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20182018BillandJanDavis,SteveBill and Jan Davis, SteveHorvathHorvathWWSWWS ExhibitsExhibitsTheThe WWSWWS SpringSpring exhibitexhibit isis scheduledscheduled atat son School of Art & Gallery, Kimberly, WIAprilApril 2525 –– JuneJune 8,8, 2019.2019. Reception:Reception: Friday,Friday, MayMay3rd,5:30–7:30pm.Youshouldhavereceived3rd, 5:30 – 7:30pm. You should have receivedthethe entry/holdentry/hold andand harmlessharmless brochure.brochure. pickupJune11–12,10:00–5:00pm.pick up June 11 – 12, 10:00 – 5:00pm.AliceAlice hashas offeredoffered toto deliverdeliver paintingspaintings totothethe exhibit.exhibit. BringBring themthem toto herher homehome thethe weekweekpriorprior toto deliverydelivery date.date. YouYou maymay comecome anyany r breezeway will be open and protected fromthethe weather.weather. PleasePlease includeinclude allall labeling.labeling. g will be saved and brought back forforpickup.Alice’saddressis10057Northpick up. Alice’s address is 10057 ,justjust unty Line Road off of I-43.TheThe 20192019 FallFall exhibitexhibit willwill bebe heldheld atat vember 10,10, 2019.2019. Reception:Reception: SeptemberSeptember :30 – 7:30pm. Artwork drop off and InstallationSeptemberSeptember 3,3, PickPick upup NovemberNovember 1.1. TheThe 20202020SpringExhibitisstillbeingdetermined.Spring Exhibit is still being determined. TheThe2020FallExhibitwillbeatthePlymouthCenter2020 Fall Exhibit will be at the Plymouth Centerforfor thethe ArtsArts fromfrom OctoberOctober 99 throughthrough 27. Drop off, pick up and Reception dateswillwillbebepresentedlater.presented later.FebruaryFebruary BoardBoard MeetingMeetingthAA BoardBoardMeetingMeetingwaswas heldheldonon FebruaryFebruary99thatat thethehomehome ofof AliceAlice Struck.Struck. CalendarCalendar andand programingprogramingeventsevents forfor thethe comingcoming membershipmembership g in September were discussed.NominationsNominations forfor officersofficers forfor thethe comingcoming e discussed. We are looking for a candidateforfor ViceVice President.President. ElectionElection ofof officersofficers willwill taketakeplaceplace atat ourour AprilApril AnnualAnnual MembershipMembership MeetingMeetingAprilApril13.13.BrianBrian HartmanHartman presentedpresented materialsmaterials forfor aaprospectivemember,whichdrewunanimousprospective member, which drew sacceptedandincludeaprospectusforshe was accepted and include a prospectus forthetheSpringShowinRichesonwithinvitationSpring Show in Richeson with invitation mbershipvote.vote. MembersMembersshouldshould makemake suresure theythey placeplace theirtheir votevote whenwhenviewingtheexhibit.viewing the exhibit.Wisconsin WatercolorWatercolor SocietySocietyWisconsinSchedule ofof ActivitiesActivities 20192019ScheduleJanuaryJanuaryNo scheduledscheduled activitiesactivitiesNoDues payablepayable bybyJanuaryJanuary 3131DuesFebruaryFebruarySaturday, FebruaryFebruary9,9, 20192019Saturday,Board MeetingMeetingBoard1:00 -- 3:003:00 PMPM1:00Alice Struck’sStruck’s househouseAliceUpdate websitewebsiteUpdateMarchMarchNewsletter mailedmailed outoutNewsletterAprilAprilSaturday, AprilApril 13,13, 20192019Saturday,Board MeetingMeeting andand WWSWWSBoardAnnualMembershipMeetingAnnual Membership Meetingvoting membersmembersvotingElection ofof OfficersOfficersElection12:00 -- 1:001:00 PMPM12:00Demonstration, 1:001:00 -- 3:003:00Demonstration,Steve PuttrichPuttrichSteveCedarburg CulturalCultural CenterCenterCedarburgMayMaySaturday, MayMay11,11, 20192019Saturday,Board Meeting,Meeting, 1:001:00 -- 3:003:00BoardAlice Struck’sStruck’s househouseAliceMemberMember uashSquashBlossoms”Blossoms”WWSWWS awardaward winnerswinners fromfrom RAM'sRAM's CharlesCharlesA.WustumMuseumofFineArtsWatercolorA. 