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35th WAS-H Anniversary Celebration
and September Members Show Reception
September 17, 6-8pm
Follow Margaret Bock's History of WAS-H
complete with early photos, in the August and September Washrags. The story of WAS-H carries our history, our experience, our humor, and our struggles. We have come a long way since 1975.


All WAS-H Activities CALENDAR
The Latest News BREAKINGNEWS


Magnolia, by Marsha Harris Solomon,
Instructor, Beginner-Intro to Watercolor

Summer Classes/Workshops Brochure
Summer Classes/Workshops 2010Brochure PDF

Teachers' expert tips TIPS

Fall Classes/Workshops Brochure
Fall Classes/Workshops 2010Brochure PDF
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.



Art Supply, 2711 Main Street in Midtown is our official sponsor. They have donated operating space for several months during our construction, art supplies for monthly raffles over 4 years of fundraising, and a smile and welcome as we used their space. We thank Vikki and Ben for their generosity.




 



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 600 members. For over 35 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

Major Exhibitions
Major Exhibitions are sponsored twice annually:
In late spring The Annual International Exhibition 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.
In October the WAS-H Annual Membership Exhibit and Workshop is held.

WAS-H Announces the 41st October Annual Membership Show
Juror and Workshop Instructor Dale Laitinen, NWS Signature Member
EXHIBITIONS

WAS-H Announces The 34nd International Exhibition 2011
Juror and Workshop Instructor John Salminen, NWS,AWS,DF EXHIBITIONS

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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. Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am- 3pm.
MONTHLY SHOW REQUIREMENTS AND AWARDS GALLERY
Monthly Show Winners Review 2009 Monthly Show Review 2009

WAS-H Activities and Opportunities:
*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
*Annual Clothesline Sale
*Sign up for a class or workshop!
*Outreach and AIM photo album

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.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.

Past Exhibitions Exhibition Archives

* 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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