We are sad to inform you that Lori Quintilliani, PhD, a former MWSmember, succumbed to cancer and died on August 4, 2014. She was a formerteacher and an award winning artist. Our condolences to her family andfriends. Donations can be made in her name to The National Cancer InstituteGift Fund.

Sad Note

Congratulations, Beverly Borland on thebeautiful poster for the Botanical Exploration ofthe Everglades. Congratulations to BobbiGarber and Pauline Goldsmith who were alsoexhibiting.

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Deborah Starbuck is dedicated to the arts and has been teaching in anumber of educational venues in South Florida for over 10 years. Deborahstudied art in Europe and trained with renowned artist Simon Greco. Shedisplays a wealth of experience in a broad scope of materials and disciplinesincluding sculpture, drawing and painting. Her murals. both exterior andinterior, are the focal points for many of South Florida’s most prominentresidences and business.

They are published!!! Congratulations to Beverly Borland, BobbiGarber and Pauline Goldsmith. Their illustrations are in the "The BigBad Book of Botany“ written by local author, Michael Largo, &illustrated by the Tropical Botanic Artists. Thirty-seven of theseimages were displayed at the Coral Gables Museum between August19th - 30th.

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Congratulations to the MWS members that were juried into the FWS show this year. The FWS Convention will be held from Sept 18-22 in Deerfield Beach FL.

Cathy Allsman Karen BravermanTerry Mulrooney Linda Van leerDottie Greene Lionel SanchezJaimie Cordero Ruth KarpJan De Jong Thomas Rebek

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MWS on Facebook!In case you did not know,MWS is on Facebook and

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Miscellaneous Information

Newsletter for MembersReminder: The directory is available onthe new website under the Members Onlyheading.

Please be informed MWS members are notauthorized to use the information on theMembers Directory for solicitationpurposes. Any member wishing toadvertise art related events should eitheruse our "3 For Free“ newsletter advertisingor purchase ad space.

Member Advertising

SunshineDon’t forget to contact Sunshine ChairmanNancy Viar 305-666-8474 for any cheering upthat needs to be spread among our members.

New Members

Twitter. If you have a facebook page,please look up MWS-Miami WatercolorSociety and give the page a "like". You canthen invite your friends to like us also. Youand your friends will be able to stayinformed on all MWS happening plusenjoy the photos and tips that we share onthat page!https://www.facebook.com/MiamiWatercolorSociety

Members Who Teach

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Jaimie Cordero786-303-5293

Sandy Levy305.-978-6701

Sandra Walsh

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Jane Tinney305.666.5540

Kathryn Ford305-252-2308

Dottie Greene305-666-6311

Marilyn Johansen954-943-5492

Lynda Wellens305-233-0910

Linda Van Leer786-427-9699

Send your member Ad and Info toinfo@miamiwatercolor.org, Attn:newsletter Ed.

Special Events

You are invited to join MWS member, Terry Mulrroney, at:

1310 Gallery at 1310 SW 2nd Ct,Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

OPENING - Saturday, September 27th7:00pm-10:00pm

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Mary Jane RosenfieldBonnie Wolsky

At the invitation of the Miami-Dade Public Schools and with a grant from theDade Cultural Arts Council, the Miami Watercolor Society will provided its16th annual teachers workshop at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden,September 6, 2014. The purpose of the all-day workshop is to instruct andstimulate art teachers in the skills and techniques of watercolor painting.Master watercolorist Dottie Greene, assisted by Donna Underwood, willdemonstrate how to effectively use the medium in their classrooms andpresent projects appropriate for the various grade levels that they teach.

