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A Mid-Atlantic Organization of Watermedia Artists

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    • 04 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 28 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 10400 Cross Fox Lane Columbia, MD 21044
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House

    is hosting an Exhibit for BWS Signature Artist Members

    March 5-April 27, 2025

    Delivery on March 4th and Pickup on April 28th.

    Location: 10400 Cross Fox Lane Columbia, MD 21044

     Bernice Kish  Gallery is open to the public:

    • Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM,
    • visitors should call ahead before visiting (410-730-3987)
    Special note: This exhibit will be part of the Howard County-wide Art's Council 2025 theme of "Blossoms of Hope."  Along with the traditional cash prizes awarded by our BWS Juror of awards, a separate juror will also award cash prizes to those artists who best capture this year's theme.  Best in Show is $750, 1st $500, 2ed $350, 3rd $250. You may want to consider this theme when selecting a painting for this exhibit.


    Each Registrant can enter only one painting

    Please note: Your membership in BWS must be current in order to register for this show.

    Deadline for entries: February 10th, 2025 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.

    FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
    If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

    All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.


    BWS will have Alternate drop-off locations for this exhibit. 

    Those living in Reistertown,  Baltimore and points North contact:

    Barbra Hutchings

    barbra.hutchings1@gmail.com   603-359-0448

    Those living in Montgomery County and DC and points south TBD

    Those living in Northern Montgomery, Howard,  may contact David Drown at Davdrown@comcast.net 410-971-9761

    Those living in the PG County, Northern Virgina may contact:

    Carol Lee

    carolfortho@verizon.net  240-475-4219

    Those living in Carol County, Frederick County, and points West may contact:

    Terri Fabula

    terrifabula@yahoo.com  443-340-4321

    Those living in Ann Arundal County and the Glen Burnie area  may contact:

    Kathy Daywalt

    kath@daywalt.net

    410-507-1662

    Schedule

    • Deadline for entries: February 10, 2025 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.
    • Drop Off Date: Tuesday March 4, from 10:00am-11:00 or as arranged with alternate location and time
    • Reception: Sunday March 9, 2025 from 3:00-5:00 PM
    • Pick Up: Monday April 28, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM or as arranged at alternate location and time
    BWS and Gallery Commission 25% on all sales

      BWS Member Show Exhibition Rules and Regulations

      As part of registering, you are presented with the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member Show Exhibits. Please be sure to click the link in the registration form to read the full set of rules.

      Here are some highlights from the rules and regulations.

      • Paint on natural or synthetic paper or paperboard and display the painting under glazing (matted or floated).
      • No impasto applications of mediums or paint
      • Display gallery wrapped watermedia paintings without mat or frame with no staples or hardware visible.
      • Paintings framed without mat or glazing must be mounted on a ridged surface and have a waterproof coating or protective sealant.
      • Use of paper canvas, fabric canvas (cotton or linen), Aquabord, Claybord, or Gessobord for the watermedia paintings must have a protective sealant (e.g., varnish or wax)
      • Use only paper-based collage material created by the artist with water-based media.
      • The rules regarding mats and frames apply when mats and frames are used. They must be clean and without scratches.

      Registrants acknowledge that, for promotional and educational purposes, images of pieces submitted may be used by BWS and the Host Galley.

      Please submit an image with your registration when possible so they can be presented online as well as in the gallery.

      Payment

      If you prefer to pay by check, write the check to BWS and mail it to David Drown at 9752 Gudel Dr. Ellicott City, MD 21042

      For any questions contact David Drown

      Email: davdrown@comcast.net

      Refund Policy

      No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reasons.)

      • 09 May 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
      • Zoom
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      Zoom Program - PAINTING PEOPLE WITH CONTRAST USING LIGHT, SHADOWS AND BRIGHT COLORS WITH LUC BOIVIN 

      May 9th, 2025

      6 hour workshop held Zoom from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

      Member Registration Opens: March 1, 2025
      Member Fee $80

      Public Registration Opens: March 15, 2025
      Non-Member Fee $120

      Registration closes May 2, 2025

      Not a Member? Consider joining as an Associate Member $30/year

      To register for this program you must be a member.

      Join us here.

      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. If you are a Member be sure to login before registering.

      If you don't login, the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration period and the computer will not give you the members only price.

      All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.


      Program Description

      Canadian Artist Luc Boivin will demonstrate his unique portrait/ figurative painting skills. You will learn Luc's process as he seeks to create impact and get to the essence of the subject, using shadow, light, contrast, minimal lines and color.

      In this one day zoom program, Luc will discuss following:

      • Analyze the reference and getting your base drawing just right on your paper with enough information as well as methods to guide you with proportions.
      • Analyzing your subject first to saving those important whites!
      • The importance of contrast to help brighten your painting
      • Distinction between soft and hard shadows and how to treat them.
      • Colors for skin tones
      • Tonal variations present in shadows
      • Personalized review of all participants painting in the following weeks. This will be done by email.

