2019 Events
CALL TO ARTISTS
A special juried exhibit
that focuses on all aspects of travel:
The journey through life
A journey around the world, or
A journey into the future
The Garden State Watercolor Society will be celebrating its 50th in 2020. Over its existence, GSWS has been a beacon, providing a community that has inspired hundreds of artists throughout the NJ and surrounding states. Our theme, On the Road to Fifty invites artists to submit original artwork that express or reflects travel. The exhibition will be held at The Artists of Yardley farm house in Yardley, PA
October 4 - Sunday November 3, 2019
$5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded
$5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded
Juror of Acceptance and Awards: Gail Bracegirdle, will jury this exhibit Gail is an award-winning artist and teacher. Her artwork has been featured in various publications including Artists Magazine and Splash 6. A long-time teacher, Gail is a Bucks County resident that is drawn to the infinite variations that can be created with watercolor.
Dates at a Glance:
Entry Period: Monday, July 22, 2019 – Friday, September 6, 2019
Acceptance Notice: Sunday, September 15, 2019
Receiving Date: Sunday, September 29, 2019, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Reception and Awards: Friday, October 4, 2019, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Pick Up of Unsold Work Sunday, November 3, 2019, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Entry Period: Monday, July 22, 2019 – Friday, September 6, 2019
Acceptance Notice: Sunday, September 15, 2019
Receiving Date: Sunday, September 29, 2019, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Reception and Awards: Friday, October 4, 2019, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Pick Up of Unsold Work Sunday, November 3, 2019, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
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Past Events 2018 - 2019
NEW
Small Works Exhibition
Farmstead Arts Center,
450 King George Rd,
Basking, Ridge, NJ
GSWS is proud to present a NEW small works exhibition in Basking Ridge, NJ. This will be the first time we have exhibited at this venue. Framed works are not to exceed 11x14 inches. Traditional watermedia based paintings will be accepted Each artist may submit up to two works. All artwork must be for sale.
Dates at a Glance:
Online Entry: May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Receiving: Saturday, June 15th | 10am – 12pm
Opening Reception/Awards: Sunday, June 23rd | 1pm – 4 pm
Plein Air Workshop: Saturday, July 13th | 10 am – 2 pm
Raindate for Plein Air Workshop: Sunday, July 14th | 10 am – 2 pm
Pickup of Unsold Works: Sunday, August 4th | 4pm – 6pm
Dates at a Glance:
Online Entry: May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Receiving: Saturday, June 15th | 10am – 12pm
Opening Reception/Awards: Sunday, June 23rd | 1pm – 4 pm
Plein Air Workshop: Saturday, July 13th | 10 am – 2 pm
Raindate for Plein Air Workshop: Sunday, July 14th | 10 am – 2 pm
Pickup of Unsold Works: Sunday, August 4th | 4pm – 6pm
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Farmstead Arts Center
450 King George Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908.636.7576 www.farmsteadartscenter.org |
Gallery Hours:
Mon– Wed | 11am– 1pm & Sun | 1– 4 pm |
2019 Exhibition Events
Participate in our first watercolor installation!
Use creative artist skills to paint your favorite person. Whether its realistic or abstract expressive, any style is welcome. Just pick up free samples of Winsor Newton’s 5x7 inch watercolor paper at any Members Exhibition event at the Middletown Arts Center. All submissions will be shown in a wall installation during the Small but Mighty small works exhibition.
Open to all GSWS Members PICK UP PAPER SAMPLES Middletown Arts Center Wed. May 15th 1-4pm Sat. June 8th 2-6pm DELIVERY DATES Middletown Arts Center Sat. June 8th 2 - 6pm or Farmstead Arts Center Sat. June 15th 10am – 12pm For further details download Guidelines |
Saturday, July 13th Plein Air Workshop with Aida Birritteri Farmstead Arts Center 450 King George Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ CLASS FULL Please contact Joan Capaldo to be placed on wait list at 917-796-0740 or joancc1225@icloud.com Open to all levels beginners and advanced artists
Paint under our shady trees with awarding winning Plein Air Artist, Aida Birritteri.Bring your easel, folding chair, sunscreen, watercolor gear & lunch. Be inspired by Aida’s watercolor demonstration, then proceed to create a watercolor of your own.Aida will be there to help you along the way.
