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President Rocco Pisto Michigan Water Color Society
Spring 2019 Newsletter
MWCS Past & Present Chairman’s Show
MWCS Workshop
June 3rd-5th
U of M Matthaei Botanical Garden & Nichols
Arboretum
Ann Arbor, Mi
The board and I welcome
you to the spectacular
MWCS 72th Annual Exhibi-
tion opening June 8- August
2, 2019 at Studio 23 /The Art
Center- 901 N Water St, Bay
City, Michigan 48708.
We had 111 artists total enter the show with 202
entries. Juror’s results have been mailed and an-
nounced.
We are excited to bring in National Award Winner,
Chris Krupinski to juror our exhibition and offer a
sold out three day workshop.
Rocco Pisto, President
We are please to announce two up and com-
ing shows this year. The first show is our
72nd Annual MWCS Exhibition, which will be
held at Studio 23/The Arts Center in Bay
City, Michigan.
The second show is MWCS Chair Exhibi-
tion. Details for this show are noted below.
Also included in this issue is our annual Mem-
bership form, which is found near the end of
this newsletter.
Michigan Water Color Society
Board of Directors
http://www.mwcsart.com/
Current Board Chairs
President Rocco Pisto
Awards/Fundraising Chair
Ruth Forman
Corresponding Secretary
Julie-Ann Magdowski
Exhibition Co-Chairs
Carol LaChiusa
Nobuko Yamasaki
Graphics Sue Ann Whitston
Historian Linda Mendelson
Membership Chair Carol Evert
Newsletter
Belinda McGuire
Social Chair TBD
Program Chair Ed Marsh
Recording Secretary
Katherine Harra
Traveling Exhibition Co-Chairs
Carmen Tice Stephanie John
Treasurer Barbara Baker
Webmaster Joe Kotzan
MWCS 72nd Annual Exhibition
The Art Center /Studio 23
June 8 to August 2, 2019
Annual Exhibit Opening Venue
Studio 23/The Art Center
Schedule of events for the 72nd Annual Exhibition
Accepted Works shipped to Studio 23/The Art Center-
should arrive by May 31, 2019 (May 28-to May 31. Ad-
dress: 901 N Water St, Bay City, Michigan 48708.
Hand-delivered Intake at the Gallery—Saturday, June
1st 10:00AM to 2:00PM
MWCS 72nd Annual Opening Reception
Reception Date: June 8, 2019 1:00PM to 4:00 PM
Juror Presentation Date and Time:
Juror, Chris Krupinski
June 8, 2019 at 12 Noon to 1:00 PM
Awards Presentation Date and Time:
June 8, 2019 at 1:30PM
Outtake Date:
August 3, 2019 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
We are looking for volunteers for Intake and Outtake let
us know if you are interested. If you are in the Bay City
area we would love your help. Please contact us at
Studio 23 Gallery / The Arts Center
Studio 23 was established in 1959 as a non-profit 501(c3) and retains
that status today. This year they are celebrating their 60th anniversary of
existence and success. Throughout the years Studio 23 has changed
their logo and location but their mission has not changed, which is to
support the region with a visual art center and host art educational
events.
Studio 23 chose their name because of its first location. Weiland Furni-
ture store, a local merchant, opened up their arms to a founding group
of artist who wanted to exhibit artwork, which was originally located on
US 23. Folklore has stated that there were 23 founding artists but rec-
ords have shown 24 recorded names that helped bring Studio 23 to life.
To this date, Studio 23 commends these 24 names who had a vision for
the gallery and art center. Countless volunteers, artists, members, do-
nors, sponsors and now staff keep our mission alive.
Support from the community has been strong since 1959. Studio 23 has
moved from home to home (five total) and also have been homeless
during our history. Since 1999, Studio 23 have been located in the Jen-
nison building in Historic Downtown Bay City and at this home they were
able to fully realize their objective to host educational classes for all ages
and present six to eight exhibits annually. Studio 23 just completed a
major renovation of the building that includes the addition of a new class-
room, state of the art lighting and sound system, hard surface flooring
and many other improvements designed to enhance guest experience. It
is the mission of Studio 23 / The Arts Center to support the Great Lakes
Bay Region by providing a vibrant arts center dedicated to making the
visual arts relevant and accessible to all.
