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 , Statewide Alabama Members Showcase and Online Showcase.
We offer workshops taught by nationally and internationally known artists. Vibrant Newsletters, published quarterly, keep members informed and connected.
79th ANNUAL NATIONAL EXHIBITION
will now be exhibited ONLINE!
Due to the extended closure of the Eastern Shore Art Center (ESAC), this year’s WSA National Exhibition will be completely online.
Exhibition Opens: April 5, 2020
Exhibition Closes: May 29, 2020
We hope that all of WSA artists will understand our situation and work with ESAC and us. We apologize for this inconvenience; however, the health of our artists is our top priority.
For information regarding purchase of any of the paintings in this year’s National Exhibition, please contact Jaceena Shepard (jaeshep@aol.com).
Walt Costilow, President, WSA
(wltth3@aol.com)
May 15 (Fri): Prospectus Posted
June 28 (Sun): Entry DEADLINE
July 10 (Fri): Juror Selection Begins
July 27 (Mon): Artists Accepted List and Acceptance Letter with Shipping Instructions posted on Web
Sep 22-25 (Tues-Fri): Shipped Work Due at HHM Unpacking & Hanging of Paintings
Sep 26 (Sat): Hand Carried Work Due (10:00AM-1:00PM)
Oct 1-3 (Thur-Sat): Workshop with Chris Krupinski (9:30AM-4:00PM Thur – Fri; 9:30-3:30PM Sat)
Oct 4 (Sun): Award Ceremony and Opening Reception (1:00PM-3:00PM at HHM)
Nov 13 (Fri): Exhibition Closes
Nov 14 (Sat): Hand Carried Paintings to be picked up (10:00AM – 1:00PM)
Nov 17 (Tues): Paintings packaged, Shipping begins
Iain Stewart, from Opelika, AL., is a watercolor artist / illustrator and a signature member of the American, National and Alabama Watercolor Societies. His work has received numerous awards in international competition and he is a sought after juror and workshop instructor. He is also an architectural illustrator with an international clientele- a business he has run for the last 20 years. Iain maintains a studio in Opelika, Alabama.
Chris Krupinski resides in Maineville, Ohio and her art career has achieved a tremendous following on the national and international level as a brilliant watercolorist. Well credentialed, her paintings continually draw rave reviews for her fine art work, winning more than 100 national awards and honors. Chris is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and earned Dolphin Fellow in 2015. She is also a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor Honor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society Master, and Allied Artists to name a few. She has been published in major watercolor publications and has been a featured artist in numerous leading national art magazines . Chris had a painting on the cover and a feature article in the October 2014 issue of The Artist’s Magazine. Her work has been in international exhibitions in China, Greece, Italy, and Turkey. Her watercolors are hung in several corporate collections and are cherished additions to the finest of private collections.
Chris Krupinski is a well-credentialed watercolor instructor; her paintings continually draw rave reviews for her fine art work. Chris’s watercolors are created with special consideration to detail. By focusing much of her attention to the smallest detail, the viewer is drawn into the intricacies of her work. Dynamic light and shadow treatments are prominent statements in her paintings. The play of lights and darks develop effective abstract design. Emphasizing these two elements has enabled her to create powerfully expressive still life and bold compositions. The workshop will be held at the Heritage Hall Museum in Talladega, AL on Thursday-Saturday, October 1-3, 2020.
Online entry tutorial can be found here.