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Barbara Mathews will be conducting apainting workshop in Croatia May 5 – 12, 2019.For information, text or email Rita Carpenter, Arton the Fly, RACARP4@aol.comChris Sommerfelt will be teaching awatercolor class at the Clearing Folk School inEllison Bay, WI May 19 – 25, theclearing.org.numerous awards and hangs in many private andpublic collections. Ron was a long time memberof the Manitowoc Yacht Club, where he served ascommodore, board member, and served on manycommittees.Survivors include Ron's wife, Dolly;three children, Patricia Stokes-Hayes (Stephen),Fox Point; Michael Stokes, Manitowoc; andRonald (Gayle) Stokes Jr., La Mesa, CA; eightgrandchildren, and many other relatives andfriends.An art education scholarship fund hasbeen established in Ron's name.2018 WWS Fall exhibit, Bob & Phyllis Hoopman,Brian Hartman, Carolyn & Tom SimpsonRonald C. Stokes1932-2018Manitowoc - Ronald Stokes, 86, of Manitowoc,WI, slept away peacefully at home on Sunday,December 2, 2018. Ron was born on October 10,1932, in Milwaukee. He graduated from RufusKing High School with the class of 1950, andattended UW Milwaukee where he received hisBachelors of Science and Masters of Fine Artsdegrees in Art Education. Ron became anextraordinary teacher not only of art but of lifebeyond the arts. He shaped, influenced, andinspired many students over the years.Ron was drafted into the UnitedStates Army during the Korean conflict where heserved from 1953-1955. Ron married Maureen"Dolly" Mangin at St. Francis Church inMilwaukee, and they recently celebrated 61 yearstogether. Ron taught art in Milwaukee andManitowoc public schools for 32 years. From1967-1970 he was Director of Education at theMilwaukee Art Center, and director of a federallyfunded CESA program at the Milwaukee ArtMuseum. Ron was a member of the WisconsinWatercolor Society, National Art EducationAssociation, and Wisconsin and NationalEducation Association. He was a past presidentof WEA. Ron owned and operated Gallery Eastin Manitowoc for 32 years, from 1986 to thepresent, where on his hours open sign it said"mebbe, mebbe not." His work has wonWatercolor: A Medium for MastersKelly Kane, American Watercolor WeeklyThe Norton Museum of Art’s founder, RalphNorton, loved watercolor and acquired majorpaintings by both modern American andEuropean artists. A selection of his collection willbe the subject of the exhibition ModernSpontaneity, featuring 15 watercolors from late19th-century masters such as Winslow Homerthrough modernists such as Charles Burchfield,Charles Demuth, and Fernand Léger. Thisexhibition will reveal how watercolor bothappeals to artists because of its apparentspontaneity and simultaneously frustrates themwith its unforgiving nature. The exhibition runsFebruary 9 through May 7, 2019.Jane Barnard is exhibiting work inMidwest Seasons, Center for Visual Arts,Wausau, WI through March 9. Her work can alsobe viewed in at the WVA Members Exhibit atRedLine, Milwaukee, WI March 9 – April 27.Gallery Night Reception April 26. Last fallBarnard participated in a two week juried artistresidency in Tuscany Italy. She was asked toreturn this year as one of the Artists in Residence.Barnard will be teaching a watercolor classat the Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay, WIJune 2 – 8, and at Dillman’s Bay Resort, Lac duFlambeau, WI September 15 – 19.Keary Kautzner has 39paintings on display in an exhibit, Painting EveryDay at the UW Survey Center Art Gallery inMadison, WI through April 30.Chris SommerfeltAnnual Membership MeetingElection and DemonstrationOur Annual Member Meeting will take place thisyear at the Cedarburg Cultural Center April 13 at1:00pm.We are very excited to feature anoutstanding artist, Steve Puttrich from ArlingtonHeights, IL to demonstrate. "Steve began hisstudies at the American Academy of Art, as wellas the Art Institute of Chicago. He receiveddegrees in architectural illustration, graphicdesign, and fine art. After a 35-year career as anartist, designer and Vice President of CreativeServices and Innovation for Parson Corporations,Steve is now enjoying painting and teaching fulltime. In his work, he strives to tell a story throughhis own personal connection and experience withhis subject matter. "Guests are welcome to thisfree demonstration. This is a good opportunity toinvite a fellow artists who might be a potentialcandidate for membership.Exhibit OpportunitiesCall for Entries/Juried ExhibitionRevision GalleryApril 11 – May 26, 2019Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910), “TheHudson River at Blue Ledge, Essex County,” 1889Keary KautznerOpen to artists within 199 miles of Kenoshaincluding Madison. Cash AwardsDeadline for entries March 23Opening Reception April 134625 Sheridan Rd., Kenosha, 262-764-6603

