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• $1000 Lentz Scholarship Application 2024

  • When
    Wednesday, May 01, 2024
  • Location
    Online

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  Watercolor Society of Indiana James C. Lentz Memorial Art Scholarship 2024. Applications now being accepted!

  
  

  Today’s art students are tomorrow’s fine artists. The Watercolor Society of Indiana is proud to invest in the future of art by awarding a yearly scholarship to help a promising art student with rising tuition costs. Click the "REGISTER" button to apply online!

  The James C. Lentz scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who is pursuing a degree in either fine arts, arts education or art related field from a college, university, or school of design, and who will graduate from an Indiana high school before July 1 of the year in which the scholarship will be awarded. WSI will consider “fine arts to be something requiring highly developed techniques and skills.” The scholarship award of $1000 will be paid directly to the college or university attended by the award winner.

  The scholarship submission ("Register" button online or paper application by mail) consists of a completed application form, portfolio, artist’s statement, letter of recommendation and transcript. Applications are due via mail or online by May 1, 2024. If applying via mail download the application form:  2024 Scholarship Application.pdf

  Application must include:

  1. completed application form either online or by mail.
  2. 3-6 images on flash drive or uploaded to WSI’s website.
  3. artist’s statement
  4. letter of recommendation
  5. transcript

  2024 James C. Lentz Memorial Art Scholarship Rules

  Deadline: If applying by mail, please return the completed application form along with your portfolio, artist’s statement, letter of recommendation and transcript by May 1, 2024 (5pm), to Watercolor Society of Indiana, 4181 East 96th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240, or click "Register" to submit online at www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org to be considered for the school year starting with the Fall 2024 semester. Applications may also be hand delivered to the office (address above) during building office hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM, closed Saturday and Sunday.

  Portfolio: The portfolio must include a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) images of work completed within the last 24 months. This work should demonstrate your ability and serious pursuit of art and should represent the diversity of your experience. Please include at least one drawing and one painting in your portfolio. The portfolio should be submitted digitally using high resolution (300 dpi) jpg files via flash drive or uploaded to WSI’s website. If submitting via flash drive, label each image with your name, title, and media using the following format: Your Name.Title.Medium.

  Submissions will not be returned.

  Artist’s Statement: The artist’s statement should include your reasons for wanting to be an artist, an explanation of your creative process (where you get your ideas and how you get them to the final visual expression), and why you are seeking this scholarship.

  Letter of Recommendation: A letter of recommendation from a current or past instructor familiar with your artistic qualifications should be included with the application.

  Transcript: Copy of official transcript of high school credits.

  Selection: Selection will be determined by the Watercolor Society of Indiana’s scholarship committee after review of all images and information submitted with the application form. You will be contacted in early May with results.

  LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

  Scholarship applicants will be contacted in May with the WSI's decision. All applicants will receive a free, 2024 Student Membership to WSI. Thank you and good luck!

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• Beginner Watercolor Class with Anna Roberts, CF

  • When
    Sunday, May 05, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Spaces left
    3

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  BEGINNING WATERCOLOR CLASS with Anna Roberts, CF and Cheryle Lowe, CF at the JCC Indy, 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260

  Sunday, May 5 from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Adults and Teens Ages 16+.

  $40 for the class. Bring your own supplies (supply list TBD). Space is limited.

  This class will cover the basics of watercolor painting. Learn about watercolor paints, brushes, paper, palettes, other tools used in watercolor, and techniques of application. Students will create the color wheel, mix paints, apply different washes and use various techniques. Concentration on how to control the paint, how to mix the paint, and how to apply the paint. 

  While students will finish a painting in this class, the focus is more on preparing participants to continue their watercolor pursuit by learning the basics. This workshop is open to adults and teens ages 16 and up. You do not need to be a member of The Watercolor Society to attend! 

  

  Supply List for this workshop:

  ·        2 full sheets of 140 lb. paper (22 x 30) cut into halves (Arches, Fabriano, Saunders, Bockingford, Stonehenge, Canson Moulin.)  Paper quality is the single most important part of successful watercolor results.

  ·        Watercolor paint in tubes (no pan cakes please): reds, yellows, blues, greens (preferably brands such as Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Schminke, Graham, Holbein, or Qor.  

  ·        Brushes - rounds with good points, sizes 2,4, 6 and a mop brush, flat brush, or bigger brush for washes (synthetics are fine, just no plastic fiber brushes). Anything that you already have and like.

