September 2, 2008Local artists selected for the 29th Annual Virginia Watercolor Society ExhibitionThese twenty-two local artists from the Roanoke area, along with other artists from across the state will be exhibiting their artwork in Roanoke at the Watercolor Society's 29th Annual Exhibition: From Roanoke: The 2008 show attracted over 450 entries from the state's 398 Virginia Watercolor Society (VWS) members. Only 80 entries were selected for exhibition by nationally known juror, Donna Watson. Watson, a Seattle native who has won numerous national awards and her work has appeared in several national magazines and books. She will award over $10,000 in prizes to the top watermedia artists in Virginia.
A special Welcome Reception for VWS members and guests is planned for Sept.19 at the O. Winston Link Museum. The reception will feature an exhibit of works by VWS Founding Members John Will Creasy, Ernest Johnson, Norris Coleman and Pat Lawson. The Awards Ceremony and Banquet for VWS members and guests, is scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Shenandoah Club. Additional information on the Virginia Watercolor Society or the VWS 2008 Exhibition can be found at www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org or e-mail publictyvws@yahoo.com. |
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