2024 Spring Exhibition: “Ephemeral“
As winter wanes and the air begins to warm, the early “Ephemeral” spring flowers put out a burst of beauty to brighten the lingering winter days, before fading away until the next spring. Artists have been busy throughout the winter creating beautiful works and it’s time to let that lovely art shine for the spring exhibition. The Minnesota Watercolor Society spring exhibition will run from April 11th – May 17th, 2024. The gallery walls of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts will hold these bursts of color and help us all shake off the dregs of winter. Be sure to stop by the gallery and see this great exhibition.
Internationally known artist and teacher, David R Smith AWS, NWS, is the jurist of selection and will also judge accepted works for awards.
We hope you will join us for the opening reception and presentation of awards by David R Smith – Thursday, April 11th from 6 pm – 8 pm at The Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391**
This year we have the fortune to welcome back as a merchandise sponsor. They have generously provided gift certificates to add to each cash award and are also sponsoring an award as well. Thank you to Wet Paint for your generosity!
**Please note that there is construction near the art center. Please visit the center website for detour information.
20th annual MNWS spring exhibition “Ephemeral” to be held at Minnetonka Center for the Arts – April 11-May 17
As winter wanes and the air begins to warm, the early “Ephemeral” spring flowers put out a burst of beauty to brighten the lingering winter days, before fading away until the next spring. Artists have been busy throughout the winter creating new beautiful pieces and it’s time to let those lovely works of art shine for the spring exhibition. The gallery walls of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts will hold these bursts of color and help us all shake off the dregs of winter.
Internationally known artist and teacher David R Smith AWS, NWS, is the jurist of selection and will also judge accepted works for awards.
All current members of MNWS are encouraged to submit up to two of their best paintings completed within the last 2 years. The preferred method of payment for the submission fee is PayPal. The link to PayPal can be found under the Exhibitions Tab on our website or you may send a check to the address listed on the submission form. The submission rules, framing requirements, and ID label can also be found on our website under the Exhibition Tab.
This juried show is open to all MNWS members who have paid their dues through April 30, 2024. If you are not currently a member of the society, you may join when you submit your entry. Artists may submit up to two paintings, in accordance with the show prospectus. The entry fee is $30 for the first painting and $5 for the second entry. Entry fees are not refundable. Complete exhibition rules and entry information:
https://www.minnesotawatercolors.com/exhibitions/
Opening Reception
Thursday, April 11th – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Exhibition Schedule
SUBMISSION OF ART – Friday, Jan 12th to Sunday, Feb 11th
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION – Saturday, March 16th
DROP OFF PAINTINGS – Saturday April 6th- 10am-1pm (no late drop offs)
OPENING RECEPTION and AWARDS by David R Smith – Thursday, April 11th from 6 pm – 8 pm
Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391
SHOW CLOSES -Friday May 17th
PICK UP PAINTINGS Saturday, May 18th 10am-1pm (no late pick ups)
Questions about the spring show – Please contact Spring Show Co-chairs:
Laura Berg – ljbberg@comcast.net or Julie Schroeder -Brushstrokes@yahoo.com
By registering and participating in MNWS events I consent to having my likeness and and my artwork published in MNWS publicity materials.
Past Exhibitions
2023 Awards
Year | Exhibition | Chair | Location | Award Images |
2024 | Ephemeral | Julie Schroeder, Laura Berg | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2024 Awards |
2023 | Awakenings | Julie Schroeder, Laura Berg | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 2023 Awards |
2022 | Spring Forth! | Missy Moore, Julie Schroeder | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2022 Awards |
2021 | Chroma! | Missy Moore, Diane Pearson | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 2021 Awards |
2020 | Inclinations | Missy Moore, Diane Pearson | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2020 Awards |
2019 | Spring Sightings | Mary Deziel | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 2019 Awards |
2018 | Spring Contrasts | Mary Deziel | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2018 Awards |
2017 | Dancing With Color and Light | Georgia Kandiko | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 2017 Awards |
2016 | Nourishing Life Through Art | Georgia Kandiko | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 2016 Awards |
2015 | Hydro + dynamics | Laura Hanson | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2015 Awards |
2014 | Perspectives | Laura Hanson | Silverwood Gallery | 2014 Awards |
2013 | Up Close | Laura Hanson | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2013 Awards |
2012 | Spring Splendor! | Deb Magelssen | Silverwood Gallery | 2012 Awards |
2011 | Rejuvenated! | Deb Magelssen | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2011 Awards |
2010 | Swing into Spring! | Deb Magelssen | Silverwood Gallery | 2010 Awards |
2009 | Spring Light | Deb Chapin | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2009 Awards |
2008 | Spring Splash | Deb Chapin | Colonial Church | 2008 Awards |
2007 | Spring Tonic | Deb Chapin | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2007 Awards |
2006 | H2O Magic | Deb Chapin | Colonial Church | 2006 Awards |
2005 | Making Waves | Mary Hanson | Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 2005 Awards |