  ·        Palette - something that has some wells and flat areas for mixing.

  ·        Painting board - something like a piece of thin masonite, sheet of plastic, drawing board, etc. that is slightly bigger than your half sheet of paper.

  ·        Two water jars.

  ·        Pencil, ruler, and a pair of scissors.

  ·        Jar of masking fluid (rubber cement can be used if you don't want the expense of masking fluid and don't think you will ever use it again).

  ·        Roll of masking tape.

   

  Meet your instructors! Anna Roberts is a Cardinal Fellow of The Watercolor Society which is the highest earned achievement with WSI. Anna won "Best of Show" in the 2022 WSI Juried Exhibit. Cheryle Lowe is also a Cardinal Fellow of The Watercolor Society of Indiana. She will assist Anna in bringing you a fun day of learning. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two of the best!

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• Membership Luncheon and Special Event

  • When
    Saturday, June 01, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

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  Membership Luncheon and Special Event
  

  Saturday, June 1, 2024

  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  Join us for this social event full of art, artists, food, gifts, and special presentations. 

  • Soup, Salad, Dessert, and Refreshments. 
  • Presentation of the James C. Lentz Scholarship winner and artwork.
  • An exclusive private viewing of all 2024 Juried Exhibit entries by WSI Members before they are sent to the Juror. 
  • A FREE Watermedia Workshop for everyone in attendance presented by Holbein & Legion with General Pencil on an assortment of Legion's Stonehenge surfaces.
  • Tickets are required for this luncheon. $20 each. 

  Enter the church through the North doors. Lunch will begin at noon. Presentations and workshop to follow lunch.

  $20 per person WSI members and guests are welcome.  Paid reservations are required by Monday, May 27, 2024.

  

  
  

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• Annual Membership Exhibit

  • Start
    Friday, June 14, 2024
  • End
    Friday, July 26, 2024
  • Location
    Gallery Forty-Two, 42 E. Washington, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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  WSI Annual Membership Exhibit 2024 at Gallery Forty-Two, 42 E. Washington, Indianapolis, IN 46204

  June 14, 2024 – July 26, 2024

  As a member of The Watercolor Society of Indiana, you may participate in this show! It is not Juried. All levels of ability and experience are welcome.

  Deadline to enter is Friday, April 26th!

  
  

  IMPORTANT DATES

  Painting Drop Off Dates:    Monday, June 10, 2024 – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

  Opening Reception:           Friday, June 14, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

  Painting Pickup:                Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

  Please do not be discouraged to enter if you can’t make it during these times. WSI will make arrangements with WSI volunteers and WSI Area Reps to offer help with the drop off and pick up dates.

  
  

  REGISTRATION FEE is $20.00 All registrations must be submitted to The Watercolor Society of Indiana, not to the venue.

  REGISTRATION

  All registrations must be submitted to The Watercolor Society of Indiana. All participants will be required to sign an agreement form provided by the venue which will be emailed to you later. Please use the online entry form for fastest and most efficient registrations. If you prefer to mail it in, use the form found in the Prospectus. 

  2024 Membership Exhibit Prospectus.pdf
  
  

  ELIGIBILITY

  All paintings executed and presented in accordance with the rules will be exhibited. Works not adhering to the following specifications will not be exhibited and their entry fees will not be refunded. The decisions of the WSI Membership Show committee are final.

  Please read carefully:

  • This is NOT a Juried Exhibit. All skill levels are accepted. 2024 WSI Membership required.

  • All current WSI members may register one water media painting for this exhibition.

  • Paintings exhibited in prior juried and membership shows are eligible, however the same painting may not be shown two years in a row.

  • All paintings must be the original work of the artist. No copies or prints of paintings or published photographs will be accepted.

  • At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entry must be watercolor or acrylic media. The balance of the entry may be pastel, charcoal, ink and/or collage (e.g., photos, computer art, fabric, metal foil, etc.).

  • Flexibility in surface is allowed (canvas, watercolor board, wood, etc.). All edges must be framed or finished, with no visible staples, nails, or hardware. If submitting an unframed canvas, the outer edges must be painted.

  • All work must be ready to hang. D rings preferred. No sawtooth or screw-eye hangers will be accepted.

  • The painting and frame must have a professional appearance and be free from damage or blemishes. Ensure the painting is clean, ready to hang and of stable condition.

