The National Exhibition attracts artists
from across the United States who submit artwork inspired by a wide diversity
of subject matter. An internationally recognized juror, Stan Miller of Spokane,
Washington, will select 110 paintings for this collection of fine art. Each of
the 110 works will have its own story to tell through the artist’s own
stylistic approach. Miller is an American Watercolor Society award winner, and
serves as workshop instructor throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
As an international award winner, his art was granted publication in The
Artist’s Magazine’s National Competition; Watercolor Magic Magazine’s National
Competition; Best of 2012 American Watermedia Artists; and Pratique Des Arts.
Richard Stephens of Hot Springs,
Ark., will serve as the judge of awards. Stephens is a nationally acclaimed
award winning transparent impressionistic watercolorist. He served as an
illustrator in the Army and now has a commercial graphic design business studio
in Little Rock, Ark. He holds signature status in Watercolor West, Missouri
Watercolor Society, Southwestern Watercolor Society, and Mid-Southern
Watercolorists. His art has been featured in Watercolor Magic and in North
Light Books “Splash 2013.”
The exhibit and reception are free
and open to the public. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. The Hartselle Fine Arts
Center is located at 307 College Street NE in Hartselle. For more information,
call WSA Exhibition Chair Shirley Tucker at 256.733.8353.
In conjunction with the National
Exhibition, the Watercolor Society of Alabama is sponsoring a watercolor
workshop led by Awards Judge Richard Stephens. The three-day event is set for
April 4-6 at the Hartselle Fine Arts Center. An instructor for many years,
Stephens is concerned with technique and mastery of the medium of watercolors.
His emphasis is on design, contrast, and brushstrokes of color. Participants
will be exposed to information sprinkled with humor and antidotes, entertaining
and educational painting demonstrations and one-on-one time with the
instructor. Workshop hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $300 for WSA
members and $330 for non-WSA members. A $200 registration fee is required to
hold a reservation with the balance due no later than March 15. A registration
form may be downloaded from www.hartsellefineartscenter.org
under upcoming events or for more information, call Tora Johnson at
205.423.0922.
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