The Annual Members Exhibit (AME) is WAS-H's longest running event, the first AME having been held in 1969 when WAS-H was a chapter of the Southwest Watercolor Society before incorporating in 1975.  This is one of two juried exhibits each year, the other being the International Watermedia Exhibition, and AME showcases the best-of-the-best from WAS-H's extraordinary member artists.   While only members may enter paintings in AME, everyone is invited to come and view the exhibit during Gallery Hours.  

 54th Annual Members Exhibit

Coming October 1 - 31, 2023

Juror and judge Ken Call

Signature status American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Missouri and Montana Watercolor Societies

Master Signature status Transparent Watercolor Society of America and Illinois Watercolor Society


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2022 IWE                                           2023 IWE

      Merchant Award               E. Thomas Kraycirik Memorial Award 

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2022 53rd Annual Members Exhibit

The 2022 AME ran from Sunday, October 2 through November 3.  To see all the entries in 2022, click HERE


2022 AME Winners

FIRST PLACE:  Daniela Werneck, The Eclosion of A Butterfly

SECOND PLACE: Alison Hendry, Aren't I Beautiful?

THIRD PLACE: Laurie Hammons, Still Life in Blue & Ochre

Shirley Sterling Award:  Hiep Nguyen, Etheral Autumn

Directors Award: Rona Lesser, Times Three


President's Award: Carla Gauthier, Royal Pharmacy Sketch



HONORABLE MENTIONS

  • Katherine Rodgers, The King's Camel
  • Leslie C. McDonald, Jr, The Old Days
  • Debbie Lee Parmley, Pamela Anderson
  • Jackie Liddell, Paradise Lost
  • Elizabeth Graham, Blackwater Swamp Dawn

Merchant Awards

  • Art Supply on Almeda:  Lynda June, Taken Flight
  • Golden:  Mohammad Bhatti, Homeless
  • Texas Art Supply: Kay Salem, Shae & SusieQ
  • Texas Art Supply: Fontaine Jacobs, Mallard
  • Dixon Ticonderoga: Marj Hales, Butterfly's Bouquet
  • M. Graham & Co.: Chaitanya Alli, Get in! Let's Eat
  • Cheap Joes: Rosemary Massey, Who's the Fairest of Them All
  • Cheap Joes: Cheryl Evans, Amazon Buddies
  • Art Supply on Almeda: Susan Giannantonio, Enigma
  • Ampersand Art Supply: Maureen Lewis, Gloria
  • Winsor Newton: Jan Shrader, Ranch Security
  • Jack Richeson: Bridget DeFlora, Hanging Around
  • Blick: Ruby Allen, Early Morn
  • Blick: Mary Klug, Home Field
  • Blick: Larry Spitzberg, Hurrah for the Maestro!
  • Blick:  Stephanie Williams, Cypress Trees Medina River





Interested in reading the juror's comments about the winning paintings?  Click on the this document:  AME 2022 - Jurors Words.pdf


Stanley S. Smith Memorial Supports First, Second and Third Place Awards

WAS-H extends special thank you this year to the estate of longtime WAS-H member, Stanley S. Smith. Stan was a key supporter of WAS-H, and instrumental in designing and building our current "new" building. His continued thoughtful service to WAS-H helped shape who we are as an organization today. Stan was recognized by WAS-H with an honorary membership following the completion of the current building. Those who knew him remember his quick wit and broad smile. We are honored to be remembered by his estate, and thankful for the support to the Annual Members Exhibit.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The following organizations generously donated merchandise awards for the 53nd Annual Members Exhibit. Click on their names to visit their websites.

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