  • A label with the artist’s name, painting title & painting price must be attached to the back side. If not for sale, write "NFS". Please use the attached label.

  • Title and price may not be changed after the entry form has been submitted. Please ensure the title and price on your painting label match your entry form. If there is a discrepancy between the form and the label, the information on the entry form will be used.
  • There are no size restrictions for this gallery.

  • No paintings may be removed before the end of the show.

  • By participating in the show, artists give WSI and Gallery Forty-Two permission to photograph or video tape their work to be used for educational and publicity purposes online and social media sites.

  • All paintings must be delivered to Gallery Forty-Two between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm on June 10th. Contact your Area Representative for delivery if you are unable. WSI will also seek volunteers to deliver from the WSI Office. Do not contact the venue to make special arrangements.
  • All entry forms and payments must be received by midnight via the WSI Website or by 5 PM in the WSI office on April 26, 2024; non-registered paintings will not be accepted.

  SALES

  Images are not required but will be used in online and printed promotional material. Upload the image with the online registration form. If using an iPhone to photograph, turn off the live feature as it will not upload to the website. Each artist is also encouraged to promote the sale of their painting by directing people to Gallery Forty-Two.

   

  There is a two-tiered commission split. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THIS AS YOU DETERMINE YOUR PRICE! NFS is accepted; however, artists are strongly encouraged to price their paintings for sale. There is no minimum or maximum price requirement. Follow these formulas to figure your selling price. Commission is based on the selling price:

   

  For paintings with selling price at $2000 and under: 60% to the artist. 40% to the gallery. Formula: $ to Artist ÷ .60 = $ Selling Price

   

  For paintings priced  at $2001 and over: 70% to the artist. 30% to the gallery. Formula: $ to Artist ÷ .70 = $ Selling Price

   

  The artist is not responsible for sales tax. All sales are handled through Director Mary Morgan at Gallery Forty-Two. The artist or buyer is responsible for picking up the painting at the designated pick-up time only. If you plan for a volunteer to pick up your painting, you must submit written confirmation to Chairperson Ann Cole Rose ahead of time.

  
  

  Paintings may be NFS. However, if this painting is sold as a result of the exhibit between June 14 and July 26, the commission must be admitted to Gallery Forty-Two in good faith. If this painting is sold within 30 days after the exhibit because of being seen at Gallery Forty-Two, the artist is asked to make a donation to WSI. 

  
  

  DELIVERY & PICKUP OF PAINTINGS

  Gallery Forty-Two is located on the northside of Washington Street. You may pull up to the front and place your hazards on when unloading. WSI volunteers will be onsite to help.

  Painting Drop Off Dates: Monday, June 10, 2024 – between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

  Painting Pickup: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.      

  Please do not be discouraged to enter if you can’t make it during these times. WSI will make arrangements with WSI volunteers and WSI Area Reps to offer help with these drop off and pick up dates.

   

  Each painting must be signed in at drop off and signed out at pick up. Out of respect for the venue, membership chair and volunteers, please do not arrive outside of these times.

   

  Members outside Indianapolis may arrange assistance for delivery or pickup by contacting their WSI Area Representative. Contact information for each representative is available on the WSI website Member Directory and Board of Directors Page. If you do not know who your Area Rep is, look on the Area Map.

  AREA REPRESENTATIVES

  Contact information for each representative and a copy of the Area Rep Maps is available on the WSI Board of Directors Page

  Area 1 - Open. Area 2 - Susan Voigt. Area 3 - Daniel Driggs. Area 4 - Sheryl Thurston. Area 5 & Area 6 - n/a. Area 7 - Shirley Woolard. Area 8 - Bev Mathis. Area 9 - Sandy Hall. Area 10 - Nancy Rairdon. Area 11 - Debi Black.

  SHIPPING

  If shipping a painting, it must be crated and delivered to the WSI office by 5:00 pm Friday, June 7.  The WSI office will return an unsold painting in the same crate in which it arrived. The artist must set up an account with FedEx or UPS so that all shipping costs are pre-paid. You must make arrangements with the WSI Office to avoid a $90 charge ($45 each way) for transporting your painting to and from the exhibit.

  RISK

  The Watercolor Society of Indiana will exercise diligent and reasonable care, but neither WSI nor Gallery Forty-two shall be responsible for loss or damage to any painting. We recommend getting insurance on your painting if you have concerns. By participating in the show, the artist assumes all risk and agrees to the rules and conditions of this prospectus.

