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$50,000 for the future – expanding member and community access to watercolor art!

WAS-H's mission is to further the cause and interest in watercolor art through teaching, programs, demonstrations, outreach and exhibitions.

Core to our mission is spreading the joy of watercolor art with fellow art enthusiasts across the Greater Houston area and beyond.

In support of our mission, in August 2024, we launched Lights, Camera, WAS-H!, an audio visual technology upgrade and fundraising project to bring about  live stream watercolor content from WAS-H’s classroom/studio.  This project requires a major upgrade to the existing audio-visual (A/V) capabilities at WAS-H.

As part of this effort, as we raised funds, we have been making necessary and lasting upgrades and additions to our second-floor classroom/studio. Since launch to date, we have added new pan and zoom video cameras, a fully integrated control system, and improved classroom lighting.  Funding to date—95% of our goal! —allowed us to launch WAS-H Live! in mid-December 2024, the first live streaming watercolor demonstration from our building.  We reached over 75 members via the live stream.  We recorded the live-stream demonstration  and uploaded the recording the recording on You Tube afterward for additional viewing by those who missed the live stream.  We also live streamed our first general meeting and demonstration in January 2025, with about 40 members and guests attending in person and over 80 others participating remotely via live stream.  The recording of that meeting and demonstration has been uploaded to You Tube as well.

We are continuing the equipment upgrade, and very soon will be installing new and improved monitors that will communicate effectively with the new AV equipment providing an enhanced experience.  We also will begin training of volunteers  on the effective use of the upgraded equipment and system.  We are thrilled that Lights, Camera, WAS-H! is becoming a reality!  Updates on more content from WAS-H to our community will be coming soon!



Being part of WAS-H’s vibrant art community has brought so much light and fun into my life. It’s the perfect place for great people and great art to meet.– WAS-H member

Donation goal

Collected: $47,505.09
Goal: $50,000.00
95%

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed so far – you are making a real difference in transforming the way our community experiences WAS-H and the power of art.  Donors to this project are listed below in alphabetical order.  

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Alla Adams

Carolie Allgood

Al Alsup

Bella Attia

Robin Avery

Louise Bateman

Jaime Bedient

Irma Billette

Roger Boak

Mary Borowicz

Peggy Borchers

Peggy Boston

Margaret Ann Bromberger

Barbara Brooks

Patricia Browning

Diane Burch

Jeanette Bush

Richard Chiburis

Kathleen Cooper

Debbie Denstorff

Darlene Dittoe

Mike Doan

Pei Hong Endris

Cheryl Evans

Pamela Ferworn

Brian Flaherty

Linda Flowers

Susan Floyd

Paula Fowler

Marion Friedman

Carla Gauthier

Faustine Gebhart

Susan Giannantonio

Kim Granhaug

Eileen Graves

Anna Griffith

Lori Gunn

Alison Hendry

Joanie Hughes

Shwu-Yong Huang

Lee-Ching Hwang

Susan Ishmael

Sandra Jacobs

Linda Jarnagin

Diane Keehner

Fred A. Kingwill

Kae Kinley

Sarah Kitagawa

Mary Klug

Tamara Kontrimas

Julia Land

Jacqueline Liddell

Shelia Lipkin

Jackie Lipski

Mary Ann Lucas

Judith Lutkus

Phyllis Maloney

Bill May

Billie Mason

Leslie McDonald, Jr. 

Patty McGrath Jones

Laura McMahon

Jan McNeill

Kelly Medrano

Georgette Michko

Nancy Moody

Rita Moore

Laura Mossman

Liz & David Muegge

Terri Nelson

Judith Oyen

Debra Parmley

Etelka Prather

Adele Raber

April Rimpo

Katherine Rodgers

Lynn Rodriguez

Alice Rogers

Jeanette Russell

Donna Rybiski

Cathy Schuster

Usha Shah

Zahid Shaikh

Irene Sheytman

Jan Shrader

DeEtta Silvestro

Alexandra Simons
Kenneth Spalding
Larry Spitzberg
Helen Stanley
Vivian Stillwell

Karen Stopnicki

Janet Traylor

Dorothy Valdez

Donna Schultz Van Fleet

Joyce Veneman

Carol Watson

Philip Weigand

Betty Westbrook

Marilyn White

Mary L White

Stephanie S. Williams

Suzanne Wilson

Theresa Wilson

Malvine Wolf
Cindy Yepez
In Honor Of

Peggy Borchers by Victoria Tinsley 

Peihong Endris by Colleen Morimoto

Carla Gauthier by Julie Baker
Lawrence G. Root by Jacquelyn Campbell


Matching Gift Donations

Chevron by Paul Shain

Chevron by Suzanne Wilson.

In Memory Of

Ruby Allen by Sandy Forsythe

Ruby Allen by Dr. Shelley-Sekula-Gibbs

Mrs Deiner by Ann Dehoff

Anne Kasten by Bridgett Vallery

Loretta Kenny by Anonymous

Deborah Scott by Victoria Tinsley

Shirley Sterling by Caryn Vukelich


Donating is Easy!

You can make your donation in four different ways:

Online

1)  Complete the form below and submit your secure online payment via credit card

and PayPal.

By Phone

2) Call WAS-H during gallery hours and make your donation over the phone.

(713) 942-9966

Tuesday - Saturday

10 am - 3 pm

By Mail

3) Mail a check, made out to Watercolor Art Society - Houston.  Please designate that it is for the A/V Project.

WAS-H

1601 W. Alabama Street

Houston, TX 77006

In-Person

4) Stop by the office with your donation during gallery hours.

Tuesday - Saturday

10 am - 3 pm

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