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Download and Print: 2023 Calendar Updated 4.15.23.pdf Subject to change! Check this page for updates.

Upcoming events

    • Wednesday, October 04, 2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
    • 18
    Register

    Watercolor Impressionism: Landscape/Cityscape with Michael Holter AWS, NWS, AIS, TWSA, SWS

    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

    October 4 - 6, 2023. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Break for lunch. 

    3-day Workshop Price: $415 for WSI Members. $475 for Non-Members. 

    Michael welcomes novice and advanced students and tailors the experience to individual needs.

    In this workshop Michael will help you build off of the principles of design to create emotional and expressive paintings of the world around us. You will construct paintings with the intent to develop sound designs and allow your creativity to paint freely beyond the expected.

    This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic paintings. You paint from photographs and will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results.

    We will examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting to assure that all students are familiar with the techniques. Daily discussions and application of the principles and elements of design will be woven into your painting experience.

    Each day you will engage in exercises that will solidify the content that you are working on and spend time viewing other artists' work. We will discuss the methods and the impact that these artists achieve using their techniques.

    Michael will demonstrate his approach to creating landscapes and figures and show you several high-speed video demonstrations. And you will have ample time to successfully complete your own paintings.

    Michael Holter materials list.pdf

     

    Michael Holter is an award-winning artist who works in watercolor and oil who's paintings can be found in private and corporate collections in the US and several foreign countries. Although Michael has been painting most of his life, his work experience spans a wide range of creative challenges. He has been an art teacher, creative director and businessman in both fine art and commercial art. Michael has owned and operated galleries and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and an MA in Visual Communication.

    Michael is a member of the Salmagundi Club, a signature member of The American Watercolor Society, The National Watercolor Society, The American Impressionist Society, The Watercolor Honor Society, The Transparent Watercolor Society of America, The Outdoor Painter Society, the Southwestern Watercolor Society, The Missouri Watercolor, The Society of Watercolor Artists and more.

    Michael says, "My work is impressionistic. I like to represent people or places and allow the painting to evolve from the structure of what is recognizable. The challenge is to balance the care needed to make the representation interesting… and perhaps believable, with the freedom, looseness and painterly quality that makes painting so unique and expressive."

    "I have been influenced by artists such as Charles Reid, Richard Schmid, Burt Silverman, Frank Webb, John Singer Sargent, Ted Nuttall and many others. Even though I have an art degree, most of what I put into practice is self-taught through studying the work of these distinguished artists and much painting."

    https://www.michaelholter.com/

    *Workshops do not include supplies. Each instructor will send their supply list to students. 

    *If you are not able to attend, you may send someone in your place. No cancellations within 2 weeks of workshop start date. Thank you! 

    Michael welcomes novice and advanced students and tailors the experience to individual needs.

    In this workshop Michael will help you build off of the principles of design to create emotional and expressive paintings of the world around us. You will construct paintings with the intent to develop sound designs and allow your creativity to paint freely beyond the expected.

    This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic paintings. You paint from photographs and will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results.

    We will examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting to assure that all students are familiar with the techniques. Daily discussions and application of the principles and elements of design will be woven into your painting experience.

    Each day you will engage in exercises that will solidify the content that you are working on and spend time viewing other artists' work. We will discuss the methods and the impact that these artists achieve using their techniques.

    Michael will demonstrate his approach to creating landscapes and figures and show you several high-speed video demonstrations. And you will have ample time to successfully complete your own paintings.

    Michael welcomes novice and advanced students and tailors the experience to individual needs.

    In this workshop Michael will help you build off of the principles of design to create emotional and expressive paintings of the world around us. You will construct paintings with the intent to develop sound designs and allow your creativity to paint freely beyond the expected.

    This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic paintings. You paint from photographs and will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results.

    We will examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting to assure that all students are familiar with the techniques. Daily discussions and application of the principles and elements of design will be woven into your painting experience.

    Each day you will engage in exercises that will solidify the content that you are working on and spend time viewing other artists' work. We will discuss the methods and the impact that these artists achieve using their techniques.

    • Saturday, October 07, 2023
    • 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM
    • Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
    • 65
    Register

    You are invited to meet nationally known watercolor artist Michael Holter, AWS, NWS, TWSA on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. At 12:30 pm, WSI will hold a General Membership Meeting. Michael will be painting a live demonstration with watercolors at 1:00 pm at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.

    RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. As a 2023 WSI Member your ticket is FREE!  Tickets are available for guests, family members, friends, and the general public for $10 each.

    If you are interested in bringing a treat or snack to share with the group, Sign Up Online at WSI's Sign Up Genius, or contact WSI Member Pat Schaurette.  We need volunteers to bring snacks, treats, veggies, fruit, beverages, and paper goods. Thank you!


    Michael Holter is an award-winning artist who works in watercolor and oil whose paintings can be found in private and corporate collections in the US and several foreign countries. Although Michael has been painting most of his life, his work experience spans a wide range of creative challenges. He has been an art teacher, creative director and businessman in both fine art and commercial art. Michael has owned and operated galleries and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and an MA in Visual Communication. https://www.michaelholter.com/

    We look forward to this unique opportunity and hope you will join us!


    • Saturday, November 04, 2023
    • 11:30 AM
    • Saturday, December 02, 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • Art Gallery at the Collaboration Hub, 11810 Technology Drive, Fishers, IN 46038
    Register

    The Fishers Arts Council in Fishers, IN is hosting an exhibit for members of The Watercolor Society of Indiana

    November 2023. There is no charge to enter this exhibit. Artists receive 80% commission on sales.