   

  UNCLAIMED PAINTINGS

  You will be charged $45 if your painting is not picked up at the end of the exhibit. WSI will do its best to offer volunteer help, but you must confirm with WSI if you need assistance. Unclaimed paintings will become WSI property 60 days following the closing of the show.

   

  OPENING RECEPTION AND VISITING THE SHOW

  Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring guests to the Free Opening Reception. All ages welcome! Be the first to see the exhibit, complimentary charcuterie board, and cash bar. 

  Friday, June 14 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

  Street parking, garages, and lots across the street first come first serve. Check the website for a parking map as the exhibit gets closer.

   

  Visit the gallery during open hours, free admission.

  Wednesdays through Fridays – 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

  Or by appointment. Visit www.galleryfortytwo.com to learn more about the venue.

   

  QUESTIONS

  Contact Membership Exhibit Chair Ann Cole Rose with questions via the Membership Directory at Board of Directors. Please do not contact Gallery Forty-Two.

  
  

  EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP 

  Sponsor this exhibit & opening reception for exposure to hundreds of artists and patrons for as little as $300. Learn more at Exhibit

  Sponsorships.

  

        

  
  

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• Workshop with Lynn D. Pratt

  • Start
    Wednesday, July 10, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, July 12, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Watercolor Workshop with Artist Lynn D. Pratt, AWS, WIW, VWS, NEWS.

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

  July 10 to 12, 2024. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Break for lunch. 

  3-day Workshop Price: $340 for WSI Members. $400 for Non-Members. 

  “Painting Paint Brushes”

  Do your paintings ever look flat and lack depth?

  This class focuses on how to make a painting look three dimensional and realistic.

  We will focus on how to show highlights and shadows while still showing the shape of the object and how to make your paintings jump off the page.

  You will also learn how to mix your pigments so you have dynamic vibrant shadows and dark areas to enhance and add life to your paintings. We will work on dry brush techniques to add realistic texture.

  Learn how to add those finishing details that make your watercolors full of life!

  

  Lynn is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society of Indiana, Women in Watercolor, the Vermont Watercolor Society, and the Northeast Watercolor Society. Learn more about Lynn at: https://lynndpratt.com/.

  The Supply list, will be sent to students closer to the workshop.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  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! 

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• Lynn D. Pratt Live Demonstration

  • When
    Saturday, July 13, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Spaces left
    100

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  You are invited to meet nationally known watercolor artist Lynn D. Pratt on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Lynn 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 2024 WSI Member your ticket is FREE!  Tickets are available for guests, family members, friends, and the general public for $10 each.

  SPECIAL NOTES FOR WSI MEMBERS

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

  
  

  If you are unable to attend, you may watch the demo through WSI's Livestream Video on WSI's YouTube Channel. A recording will be available on the Private Members Only Page.

  Artist Lynn D. Pratt is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society, Vermont Watercolor Society, and ​Northeast Watercolor Society, and founder of Women in Watercolor. Learn more at https://lynndpratt.com/

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

  
  

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• 42nd Annual WSI Juried Exhibit

  • Start
    Friday, August 02, 2024
  • End
    Saturday, September 28, 2024
  • Location
    Newfields/Indianapolis Museum of Art

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  The 42nd Annual WSI Juried Exhibit at Newfields/Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46208
  August 2, 2024 - September 28, 2024
  Deadline to enter is May 24, 2024

  This year's juror is Lynn Pratt, Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society, Vermont Watercolor Society, and ​Northeast Watercolor Society.
  The images of each entry are sent digitally to the juror. She will choose 45 paintings to display in the exhibit. In July when she is in Indy, she will choose her top 10 picks for awards. WSI's goal is to meet last year's total prize money of $9000.

  Please be sure to read the entire Prospectus Rules for Entry as it is updated every year.  Each member may submit up to 2 paintings. Entry Fee $35 for one entry. $45 for two entries.  Please use the online entry form for the fastest and most efficient method. If using an iPhone to photograph, turn off the live feature as it will not upload to the website.
  
  Download & Print the 2024 Juried Exhibit Prospectus Here.
  
  If you choose to mail your entry, send forms from the Prospectus with payment and a labeled USB Flash Drive (USB drive will not be returned to you). 

  This opportunity is open only to WSI members who have paid their 2024 membership fee. If you have not yet paid or wish to Join WSI visit: Join WSI.

