1. Annapolis Watercolor Club
September 2012
PRESIDENT’S VIEWPOINT PRESIDENT’S VIEWPOINT (Cont...d)
Sept 2012 Museum for promoting our show to their supporters. Not only
Welcome back! As you know the Annapolis Watercolor were paintings sold at the reception but I was approached by two
Club begins its fiscal year in September. As such, for the people interested in becoming AWC members! Great work every-
first time you have received a statement regarding your one!
membership status. Thank you to all those who have so
Please note our meeting schedule for this fall has been altered a
promptly sent in your club dues. We have an exciting year bit due to conflicting events at Maryland Hall.
ahead with new exhibition venues, a great variety of dem-
onstrators and workshops, plus our annual trip to New Once again welcome back! Best to you all, Cathy
York. Thank you to all our volunteers for keeping our club AWC Monthly Meeting Schedule
going strong! We do, however, have a current need to fill September 5, Brenda Will Kidera
some of our most critical positions. October 10, Steve Fleming
November 7, Betty Knupp
First, we need a Recording Secretary; the secretary at- December 19, Holiday Party
tends the monthly board meetings and records the minutes AWC SEPTEMBER MEETING:
of the meeting. This is an important position and a great Featuring Brenda Will Kidera
way to keep up with everything that is going on with the
club! Ms. Kidera is a classical realist painter, moving freely between
oil, watercolor and acrylic in a variety of subject matter: land-
scape, still life, floral, portrait and wildlife. She works both in the
Second, our Trip Chair position is open; the trip chair studio and plein air. Her award winning paintings have been ex-
organizes our annual trip to New York city and other trips hibited in many juried group and solo shows and galleries across
closer to home throughout the year. This job requires or- the US and her paintings hang in private, corporate, and public
ganization and careful planning but is extremely rewarding! collections.
Many thanks to Nadine Vauthier for taking on the web- Ms. Kidera is a signature artist member of the Washington Soci-
ety of Landscape Painters , Baltimore Watercolor Society, Poto-
master position from Annette Uroskie. Annette did a
mac Valley Watercolorists , and she is a member of the Society of
wonderful job keeping our site current but decided it was Animal Artists , Oil Painters of America, Mid-Atlantic Plein-Air
time to allow another to fill this vital position. Nadine has Painters Association and National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Soci-
proven to be quite capable and responsive and I know she ety. For over 15 years, she has taught group classes in a variety of
will do great things for us! mediums at her studio and through Howard County Recreation
and Parks. She also teaches workshops for various arts organiza-
There are always less involved volunteer jobs available. tions. She has served as a juror of regional shows. Kidera was
featured in Watercolor Magic magazine.
Volunteering is a sure way to get to know other members
and contribute to the success of our club. Please contact Kidera’s studio is surrounded by the
me or any of our board members if you can fill any of rural countryside, gardens and wildlife
these positions. Thank you for your consideration! which are inspiration for many of her
paintings. Kidera lives in Woodbine
And finally, I’d like to acknowledge the hard work of with her husband, metal sculptor Ed
Brenda Larson and Dave Murphy for the success of our Kidera. Brenda will be demonstrating
Annual Juried Show at the Maritime Museum. The show watercolor portrait painting; in particu-
was beautiful and I’m proud of everyone who entered and lar, she will demonstrate the layering
perhaps stepped outside of their comfort zone with the technique she devised 25 years ago to
theme, Best of the Bay. We sold 9 paintings; 20 percent of “Popsicles”
paint portraits effectively, and in a con- Brenda Kidera
all the paintings that hung in the show! There were a huge trolled manner.
number of attendees at the reception; thanks to the

2. ANNAPOLIS WATERCOLOR CLUB
SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING
BOARD MEMBERS The AWC Board meeting will be held at the Severna Park
Cathy Newman President 410-507-1308 Library on 19 September 2012 at 6pm. The meeting is open
Sue Corrigan-Yo Vice President 410-266-6471 to all members. Board members should advise if unable to
OPEN Secretary 410-757-3717 attend.
Peter DeVries Treasurer 410-956-2940
DID YOU VISIT THE AWC
Members at Large
WEBPAGE?
Julie Dunard Trip Chair 410-761-3940 AWC is very proud of our webpage thanks to webmaster,
Brenda Larson/ Co-chair Nadine Vauthier! Nadine works very hard at keeping the
Dave Murphy Exhibitions most accurate information available for the AWC mem-
Nadine Vauthier Webmaster 410 -849-8523 bers as well as anyone who chooses to visit. Sometimes
Julie Roskin Workshop Co-Chair 410 - 571 – 1477 news pops in between newsletters and the webpage is a
Ron Thomas Workshop Co-Chair 410 - 255 - 3577 great place to update everyone on exhibits, workshops,
Brigitte Whittel Publicity Chair 301 – 805 - 8344 shows or other events. The page includes photos of our
Nadine Vauthier Photographer 410-627-7549 events and a gallery of members’ works. One of the
Rita Grau Membership Chair 410-643-2605 benefits of membership is the opportunity to post
Helen Waskey Sunshine Committee 410-647-7933 your latest works on this page! Just contact Nadine for
Karen McGady Newsletter Editor 410 - 451- 0648 more information! Finally, AWC now offers a DVD li-
Trish Doty Past President 410 - 544 - 1095 brary to members!
Send articles to the Newsletter Editor:
Karen McGady
1704 Grey Birch Court, Crofton, MD, 21114 DATES TO REMEMBER
410-451-0648 or k.mcgady@gmail.com
5 September , AWC Monthly Meeting, Presenter Brenda Will
Send Membership dues to: Kidera
Membership Chair
7 Sept, Chesapeake College Annual Art Show is accepting
314 Five Farms Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666
entries, by mail only.
AWC Website: 8 Sept- Paint Out Workshop at the Grachur Club in Pasa-
www.annapoliswatercolorclub.org dena, MD by Caroline Councell, 9:30 am to 3 pm.
19 Sept– Workshop with Christine O‘Neill,
MEMBERSHIP NEWS 10 October, AWC Monthly Meeting, Presenter Steve
Fleming
The reminders for 2012-2013 membership have gone out to
7 November, AWC Monthly Meeting, Presenter Betty
all of our current members and I am getting a great response
from our members. It’s also nice to see members filling out Knupp
the new section at the bottom of the invoice to volunteer for December 19, AWC Monthly Meeting, Holiday Party
AWC! Welcome to our latest new member Larry Booth. I am
looking forward to seeing everyone at our September meet-
ing! -Rita Grau Membership Chair
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Fall is here! Maryland Hall is part of the Anne Arundel
School System and therefore, if school system night classes are
cancelled due to weather, Maryland Hall will also be closed.
Please check for the school schedule if we have a winter storm
before any of our scheduled meetings.