This workshop is for painters of all levels who want to develop or expand upon their ability to use color to create a uniquely personal presence in their work. Aida is an award-winning artist. She is a Signature Member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and a member of The Philadelphia Watercolor Society, and The New Hope Art League . See more of Aida’s art at www.aidawatercolors.com Limit to 12 attendees $20.00 – GSWS Members $40.00 – Non–Members (includes a 1st year membership to GSWS) Rain Date: Sunday July 14th 10am -2pm. Pay online with Paypal or
Pay by Check (Payable to GSWS) To register and mail check contact Joan Capaldo 917-796-0740 or joancc1225@icloud.com For those who registered, download your attendee supply list! |
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May 1, 2019 – June 8, 2019
2019 Annual Members Exhibition Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ GSWS is proud to present its Annual Members’ Exhibition. This year’s show will present be $3000 in cash and prizes. We will have our traditional water-based media pieces for both Signature and Associate Members as well as non-water media based work. Best in Show awarded Watermedia Category - $600 Dates at a Glance: Online entry | March 1, 2019 - April 15, 2019 Receiving: Monday, April 29, 2019 | 10am - 2pm Opening Reception/Awards: Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 2pm - 4:30pm Round Robin Event: Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 2pm - 4pm Artist Demonstration: Saturday, June 8, 2019 | 2pm - 4pm Pickup of Unsold Works: Saturday, June 8, 2019 | 4pm - 6pm |
"Winter Sky" by Lois Westerfield
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Please click the button below to see the list of Award Winners!
2019 GSWS Member Exhibition Events
Round Robin Followed by Members Exhibition Award Presentation
Sunday, May 5 | 2pm - 4pm Please click here for details |
Improve Your Skills A Three-Part Presentation
How to Photograph Your Art with Mike Scherfen Take Confusion out of EntryThingy with Tess Fields Art Critique by Charles McVicker Wednesday, May 15 | 1pm - 4pm Please click here for details |
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49th Annual Juried Exhibition Going on Now
Make sure to flip to page 6 of the catalog to see our upcoming events!
In our quest to highlight the artistic talents of our members and to build awareness in the community, we are hosting our 2018 Annual Arts Sale. GSWS Members and artists who wish to join GSWS to participate, are invited to sign up. We need your help so volunteering is mandatory. Artists new to GSWS can sign up for our $20.00 “TRY US” membership and receive membership for all of 2019!
October 4-8 & 11-14, 2018
Location - 11 Hulfish St. at Palmer Square, Princeton NJ
Eligibility - Open to GSWS Members and new member artists.
Entry Fee - $25.00 and 10% commission on sold art
100% of the commission proceeds will be donated to D&R Greenway Land Trust
Deadline for Registration, Volunteer Signup and Entry Fee is September 24th
Location - 11 Hulfish St. at Palmer Square, Princeton NJ
Eligibility - Open to GSWS Members and new member artists.
Entry Fee - $25.00 and 10% commission on sold art
100% of the commission proceeds will be donated to D&R Greenway Land Trust
Deadline for Registration, Volunteer Signup and Entry Fee is September 24th
Download
ART SALE 2018 GUIDELINES
ART SALE 2018 GUIDELINES
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May 31, 2018 – June 30, 2018
2018 Members Exhibition Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ GSWS is proud to present its Annual Members’ Exhibition. This year’s show is going to be ex-citing as there will be $3000 in cash and prizes. We will have our traditional water based media pieces for both Signature and Associate Members as well as non-water media based work. Dates at a Glance: Online entry | March 16, 2018 - April 30, 2018 Receiving | May 30, 2018 | 2:00 - 6:00pm Opening Reception/Awards | June 3, 2018 | 2:00 - 4:00pm Gallery Walk | June 14, 2018 | 1:00 - 1:30pm Paper Collage Workshop | June 14, 2018 | 2:00 - 4:00pm Artist demonstration | June 30, 2018 | 12:30 - 2:00pm Pickup of unsold works | June 30, 2018 | 2:00 - 4:00pm |
“Overflow” by Joanne Amantea
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See the Award Winners at the opening reception!
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June 14, 2018
Intuitive Paper Collage Workshop with Joanne Amantea and Judy Hummer Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown, NJ 07748 2:00 - 4:00 PM Let go of expectations that inhibit you and connect with your intuition to express yourself with collage. In this two hour workshop, a brief demonstration will be given and then participants will use discarded and worn papers to create works of artistic beauty. Beginners and experienced painters will find this a refreshing way to re-energize their art process. If you have never collaged before, this is a great way to start! This workshop is limited to 15 participants so reserve your place now REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 3rd Members - $20.00 Non-members - $40.00 (includes first year “Try Us Out” Membership) Material Fee - $5.00 Pay Online via PayPal
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Pay by Check (Payable to GSWS)
Contact Judy Hummer at jhummermom@aol.com to register and mail to Judy at 535 Gregory Ave Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Download Attendee Supply List. Instructors will provide some materials. |
Joanne Amantea
Judy Hummer
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View the Joanne and Judy’s art at their websites
Judy Hummer
Joanne Amantea
Any questions? Contact – Judy Hummer at 908-872-9348 or Joanne Amantea at 609-672-6215
Judy Hummer
Joanne Amantea
Any questions? Contact – Judy Hummer at 908-872-9348 or Joanne Amantea at 609-672-6215
April 8, 2018
Getting a Head Start on Color with Aida Birritteri
The High Bridge Fire Dept. Fire Hall, 7 Maryland Ave, High Bridge, NJ 08829
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hone your skills in color mixing, glazing and developing your palette further.