      Supplies:

      • Paper: Luc's recommendation to all participants is to work with the paper that you are used to. He has worked both with 100% and 25% cotton. For this workshop, he will be working from a 25% cotton paper, 300g cold pressed from Strathmore. He likes this paper because of the way it handles water…similar to 100%. He recommends 300g AND ideally cold pressed. Paper size will be addressed when he makes final decision on subject but you can expect something in the range of 14’’ x 17’’ or 12’’ x 18’’. At this time, he does not plan on going bigger.
      • Paint colors: All can work from their usual color pallets although regarding skin tones, Luc have 5 key colors that he uses in his paintings. These are not absolute must but ideally would be to work with colors that are close to these:
        • Cadmium red from W.N. (cadmium free)
        • Cadmium Orange from W.N. (cadmium free)
        • Cobalt blue from W.N.
        • Alizarin Crimson from D.S.
        • Payne's gray from D.S.
      • Depending on light and colors of subject, Luc will often use/add these colors as well to get more ‘’punch’’:
        • Indian Yellow from D.S.
        • Quinacridone Rose from D.S.
        • Quinacridone Violet from D.S.
      Brushes: Again this is a very personal item and we all have different brushes based on our personal use and style. Luc tries to stay away from very small brushes simply to avoid getting lost in the small details. Luc will use small brushes but only when he gets to the eye area. If you watched the December demo, he worked mainly with calligraphy type brushes with goat air…they are pointy and can carry quite a bit of water. So his suggestion is to have a good variety of brushes on hand that are capable of retaining water. He will go through brushes he uses at the beginning of the program.
      • Pencil and eraser. He works mainly with a 2H.

      Preparation Instructions:

      About 30 days before the event, you will receive images from BWS which Luc will use for the class. The base drawing must be completed on the watercolor paper before the workshop begins.

      For online registration, visit: www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org and go to Upcoming Events under Public Events. Be sure to login before registering.

      Not a Member? Consider joining as an Associate Member $30/year

      To register for this program you must be a member.

      Join us here.


      All registered participants will be sent the Zoom link before the demonstration.

      Registered participants will have access to the video for 2 months.



      BIOGRAPHY


      Luc Boivin, Painter , Illustrator SCA

      Luc Boivin is a man of many talents. He is a building technologist, teacher, writer, illustrator and artist.

      He is originally from Ottawa and grew up in Outaouais. It was his grandmother Rose who, at a very young age, passed on to him the taste and love of art. She introduced him to drawing.

      In 1981, he obtained a college diploma with honors in Architectural Technology from Algonquin College in Ontario. For 35 years he pursued a career with an architectural firm specializing in the restoration of historic buildings. In retirement he gained the time to explore other interests.

      Luc Boivin discovered and perfected the highly technical and precise medium of airbrushing. For over ten years, he completed a multitude of complex projects on different surfaces, with a high level of detail all over North America and Europe

      Needing to get out of his comfort zone he explored a new medium that offered immense possibilities: watercolor. His first attempt was successful and a passion took hold. His distinctive brushstroke and intuition revealed a clear talent. He experienced rapid progress.

      His work " Fillette et son ourson " (Little Girl and her Teddy Bear) was published in 2016 in the Leisure Painter magazine in the United Kingdom. In 2020 and 2023 he was one of the 25 artist, selected in Canada, to exhibit some of his work at the Fabriano in Aquarello international exhibition in Italy as well as the Vietnam in Aquarello international exhibition in 2024. 

      Luc Boivin shares his passion by leading demonstrations of his distinctive approach to the character in action in front of different groups and associations of watercolorists. He has led numerous demonstrations and workshops both in English and French, in the classroom or via ZOOM.

      To see more of Luc's work:

      lucboivin.art

      The website is in French. You can change the language to English easily.

      This zoom program will be in English only.

      Program LOGISTICS:

      Price:

      $80.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and

      $120.00 for non-BWS members.

      The class size is limited to 16 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.

      Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society. Write the name of the program in the memo. Please email Program chair at yoginidahiwadkar@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org to get the mailing address. 

      Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered registered.

      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

       www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events. If a Member, be sure to login before registering.

      Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.

      Waiting List:

      BWS maintains a workshop and program waiting list once the event is filled. If registrants cancel, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. There are often cancellations, so it is worthwhile joining the waiting list.

      BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.

      You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.

      Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.

      Cancellations and Refunds:

      Please note, this is a non-refundable program as you will get the recording of the program for 2 months to watch.

      BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list as people are not always still available. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

      From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund 

      59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund

      20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund

      7 days or fewer = no refund

      For online registration, visit: www.baltimorewatercolorsociety.org and go to Public Events. Be sure to login before registering.


