Calendar 2014

October 8

October 12

10:00 to 12

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Fall Exhibition Deadline for

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Fall Exhibition Intake

Pinecrest Community Center

October 12

1:30 to3:30

Monthly Meeting and Art Pick

up

Pinecrest Community Center

November 3

10am to 12pm

Nov 3 – Dec 6

Deliver Art Work

Annual Fall Exhibition

Nov. 20

“Impressions in Watercolor”

Opening Reception

Dave & Mary Alper JCC

General MeetingsPinecrest Comm. Ctr5855 SW 111 StreetPinecrest, FL 33156

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President’s Message

See what’s going on with the MWS!1. Annual Fall Exhibition dates2. Members News3. Nominating Committing Info

What’s inside?

FALL IS IN THE AIR

It’s October and our Annual Exhibition is just around thecorner. I know many MWS members spent a few days atthe Florida Watercolor Convention up in Deerfield Beach. Ihope you were able to make it because “Inspiration” wasthere. If you have never been to a FWS convention, youmissed something great, 2 days of shopping and art. Howcan it get any better? Well it did. From the illustrious Jurorand opening night speaker, Frank Webb; to the crowds onthe Trade Show floor, the place was packed.I love to sit in on the live watercolor demos throughout theweekend. Watching and learning techniques you’ve neverdreamed of, like putting instant coffee grounds on yourpainting, AND LEAVING IT THERE FOREVER! It did lookrather interesting, though. We found several amazingpainters who agreed to bring their knowledge to Miami.There were raffle winners every 4 hours and the infamousTrade Show where you could try out new materials on thespot, and then spend your money on those you couldn’tlive without. But the best event is the “Paint-Around”,where 5 artists paint, passing theirs to the next artist in thecircle hoping it comes back to them in “Good Shape”.Looking forward to seeing you at the Exhibition Intake andGeneral Meeting October 12th.Painting, a stroke of genius,Diane LaryMWS President

The treasure I couldn’tlive without

Members Kudos

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Upcoming Events

October Demo Artist and Judge .

September Demo Artist

Congratulations to our president,

Diane Lary!

Her painting "Sax Sleep Shallot" will

be part of the Transparent Watercolor

of America 2014 exhibition !

The painting "Waiting of You" by MWS member Jorge Leon, was an award winner at the WITVA 2014 Exhibition, at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Congratulations, Jorge!

At our Sept. Meeting Deborah Starbucks, a painter of large wall

murals, gave us an in depth understanding of those grand murals you

see in fine hotel lobbies and highways. Many of the problems we run

into with more traditional sizes of paper have the same issues. Great

info for giving depth to landscapes and design.

Carol Carter received her MFA from Washington University, St. Louis. VotedBest St. Louis Artist by The Riverfront Times in 2000. In 2002 her work waschosen for the cover of New American Painting Magazine and in 2003, the USEmbassy sponsored a solo exhibition of her work at the Teatro del Centro deArte, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.Ms. Carter has been a visiting artist in Oslo and Stavanger, Norway, in 1999,2001, and 2003. The Schmidt Art Center in Belleville, IL held a solo exhibition in2006 and was invited to be in the National Watercolor Biennial at ParklandCollege in February. She was the featured artist in the Her story Invitational atSWIC in Granite in Valdosta, GA. Additionally, Different Strokes, by QuartroPublishing, in London, England is featuring her work.Her paintings contain duality: clarity and ambiguity; sanctuary and threat;pleasure and pain. The use of vibrant, saturated-color contributes to thetension between these extremes. Her work is mysterious, seductive, intense,and inviting.

Members Exhibits

Congratulations to Terry Mulrooney. She will be exhibiting her latest watercolor "Orange Rose" at:Wirtz Gallery5750 Sunset DriveSouth Miami, FL 33143October 1 - 31, 2014

Marilyn Valiente will be exhibiting at Frame Works from Sept. 6 - October 29th.This is her piece "River of Grass". Congrats. Marilyn!

