Alaska Watercolor Society, P. O. Box 90714, Anchorage, Alaska, 99509-0714

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The Alaska Watercolor Society was formed in 1974 as a not-for-profit organization to help promote the knowledge and understanding of professional watercolor painting in Alaska. The Society sponsors an annual juried watercolor exhibition that is open to all artists, 18 years and older living in the United States.


34th AKWS Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition
2008 Winners

Best of Show
"
Across The Centuries"
by Cindy Brabec-King
 


35th AKWS Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition Prospectus

The prospectus is now available for download for the 2009 Annual Juried Exhibition. Don Andrews is the juror this year and slide entries must be received by June 6, 2009. For more details please read the prospectus.

Further information may be obtained from Chris Zafren, Exhibition Chair


2009 AKWS Workshop - Don Andrews, August 10-14

August 10-14, 2009, 9:00 AM to 4:00PM, First Congregation Church, 2610 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, AK. Early Registration before June 1 is $485; After June 1 is $505. Class size is limited. Registration Form and Materials List

AKWS is privileged to host internationally known watercolorist, author and instructor Don Andrews. Well known for his figure paintings, Don is also an accomplished landscape painter, which will be his focus for this workshop. Don’s Color Emphasis Landscape class is geared to artists at all levels, all of whom will benefit from a 5 day exploration into color, design, organization, light and their utilization in the exciting world of landscape painting. This workshop will be packed with demonstrations, discussions, individual help, as well as personal and group critiques. More of Don’s work and books can be seen at www.donandrews.net


AKWS Artists Online Community

AKWS artists that want to share their art and learn from each other now have an online community all their own. Our interactive artist community is a meeting place available as a free benefit to all current and paid members. The site is a place to interact with other members, read or create blogs, post comments, share ideas and paintings, or get more information. The site is located here.

If you are a current member and have not received your exclusive invitation, please email Francine Dufour Jones at do4silks@gmail.com


Quick Links

Member's Online Community - Members only interactive community and meeting place
Member's Websites - Links to AKWS Member websites
Membership Form - Apply for membership to AKWS
Video Library - A selection of art instruction videos that can be borrowed by members
AKWS Bylaws


Contact Information

Monthly Membership Meetings
September to May - Second Wednesday of the Month
Sourdough Mining Co., 5200 Juneau St., Anchorage, Alaska
Social hour 6:00 PM, Business meeting 7:00 PM
Contacts
President: Jean Watson, Home: 907-333-5799, Message: 333-4678
Co-Vice-Presidents:
Sue Zajac 907-694-3013 and Luz Maskell 522-5463
Newsletter Editor:  Darla Myers
Postal address
Alaska Watercolor Society, P. O. Box 90714, Anchorage, Alaska, 99509-0714

 
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Last modified: 05/02/2009