      If you have any questions contact BWS Program Chair person,  Yogini Dahiwadkar at yoginidahiwadkar@baltimorewatercolorsociety.org

      • 06 Jun 2025
      • 06 Aug 2025
      • Online via CaFÉ system (callforentry.org)
      2025 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL EXHIBITION

      October 10, 2025 through January 11, 2026

      Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion Galleries
      311 and 320 Kent Square Road
      Gaithersburg, MD 20878

      Reception and Awards Presentation:
      Sunday, November 9, 2024, 1:30-3:30pm

      Kentlands Mansion

      Judge of Selection and Awards

      Joel Popadics  www.watercolorpop.com 

      Joel Popadics’ paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums across the United States, including the National Academy of Design in NYC; the San Francisco and the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT.  His paintings are in public and private collections most notably, the Art for Healing Program at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, NJ and the United Methodist Church in Ridgewood, NJ.  Mr. Popadics is the recipient of numerous national awards and has been featured many times in American Artist, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Artist, and Watercolor Magic magazines. 

      Popadics is an advocate of watercolor and has dedicated his career to the advancement and appreciation of the medium. He is President of the prestigious American Watercolor Society (AWS) in New York City and a Past-President of the New Jersey Water Color Society.

      He received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York. He resides in Wayne, NJ with his wife Patricia and their two sons.

      Open for Entry June 6 - August 6, 2025


      The exhibition prospectus and instructions for application will be posted around April, 2025.


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      • 09 Jun 2025
      • 9:00 AM
      • 11 Jun 2025
      • 4:00 PM
      • The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
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      CAPTURING THE LIGHT WITH LYNN FERRIS

      Jun 9-11, 2025


      Registration:

      Members: March 24, 2025, $380

      Non-members: April 7, 2024, $420

      Registration ends Jun 2, 2025, or when the event is full.

      Not a Member?
      Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year.

      To pay the member fee you must become a member then register for this class.

      Join us here.


      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
      If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

      If you don't login the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration time and the computer will not give you the members only  price.

      All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

      Workshop Instructor:

      The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a workshop with award winning watercolor artist Lynn Ferris.


      Lynn Ferris AWS, NWS, TWSA

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

      Light and shadow shouldn’t be an afterthought in our paintings. Good use of it is one of the best ways to take a painting from ordinary to extraordinary.

      In her signature workshop “Capturing the Light,” Lynn will show students how to use light and shadow to design stronger compositions and bring drama to a variety of subject matter. Students will gain new skills and confidence working with shadows, light sources, creating glow, and more as they bring their work to the next level!

      Each day will begin with a demo of a new painting and a new subject, for about 45 minutes. Students will work until lunch. After lunch, Lynn will do a short demo to complete the morning’s project and students will have the rest of the afternoon to work on their own paintings. Lynn is always available to help and encourage.

      Lynn provides handouts, reference materials, and lots of personal attention.



      RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:

      All levels (basic knowledge & some previous experiences strongly recommended to benefit from this workshop)

      All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium.


      SUPPLY LIST:

       You'll need your usual watercolor painting supplies plus:

      Paper 

      Good quality paper is essential! “Student grade” paper will be frustrating to work with. Lynn recommends Arches 140lb cold-press. You will need at least a “quarter sheet” (11 x 15) for each day of class, plus some extra.

      Paint

      The list is short, but the colors are important:

      • Pthalo blue (also called Winsor blue, green shade)
      • Pthalo Green (also called Winsor green, blue shade).
      • Alizarin Crimson
      • Cadmium yellow, (pale or light), -or- Hansa yellow
      • Cobalt blue
      Optional colors (but nice to have)
      • Permanent Rose
      • Burnt Sienna
      • Cadmium red, medium

      Brushes

      Whatever brushes you are happy using are fine.

      Additional Supplies 

      You'll need your usual watercolor painting supplies including:

      Masking fluid or “frisket”: Also be sure you have a decent brush or applicator, since you will be reserving the most important parts of your painting: The whites!

      Most days Lynn will give you tracings to get you started with the drawing. You are always free to draw by hand, but if you will be using the tracing, you will need transfer (graphite) paper.

      Water containers

      Paper towels or small towel

      Block or board to attach watercolor paper

      Pencils

      Kneaded eraser

      12 inch ruler

      Plastic table covering

      anything else you normally would have available when painting

      BIOGRAPHY:

      Lynn Ferris is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.

      Her work was the subject of a feature articles in both “Watercolor” magazine and "The Art of Watercolour" and can be seen in the prestigious Splash series of books published by North Light. She has served as a judge for numerous exhibits including the Utah Watercolor Society, the Miami Watercolor Society, and Mid- Southern Watercolorists. Her many awards include "The Artist's Magazine" All-Media competition, and "Best of Show" in both the Florida Watercolor Society and Tallahassee Watercolor Society annual exhibits. Look for Lynn's instructional articles in the "The Artist's Magazine" and "Watercolor Artist".

      A sought after instructor, Lynn teaches to sold out workshops nationally.


      WORKSHOP PRICE:

      $380.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and

      $420.00 for non-BWS members.

      The class size is limited to 22 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.

      PAYMENTS:

      Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check. You will receive another email with the instructions for the check payment, if online payment is not opted during checkout process. Questions can be addressed by replying to this email.

      Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

       www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
      If a Member, be sure to login before registering.


      Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.

