WAS-H - Annual Members Exhibit (AME)

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.

56th Annual Members Exhibit

October 2025

The 56th Annual Members Exhibit was juried & judged by Laurie Goldstein-Warren.

The last day of the show is Saturday, October 25, 2025.

1st Place: "Silent Strength"

Mohammad Bhatti

2nd Place: "Only Daisies Will Do"

Susan Keith

3rd Place: "Fiery Red"

Carla Gauthier

Shirley Sterling Award

Shirley Sterling Award

"Reflections of a 55"

Bridgett Vallery Kasten

Merit Award

Merit Award

"Silk Scarf"

Judi Coffey

Merit Award

Merit Award

"Kinetic Cadenza"

Susan Giannantonio

Honorable Mention

"Watercolorist 3"

mike r nichols

"Arches High Country"

Ron Bigony

"Reflections IV"

Paul Shain

Merchant Awards

"Watching the Demo"

Roger Boak

"Peace of Mind"

Peihong Endris

"Watching the World Walk By"

Cheryl Evans

"Where the Light Falls"

Kim Granhaug

"Moose Wilson Road"

Fred Kingwill

"Facelift"

Mary Klug

"Suspended Galveston"

Maskim Koloskov

"Playing with Color and Shape"

Rona Lesser

"Hanging Out to Dry"

Leslie C. McDonald, Jr.

"All Calm"

Maria Rodriguez-Alejo

"Tabernash"

Karen Stopnicki

"Parking Lot Lunch"

Pat Waughtal

"Lost in the Heaven"

Motoko Yasue

Annual Members Exhibit

Below are images of each the paintings in this year’s Annual Members Exhibit, arranged alphabetically by the artists’ last names.

Sponsors for the 2025 Annual Members Exhibit

The following organizations generously donated merchandise awards for the 56th Annual Members Exhibit.

Click on their names to visit their websites.

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.