November/December Show Information
Theme: "Around Town." Whether it’s capturing the serene beauty of trees swaying in the breeze, the joyful moments spent walking your dog in a local park, or the electrifying atmosphere of your favorite theater scene, we encourage you to infuse your personal interpretations into your artwork.
Judge: Melinda Narro, Curatorial Assistant at The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Register: Here.
Read the prospectus: WASH Nov Dec 2024 Prospectus-updated.pdf
AME is Managed by AME Director
Katherine Rodgers
The Annual Members Exhibit (AME) is one of two juried exhibitions each year, the other being the International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE). AME is WAS-H's longest running event, the first AME having been held in 1969 when WAS-H was a chapter of the Southwest Watercolor Society before incorporating as WAS-H in 1975. AME showcases the best-of-the-best from WAS-H's extraordinary member artists. While only members may enter paintings in AME, everyone is invited to come and view the exhibit during Gallery Hours.
55th Annual Members Exhibit October 2024 |
1st Place: "Rooftop Riot"
Carla Gauthier
2nd Place: "Intertwined 2" Jacquelyn Campbell | 3rd Place: "Intimate Conversations" Larry Spitzberg |
Shirley Sterling Award |
Shirley Sterling Award "Boots 'n' Sneakers" Pamela Ferworn |
Honorable Mention |
"Houston, St. Arnold" Maksim Koloskov | "Woodsy Mood" Maria Rodriguez-Alejo | "Another Day" Adam Yidan Zhao |
Merchant Awards |
"Ears of the Forest" Alla Adams | "Desert Elder" Mohammad Bhatti | "Color Study" Martha Carson |
"Chroma Fantasy" Susan Giannantonio | "Three Western Muses" Raymond Hans-Rodriguez | "Multiplicity Cardinality" Janet Hassinger |
"Desert Elder" Mohammad Bhatti | "Silent in the Light" Tamara Kontrimas | "Tropical Gems 2" Maureen Lewis |
"Heavy is the Crown" Katherine Rodgers | "Eyes of Texas" Lynn Rodriguez | "I love the Flower Girl" Kay Salem |
"San Gimignano, Italy" Cathy Schuster | "Ivy Creek" Stephanie Williams |
The following organizations generously donated merchandise awards for the 55th Annual Members Exhibit.
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Stanley S. Smith Memorial Supports First, Second and Third Place Awards WAS-H extends special thank to the estate of longtime WAS-H member, Stanley S. Smith. Stan was a key supporter of WAS-H, and instrumental in designing and building our current "new" building. His continued thoughtful service to WAS-H helped shape who we are as an organization today. Stan was recognized by WAS-H with an honorary membership following the completion of the current building. Those who knew him remember his quick wit and broad smile. We are honored to be remembered by his estate, and thankful for the support to the Annual Members Exhibit. |