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
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.
Details MONTHLY ExhibitsREQUIREMENTS AND AWARDS GALLERY
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.
to Seeds of Watercolor: Each month our
Washrag will list gifts, birthdays,
anniversaries, memorials and thanks.
WAS-H Activities
In addition to the Juried Exhibitions above, WAS-H has monthly meetings with demonstrations by known artists. Classes and Workshops all year. Group painting encounters include Open Studio afternoons, Wednesday Life Figure Lab, Paint-Outs and Paint-Ins, an Outreach Program for volunteers to work with children.
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.
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SUMMER CLASSES/WORKSHOPS 2013
36th Annual International First Place
Ananta Mandal, India
Waiting in the Morning
36th International Prize Winners
36th INTERNATIONALPRIZEWINNERS
1st Place, Natalie Barrett Cook
CURRENT: The May Exhibit, Experimental
Juror, Ellen Orseck
Reception: Friday, May 10, 6-8pm
COMING: The June Exhibit, Juror,Marty Hatcher, Reception June 7
COMING: The July Student Exhibit, Juror, Katherine Veneman Reception July 12
March 12-April 4
Juror and Workshop, Jan Fabian Wallake wallakestudio.com
Award winner, published and noted artist, famous for style and glazing techniques. Ms. Wallake selected the awards from the 0ver 370 entries submitted. Reception and Awards Ceremony was held March 15, 6-8pm. More details: EXHIBITIONS
36th INTERNATIONALPRIZEWINNERS
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SPRING CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Chinese Painting Techniques, Watercolor Foundations All Levels, Creative Thinking, Two Landscape Workshops