  2024 JURIED EXHIBITION CALENDAR
  May 24, Friday at 5:00 pm: Deadline for receipt of mailed entries with flash drives at the WSI Office. Midnight for online entries through the WSI website.
  

  June 1, Saturday: Images of all entries will be exhibited in a video at the Membership Luncheon, 12:00 noon at Second Presbyterian Church. Tickets are required for the luncheon and will be available through the WSI Website.
  June 17, Monday: Acceptance Notifications and Non-acceptance Notifications emailed to entrants.
  June 24 – July 9: Selected paintings must be delivered to WSI office between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
  July 10 – July 12: Juror Lynn Pratt will judge the top award winners in person.
  August 4, Sunday: Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony at Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, DeBoest Lecture Hall beginning at 2:00 pm. All WSI members are encouraged to attend and bring guests. Free and open to the public.
  August 2 – September 28: Exhibition open to the public at Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.
  September 29, Sunday: Pick up paintings at Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. No paintings will be released before 1:00 pm on September 29.

  AGREEMENT

  All entries are to be submitted with the understanding that accepted work may be photographed or videotaped for educational and/or publicity purposes. All accepted images will be included on the WSI website and social media.

  IMAGE REQUIREMENTS
  Digital file must be in JPG format. The image resolution must be at least 300 dpi.
  No digital enhancement is allowed.
  The image must be oriented correctly. (Vertical or Horizontal)
  Crop the image to exclude the mat and frame.
  Save the image with your name, entry (“A” or “B”), 2024 and the painting title. Example: Jones_Sam_A_2024_OceanWaves.  Before we send the images to the juror, an ID number will replace your name, so all entries are anonymous to the juror. You will not need this number.
  If using an iPhone to photograph, turn off the live feature as it will not upload to the website.
  If you are having trouble uploading an image, contact Website Chairperson Brenda Pettigrew. Contact info is in the online Member Directory and on the Board of Directors page.

  RULES (Please read carefully as some changes have been made this year.)

  1.          The Juried Show competition is open to current and former residents of the State of Indiana. You must be a current member of the Watercolor Society of Indiana.

  2.          Artists may submit one or two paintings. If an artist enters two paintings, only one painting can be selected by the juror for the exhibition.

  3.          No triptychs or diptychs will be accepted.

  4.          All entries must be the original concept and execution of the artist. No copies of paintings or published photographs will be accepted.

  5.          No work produced in class or under the tutelage of an instructor will be accepted.

  6.          No work previously exhibited in ANY JURIED SHOW in Indiana will be accepted. This includes competitions such as the Indiana State Fair, SALI, IAC, IHA, or Hoosier Salon.

  7.          A minimum of 80% of the painting must have been executed with traditional watercolor paints. Other media, listed below, may be used only to enhance, or embellish the watercolor and cannot exceed 20% of the painting. Collage is acceptable but all elements must be painted by the artist in 80% traditional watercolor paints – no preprinted or computer-generated images.

  Other media allowed up to 20% of the painting:

  ·       Gouache

  ·       Graphite (pencil or charcoal)

  ·       Acrylic Paint (thinned and painted using traditional watercolor techniques)

  ·       Colored Ink

  ·       Watercolor Pencil (wetted)

  ·       Brusho

  Media other than those listed above are not permitted to be a part of the painting.

  8.          The painting must be executed on a 2-dimensional surface composed of paper with no impasto effects. Yupo paper is acceptable.

  9.         No printed image may be a part of the painting.

  10.      No digital artwork or photography will be permitted.

  11.      The size limitation is 42” x 36” in any direction, including the frame. No exceptions per Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields’ rules.

  12.      The WSI Juried Show is a prestigious show in a nationally recognized museum. The quality of the matting and framing must have a professional appearance and be free from damage or blemishes. Ensure the painting is clean, meets hanger requirements, and is of stable condition. If in WSI’s judgement the appearance does not reflect favorably on the organization or this event, the artist will have the option to correct this in time for the opening of the show. Otherwise, the artwork will not be hung, and the painting will be withdrawn from the exhibit. If you have questions, please contact Juried Exhibit Chairperson Linda Halcomb prior to delivery. Contact info is in the online Member Directory and on the Board of Directors page.