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Members Exhibits

Congratulations, Lynda WellensShe exhibited at :LVS: 5838 SW 73 St, South Miami, Fla

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Marilyn Johansen exhibited three of herbeautiful paintings at the Broward Art Guild– “Best of Show" exhibit. Featuring works bythis past year's Best of Show winners

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Congratulations to Pauline Goldsmith and Beverly Borland.They are exhibiting at the:Botanical Exploration in the Everglades National ParkMain Library, Miami-Dade County Public LibraryJuly 11 – September 2, 2014

The Opening Reception/Awards Ceremony for the 29th Annual "Impressions in Watercolor" will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Children's Museum at Dave and Mary Alper JCC, 11155 S.W. 112 Avenue, Miami.

MWS EventsAnnual Fall Exhibition

Miami International University

of Art and Design

1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100

November 3 to December 6, 2014

Opening Reception:

Friday Nov 7 – 6-8 pm

Sunday Oct 12 – Intake for Fall exhibition

10 am – 11:30

Pinecrest Community Center

Monday - Nov 3 –

10 -1:30 pm drop off paintings at

Miami International University of Art & Design 1500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

Membership Monthly Meetings2nd Sunday of each month

1:30 -3:30 PMPinecrest Community Center

5855 SW 111 StreetPinecrest, FL. 33156

Public is welcome

September Meeting September 14, 2014

Demo Artist - Deborah Starbuck

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Executive BoardPresidentDiane Lary

1st Vice PresidentLinda Van Leer

2nd Vice PresidentOpen

3rd Vice PresidentAnn Donandy

Recording SecretaryCarolyn Lindgren

TreasurerRicky Sills

Corresponding SecretaryBeth Werner

Membership SecretaryBettyann Pober

TrusteesBobbi GarberMarilyn Valiente

Committee ChairsGrant ProgramBeth WernerHistorianEvelyn Chesney

HospitalityJedda WongSunshineNancy Viar

Social MediaLynda WellensRosie Brown

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MIAMI WATERCOLOR SOCIETYP.O. Box 561953Miami, FL 33256-1953www.miamiwatercolor.org

2014 Membership Application

Grant Program Hospitality Historian Sunshine List Coordinator Newsletter Publicity

Senior Program Student/Teacher

Program Other Talents:

Your 2014 Board & Committee MembersAll contact information can be found in the

Membership Directory online

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Annual Fall Exhibition Entry Rules

2014 Fall CALENDAR

• Sept. 1- Oct. 6 – Accepting Entries for Fall Show;

form, fee & image postmark deadline October 6h.

• Sun October 12h -Intake for judging – drop off

paintings between 10 am & 12 noon at Pinecrest

Community Center.

• Sun October 12th-Pick up paintings at General

Meeting 1:30-3:30 pm

• November 3rd- 10 -1:30 pm drop off paintings at

gallery*

• Friday Nov. 7th - Opening Reception at Gallery*

7-9pm

• TBD-Pick up painting at Gallery 10am-Noon

*Fall Exhibition Gallery Location

Water media:The term “water media” includes any combination ofwater soluble pigments, except oil, that mix with water.The following are acceptable: Transparent watercolor, acrylics, casein, gouache,

tempera, watercolor crayons or pencils. No pastels, graphite or color pencil can constitute

more than 25% of the painting. Work must be UNVARNISHED. No water mixable oil

products. Water media collage works are acceptable, but no

print or non-paper material pieces can be part of thecollage.

Commissions on Sales:Miami Watercolor Society will not charge commission. However, the gallery will retain a fee of 30% on the sale of any painting accepted in the exhibition, so please price your artwork accordingly. All paintings are considered to be for sale unless listed as NFS (Not for Sale) in the submitted entry form. Paintings marked POR (Price on Request) will be considered NFS.

Late Pickup:MWS will charge $25 per day for late pickup.

General: A digital file or photograph taken prior to framing is

required. Send the jpg via email or CD by thepostmarked date with your entry form tovanhunt@att.net Your painting may be used for publicity purposes. No Refunds or Cancellations.

Agreement:Signing the entry form shall constitute an agreement tocomply with all of the conditions set forth herein, as wellas a commitment to participate. Once accepted into theexhibition a painting cannot be removed until theexhibition concludes. Additionally, your painting may beused on our website or for promotion or publicitypurposes Once accepted, paintings cannot be removed from the

exhibition prior to closing date.

