Upcoming Events
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November 16, 2018 – January 27, 2018
49th Annual Juried Exhibition The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park The exhibition will be juried by internationally known New Jersey artist, James Toogood. Mr. Toogood, a long- time teacher at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, is a member of the AWS, NWS and AAA. His hyper realistic paintings have won numerous awards and he has been published in several art books and magazines. Eligibility
For more information, feel free to few the detailed prospectus below and and to submit via the EntryThingy. $5,000 in cash and prizes awarded Dates at a Glance: Deadline for entries - October 21, 2018 |
"Winter Blues," Transparent Watercolor, By Elizabeth Oberman
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CALL TO ARTISTS
GSWS is looking for artists to participate in our 2018 Annual Art Sale 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! |
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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
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NOTICE:
The 2018 Juried Exhibit will be at Ellarslie, the Trenton City Museum this Fall.
Please note the following dates are tentative:
Opening of EntryThingy for submissions - around October 1
Deadline for EntryThingy - around November 1
Receiving Monday, November 12 10-4 (or so)
Judging by James Toogood November 15
Opening reception Friday November 16
Closing - around January 12
Denise Cocchiaro, my co-chair, and I will be in touch GSWS members to firm up our plans as soon possible .
Thank you,
Tess Fields
GSWS President
The 2018 Juried Exhibit will be at Ellarslie, the Trenton City Museum this Fall.
Please note the following dates are tentative:
Opening of EntryThingy for submissions - around October 1
Deadline for EntryThingy - around November 1
Receiving Monday, November 12 10-4 (or so)
Judging by James Toogood November 15
Opening reception Friday November 16
Closing - around January 12
Denise Cocchiaro, my co-chair, and I will be in touch GSWS members to firm up our plans as soon possible .
Thank you,
Tess Fields
GSWS President
New to GSWS? Become a 1st Year Associate Member for $20.00
Click here to join or renew your membership now!
Click here to join or renew your membership now!
Past Events in 2018
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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
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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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