Gallery Directors: Parrish Hirasaki, Jan Shrader, Susenne Telage
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.
General information:
Saturday take-in 10am to 1pm. Evening receptions 6 – 8pm.
Pickup prior monthly show artwork during the Saturday take-in.
Scroll down to GUIDELINES.
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August Monthly Membership Gallery Show 2010
Juror, James Busby
1st Place, Bait Stand, Erik Sprohge
2nd Place, Over the Edge, Jerrie Gast
3rd Place, Springtime in Texas, Duncan Simmons
Honorable Mentions: Crepe Myrtle, by William B. Epps; Pumpkin Patch, by Nellie Kress; Hilltop Spectators, by Dave Mahavier; Religated to Water Delivery, by Janine Kibblewhite; Green Apples with Cobalt Vase, by David Lloyd; Waiting Out the Storm, by Sam Caldwell.
Juror, James Busby, Art Department Chairman at Houston Baptist University.
James earned a Bachelor of Science degree in art from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Art in painting and printmaking from Highlands University in New Mexico. In addition to creating his own art, he has been a professor since 1970. www.jamesbusby.com
No theme. Relaxed frame, mat, and surface restrictions.
Take-In: Saturday, August 7, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
(Entries may always be brought in before take-in day.)
Reception: Friday, August 13, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pick up Paintings: Sept. 10, 11,10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
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September Monthly Members Gallery Show 2010
WAS-H's 35th Anniversary Celebration
and Monthly Gallery Reception September 17, 6-8
Juror, Bruce Williamson is an award-winning representational artist whose oil paintings sell internationally and hang in homes in Europe, North and South America. He is a dedicated and generous teacher, helping countless students to understand the essential elements of painting and pursue their own careers.
www.WilliamsonArt.com
Take-In September 11, 10am-1pm
Prospectus in August Washrag
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Monthly Membership Shows Regular Show Guidelines
Eligibility and Requirements:
Artist must be a current WAS-H member.
Up to 3 entries per artist
Fee of $10 per entry
Artwork Regulations:
Original composition. Completed in the last 24 months
Not painted under supervision or in a class. At least 80% watermedia
Surfaces: Paper, Yupo, or Claybord only. Has not won a WAS-H award previously
Framing Regulations:
Width of frame not to exceed 1 ½ inches
Plain wood or metal frames. Simple grooves only. Nothing ornate, no etching.
Mats – White mats and liners (if using liner). Sample mats of acceptable white values will be available.
Plexiglas ONLY (when glass is necessary).Claybord with protective coating.
Entries not to exceed 48” in height or width, frame included.
Must be strung with wire for hanging only, no saw-tooth hangers.
Experimental Guidelines are the same as regular guidelines except for the following:
Surfaces: Open choice.Any width or style of frame.Any color mat, liner.
Liability: WAS-H will not be liable for damage before, during or after the exhibit. Wash has the right to reject any painting not following these guidelines. These are standard guidelines for the regular monthly shows and will be included in each prospectus.
Please also see each prospectus as a specific theme may be followed.
Experimental shows and the Small Paintings show have different guidelines listed in each prospectus.
Tip: Try to take a digital camera shot of your best work before the show. Max 300 res and max size 6".
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BREAKING NEWSSeptember Members Monthly Gallery Show Reception and
WAS-H's 35th Anniversary Celebration
September 17, 6-8
July Student/Teacher Show 2010
Juror, Larry Dyke
1st Place, Night School, Jackie Liddell,
student of Shirley Sterling
2nd Place, Gateway to Hope,
Linda Jarnagin, student of Shirley Sterling
3rd Place, Orchid, David Connolly,
student of Arthur Turner
June Show 2010 Juror, Glenn Baum
1st Place, Susan Tsai, Blue Iris
2nd Place, Lynn Venier, untitled
3rd Place, Linda Vanek, Unfinished
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