  | INSPIRING WATERMEDIA ARTISTS FOR OVER 40 YEARS |
Welcome!... Our Mission in Action
The advantages of water media Whether you are new to art or well-versed in other artistic media, watercolor and opaque water media offer a fascinating experience. It can be equal parts happy accident and extensive planning. It is easily portable, and supplies don’t need much storage space. "I love the look of watercolor - how the colors flow together. I aspire to be looser in my painting and use the works of Josie Van Gent Edell's Charleston paintings for inspiration." Who are our members? Our talented Suncoast members range from beginners to advanced, with about half being hobbyists and half being professional artists. We share our time and love of water media through juried exhibitions, live classroom demonstrations, field trips, and other gatherings. "There is something truly magical about the way colors merge into one another in watercolor. That and the beautiful glowing color one can achieve keep me coming back to this medium again and again." Tips and jargon for beginners We love to introduce new artists to our favorite medium. All you need is paper, paint, brushes and water. That sounds easy until you go shopping! Outreach This spring, Suncoast presented awards for Excellence in Water Media to Sarasota and Manatee County High School artists. It was a joy to see the creativity of all the young artists. On Giving Tuesday we will once again ask our Members for their generosity for this outreach program. Thank you to all the Members who contributed to this meaningful effort! | Come enjoy the show! We produce two juried members-only shows each year. Join today to be eligible to enter and receive the calls for entry in your inbox. We offer in-person demos from October-May. Only $10 per person. Join us for occasional field trips. Visit museums, plein air painting locations, or find inspiration with our community of artists and art lovers. Membership is open to full and part-time residents of Florida's Gulf Coast from Pasco to Collier County, with centrally located Sarasota/Bradenton as the hub of our in-person activities. Field trips and Satellite Gatherings will be farther afield, and one exhibition will be virtual. We are a friendly group of artists who would love to welcome you! Our membership year is January 1st. You must be current to enter our exhibitions. In the Members Only section, Members can view our Membership Directory and can update their member profile with an artist statement, website and images. Along with our quarterly newsletter and monthly What’s Happening emails, you’ll have all our exhibition calls and event invitations at your fingertips. Join today and find inspiration among our Suncoast artists! |
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Email us at Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society [FSWS] is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free 1-800-help-fla) or from the website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Charities. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State of Florida. Registration #CH73752 |
