Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society: Apr 13, 2008

Sunday, April 13, 2008

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EVERGREEN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO HOST SIXTH ANNUAL COLORBURST EXHIBIT
Evergreen Retirement Community, located at 230 West Galbraith Road, former residence of the Phillip Meyer family, offers a secure and nurturing environment for its residents. This makes it a perfect setting for the Greater Cincinnati Watercolor society to exhibit their work in their Sixth Annual Colorburst Exhibit.

The opening reception will be held Sunday, May 4th from noon until 4:00p.m., offering guests an excellent opportunity to meet the artists and tour the beautiful facility and grounds. The exhibit will be open daily from noon until 5:00p.m. through June 15th, with a GCWS artist on site each weekend to answer questions and assist with purchases of artwork.

Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society artists work in all types of watercolor and water media, including acrylic, casein and gouache. Members meet monthly at the Cincinnati Art Club, 1021 Parkside Place in Mt. Adams.

Newly appointed president, Shirley Knollman says,"Members look forward to their monthly meetings as a way to grow in their art journey with speakers and demonstrations for enrichment. Education is an important focus of this group; the society also assists a high school senior each spring with a scholarship to help further their art career. Colorburst is a major exhibit for members to display their work from year to year."

Sharon Cranston, liaison for Evergreen Retirement Community, says "This exhibit benefits both communities by allowing the artists to exhibit in living spaces where works can be viewed morning and night by residents, their families and guests. It is enjoyed by many. This event opens doors to guests who might not otherwise get to see our facility."

To schedule a tour of the Evergreen Retirement Community living facilities contact Sharon Cranston at 948-2316, ext. 1235.

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Founder, Marilyn Bishop, lead the inital GCWS meeting in 2002, with a specific mission --- to encourage painters at all skill levels and to promote interest, appreciation, and enjoyment of watermedia.

Now over 100 members strong, the GCWS meets on the first Wednesday of each month for a very short business meeting, followed immediately by a program, usually featuring a special speaker or artist.

The meetings vary from month to month with a variety of guests, many presenting unique and informative 'demos' to watch. One of the main goals is to further educate the members in the fascinating and challenging field of watercolor.

The membership offers a wide expanse of art experience and abilities, including novice artists, some just beginning in watercolor, as well as many experienced painters and professional artists. GCWS members are eager to share and help each other grow.

A diverse group from in and around Cincinnati, they travel from Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, bringing a variety of interests to the meetings. Each year, they participate in the annual art show, held at Evergreen Retirement Center in Wyoming, Ohio, in May and early June.

Because one of the main goals is art education, every spring an art scholarship is awarded to a deserving high school senior who will be furthering his or her art education. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of portfolio presentation.

One of the helpful things offered at the meetings is a voluntary critique of members' work. Any unframed watermedia work can be presented for a beneficial critique, usually held immediately after the program.

A special painting time in the afternoon is often offered for people who want to stay to paint, with various instructors teaching lessons for a small fee per person.

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