Oening Reception for 36th Annual Iowa Watercolor Society Juried Exhibit

New
Exhibit At The Ankeny Art Center

 Iowa Water Color Society

36th Annual Juried Exhibit

in the main gallery & side gallery

 Exhibition Showing: August 1 - September 26 

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 1st,
5pm-7pm

 The Ankeny Art Center gallery and receptions are free
and open to the public

Wine and appetizers will be served

 Iowa Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition –This will be the Iowa Watercolor Society’s 36th
Annual juried exhibit showcasing outstanding original watercolor painting by
Iowa artists. This year, the Iowa water color society is excited to announce
internationally renowned water colorist Birgit O’Connor as the show’s juror and
workshop instructor.

 The Iowa Watercolor Society was founded in June of 1977 in order to promote the
advancement of water media and garner support and appreciation for the artists
and the viewing public. This active and dedicated group includes professional,
amateur, and beginning painters, as well as interested observers from around
the state. The Iowa watercolor Society ha swell over 150 members and offers the
opportunity for interested painters to network with artists state wide.

 Each fall, the IWS sponsors
an annual luncheon, award ceremony, and workshops. This is a juried exhibition
with monetary awards. The IWS accepts entries in water media on watercolor
paper. From this exhibit a traveling show is created and provides outreach
around the state.

 This year’s luncheon and awards ceremony will be held
at the Best Western Metro North in Ankeny, IA on September 8th.
Opening Reception for the exhibit will be at the Ankeny Art Center on Thursday,
August 1st from 5-7pm. To learn more about the IWS or to become a
member, please visit www.iowawatercolorsociety.org.

 This year’s juror is Birgit O’Connor. She is a self-taught watercolor artist who
specializes in florals and landscapes. She is currently living in Bolinas of
West Marin, California. Her award-winning work has been recognized and
published in over 24 national and international artist publications, including Australian Artists and International Artist Magazine.  Birgit contributes regularly to the Watercolor Magic, Artist Sketch, Watercolor
Basics, and Artist Magazine. She
received the 2003 People’s Choice Award at the Aqua Areas Show in Santa Rosa
for her land Scape “evening Sky” and Sailis International Award in New Orleans
for florals.

 Birgit’s memberships include:
California Watercolor Society, North California Chapter of the Women’s Caucus
of Art, Marin Art Council, Bolinas Living Artists, Louisiana Watercolor
Society, Who’s Who in America, An Who’s who in American Women. Birgit has shown
her work all over the world including a one-woman show in Hong Kong. Her art is
represented by galleries in Seattle, Washington; and palm Desert and Atherton,
California. She has produced a wide variety of instructional videos as well. To
view visit www.birgitoconnor.com

 The Ankeny Art Center is located in a city park at SW Third
and State Front Road.  Gallery hours are
Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am to 1 pm, Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm, Friday 9am to 1pm
and Saturday 9 am to noon.  The Center is
closed Sunday and Monday.  For more
information about the Ankeny Art Center, please visit www.ankenyartcenter.com.