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by Liz Hill, Figure Painting Instructor

Fall Classes/Workshops 2009
For a brochure with class
descriptions and teachers' fine art see
Fall Classes/Workshops 2009 PDF


November Members Show Winners
Prize Winners






 



A Tour of the WAS-H Building


Watercolor Art Society-Houston
Founded in 1975, the Watercolor Art Society – Houston (WAS-H) is a non-profit organization with over 500 members. For over 30 years, WAS-H has brought the excitement of water-media to the greater Houston area with outstanding exhibitions, world-class instruction and dedicated community outreach. Year-round opportunities are provided to every level of painter, from novice to the seasoned expert. Art lovers can also enjoy year-round exhibitions in our gallery in the Museum District.
Board of Directors

WAS-H's Google Calendar.
https://sites.google.com/site/washevents/

Activities & Opportunities

Major Exhibitions
Major Exhibitions are sponsored twice annually.

Each October, the WAS-H Annual Membership Exhibition is hosted.
For the Prize Winners of the WAS-H 40th Annual Members Exhibition 40th ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBIT PRIZE WINNERS
For photos , award winners and exhibitors see
https://sites.google.com/site/washevents/members-exhibit

In late spring The Annual International Exhibition is hosted and attracts entries from all over the globe. WAS-H signature membership opportunities originate from this exhibition. Nationally recognized jurors are invited to judge and select from entries paintings to be exhibited. EXHIBITIONS

WAS-H Monthly Membership Shows
are featured at WAS-H's own gallery space, 1601 West Alabama in Houston's museum district near the Menil Collection. Members have an opportunity to submit work in watermedia each month, offering the community opportunity to view and purchase contemporary art. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 3pm.
MONTHLY SHOW REQUIREMENTS AND AWARDS GALLERY

*Monthly meetings
*Juried Exhibitions
*Classes and Workshops
*Group Painting Encounters
*Open Studio Times
*Wednesday Life drawing and painting
*AIM, Arts in Medicine,
Texas Children’s Hospital
*Paint-Outs
*Paint-Ins
*Critiques
*Annual Clothesline Sale
*Sign up for a class or workshop!
*Outreach and AIM photo album

For a comprehensive view of all WAS-H activities and events, Calendar.
For the Latest News Breaking News.

Gallery Policy
The WAS-H Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10-3. With Board of Directors approval, members may rent the Gallery for private exhibitions.

Studio Policy
Rental rates vary with space that is rented. Please call the WAS-H office for reservation and rates. Scheduled WAS-h activities and classes take precedence over other meetings. Publicity will be provided in the Washrag and media contacts at a charge. All policies are subject to change by action of the Board.

Seeds of Watercolor
Consider a donation to Seeds of Watercolor.
Each month our Washrag will list gifts , honorariums for birthdays, anniversaries, memorials and thank yous.

* Randalls offers WAS-H 1% of your purchases. Register at a courtesy booth with WAS-H's ID # 4553. Then, every time you use your Randalls Card, WAS-H is credited.

* KrogerPlus Card – The Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program will commence July 1, 2009 and end on April 30, 2010.

Present the attached letter with our barcode to your cashier upon checkout. After they have scanned your KrogerPlus Card you will be enrolled for the current year of the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program. Every time you shop at Kroger and use your enrolled KrogerPlus Card, Was-h will be credited
With our registration into the revised program the Share Card previously distributed is no longer valid.
Kroger Letter pdf

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