  13.      All work must be matted and framed under acrylic sheet (plexiglass) or similar glazing. No Glass will be allowed. A simple gallery-quality frame with a white or neutral mat is strongly recommended. We recommend that the mat be at least 3 inches wide (4 inches wide on larger paintings).

  14.      Strap hangers are required, and the hanging wire is optional. Sawtooth hangers will not be accepted. The frame must have a strap hanger attached with screws on the back side of each vertical piece of the frame located between 1/3 and 1/4 of the length of the piece from the top of the frame. More details on the museum's hangers can be viewed here: Waller Gallery Arakawa Hanging System. If a painting is delivered with incorrect hardware the artist will have the option to correct this in time for the opening. The artist may pay WSI to correct the hardware for them ($25 fee). Otherwise, the artwork will not be hung and the painting will be withdrawn from the exhibit. 

  15.      Titles and prices will be listed as they appear on the entry forms. No changes will be made after entry forms are received.

  16.      No further work can be done on a painting once it is accepted. The painting will not be accepted if it is different from the original image submitted.

  17.      Each accepted painting must have a completed WSI Juried Exhibit 2024 Painting Tag (see last page) attached to the back of the painting when it is delivered.

  18.      If someone other than you or your area representative will be picking up your painting at the end of the show, you must email the WSI Executive Director with the name of the designated individual. ID may be required upon painting pickup. Note that there will be a $45 charge for any painting not picked up by 3:00 pm September 29 by either the artist, the Area Representative or the individual designated to the WSI Executive Director. Paintings may be claimed at the WSI office when the $45 fee is paid. Unclaimed paintings become the property of WSI 60 Days after the pickup date of the exhibit.

   
  AWARDS

  WSI will award as many cash awards as the 2024 Awards Fund will support. Our goal is to meet last year’s prize money of $9000. All members are encouraged to support this fund by donating or soliciting donations. Contributions may be made on the WSI website. All donors are recognized in the Juried Exhibit catalog. Sponsorship Packages are also available.

   
  SALES

  All sales will be conducted through the WSI office. The artist is not responsible for sales tax. WSI will retain a 30% commission on each sale. The buyer has permission to pick up the painting on September 29 with ID. Paintings may be NFS. However, if this painting is sold during the exhibit, the commission must be admitted to WSI in good faith. If this painting is sold within 30 days after the exhibit because of being seen at Newfields, the artist is asked to make a donation to WSI. 

  
  

  SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

  If an entrant receives $600 or more in sales and/or awards per year from WSI, the entrant agrees to provide Form W9 to the WSI office upon request and will receive a 1099 for 2024.

  
  

  SHIPPING

  If an accepted painting is shipped instead of delivered in person, it must be crated and delivered to the WSI office by 5:00 pm Friday, July 9^th. The WSI office will return unsold paintings in the same packaging in which they were received. The artist must set up an account with FedEx or UPS so that all shipping costs are prepaid. The artist will also be charged a $60 handling and transport fee. If you have a question, please contact the WSI office at (317) 500-2275.

  RISK

  Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields and transporters will exercise diligent and reasonable care, but they will not be responsible for any loss or damage.

  AREA REPRESENTATIVES

  Contact information for each representative and a copy of the Area Rep Maps is available on the WSI Board of Directors Page

  Area 1 - Open. Area 2 - Susan Voigt. Area 3 - Daniel Driggs. Area 4 - Sheryl Thurston. Area 5 & Area 6 - n/a. Area 7 - Shirley Woolard. Area 8 - Bev Mathis. Area 9 - Sandy Hall. Area 10 - Nancy Rairdon. Area 11 - Debi Black

  Details on frame hangers:

  More details on the museum's hangers can be found HERE.

  
  

  Visit www.discovernewfields.org to learn more about this venue.

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Please contact Juried Exhibit Chair Linda Halcomb or the Executive Director Tanya Roberts with questions via the Membership Directory at www.watercolorsocietyofindiana.org/Member-Directory

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• Wild Women Workshop with Jennifer Stone

  • Start
    Tuesday, October 08, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 11, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Spaces left
    22

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  "Wild Women Workshop" with Artist Jennifer Stone

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

  October 8 to 11, 2024. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Break for lunch. 

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  With the support of WSI Signature Member Marianne Glick of Glick Art, WSI is able to present this unique opportunity to learn from artist Jennifer Stone AND give WSI Members a considerable discount for this 4-day event.

  
  

  Sign up now before spaces fill up! 4-day Workshop Price: $275 for WSI Members. $475 for Non-Members. 