      WAITING LIST:

      BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.

      BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.

      You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled. There are often openings so it is worth doing if you are interested in the class.

      You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.

      Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.

      CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

      BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

      From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund 

      59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund

      20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund

      7 days or fewer = no refund

      In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.

      Check the website for changes, updates and new information.

      Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to Workshop chair by replying to this email.


      LOCATION:

      The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:

      6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

      Tel: (410) 730-7327

      WORKSHOP HOURS:

      First Day Hours - Jun 9, 2025 - Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM to allow you to set up your workspace. Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and end at 4:00 PM.

      Jun 10 and 11  - Doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

      One-hour break for lunch

      Please plan to leave by 4:15 PM. Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM

      MASKING POLICY:

      If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask feel free to do so.

      Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.

      • 11 Jun 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
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      Registration is closed

      An evening demo - CAPTURING THE LIGHT WITH LYNN FERRIS

      Jun 11, 2025; 7 pm. - 9 pm.

      Registration:

      Members: April 21, 2025, $30

      Non-members: May 5, 2025, $35

      Registration ends Jun 3, 2025, or when the event is full.

      Not a Member?
      Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year.

      To pay the member fee you must become a member then register for this class.

      Join us here.


      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
      If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

      If you don't login the system will not know you are a member so you will not be able to register during the members only registration time and the computer will not give you the members only  price.

      All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

      Workshop Instructor:

      The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a workshop with award winning watercolor artist Lynn Ferris.


      Lynn Ferris AWS, NWS, TWSA

      WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

      Light and shadow shouldn’t be an afterthought in our paintings. Good use of it is one of the best ways to take a painting from ordinary to extraordinary.

      In her demo “Capturing the Light,” Lynn will show students how to use light and shadow to design stronger compositions and bring drama to a variety of subject matter. Students will gain new skills and confidence working with shadows, light sources, creating glow, and more as they bring their work to the next level!


      BIOGRAPHY:

      Lynn Ferris is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.

      Her work was the subject of a feature articles in both “Watercolor” magazine and "The Art of Watercolour" and can be seen the prestigious Splash series of books published by North Light. She has served as a judge for numerous exhibits including the Utah Watercolor Society, the Miami Watercolor Society, and Mid- Southern Watercolorists. Her many awards include "The Artist's Magazine" All-Media competition, and "Best of Show" in both the Florida Watercolor Society and Tallahassee Watercolor Society annual exhibits. Look for Lynn's instructional articles in the "The Artist's Magazine" and "Watercolor Artist".

      A sought after instructor, Lynn teaches to sold out workshops nationally.

      DEMONSTRATION PRICE:

      $30.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and

      $35.00 for non-BWS members.

      The class size is limited to 50 people.

      PAYMENTS:

      Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check. You will receive another email with the instructions for the check payment, if online payment is not opted during checkout process. Questions can be addressed by replying to this email.

      Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

       www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
      If a Member, be sure to login before registering.


      Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.

      CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

      There are no refunds for this demonstration unless it is canceled by BWS.

      In the event of inclement weather, the demonstration will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the demonstration artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the demonstration, then all paid registrants will receive a full refund.

      Check this website for changes, updates and new information.

      Questions can be directed by replying to this email.

      LOCATION:

      The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:

      6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623

      Tel: (410) 730-7327

      DEMONSTRATION HOURS:

      Date: Jun 11th, 2025 (Wednesday), from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

      (building opens at 6:30 pm)

      Please leave by 9:15 PM. We are charged extra if we have not cleared out and cleaned up by 9:30 PM.

      MASKING POLICY:

      If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask feel free to do so. Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.

      • 08 Jul 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • 18 Aug 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second Street Annapolis Md 21403
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      Register

      Annapolis Maritime Museum

      is hosting an Exhibit for BWS Signature Artist Members

      July 8-August 18, 2025

      Delivery on July 7, 2025  10-11AM and Pickup on August 18, 2025 10-11AM.

      Location: 723 Second Street, Annapolis MD, 21403

       Annapolis Maritime Museum is open to the public:

      • Tuesday - Sunday, 10AM - 3PM, and during events. A museum entry fee is charged to view the exhibit, except during the reception.
      • Visitors should call ahead before visiting 410-295-0104 Learn more at: https://amaritime.org/visit-us/
      Special note: This exhibit is titled "Maritime Paintings and Beyond"  All subject matter will be accepted, however, our BWS Juror of awards will be awarding cash awards limted to those paintings with a Maritime theme: Best in Show is $200*,  $150* 2nd place,  $100 3rd place, three Honorable Mentions $50 each. You may want to consider this theme when selecting a painting for this exhibit.

      * The previous note had these amounts listed in error. The correct amounts are now listed.

      Each Registrant can enter only one painting

      Please note: Your membership in BWS must be current in order to register for this show.

      Deadline for entries: June7,  2025 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.

      FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
      If a Member, Be sure to login before registering.

      All registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.


      BWS will have Alternate drop-off locations for this exhibit.  Parking is limited so carpooling during drop-off is recommended.