Terry Mulrooney had her art on exhibit at the 1310 Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Here is Terry hard at work hanging her art. Great job, Terry!

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Miscellaneous Information

Newsletter for MembersReminder: The directory is available onthe new website under the Members Onlyheading.

Please be informed MWS members are notauthorized to use the information on theMembers Directory for solicitationpurposes. Any member wishing toadvertise art related events should eitheruse our "3 For Free“ newsletter advertisingor purchase ad space.

Member Advertising

Sunshine

Don’t forget to contact Sunshine ChairmanNancy Viar 305-666-8474 for any cheering upthat needs to be spread among our members.

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Please be informed that we will no longer issuemembership cards. The cards served to get adiscount at Pearls Art Supply Store. With theclosing of the store, the cards are notnecessary.

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Special Events

Grove House ArtistsAnnual Plein Air EventOn the Deering Estate at CutlerJan. 10, 2015Registration begins 12/6/14

Gifford Lane Art StrollMarch 1, 2015Poster contest begins 12/6/14Artist call begins 1/23/2015

The Opening Reception/Awards Ceremony for the 29th Annual "Impressions in Watercolor" will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Children’s Museum at Dave and Mary Alper J C C,11155 S.W. 112 Avenue, Miami.

Board/Committees Volunteers

There are a number of committee positions open for the upcoming MWSelection. Jedda Wong, Karon Gorham and Marilyn Liedman are working on thenominating committee and would like to invite you to participate this year.Please contact them regarding your interests. Volunteering is a win-win foreveryone, a chance for you to enjoy working with fellow artists and helpingMWS continue to provide the best opportunities for its members and thecommunity.

Order of Business

Florida Watercolor Society Convention

Our members attended and enjoyed the Florida Watercolor Society Convention. Here are some of them participating in the paint around.

MWS - October Watercolor Class

Beginning Watercolor ClassSunday, October 19th12:30 - 3:30 pmPinecrest GardenInstructor - Marilyn Liedman

Weather permitting, the group will be painting outside in the area of the "Overlook" near the lake. In case of rain, the workshop will be held in our regular meeting room. Once you have registered, Marilyn will provide a list of materials. Class fee: $25 for members/$35 for non-members

New Members receive 2 free classes when they join, these must be used in the

first year of joining.

Fall Exhibition ScheduleWed, Oct 8:Deadline for registration (please notify Linda if sending by snail mail)Sun, Oct 12: 10am-noonDeliver artwork for jurying at Pinecrest Community Center1:30pm- pick up art workMon, Nov 3: 10am-noonDeliver art work to:Miami International University of Art & Design,1501 Biscayne Blvd. (easy drop off instructions will be emailed later)Friday, Nov 7: 5-8pm opening receptionMon, Dec 8: 10am-noon - pick up workInformation: Linda Van Leer, vanhunt@att.net, 786-427-9699

MWS EventsAnnual Fall Exhibition

Miami International University

of Art and Design

1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100

November 3 to December 6, 2014

Opening Reception:

Friday Nov 7 – 5-8 pm

Sunday Oct 12 – Intake for Fall exhibition

10 am – noon –

1:30 pickup art work

Pinecrest Community Center

Monday - Nov 3 –

10 - noon drop off paintings at

Miami International University of Art & Design

1500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

Monday , Dec 8, pickup work 10 am to noon

Membership Monthly Meetings2nd Sunday of each month

1:30 -3:30 PMPinecrest Community Center

5855 SW 111 StreetPinecrest, FL. 33156

Public is welcome

October Meeting October 12, 2014

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Executive BoardPresidentDiane Lary

1st Vice PresidentLinda Van Leer

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Recording SecretaryCarolyn Lindgren

TreasurerRicky Sills

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TrusteesBobbi GarberMarilyn Valiente

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