The Road Less Traveled 2019September 5 – 29, 2019Whitewater Arts AllianceOpen to all artists living in the USA in 2D or3D. Up to 3 pieces. Cash awards. Originalmaterial from artists own photographs, workcompleted within last 2 years.Deadline to enter August 15Contact: Marilyn at firstyart@gmail.comWhitewater Art AllianceCultural Arts Center402 Main Street, Whitewater, WINight OwlsOctober 2, 2019 – January 12, 2020Cedarburg Art MuseumA regional juried exhibition. Artists are invitedto explore, interpret and share their night visionduring the magical hours from dusk to dawn.W63N675 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, WI 1,000 in awards given to Best of Show, Secondand Third Place, three Honorable Mentions.June 1 – July 31 submit online application atcedarburgartmuseum.org/juryOpening Reception: October 5, 2019registrar@cedarburgartmuseum.orgArt of Water IIIAn exhibition celebrating our most vitalresource.James May GalleryMay 3 – May 31, 2019Water is the most crucial resource for life. JamesMay Gallery is seeking all mediums of work tobe included in an exhibition focusing on water.The work could be about serious topics such aswater conservation and protection, but it couldalso be about the simple beauty of water. Thereis something about water that attracts andfascinates us. It is our hope that by celebratingthe beauty and necessity of water in all our livesthat we can better protect it.Entries due by: March 15Opening Reception, May 3, 5:30-8:00pmJames May Gallery, 213 Steele St., .comWorkshops/Traveling ArtistsCatherine HeardingFlowing Water WaterscapesWatercolor WorkshopSeptember 9 -12, 2019Peninsula School of Art3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, WIwww.peninsulaschoolofart.orgMary WhytePeWW222 WorksPainting the Portrait and the Figurein WatercolorSJuly 9-July 11, 2019Greenville, SCwww.artinthemountains.comBjorn BernstromWatercolor WorkshopOctober 18, 19 & 20, 2019, 9:00-4:00 pmCravath Lake Front Center, Whitewater, WIEmail Bristol55@gmail.com; subject: BjornExhibitsTWSA 43rd National ExhibitionMay 4 – August 4, 2019Kenosha Public Museum5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WIOpen Mon. - Sat. 10 – 5pm, Sun. 12 – 5pmPure Energy: Charles Dix &Doris WhiteJune 9 – August 11, 2019The Rahr-West Art Museum's extensivecollection examines two of Wisconsin's mostacclaimed abstract expressionists.Rahr-West Museum610 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, WITues. – Fri. 10 – 4pm, Sat – Sun. 11 – 4pmWatercolor USA 2019June 8 - September 1, 201958th National annual juried exhibitionrecognizing aqueous media painting.Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO417-837-5700Springfield Art MuseumLeeLeeWeissWeiss19281928- -20182018MadisonMadison– 2018,LeeWeissWeissdieddiedpeacefullypeacefullyat eMadison,sinceearly1960s,whereshebuiltbuilta yrecognizedrecognizedwatercolorartist.Shewasa DolphinFellowofofthethewatercolorartist.Shewasa dthethe watercolorwatercolor community,community, sheshe earnedearned ercolor Honor Society Lifetime sconsinVisualVisualArtArtLifetimeLifetime AchievementAchievement AwardAward inin 2011,2011, n to multiple other awards and fnaturenature withinwithin thethe watercolorwatercolor medium,medium, rhervisionvisionthus:thus:"If"IfI ngsomethingthatthatmovesmovesme,me,thenthenI haveI notnota painting.Thepaintingsthatreallythrilla sethatleavealotunsaid,butthere'sthose that leave a lot unsaid, but there'sa apresence."presence."LeeLeeWeissWeissbuiltbuilta llallthethewhileparticipatinginmajorwhile participating in major a ington,Washington,D.C.,D.C.,TheMadison MuseumMuseum ofof ContemporaryContemporary erreputationreputationasasa mberandfriend.Lee WeissWeiss is is predeceasedpredeceased byby WhenI steppedI ewinterview“Whenher forfor thisthis articlearticle I I waswas depictionsofofflorasheis isnotedforforandI wasalsotreateda viewoutherpictureandI wasalsotreatedtotoa viewoutofofherpicturewindowsofofa aprotectedprotectedwoodedwoodedareaareathatthatis heinspirationforformuchofofherwork.