      Those living in Reistertown,  Baltimore and points North contact: TBA

      Those living in Montgomery County and DC and points south TBD

      Those living in Northern Montgomery, Howard,  may contact David Drown at Davdrown@comcast.net 410-971-9761

      Those living in the PG County, Northern Virgina

      TBA

      Those living in Carol County, Frederick County, and points West may contact: TBA

      Those living in Ann Arundal County and the Glen Burnie area  may contact TBA

      Schedule

      • Deadline for entries: June 7, 2025 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.
      • Drop Off Date: Tuesday July 7, from 10:00am-11:00 or as arranged with alternate location and time
      • Reception: Sunday  Jul 27, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM
      • Pick Up:  Monday, August 18, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM or as arranged at alternate location and time

      BWS and Gallery Commission 30% on all sales

      The gallery will collect sales including sales tax and mail a check to BWS 70% of the sale price plus the sales tax collected within 7 days after the close of the exhibit. BWS will distribute the sales money (70% of artist's price plus sales tax) to each artist within 10days after receiving the payment from the gallery.

      If the buyer is not able to pick up the artwork on August 18 from 10 AM and 3PM, then the artist is responsible to pick up the art during that time and arrange a pick up time with the buyer.

        BWS Member Show Exhibition Rules and Regulations

        As part of registering, you are presented with the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member Show Exhibits. Please be sure to click the link in the registration form to read the full set of rules.

        Here are some highlights from the rules and regulations.

        • Paint on natural or synthetic paper or paperboard and display the painting under glazing (matted or floated).
        • No impasto applications of mediums or paint
        • Display gallery wrapped watermedia paintings without mat or frame with no staples or hardware visible.
        • Paintings framed without mat or glazing must be mounted on a ridged surface and have a waterproof coating or protective sealant.
        • Use of paper canvas, fabric canvas (cotton or linen), Aquabord, Claybord, or Gessobord for the watermedia paintings must have a protective sealant (e.g., varnish or wax)
        • Use only paper-based collage material created by the artist with water-based media.
        • The rules regarding mats and frames apply when mats and frames are used. They must be clean and without scratches.

        Registrants acknowledge that, for promotional and educational purposes, images of pieces submitted may be used by BWS and the Host Gallery.

        Please submit an image with your registration because AMM wants to approve the submissions and so they can be presented online as well as in the gallery.

        Payment

        Online is the preferred method of payment.

        If you prefer to pay by check, write the check to BWS and mail it to David Drown at 9752 Gudel Dr. Ellicott City, MD 21042

        For any questions contact David Drown

        Email: davdrown@comcast.net

        Refund Policy

        No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reasons.)