Learn how to identify colors, their properties and their visual relationship to one another. In this exciting workshop, we will develop a visual library which can help you push your paintings toward a better understanding of color values and the results and effects they have on your watercolors. Working from your own reference you will begin a painting applying colors based upon your new color library.
This workshop is for painters of all levels who want to develop or expand upon their ability to use color to create a uniquely personal presence in their work.
Aida is an award-winning artist. She is a Signature Member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and a member of The Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Artsbridge and The New Hope Art League.
See more of Aida’s artwork at her website: www.aidawatercolors.com
Getting a Head Start on Color with Aida Birritteri
The High Bridge Fire Dept. Fire Hall, 7 Maryland Ave, High Bridge, NJ 08829
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hone your skills in color mixing, glazing and developing your palette further.
Learn how to identify colors, their properties and their visual relationship to one another. In this exciting workshop, we will develop a visual library which can help you push your paintings toward a better understanding of color values and the results and effects they have on your watercolors. Working from your own reference you will begin a painting applying colors based upon your new color library.
This workshop is for painters of all levels who want to develop or expand upon their ability to use color to create a uniquely personal presence in their work.
Aida is an award-winning artist. She is a Signature Member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and a member of The Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Artsbridge and The New Hope Art League.
See more of Aida’s artwork at her website: www.aidawatercolors.com
$20.00 – GSWS Members
$40.00 – Non – Members (includes a 1st year membership to GSWS)
$40.00 – Non – Members (includes a 1st year membership to GSWS)
Pay Online via PayPal
OR
Pay by Check (Payable to GSWS) or Cash at the event
For those registered, click the button below to download your attendee supply list!
January 7, 2018
Marie Natalie Artist Demonstration
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Please join us for an artist demonstration on Sunday, January 7, 2018 by Marie Natalie from 12:30 - 2:00 PM at the Middletown Arts Center. The event is FREE and open to the public
People in Watercolors: Loose Luminous and Colorful
People add interest, energy and excitement to paintings yet many hesitate to include them. Marie demonstrates how easily people can be incorporated into paintings, fearlessly and simply. Marie simplifies the process of drawing and painting people by:
1) Keeping images as simple shapes,
2) Uses ratios of water and pigment allowing the bead to create fresh, clean, and luminous results
3) Uses a triad of colors giving dimension to the figure, and
4) Uses Value and Contrast to show the Light while holding on to some of the original layer of color. Leaving the tight, drab, laborious style behind helps to create fabulous, glowing results like never before.
Marie Natalie Artist Demonstration
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Please join us for an artist demonstration on Sunday, January 7, 2018 by Marie Natalie from 12:30 - 2:00 PM at the Middletown Arts Center. The event is FREE and open to the public
People in Watercolors: Loose Luminous and Colorful
People add interest, energy and excitement to paintings yet many hesitate to include them. Marie demonstrates how easily people can be incorporated into paintings, fearlessly and simply. Marie simplifies the process of drawing and painting people by:
1) Keeping images as simple shapes,
2) Uses ratios of water and pigment allowing the bead to create fresh, clean, and luminous results
3) Uses a triad of colors giving dimension to the figure, and
4) Uses Value and Contrast to show the Light while holding on to some of the original layer of color. Leaving the tight, drab, laborious style behind helps to create fabulous, glowing results like never before.
"A Walk Thru Ritten House Square”
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"Goin' Fishin'”
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“A Distinguished Gentleman”
November 6, 2017 – January 7, 2018
Members Exhibition
Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ
GSWS had our Annual Members Show at Middletown Art Center again last year. As in previous years, there was a Signature Members Show and an Associate Members Show, each with their own categories of juried awards. GSWS continued to focus on the advancement of water based media in the arts but we thought it would be fun to see other work from our members and introduced a separate category for non-water based media that will be judged for separate awards.
Members Exhibition
Middletown Arts Center, Middletown, NJ
GSWS had our Annual Members Show at Middletown Art Center again last year. As in previous years, there was a Signature Members Show and an Associate Members Show, each with their own categories of juried awards. GSWS continued to focus on the advancement of water based media in the arts but we thought it would be fun to see other work from our members and introduced a separate category for non-water based media that will be judged for separate awards.
Our Garden State Watercolor Society Member Catalog is now online! Click below to read our e-catalog!
Congratulations to our winners!
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Joan Capaldo $50 gift certificate from Blick Art Materials for Monkey Ride
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Michael Scherfen $50 gift certificate from American Frame for Piano Man
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