CFWS News and Announcements

Orlando Magazine's Paint the Town Exhibition will open March 15 and run through April 13th at the Gallery at Avalon Island. CWFS artists are represented in this show.

A recent article in the “Apopka Chief” honored the society and the Florida Watercolor Society for their work and civic contributions. Other members of our Club -- Valerie Washburn, Jim Pierce and Judi Kaye were also honored.

Orlando to host Florida Watercolor Society in 2012
It will be an opportunity to interact with a larger club and join with them to attract attention to our wonderful watercolor art. The 41st Annual Florida Watercolor Society Convention site will be the spacious Doubletree at the Entrance to Universal, Orlando, conveniently located right off Interstate 4. Volunteers are needed for September 9 and 12-16th. Contact Sally Hall to sign on.

The FWS Exhibition will be held at the Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 East Princeton St., Orlando. The Exhibition will begin on September 14. We are looking for CFWS members to help in providing food for the reception. We will need volunteers. See Nancy Larkin or email.

Discover - information, opportunities, enrichment Cindy Sturla recommends this website to the online artist’s magazine “Artist Daily”. There is an excellent article about Mary Whyte and what she has to say about her journey as a painter.: artistdaily@interweave.com

Brian Casey of The Historic Sanford Welcome Center encourages CFWS artists to participate in Sanford’s “Fourth Fridays” Art Walk celebrations. This is another great opportunity to exhibit your art! Brian can be reached at 407.616.9576.

University Club of Winter Park
Each month a particular artist is featured in the Art Gallery. Most artists open their exhibit with a Sunday reception from 2 to 4 p.m. As they believe in encouraging and promoting Florida artists, there is no charge for showing or selling your art at this venue located at 841 North Park Avenue, Winter Park. For information contact 407.629.2125

Art of Healing Exhibit - Call for submissions
The Seminole Cultural Arts Council has partnered with Florida Hospital Altamonte Springs to offer a new and innovative Art in Public Places program in Seminole County. Explore the art of healing and connection through Art of Healing Gallery Juried Exhibition on display on the First Floor at Florida Hospital in Altamonte Springs. Each exhibit will be on display for three months, making this ongoing exhibit the perfect place to gain exposure to new, potential buyers!

Theme: ‘New Start’
Opening date of exhibit: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Closing date of exhibit: April 9th, 2012

Culture and Cocktails is starting again so mark your calendar!
This event takes place November - April on the 2nd Friday of every month. It’s an art and music affair. Guest musicians perform, guest authors share. Admission is $5, and includes one drink ticket. Guests who sign up for a membership to the Art & History Museums – Maitland, which will be offered at half price that evening, receive free admission and a complimentary drink ticket.

There will be an opportunity for artists to sketch, paint or sculpt a LIVE, draped model outside in the courtyard throughout the evening. The artists should bring all of their own art supplies. Please let Kent Arblaster (rkenta@netzero.net) know if you plan to attend so that he can have enough chairs, easels and light set-up in advance. This will be a regular feature.

For information, 407.539.2181 or visit www.ArtandHistory.org. CWFS members are encouraged to volunteer to help at these events.

Upcoming Workshop Opportunities
CFWS is offering a number of workshops open to the membership and the public. More information about the workshops and how to apply: CFWS Workshops.