      Past events

      11 Apr 2025 BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show - 2025
      02 Apr 2025 Painting Atmospheric and Luminous Snowscapes in Watercolor with Nishita Jain
      27 Mar 2025 DANIEL SMITH WATERCOLOR - AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY SCOTT STEVENSON
      12 Mar 2025 An Evening Demo - Relaxed Portraits with Pam Wenger
      10 Mar 2025 PAINTING RELAXED PORTRAITS WITH PAM WENGER
      08 Mar 2025 March 2025 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up
      10 Feb 2025 Painting Koi in Watercolors 6-hour workshop with Annie Strack
      19 Jan 2025 FREE- Demonstration of Seascape Painting Secrets with Watercolor Master, Annie Strack
      11 Dec 2024 FREE- Demonstration of Portrait Painting with Luc Boivin
      14 Nov 2024 Russell Jewell Talk on his Jurying Process & Top Mid-Atlantic Winners
      10 Nov 2024 2024 Mid-Atlantic Exhibition Opening Reception and Awards Presentation
      11 Oct 2024 2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
      10 Oct 2024 An Evening Demo - Capturing Light in the Landscape with Russell Jewell
      08 Oct 2024 CAPTURING LIGHT IN THE LANDSCAPE With Russell Jewell
      04 Oct 2024 October 2024 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up
      23 Sep 2024 2024 BWS Annual Member Gathering - Luncheon & Plein Air
      09 Sep 2024 HOW TO APPROACH AND PAINT DIFFERENT TEXTURES WITH LUIS PÉREZ
      04 Aug 2024 All Member Exhibit at Manor Mill Gallery
      26 Jun 2024 An Evening Demo - Urban Landscapes with Stacy Lund Levy
      24 Jun 2024 PAINTING URBAN LANDSCAPES WITH STACY LUND LEVY
      07 Jun 2024 Submit Applications for the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
      13 Apr 2024 BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show - 2024
      08 Apr 2024 Signature Member Exhibit at Friendship Heights Community Center Gallery 2024
      04 Apr 2024 Free Sumi-e Painting Demonstration with Joan Lok
      01 Apr 2024 Design Your Way to Stronger Paintings in 5 Easy Steps with Lois Ward Wolford
      01 Mar 2024 March 2024 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up Due By
      27 Jan 2024 Free Demo with Milind Mulick, Daniel Smith Watercolor Ambassador
      16 Nov 2023 FREE YUPO Demonstration and Discussion of Mid-Atlantic Top Winners with Alexis Lavine
      12 Nov 2023 2023 Mid-Atlantic Exhibition Opening Reception and Awards Presentation
      28 Oct 2023 October 2023 Signature Artist Jurying Sign Up
      06 Oct 2023 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
      03 Oct 2023 Anything but Cold Pressed, Painting on Alternative Surfaces with Alexis Lavine
      16 Sep 2023 Rescheduled Plein Air Painting with Diane Gibson at Jerusalem Mill
      28 Jun 2023 Signature Member Exhibit at Quiet Waters Gallery 2023
      22 Jun 2023 An Evening with Alicia Farris "Faces and Figures"
      19 Jun 2023 Faces and Figures with Alicia Farris
      06 Jun 2023 FREE Presentation: Entering Shows Simplified with Stacy Lund Levy
      02 Jun 2023 Submit Applications for the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
      20 May 2023 Plein Air Painting with Matt Fenton at Benjamin Banneker State Park
      09 May 2023 2023 BWS Annual Member Gathering - Luncheon & Plein Air
      05 May 2023 Free Pet Portrait Demonstration with Caitlin Leline Hatch
      21 Apr 2023 FREE Tour Given by Mary Whyte of her We The People Exhibition
      17 Apr 2023 BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show- 2023
      06 Apr 2023 An Evening Demo with Joe Cibere "Mid-Tone Crisis, ink First"
      03 Apr 2023 "Mid-Tone Crisis - Ink First" with Joe Cibere
      25 Mar 2023 March 2023 Signature Artist Jurying
      23 Mar 2023 Make Your Photograph Work for You with Joyce Bell
      20 Mar 2023 BWS Exhibit for Associate Members at Roland Park Presbyterian Church Gallery
      10 Feb 2023 Watercolor Reimagined with Liz Walker
      10 Jan 2023 Free Demonstration with Liz Walker
      29 Oct 2022 October 2022 Signature Artist Jurying
      20 Oct 2022 Free Pouring Demonstration with Leslie Lambert
      17 Oct 2022 Signature Member Exhibit at Hereford Branch Library
      11 Oct 2022 Exploring Watercolor with David Daniels
      14 Sep 2022 Texture and More in Transparent Watercolor with Gwen Bragg
      09 Jun 2022 An Evening Demo with Kathleen Giles "Create Dynamic Values"
      07 Jun 2022 Create Dynamic Values by Kathleen S. Giles
      19 May 2022 BWS Annual Member Gathering - Luncheon & Plein Air
      21 Mar 2022 ZOOM: "Perspective Drawing Is Easy" with Tim Saternow
      10 Feb 2022 Rescheduled - BWS Exhibit for Associate Members at the Slayton House Gallery
      09 Feb 2022 March 2022 Signature Artist Jurying
      28 Oct 2021 An Evening with Keiko Tanabe
      22 Oct 2021 Signature Member Exhibition at McBride Gallery
      05 Oct 2021 101 Glazes of Transparent Watercolor with Janet Belich
      09 Aug 2021 Signature Member Exhibit at Carroll County Arts Council
      09 Aug 2021 VIRTUAL: "Watercolor on Aquabord™ - Landscapes" with A Rimpo
      27 Jun 2021 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition and Reception & Awards Presentation