Curator’s Statement on MWCS 72ndAnnual Exhibition –
Valerie Allen
As curator and practicing artist in Michigan, I have followed the Michigan
Water Color Society’s annual exhibition through the years. I am im-
pressed with the professionalism of the organizers and the wonderful
opportunity they provide for water media artists of Michigan. We are hon-
ored to present this 2019 72nd Annual Exhibition at our venue and
welcome all the artists and guests through August 2nd. This exhibit is
definitely a highlight for our 2019 exhibition season.
Painting Your Landscape by Robert Fionda
How to manipulate photo-graphic reference as subject matter for successfully painting a landscape in watercolor. This two day workshop is a combination of group and one-to one guidance, lecture, Pow-erPoint, demonstrations, in-structional handouts, and group critique.
Workshop size: 12-15 partici-pants maximum.
Level of experience: Begin-ner and Intermediate. Date: May 13th & 14th, 2019
Cost: $150 Members, $175 Non-Members
Where: Port Huron Museum
Contact: Theresa Balboa at balboaetj@comcast.
MWCS 72nd Travel Show
Exhibition Schedule
August 9, 2019 - January 5, 2020
Studio 1219
August 9 to August 31, 2019
1219 Military Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
Alfred Berkowitz Gallery --
October 10- November 29, 2019.
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, Michigan 48128
Greater Flint Art's Council
December 13, 2019 to January 3, 2020
816 Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48502
More information about the Travel Reception dates will
be announced in the next newsletter
Travel Show pick-up date January 6, 2020
Workshop by MWCS Member
Notable Art Shows
Workshop by MWCS Member
Watercolor Batik by Carole Nielsen
Watercolor batik is a resist method of painting melted wax on Oriental pa-pers that creates exciting results unique to the technique.
This workshop will introduce the new-comer to the technique of batik and be a great refresher for the returning stu-dent who would like to be challenged with exploring advanced techniques that will allow you to create exciting paintings.
Level of experience: Beginning and returning students are welcomed.
Date: May 30th-June 1st, 2019
Place: Franciscan Life Process Center, 11650 Downes St. NE, Lowell, MI 49931
Cost: $325 Contact: http://caroleswatercolors.weebly.com/;
Follow the Michigan Watercolor Society Facebook page for more
up to date information and interactions. Post your latest paintings, exhi-
bitions and content that would help others grow their painting careers.
https://www.facebook.com/michiganwatercolorsociety/ 711
Janet Alford- New Birth
Prudence Barber- Washed Ashore
Diann Benoit-Jameyfield- The Good Old Days
Diann Benoit-Jameyfield- The Artist
Mark Bonnette- Laketown
Patricia Boyst- We Can’t All Be Butterflies
Patricia Boyst- Ever So Sweet
Bill Brinker- The Americans
Bill Brinker- Lunch at Hardrock
Loretta Brown- Shades of Diversity
Kay Cassill- Café Life- Cagnes sur Mer
Kathleen Conover- Sun’s Warmth in Winter
Julie Daleiden- Shades of Autumn
Pamela Day- New Giverny
Frank Dulin- Breaking News
Frank Dulin- Heartbreak
Janice Dumas- Woodward Avenue
MaryAnn Dunn- Love Me, Loves Me Not
MaryAnn Dunn- Big Blue
Cindy Evans- The Introvert
Janet Faerber- Allison
Janet Faerber- Forest Dweller
Steve Fanelli- Two in the Bush
Steve Fanelli- Eva
Paula Fiebich- Paris Graffiti
Ruth Forman- Sunset at Adams Drive
Lora Garcelon- The Time is Now
Janice Garrett- Opened Wings
Janice Garrett- Let in the Light
David Giordan- Put a Fork in It
David Giordan- Old Number 34
Katherine Harra- Apres Omelette
Shirley Hathaway- Keeping the Light
Janine Helton- Proud Dad
Mike Henry- Down the Lane
Robert Hubbach- After the Rain
Jon Hunter- Kinfolk
Jon Hunter- Stripes
Michael Ingle- Golden Light
Angelis Jackowski- Waterlily II
Angelis Jackowski- Waterlily III