    The WSI exhibit will install on 11/4 (Saturday). Drop off is 11:30am-2pm.
    The WSI exhibit will come down on Saturday, 12/2. Pick up is 10am-12pm.

    Opening Reception is on the Second Friday 11/10 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Fishers Arts Council & WSI Member Pat Grabill will interview WSI Executive Director Tanya Roberts. Live music and refreshments.

    Entries are through the Fishers Arts Council, not through WSI. Please fill out the online submission form to enter:

    https://www.fishersartscouncil.org/submit-your-work 

    On the drop-down menu, select "What I want to do isn't listed here" and in the box underneath, type WSI. Upload images of the work you want to display in the show. In the artist statement box list Title, Medium, Dimensions, Price (or NFS - but with the value of the work), plus an artist statement.  

    Deadline to enter is October 23, 2023. You may enter more than one painting. If anyone needs a hardcopy because they can't do the online form, please contact:

    Les Reinhardt, Executive Director, Fishers Arts Council at execdir@fishersartscouncil.org

    Learn more about The Fishers Arts Council at:

    FishersArtsCouncil.org

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    Art Gallery at the Collaboration Hub

    11810 Technology Drive

    Fishers, IN 46038

    Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
    Fridays by appointment
    Excluding holidays

    FAC Mailing Address

    11650 Olio Road; Suite 1000-241
    Fishers, IN 46037

    317-537-1670


Past events

Monday, September 11, 2023 How to Create a Story in Your Watercolor Painting with Gayle Weisfield
Sunday, September 10, 2023 Artist Talk with Gayle Weisfield, Quest for the West Exhibitor
Sunday, August 06, 2023 WSI Juried Exhibit Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Friday, August 04, 2023 41st Annual WSI Juried Exhibit
Saturday, July 22, 2023 Karen Knutson Demonstration
Saturday, July 22, 2023 Annual WSI Membership Exhibit
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Watercolor, Wet and Wild Workshop with Karen Knutson
Sunday, June 11, 2023 Beginners' Workshop with Watercolors
Saturday, May 13, 2023 Opening Reception and Luncheon for Membership Exhibit
Sunday, April 23, 2023 Earth Day Celebration with 50 organizations, including WSI!
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 Live Demo with Watercolors by Thomas DeSomer, WSI
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 Next Level Watercolors Workshop with Thomas DeSomer, WSI
Monday, April 03, 2023 $1000 Lentz Scholarship Application 2023
Sunday, March 19, 2023 WSI General Membership Meeting and Live Demonstration
Saturday, January 28, 2023 Live Demo and Opening Reception in Madison, IN
Saturday, January 28, 2023 Watercolor Show in Madison, IN hosted by The Watercolor Society of Indiana and The Madison Art Club
Saturday, January 07, 2023 Watercolor Show at the Allen County Public Library Hosted by The Watercolor Society of Indiana
Sunday, December 11, 2022 Bob Bratton Remembered Art Exhibit & Reception
Monday, November 21, 2022 Plein-Air Paint Out
Sunday, October 30, 2022 Art Exhibit at HCCF in Fishers, IN for WSI Members only
Saturday, October 22, 2022 Plein-Air Paint Out
Saturday, October 08, 2022 WSI Membership Meeting and Iain Stewart Demonstration
Wednesday, October 05, 2022 How to Keep Spontaneity Alive in Your Painting with Iain Stewart, AWS, NWS
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Plein-Air Paint Out
Sunday, August 07, 2022 WSI Juried Exhibit Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Friday, August 05, 2022 WSI Art Gallery at Northwest Territory Art Guild, Southwest Indiana
Friday, August 05, 2022 40th Annual WSI Juried Exhibit
Saturday, July 09, 2022 Ken Call Demonstration
Tuesday, July 05, 2022 "Portraits" 4-Day Workshop with Ken Call, AWS, NWS
Sunday, June 26, 2022 ColorVision & Founders Exhibit Reception
Sunday, June 12, 2022 Beginners' Workshop with Watercolors
Tuesday, June 07, 2022 ColorVision 2022 Art Auction & Exhibit
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Opening Reception and Luncheon for Membership Exhibit
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Annual WSI Membership Exhibit
Monday, May 02, 2022 Donate Art & Items to WSI Silent Auction ColorVision2022
Friday, April 08, 2022 The Opening Reception for WSI Exhibit at WVAA
Thursday, April 07, 2022 WSI Exhibit at Whitewater Valley Art Association Art Gallery
Sunday, March 20, 2022 General Membership Meeting
Saturday, February 26, 2022 How to Upload Photos to the WSI Website.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Lentz Scholarship Application
Thursday, November 04, 2021 WSI Art Gallery at City Hall in Fishers
Saturday, October 23, 2021 WSI Membership Meeting and Keiko Tanabe Demonstration
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Capture Light & Atmosphere 3-Day Workshop with Keiko Tanabe, AWS, NWS
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Virtual "Closer Look" with Newfields/IMA
Sunday, August 08, 2021 WSI Juried Exhibit Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Friday, August 06, 2021 WSI Annual Juried Exhibit
Saturday, July 10, 2021 Paul Jackson Special Presentation
Tuesday, July 06, 2021 Paul Jackson Workshop
Monday, June 14, 2021 Executive Board Meeting June 14 at 10:00 am.
Monday, June 14, 2021 Juried Show Painting Drop Off 6/14-6/30
Saturday, May 01, 2021 Stephen Edwards Workshop
Monday, April 19, 2021 (copy) WSI Board Meeting
Monday, April 19, 2021 WSI Board Meeting
Saturday, March 13, 2021 Watercolor Get Together
Saturday, February 13, 2021 Dale Popovich Workshop

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