      21 Jun 2021 VIRTUAL: "Daring Color" with Anne Abgott
      12 Jun 2021 2021 ONLINE MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
      07 Jun 2021 VIRTUAL: "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy #3
      27 May 2021 2021 BWS Online Member Meeting with Speaker and Demo
      12 May 2021 VIRTUAL: "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy #2
      03 May 2021 VIRTUAL: "Watercolor on Aquabord" with A Rimpo
      12 Apr 2021 VIRTUAL: Brienne Brown "Dynamic Watercolors" Bringing the Everyday to Life
      11 Feb 2021 March 2021 Signature Artist Jurying
      16 Jan 2021 Signature Members Exhibit at Strathmore Mansion Gallery and Online
      03 Oct 2020 Signature Members Exhibit at Delaplaine Gallery
      01 Sep 2020 October 29, 2020 Signature Artist Jurying
      01 Jul 2020 ONLINE 2020 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
      28 May 2020 CANCELLED - 2020 BWS Annual Dinner
      10 Apr 2020 CANCELLED - BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show- 2020
      04 Apr 2020 CANCELLED - Color Theory Made Clear with Glen Kessler
      07 Mar 2020 March 7, 2020 Signature Artist Jurying
      11 Nov 2019 Pen & Ink with Watercolor with Brenda Kidera #2
      23 Oct 2019 An Evening with Janet Rogers
      22 Oct 2019 “Watercolor Impressions – From Flowers to Figures” with Janet Rogers
      14 Oct 2019 "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy
      05 Oct 2019 October 5, 2019 Signature Artist Jurying
      28 Sep 2019 Pen & Ink with Watercolor with Brenda Kidera
      25 Sep 2019 Learn about how DANIEL SMITH watercolor paint is developed from minerals
      01 Jul 2019 PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT AT IRVINE NATURE CENTER
      12 Jun 2019 Plein Air Painting with Diane Gibson at Cromwell Valley Park
      08 Jun 2019 2019 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
      05 Jun 2019 An Evening with David Lobenberg "California Vibe"
      04 Jun 2019 David Lobenberg's "California Vibe"
      01 May 2019 2019 BWS Annual Dinner
      27 Apr 2019 Peer Critique
      09 Apr 2019 Watercolor Portrait Sketching with Pam Wenger
      13 Mar 2019 An Evening with Pam Wenger "Watercolor Portrait Sketching"
      12 Mar 2019 Watercolor Portrait Sketching with Pam Wenger
      02 Mar 2019 March 2, 2019 Signature Artist Jurying
      17 Jan 2019 Exhibit at Hoffberger Gallery for Signature Artists
      30 Oct 2018 An Evening with Matthew Bird 'Painting the Figure'
      30 Oct 2018 Painting the Figure in Watercolor with Matthew Bird
      27 Oct 2018 "Learn to create a nighttime landscape with A Rimpo"
      24 Oct 2018 Associate and Signature Member Exhibit at Quiet Waters Gallery
      06 Oct 2018 October 6, 2018 Signature Artist Jurying
      02 Oct 2018 Plein Air with Carolyn Councell
      12 Sep 2018 An Evening with John Salminen's 'Realism through Design'
      10 Sep 2018 John Salminen's 'Realism through Design'
      21 Jul 2018 Exhibit at Brookside Gardens for Signature Artists
      09 Jun 2018 2018 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
      06 Jun 2018 An Evening with Kathleen Conover "Chaos to Order"
      05 Jun 2018 Kathleen Conover's "Chaos to Order"
      16 May 2018 'Capturing the Light' An Evening with Lynn Ferris
      15 May 2018 Lynn Ferris 'Capturing the Light'
      09 May 2018 2018 BWS Annual Dinner
      05 May 2018 'After the Painting is finished' with Matthew Bird
      17 Apr 2018 AWS show in NY bus trip - 2018
      07 Apr 2018 'Watercolor Portrait Sketching' with Pam Wenger
      29 Mar 2018 Exhibit at Slayton House for Signature Artists
      10 Mar 2018 March 10, 2018 Signature Artist Jurying
      15 Nov 2017 An Evening with Michael Reardon
      14 Nov 2017 Michael Reardon's Painting Light and Color in Land- and Cityscapes in a 4-Day Workshop
      11 Nov 2017 How to prepare to become a Signature Member of the BWS
      17 Oct 2017 How to apply to Galleries
      07 Oct 2017 Energize your Plein Air Paintings with Diane Gibson
      04 Oct 2017 BWS Exhibit for Associate and Signature Members at the Howard County Department of Education Central Office Gallery
      30 Sep 2017 Fun with Fluid Acrylic Workshop by A Rimpo
      29 Sep 2017 Fun with Fluid Acrylic Workshop by A Rimpo
      23 Sep 2017 September 23, 2017 Signature Artist Jurying
      19 Sep 2017 An Evening with Hillary Parker
      18 Sep 2017 Botanical watercolors with Hillary Parker
      28 Aug 2017 Art League of Ocean City Signature Member's Show
      17 Jun 2017 2017 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
      14 Jun 2017 An Evening with Frank Eber
      13 Jun 2017 Frank Eber's 'Atmospheric Watercolors', an Approach to Luminous Watercolors: 4-day workshop
      03 May 2017 2017 BWS Annual Dinner
      29 Apr 2017 Loosen Up Your Paintings and/or Your Figure Scape Paintings by Lois Wolford
      26 Apr 2017 An Evening with E. B. Lewis
      25 Apr 2017 E. B. Lewis 3-Day Urban & Rural Landscape Workshop
      14 Apr 2017 AWS show in NY bus trip
      25 Mar 2017 "Water and Reflections Made Easy!" with Annie Strack
      04 Mar 2017 March 4, 2017 Signature Artist Jurying
      01 Mar 2017 North Oaks Center Exhibit