Size: Maximum, Framed: 40” x 40” OR 1600 square inches Minimum, Framed: 16” x 20”; Maximum Weight: 20 lbs. No miniatures or images smaller than 9x12” accepted

(framed to 16x20”) 3D watercolor works on watercolor paper must also

comply with the following: Min size 12x10x4”; max28x18x10”; work must be wired to hang on wall.

Framing: Maximum depth: 4” Maximum width: 2.5” Crosswire large frames for structural strength. Use single twisted wire for hanging. All works must have Plexiglas glazing only, NO GLASS. Standard metal (silver or gold in color) or plain wood

frames (NO bright colors). Current exhibition entry tag must be placed on upper right

corner on back of painting.Mats: One (1), two (2) and three (3) mats allowed. Primary mat must be white or off-white. Colored liner mats must be a SOLID color with no more

than ¼” color exposed. Mounted or floated painting in the frame must be against a

white or off-white background. No colored backing allowed to show around painting.Paintings: All works must be rendered on PAPER support, including

paper-mounted board, Yupo, and watercolor canvas. No silk or other materials allowed. Diptych or triptych entries must be within a single frame. ALL WORK must be original, executed without instruction.

No prints or computer enhanced work. No work copiedfrom any copyrighted material other than the Artist’s. Artwork must be signed and the signature must be visible. Painting must NOT have been shown in any previous Miami

Watercolor Society Exhibition. Painting must have been painted within two calendar years

prior to this exhibition. Subject Matter: No nudes or political statements.Liability:Miami Watercolor Society will handle paintings with allpossible care; however the society will not acceptresponsibility for loss or damage.

Miami International Universityof Art & Design 1500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

Eligible Artists:All artists working with water media on paper,paper products and YUPO.

Awards:Over $1500 total value In cash and merchandiseawards.

Contacts:For questions about the show, registration and toemail or send images:Linda Van Leer : 786-427-9699Email: vanhunt@att.netHome Address: 3447 Sheridan AveMiami Beach Fl 33140

GENERAL ENTRY RULESThe Rules in this prospectus allow the Artistconsiderable latitude in water media rendering,yet give the exhibition a controlled presentation ofall artists’ works on display. In addition, theyfacilitate the intake, hanging and pick-upprocedures. It is the Artist’s responsibility to followall the rules of the Exhibition.

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Title # 1: ______________________ Price: ________Ins Value:________

Title # 2: _______________________Price: ________Ins Value:________

Entry Fee* (1 or 2 Paintings): MEMBER $35 NON MEMBER $50

Fall 2014 Exhibition Tag Entry 1

Name:_______________________________

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2014 Fall Entry Form CUT AND KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDSMiami Watercolor Society 2014 Fall Exhibition – Artist’s ReceiptEntry Fee: (1 or 2 paintings) Member $35 Non-Member $50

Name ___________________________________________________

****A JPG file or CD of image/s is required by postmark date****

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SHOW CALENDAR

Sept 1 - Oct. 6 – Accepting Entries for Fall Show; form, fee & image

postmark deadline Oct 6th.

Sun. - October 12th drop off paintings 10:00 am and 12:00 noon at

Pinecrest Comm Ctr.

Sun. October 12th – Pick up paintings at General Meeting, 1:30-3:30 pm.

November 3rd - 10 -1:30 pm drop off paintings at gallery*

Friday Nov. 7th - Opening Reception at Gallery*

TBD - Pick up painting at Gallery 10am-Noon

* Fall Exhibition at: Miami International University

of Art & Design 1500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

Miami Watercolor Society 2014 - Annual Fall Exhibition Entry Form

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Fall 2014 Exhibition Tag Entry 2

Name:_______________________________

Phone:__________________________________

Title: __________________________

Price: ________ _Insurance Value:__________

Accept Yes No

Artist’s

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