2021 Fall Exhibition: Lost in Paint
September 29 – November 6, 2021
12600 Nicollet Ave
Burnsville, MN
Exhibition Schedule
- Registration opens: Tuesday, August 3, 2021
- Registration closes: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
- Painting drop-off: Tuesday, September 28 from 10 am – 1 pm ONLY*
- Award Ceremony: Thursday, October 14 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm
- Painting pick-up: Monday, November 8 from 10 am – 1 pm ONLY*
You may have someone else drop-off and/or pick-up your painting for you. The Ames Center cannot accept early drop-offs or hold a painting for late pick-up.
*Subject to change based on any COVID restrictions in place. If the Ames Center is closed, we will host a Virtual Show posted on the MNWS website.
About the Exhibition
The MNWS Fall Member Exhibition is a non-juried show open to all active members who have paid dues through May 31, 2022. Artists of all skill levels may submit one painting. The first 70 paid entries will be accepted. The $30 fee is non-refundable and helps support the Minnesota Water Color Society.
Paintings may be offered for sale or shown as NFS – not for sale. The Ames Center will exclusively handle all transactions and collect a 25% commission.
All entries must follow MNWS Exhibition Rules and artists are required to accept a Submission Agreement to participate. Entries that do not adhere to all rules will be rejected at drop off and entry fees will not be refunded. No exceptions. This policy ensures the integrity of our organization within the arts community. Artists are strongly encouraged to completely read and understand rules. Check out the FAQs section for additional information.
Send an email with any questions to mnwsfallshow@gmail.com.
Questions?
Send an email with any questions to mnwsfallshow@gmail.com.
Past Exhibitions
| Year | Exhibition | Chair | Location | Award Images |
| 2020 | SPLASH! | Janet Bates | White Bear Center for the Arts | 2020 Show |
| 2019 | Minnesota Dreamin’ | Therésa Weseman | Ames Center | 2019 Awards |
| 2018 | Awash in Autumn | Therésa Weseman | Ames Center | 2018 Awards |
| 2017 | Luminous Light | Therésa Weseman | Hopkins Center for the Arts | 2017 Awards |
| 2016 | Flying Colors | Suzi McArdle | Lakeville Area Arts Center | 2016 Awards |
| 2015 | Brilliant Passages | Suzi McArdle | Ames Center | 2015 Awards |
| 2014 | Inspired Images | Vic Perlbachs | Ames Center | 2014 Awards |
| 2013 | Waterworks | Vic Perlbachs | Colonial Church | 2013 Awards |
| 2012 | Finding Minnesota | Vic Perlbachs | Christ Church Lutheran | 2012 Awards |
| 2011 | Mosaic | Vic Perlbachs | Colonial Church | 2011 Awards |
| 2010 | Illuminated | Sonja Hutchinson | Burnsville Performing Art Center | 2010 Awards |
| 2009 | Ripples and Reflections | Sonja Hutchinson | Bloomington Art Center | 2009 Awards |
| 2008 | Seasons in the City | Catherine Hearding | Plymouth Congregational Church | 2008 Awards |
| 2007 | Awash with Color | Catherine Hearding | Bloomington Art Center | 2007 Awards |
| 2006 | Brush to Paper | CeCeile Hartleib | Blaine City Hall | 2006 Awards |
| 2005 | Different Strokes |
CeCeile Hartleib
Terry Kayser
|
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts | 2005 Awards |
| 2004 | September Splendor | Holly Landauer | Bloomington Art Center | 2004 Awards |