      05 Nov 2016 How to prepare to become a Signature Member of the BWS
      26 Oct 2016 An Evening with Iain Stewart
      25 Oct 2016 Iain Stewart 4-Day Urban & Rural Landscape Workshop
      22 Oct 2016 Sumi-e painting with Joan Lok
      01 Oct 2016 October 2016 Signature Artist Jurying
      24 Sep 2016 Negative Flower Painting with Stacy Lund Levy
      02 Sep 2016 "The Value of Three" Exhibit at Howard County Arts Center Exhibit
      06 Aug 2016 The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center Exhibit
      26 Jun 2016 2016 Mid-Atl reception & awards presentation
      18 Jun 2016 Northern Baltimore County Plein Air Event with Diane Gibson
      09 Jun 2016 2016 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
      08 Jun 2016 An Evening with Joyce Hicks
      07 Jun 2016 Joyce Hicks 4-Day Landscape Painting Workshop
      14 May 2016 Inspirational Color in the Landscape
      11 May 2016 2016 BWS Annual Dinner
      07 May 2016 Painting the Figure with the Rivulet and Lifting Technique
      23 Apr 2016 The Art of Business
      11 Apr 2016 Soon Young Warren 4-Day Still Life Workshop
      08 Apr 2016 AWS show in NY bus trip
      12 Mar 2016 March 2016 Signature Artist Jurying
      03 Mar 2016 The Hoffberger Gallery Exhibit
      20 Jan 2016 An Evening with Michael Holter
      19 Jan 2016 Michael Holter 4-Day Portrait & Figure Workshop
      10 Jan 2016 Glenview Mansion Art Gallery Exhibition
      14 Nov 2015 Portraiture in Watercolor at HCAC with Joanna Barnum
      29 Oct 2015 Exhibit at Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House - Register by Oct 22, 2015
      20 Oct 2015 An Evening with Laurie Goldstein-Warren
      19 Oct 2015 Laurie Goldstein-Warren 4-Day Workshop
      17 Oct 2015 October 2015 Signature Artist Jurying
      10 Oct 2015 Landscape Painting with Mark Hiles
      19 Sep 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Baltimore Co with Fritz Briggs
      05 Sep 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Northern Baltimore Co with Marshall Kinsley
      26 Aug 2015 2015 "Hot Summer, Cool Watercolors" at The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park
      03 Jun 2015 An Evening with Mark Mehaffey
      03 Jun 2015 2015 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
      02 Jun 2015 Mark Mehaffey 4-Day Workshop
      09 May 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Ellicott City with Joyce Bell
      06 May 2015 2015 BWS Annual Dinner
      28 Apr 2015 An Evening with Ted Nuttall
      27 Apr 2015 Ted Nuttall 4-Day Workshop
      10 Apr 2015 AWS show in NY bus trip
      28 Mar 2015 Luminous Portraits with Joanna Barnum-a Saturday one-day workshop
      07 Mar 2015 March 7, 2015 Signature Artist Jurying
      13 Nov 2014 BWS 2014 Workshop Instructor Survey
      25 Oct 2014 October 2014 Signature Artist Jurying
      26 Aug 2014 BWS 2014 Workshop Interest Survey
      09 Aug 2014 Exhibit at Brookside Gardens
      16 Jun 2014 Linda Baker Workshop - Week #2
      15 Jun 2014 2014 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
      10 Jun 2014 Linda Baker Workshop - Week #1
      14 May 2014 2014 BWS Annual Dinner
      28 Apr 2014 Ocean City Art League
      27 Apr 2014 The Gallery at Liriodendron
      07 Apr 2014 AWS show in NY bus trip
      27 Mar 2014 Stewart White Plein Air Workshop
      25 Mar 2014 An Evening with Stewart White
      08 Mar 2014 March 2014 Signature Artist Jurying
      16 Nov 2013 Critique Day for Associate Members
      14 Oct 2013 Nancy Barch Multimedia Workshop
      12 Oct 2013 October 2013 Signature Artist Jurying
      22 Sep 2013 Towson Art Collective Exhibition
      29 Jun 2013 (Cancelled) FAQ about Art as a Business -a Saturday one-day workshop
      23 Jun 2013 Mid-Atl reception
      10 Jun 2013 2013 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition
      03 Jun 2013 June PAUL JACKSON WORKSHOP
      02 Jun 2013 Mid-Atl receiving
      29 May 2013 PAUL JACKSON EVENING DEMO
      28 May 2013 May PAUL JACKSON WORKSHOP
      15 May 2013 2013 BWS Annual Dinner
      01 May 2013 BlackRock Center for the Arts Exhibit
      12 Apr 2013 AWS show in NY bus trip
      16 Mar 2013 Introduction to Sumi-e Painting with Joan Lok: a weekend BWS workshop
      04 Mar 2013 Columbia Art Center Exhibit
      02 Mar 2013 March 2013 Signature Artist Jurying
      19 Jan 2013 Characteristics of Your Watercolor Paints--a Saturday one-day workshop
      28 Oct 2012 Village of Friendship Heights
      21 Oct 2012 October 2012 Signature Artist Jurying
      29 Aug 2012 An Evening with Frank Webb
      29 Aug 2012 2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition
      28 Aug 2012 Frank Webb Watercolor Workshop : "Watercolor Energies and Composition"
      06 Jun 2012 2012 BWS Annual Dinner
      19 May 2012 David Daniels Workshop
      21 Apr 2012 Photograph and Edit Your Artwork with Nicholas Simmons
      10 Apr 2012 AWS Show Bus Trip 2012
      03 Mar 2012 March 2012 Signature Artist Jurying
      11 Feb 2012 Drawing and Painting Hands & Feet
      01 Feb 2012 Delaplaine art center
      02 Dec 2011 WSSC 2011

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