  Wild Women Workshop - Exploring the possibilities in making original collage is endless. Jennifer will lead you through the steps of making some basic collage and move into more extensive layers. All of this will provide you with a collection of papers to create a variety of art pieces. The class includes a variety of ways to use textural effects and create more interest in your piece. We will concentrate on Jennifer's "Wild Women" class. She provides a template of the face, so no drawing skills are required. Surprisingly, each Wild Woman will differ from everyone else’s in the workshop! "I love all of the interacting of the artists as the workshop ensues. There’s always lots of laughter and fun! I will also share ways to incorporate your collage into different art pieces. Bring your creative self and be ready for a lot of fun!" - Jennifer Stone

   
  

  Learn more about Jennifer and her artwork at https://jenniferstoneartwork.com/jennifer-stone-artwork-2/

  

  SUPPLY LIST

  • 1 full sheet of #300 watercolor paper. any brand. (can be split in half).
  • 1 large 22 x 30 approx support board.
  • 1 half sheet support board.
  • Tracing paper large roughly 15 x 22.
  • Acrylic paint a variety of colors. I use golden fluid acrylics.
  • Include titanium white and carbon black matte gel or matte medium any brand and an old flat brush to apply it.
  • Pop up Kleenex.
  • Black and white paint 8 oz each (cheap is fine for this).
  • Scissors.
  • Peel and stick fun foam sheets (Walmart).
  • 4 quart size zip lock bags
  • 4 foam pro trim rollers (Menards)
  • Stamps and stencils you may have.
  • Molding paste.
  • An old credit/hotel key card
  • 1-2 pkgs of white gift tissue (Like Hallmark brand).
  • 6 kitchen size plastic garbage bags, not the stretch type
  • water containers, include one that is larger, approx. 6 in X 6 in or larger.
  • 2 inch foam brush.
  • 3 inch brayer.
  • Fine mister water bottle
  • kneaded eraser and pencil.
  • Acrylic inks if you have them.
  • I like to do some mark making with watercolor pencils and caran d’ache crayons so if you have anything else you’d like to use, this is the time to experiment!
  • Jennifer will provide the deli paper to make your collage.

  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! 

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• Workshop with Terry Armstrong

  • When
    Saturday, October 19, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. 400 E., Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  Intermediate Watercolor Workshop with WSI Member Terry Armstong.

  The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. 400 E., Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET

  (Valparaiso's local time is 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CT).

  Adult Class Ages 18+.

  $90 per person includes a box lunch.

  
  

  Join Terry Armstrong as he walks you through these Autumn Pumpkins, learning to create several types of texture with watercolors.

  
  

  Paper Size:  12” x 18” (or larger) horizontal -- Use a good quality rough cold press paper.
  

  Directions:  Lightly sketch the pumpkins with as much detail as possible.  Include a few leaves in foreground and large dark cracks in the tree.  Be sure to add an additional 1-inch white space beyond photo reference on all four sides.  

  Students should bring:

  • Watercolor block or stretched watercolor paper with the image drawn out. (I use Twinrocker or Arches 140 or 300 lb. paper, cold press or rough).  Lightly sketch in as much detail as possible. 
  • Reference material – Please bring photo of pumpkins with you.
  • Assortment of watercolor paints  *(see below)
  • Water container (mason jar works fine)
  • Plastic paint pallet
  • Exacto knife
  • Masking fluid
  • India ink (black) – Optional
  • Assortment of brushes (1” Flat w/c brush, variety of round w/c brushes, 2”– 3” hog hair brush, #12 stiff Filbert oil brush
  • Palette knife

  Please bring high quality (tube) watercolor paints to achieve similar results as instructor. I prefer Winsor-Newton. Although these specific colors are not all required for the workshops, the primary watercolor paints that I use are:

  Alizarin Crimson

  French Ultra Marine

  Prussian Blue

  Black

  Hookers Green or Sap Green

  Permanent White Gouache

  Burnt Sienna

  Quinachridone Gold

  Raw Umber

  Cadmium Yellow Deep

  Opaque White Gouache

  Winsor Yellow

  Cobalt Turquoise light (Gouache)

  Opera Pink or Opera Rose Gouache

  Yellow Ochre

  Neutral Tint

  
  

  Space is limited. You do not have to be a member of WSI to sign up. Registration through The Watercolor Society of Indiana is required. 
  