Sam Knecht- Odd Couple
Sam Knecht- Island Bell
Janet Kondziela- Sargent’s Rocks
Debra LaRocque- Awakening
Catherine McClung- Sapling
Valli Thayer McDougle- Transverse: Opus #19
Kathleen Mooney- Off of the Coast- Skellig Michael, Ireland
Kathleen Mooney- Afloat
Nancy Murray- Bromeliads
Jeanne O’Leary- Fellowship
Kathy Boltz Phillips- Museum IV
Susan Semenick- Galveston Dockyard
Twylla Tassava- Making Music
Judy Thurston- Mandarin Oranges
Gwen Tomkow- Hay Bales
Barbara Weisenburg- Gypsy
Pamela Wilburn- It’s All in the Game
Pamela Wilburn- Neighborhood Watch
Denise Willing-Booher- The Thinker
Cynthia Yates- Red Bridge Plein Air
Lori Zurvalec- Hostas
Michigan Water Color Society
72nd
Annual Exhibition 2019
Accepted Works
MWCS 72nd Annual Exhibition Juror
Chris Krupinski, AWS-df, NWS
www.chriskrupinski.com
Art is a key element in Chris Krupinski’s life. She has been drawing and painting all of her life,
but discovered watercolors in the mid-1980s and has had a passion for the medium ever since.
The training she received pursuing art education and graphic design degrees honed her tech-
nical abilities. But, more importantly, it is the discipline of painting every day that has led to her
success.
Chris is a Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society, signature member of the Nation-
al Watercolor Society, Rocky Mountain Watercolor Society, TWSA (Master Status), Watercolor
West-Master, and Allied Artists, to name a few. Chris earned the first Platinum Member status
in the Alabama Watercolor Society. She is the recipient of over 200 national and regional
awards including the top award in the 2013, 2015, and 2018 Adirondacks Exhibition of Ameri-
can Watercolors, first in Watercolor West 2016, first in Alabama Watercolor Society 2018 and a
medallion award winner in the 2013 and 2015 American Watercolor Society Exhibition. Chris
has been published in major watercolor publications and has been a featured artist in numer-
ous leading national art magazines. She was featured on both the cover and a feature article in
the October 2014 issue of The Artists Magazine. Most recently Chris was featured with a step-
by-step demonstration in the Art of Watercolour magazine (30th edition).
Internationally, Chris was selected as one of the "master painters" for the Invitational Exhibition
of Contemporary International Watermedia Masters, November 2007, 2010, and 2012 in
Nanjing, China. Chris was also slected for the Shanghai Zhujiajiao International Watercolour
Biennial Exhibition in 2012. One painting wás selected for the 2013-2014 Shenzhen
Watercolour Biennial. Chris has been an invitee to the 2018 Silk Road Exhibition in China. She
was invited to participate in the IWS biennial in Cappadocia, Turkey in 2014. Two paintings
were shown in the 2014 Thailand Watermedia Exposition and two in the Taiwan 2016
International Exhibition. She was invited to show in Greece in 2014-18. Chris is also a U.S.
representing artist in Fabriano, Italy.
Congratulations to Diane Roach on her showing in the Birmingham Community House Preview Charity Gala, which was on April 16th, 2019. Diane had two paintings in the show.
Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to Donna Thibodeau for showing in the Birmingham Society of Wom-en Painters where she was given an “Honorable Mention for her watercolor paint-ing entitled “Still Waters.”
Julie-Ann Magdowski - Corresponding Secretary
As Corresponding Secretary, Julie-Ann has the role of handling the incoming entrees for
the Annual Exhibition, provide the slide show PowerPoint presentation for the Spring Meet-
ing and coordinate accepted entrees with the juror. During the day, Julie-Ann works with
Beaumont Hospital ,Arts for the Sprit Program. A number of MWCS members have been
accepted to share their work which provides great exposure and fills the walls with joy and
happiness.
