Watercolor Society of AlabamaPromoting and supporting watermedia since 1939
Watercolor Society of Alabama began in 1939 with an exciting vision to promote, create and inspire painters in the art of watercolor media. We embrace that vision by holding juried watercolor competitions each year: WSA Annual National Exhibition and Statewide Alabama Members Showcase.
We offer workshops taught by nationally and internationally known artists. Vibrant Newsletters, published quarterly, keep members informed and connected.
Joan Fullerton grew up on the vast, slow-paced plains of Eastern Wyoming. While raising three children, she studied watercolor with Edgar Whitney, Frank Webb, Charles Reid and many other nationally known watercolorists. In 1985 she returned to college and achieved BFA and MFA degrees in painting from the University of Wyoming. She was a college art instructor at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming from 1990-2003. In 2003 she made the leap of faith to relocate and paint full-time in Taos, NM. During her eight years in Taos, Fullerton made her mark and established her reputation as a well-known and respected artist and teacher. Since her move to South Denver, she is now hosting workshops in her studio and teaching across the nation.
Don Andrews is a nationally known watercolor artist and workshop instructor. He has conducted painting workshops throughout United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Africa for over 30 years. Don is an active member and past Board Director of the American Watercolor Society. His paintings have received numerous awards in national watercolor competitions, including three awards from the American Watercolor Society, and two Best of Show awards from the New England Watercolor Society.
Don Andrews is the author of the books, “Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor”, “Interpreting the Landscape in Watercolor”, and “Rough Sketches: Short Stories of a Traveling Artist.” He created two DVD workshop sets that are based on what he teaches in his workshops to include figures in watercolor, watercolor landscapes, and making watercolor glow. He also is featured in the Watson Guptill publication “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Water-color” and North Light’s new book, “Confident Color.” He has had numerous feature articles published in America Artist magazine, and the Watercolor issue of American Artists.
July 16 -- Entry Deadline to be received by WSA
July 23 -- Juror Selection Begins
August 6 -- Acceptance Notification with Shipped/Deliver Instructions posted on WSA Website
September 4-September 7 -- Shipped Work Due at Heritage Hall Musem
September 8 -- Hand Carried Work Due (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) - Heritage Hall
September 8 -- Annual Member’s Meeting (2:00 - 3:30 PM) - Heritage Hall
September 13-September 15 -- Workshop with Don Andrews (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM) - Heritage Hall
September 16 -- Awards Ceremony/Opening Reception (1:00-4:00 PM) - Heritage Hall
October 19 -- Show Closes
October 20-October 21 -- Paintings packaged for shipping
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