   
  

  LIVE DEMO FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

  4:30 m to 5:30 pm ET

  (3:30 pm to 4:30 pm CT Valparaiso local time)

  After the workshop, Terry will perform a painting demo. This is separate from the workshop, free, and open to all. If you are unable to attend, you may watch the demo through WSI's Livestream Video on WSI's YouTube Channel. A recording will be available.

  BIOGRAPHY

  Terry Armstrong is a Hoosier-born artist. Greatly influenced by visits to his grandparents' Indiana farm and the natural beauty of the area, he uses the spontaneity of watercolor, dry brush, and egg tempera to capture the true essence of the Midwest. Terry strives for balance between realism and abstraction - where these images excite and evoke a strong feeling or memory. Although his paintings focus on the simple life of rural America, the artwork is also representative of the changing seasons and his childhood memories. Having spent most of his childhood in Columbia City, Indiana, Terry graduated from Carroll High School, Ft. Wayne, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both fine art and commercial art from Indiana University/Purdue University, Ft. Wayne. He retired from Biomet, Inc., an orthopedic company in Warsaw, after 25 years of service in marketing communications to pursue his passion of fine art. He now focuses on painting full time, instructing workshops. Terry also served as an assistant professor in watercolor at a local college. His work has captured many honors, among which are the People's Choice Awards and Best of Show in numerous art exhibits. Terry's paintings have been exhibited in numerous galleries in the United States. The Terry Armstrong Watercolor Studio/Gallery is located in their historic 1870's brick home located on twelve acres near Warsaw, Indiana, where he lives with his wife, Mary. Although much of his spare time is painting in his studio, Terry is also an avid runner and enjoys fishing, hiking and the outdoors.

   

  Learn more about Terry Armstrong here: https://terryarmstrong.net/

  Learn more about The Art Barn School of Art here: https://www.artbarnschool.org/

  Art Barn School of Art, housed in a century-old, renovated barn, is dedicated to fostering the love of art for artists of all ages and abilities in its unique 69-acre environment in Porter County, IN.  Art Barn offers a full range of art education classes for children and adults plus exhibitions and cultural programs year-round. In Spring, gallery walls fill floor to ceiling for the annual juried art exhibition (with a 30-year history). In September its annual outdoor Art Blitz festival engages visitors in artmaking, demonstrations and fun for the whole family.

  
  

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• Terry Armstrong Live Demo

  • When
    Saturday, October 19, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. 400 E., Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Register

  Live Watercolor Demo by WSI Member Terry Armstrong

  The Art Barn School of Art, 695 N. 400 E., Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET

  (Valparaiso's local time is 3:30 am to 4:30 pm CT).

  Free and open to the general public.

  RSVP is not required but appreciated. If you are unable to attend, you may watch the demo through WSI's Livestream Video on WSI's YouTube Channel. A recording will be available.

   
  

  BIOGRAPHY

  Terry Armstrong is a Hoosier-born artist. Greatly influenced by visits to his grandparents' Indiana farm and the natural beauty of the area, he uses the spontaneity of watercolor, dry brush, and egg tempera to capture the true essence of the Midwest. Terry strives for balance between realism and abstraction - where these images excite and evoke a strong feeling or memory. Although his paintings focus on the simple life of rural America, the artwork is also representative of the changing seasons and his childhood memories. Having spent most of his childhood in Columbia City, Indiana, Terry graduated from Carroll High School, Ft. Wayne, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both fine art and commercial art from Indiana University/Purdue University, Ft. Wayne. He retired from Biomet, Inc., an orthopedic company in Warsaw, after 25 years of service in marketing communications to pursue his passion of fine art. He now focuses on painting full time, instructing workshops. Terry also served as an assistant professor in watercolor at a local college. His work has captured many honors, among which are the People's Choice Awards and Best of Show in numerous art exhibits. Terry's paintings have been exhibited in numerous galleries in the United States. The Terry Armstrong Watercolor Studio/Gallery is located in their historic 1870's brick home located on twelve acres near Warsaw, Indiana, where he lives with his wife, Mary. Although much of his spare time is painting in his studio, Terry is also an avid runner and enjoys fishing, hiking and the outdoors.

  

  

  Learn more about Terry Armstrong here: https://terryarmstrong.net/

  Learn more about The Art Barn School of Art here: https://www.artbarnschool.org/

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