Beaumont Hospital Arts for the Spirit Program is seeking 2D and 3D artwork submissions for the 2019 exhibiting year. Our program seeks to create an environment that promotes healing and com-fort for our patients, families, visitors and employees through various art forms in our hospitals.
If any MWCS members are interested in partnering with us to showcase your artwork and share your talents with the community please contact Julie-Ann Magdowski for a Call for Entry application. The gallery spaces are located on Beaumont Hospital main floors and viewed by hundreds each day. All artworks are insured while on Beaumont premises and all artwork sales go directly to the artist.
It is encouraged to submit an ample amount of artwork to form an extensive artist collection for dis-play. Display periods run from January-April, April-July, July-October, and October-January. Artists can choose to exhibit for one exhibition period or have their art shown throughout the exhibiting year on display at various Beaumont Hospital locations; Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton, Wayne, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak and Farmington Hills.
Please feel free to contact me for a Call for Entry application or for any additional questions at [email protected].
Julie-Ann Magdowski
I would like to remind you that if you have not yet paid for your membership dues, there is still time. Your membership dues help support the water media arts and artists in Michi-gan. They also help cover room rental fees for meetings, refreshments and operating costs. Membership dues run from September 2018 to September 2019. You can help support the water media arts and artists in Michigan - so please join us. Carol Evert—Membership Chair 459 Cottonwood Lane Saline, MI 48176 734.649.4674 (cell/text)
Membership Chair Carol Evert
Handcrafted wood frames
made from a variety of spe-
cies, constructed with
wood splined corners. For
pricing and more infor-
mation send an email to
Belinda McGuire at
Custom Wood Frames
Hope—The Watercolors of Carol La Chiusa
Where: Newington-Cropsey Foundation
25 Cropsey Lane, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
(914) 478-7990
When: April 29, 2019-May 23, 2019
Notables: Show is curated by Mr. Adelia Rasine, Executive Director, NCF
Notable Art Shows
2020 MWCS Annual
Exhibition Venues
Notable Art Shows
Mike Henry—Solo Art Show
Where: Studio 1219 (www.stdio1219.com)
When: July-August 2019
Reception Date and Time: July 12, 2019 at 6:30-8:30PM
Notables: Mike Henry’s work will be featured in Splash 20:
Creative Composition available in July/August 2019
timeframe.
Birmingham Society of Women Painters
Art Exhibition
Where: Janice Charach Gallery
Reception: June 2 - Show run from June 2 - July 18.
MWCS Members include: Barbara Baker, Sherry Adams Foster,
Katherine Harra, Laura Whitesides Host, Donna Thibodeau, Ann
Kelly, Jan Filarsky, Susan Kwolek and Beverly Booth.
Sisters of the Brush
Where: Starkweather Gallery
Reception: June 7th, 2019
Feature Artists: Katherine Harra, and Diane O’Neil
2020
73rd Annual MWCS
Place: Janich Charach Gallery
Dates: May 21, 2020-July 1, 2020
2020
73rd MWCS Traveling Show
Studio 1219—July 9 –July 31, 2020
Anton Art Center— August 2020
Best Practices by Belinda McGuire
In this issue of “Best Practices” I am going to discuss the best op-
tion for shipping your work. The material in this article was pre-
sented at the March 23, 2019 MWCS Spring meeting, which was
held at the Bloomfield Township Library in Bloomfield Township,
Michigan. Since I presented it in the form of a PowerPoint Presen-
tation I will try to condense the presentation to the most important
points made. The hope in including this article in this version of
the newsletter is to stay off issues with the upcoming show. As I
said at the March meeting, the MWCS wants your work to arrive
safely; we want your work to be unpackaged and repackage in a
timely manner with little issues; and to be returned safely to you.
All artist must be cognizant of those installing and removing the
show. All of us volunteer our time and we want to unpack and
repack the show in a expedient approach.
Making a Shipping Box
Sometimes we cannot find the right size box to ship our painting.