The Road Less Traveled 2019September 5 – 29, 2019Whitewater Arts AllianceOpen to all artists living in the USA in 2D or3D. Up to 3 pieces. Cash awards. Originalmaterial from artists own photographs, workcompleted within last 2 years.Deadline to enter August 15Contact: Marilyn at firstyart@gmail.comWhitewater Art AllianceCultural Arts Center402 Main Street, Whitewater, WINight OwlsOctober 2, 2019 – January 12, 2020Cedarburg Art MuseumA regional juried exhibition. Artists are invitedto explore, interpret and share their night visionduring the magical hours from dusk to dawn.W63N675 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, WI 1,000 in awards given to Best of Show, Secondand Third Place, three Honorable Mentions.June 1 – July 31 submit online application atcedarburgartmuseum.org/juryOpening Reception: October 5, 2019registrar@cedarburgartmuseum.orgArt of Water IIIAn exhibition celebrating our most vitalresource.James May GalleryMay 3 – May 31, 2019Water is the most crucial resource for life. JamesMay Gallery is seeking all mediums of work tobe included in an exhibition focusing on water.The work could be about serious topics such aswater conservation and protection, but it couldalso be about the simple beauty of water. Thereis something about water that attracts andfascinates us. It is our hope that by celebratingthe beauty and necessity of water in all our livesthat we can better protect it.Entries due by: March 15Opening Reception, May 3, 5:30-8:00pmJames May Gallery, 213 Steele St., .comWorkshops/Traveling ArtistsCatherine HeardingFlowing Water WaterscapesWatercolor WorkshopSeptember 9 -12, 2019Peninsula School of Art3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, WIwww.peninsulaschoolofart.orgMary WhytePeWW222 WorksPainting the Portrait and the Figurein WatercolorSJuly 9-July 11, 2019Greenville, SCwww.artinthemountains.comBjorn BernstromWatercolor WorkshopOctober 18, 19 & 20, 2019, 9:00-4:00 pmCravath Lake Front Center, Whitewater, WIEmail Bristol55@gmail.com; subject: BjornExhibitsTWSA 43rd National ExhibitionMay 4 – August 4, 2019Kenosha Public Museum5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WIOpen Mon. - Sat. 10 – 5pm, Sun. 12 – 5pmPure Energy: Charles Dix &Doris WhiteJune 9 – August 11, 2019The Rahr-West Art Museum's extensivecollection examines two of Wisconsin's mostacclaimed abstract expressionists.Rahr-West Museum610 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, WITues. – Fri. 10 – 4pm, Sat – Sun. 11 – 4pmWatercolor USA 2019June 8 - September 1, 201958th National annual juried exhibitionrecognizing aqueous media painting.Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO417-837-5700Springfield Art MuseumLeeLeeWeissWeiss19281928- -20182018MadisonMadison– –LeeLeeWeissWeissOnOnNovemberNovember

Schauer Arts Center, Hartford, WI September 6 – November 10, 2019. Reception: September 20, 6:30 – 7:30pm. Ar twork d rop off and Installation September 3, Pick up November 1. The 2020 Spring Exhibit is still being determined. The 2020 Fall Exhibit will be at the Plymouth Center for the Arts from October 9 through November 27.