When shipping a painting, it is important to have a box that fits the
painting. You do not want you painting moving around in the box
and you do not want to pay for extra unused inches in your box size
at the post office or mailing site. So what do you need?
Making the Pattern
It is important to layout your box to the correct size. I recommend
the inside box dimension to be 1 1/2” larger than the outside dimen-
sions of your framed artwork. This ensures you will have room for
packing material to go around the outer edges of your frame.
When laying out your box pattern be sure to include glue tabs to
affix your corners. Score the corrugated cardboard at the bend lines
using a blunt instrument, like the end of you paint brush. Do not use
a sharp blade to score the bend lines, this will only weaken your box
edges and corners. Glue your box together using the recommended
glue and use a clamp or binders clips to hold the glue tabs in place
while the glue sets. This not a job for the night before shipping the art-
work so plan ahead. Make the bottom of the box first, and then fit the
lid to the box bottom allowing the inside dimensions of the top box to be
1/4” larger than the bottom of the box. See diagram provide on the next
page.
Remember your artwork must be fully framed using plexi-glass and not
real glass. Your work should be clearly label with the MWCS provided
label. Your box should be clearly labeled with your name, the title of
your artwork, and your contact information. I would place this information on mailing label and affix
it to all sides of your box inside and out.
Putting it all Together
Once your box is ready, I use pipe insulation as shown in the above image that is cut to fit around
the outside of my frame. The pipe insulation can be purchase at any local hardware store and is
easy to cut to fit your frame. The pipe insulation works well in protecting your frame. You may
include bubble wrap or other packing material (no peanuts) to lay underneath the painting and on
top of the painting. Be sure to stick a contact information labels on this material as well.
Finally I always include an packing instruction sheet, which is taped to the top and bottom of the box on the inside with an image of
my painting to aide those who are packing my work. I hope this little article helps. Good Luck and Best Wishes—Belinda McGuire
Best Practices by Belinda McGuire (continued)
Above: Is a computer generated
image of completed box bottom.
Note the binder clip or clamp used to
secure the glue tabs in place while
the glue process is complete.
To the right: This image shows how the painting is laid in
the box. More pipe insulation needs to be added to the short
sides of the painting. The packing instruction sheet is affixed
to the inside of the top and bottom boxes. The other insula-
tions laying on the painting is labeled and will be placed on
the surface of the painting (top and bottom). Note the other
packing material also has labels on them.
Join the Michigan Water Color Board Our MWCS board is volunteer. We are dedicated to the ideals & programs as well as our passion of water-color. If you have any interest in being on the board…call me, it is fun and rewarding. With your support & participation helps us to continue our 73 year tradition of promoting water-medium. “Our mission is to showcase the best water-medium
artists in Michigan at our annual exhibition, to provide master artists presentations and demonstrations at our meetings and provide discounted workshop op-
portunities with our annual juror.”
Cheers to a great year artistically for all our members and for the MWCS! Thank you for supporting the Michigan Water Color Society! Here's how we use your dues. Membership dues cover the room rental cost for two member meetings, dual master artist presenter fees and meeting refresh-ments. Some dues are used to help cover the printing of the annual juried show catalog.
MWCS Membership Benefits • Newsletter - includes all MWCS events, exhibit & workshops opportunities, tips, member news section • Notification of meetings, events, prospectus, annual exhibition • Attendance at the Fall dual Artist Presentation • Reduced annual competition entry fee • Supporting & promoting Water-medium Arts and Artists • Mentorship by extraordinary professional artists The annual exhibition entry fee covers our national recognized juror’s fee, dining, lodging and travel expenses as well as the cost of the prospectus, the 4-color annual show catalog printing & mailing. If an artist’s painting sells during the an-nual show the venue takes their percentage and the artist is paid the balance. MWCS does not receive any funds from the sale. The MWCS Award fund donations support the annual exhibition awards. We are always looking for volunteers to take on roles to support the organization. We are in current need of the following Board Chair positions;
• Social Chair
• Publicity Chair
• Historian
• Social Media Chair Support and mentoring for these positions will be available. Please contact me if interested in working with a great team at [email protected] or call at 614-408-8500.