3. UPCOMING SHOW OPPORTUNTIY
The Chesapeake College Annual Art Show is accepting
entries by 7 September not 17 Sept as advertised in their bro-
chure, which is also on the AWC web site. They are accepting
your entries ONLY by mail. Angela Harmon apologizes for
any confusion this may have caused.. The contact information
If you enjoy the Wyeth family’s art, tours are now open for follows: Chesapeake College, Arts & Sciences, 1000 College
the Andrew Wyeth studio (NC's - his dad's studio) has had Drive, Wye Mills, MD 21679
tours for many years now. As far as I know, this is the first
time it has been opened to the public. The tours are offered -Karen McGady
through the Brandywine Museum. Here is the link for the Note from the AWC Newsletter editor: If you have news you would
info: http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/awstudio.html like to share, contact me to be included in next month’s newsletter,
k.mcgady@gmail.com or call me, 410.451.0648.
The tours end in October. It doesn't say if they will restart in
the spring. –Trish Doty, Past AWC President
AWC CLUB MEMBER NEWS
Congratulations to Sheila DeLaquil, who won “Best in
Show” at the Art League's July All Media Exhibit (the Art
League, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 Union St., Alexan-
dria, VA 22314, http://www.theartleague.org/content/home)
in July 2012.
AWC IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! Christine O’Neill is showing some of her work at the Anna-
As our President, Cathy Newman, mentioned, AWC needs a polis Maritime Museum, featuring new art from this past win-
few members to step up to the plate and volunteer for some ter. The opening is Thursday, Aug. 30th from 5-7pm and eve-
key positions. We need someone to act as Recording Secretary, ryone in the club is invited!
and we need someone to volunteer to coordinate trips for our
membership, as “Trip Chair” Won’t you consider volunteering Ardythe Jolliff's painting entitled "Callaway Lilies" won the
your time and talents to our club? It is rewarding and interest- 1st Place Award, Professional category, at the Lancaster Art
ing, and you get opportunities to get so much better acquainted Associations Spring Members Show. Her painting entitled
with our talented membership. Thank you in advance for being "Skipjack Thomas Cylde" was accepted into the Pittsburgh
willing to volunteer! Watercolor Society's 2012 Aqueous Open to be held at the
3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie, PA from 6 October to 3 No-
The AWC is always looking for volunteers to help with our vember. Her painting entitled "Fanfare" was accepted into the
regular meetings, at workshops, paint-outs, exhibits and social Rhode Island Watercolor Society's 19th Annual Show in Paw-
events. The AWC officers do so many things to keep the Club tucket, RI. In addition, her painting entitled "Autumn Blues"
going – it is much appreciated when others help by stepping up was accepted into the Philadelphia Water Color Society's
“for the greater good”! Here is a list of positions which need to 112th Anniversary International Exhibition of Works on Pa-
be filled, if we are to function as a viable club: If you are inter- per to be held at the Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA from 5
ested in helping in any way, please speak with any of our offi- October through 17 November."
cers. We are more than willing to find a place that fits your time
and interest – be it a one-time event or something on an ongo- -Karen McGady, AWC Newsletter Editor
ing basis. AWC is a fun and easy group to work with –
PLEASE JOIN US! - Karen McGady, AWC Newsletter
Editor

4. WATERCOLORS IN MINIATURE SHOW
• Presented by the Annapolis Watercolor Club and the
Benfield Gallery, running from September 19 thru Octo-
ber 20 2012.
• This is a non themed show open to the public and will be
juried by Kelly Richard.
• Each artist may bring up to 3 works that must be original,
completed within the last 3 years. Artwork can not exceed
10 inches in any direction, including the frame.
• Show entry fee is $10.00 for members., $ 20.00 for non–
members. Commission is 50%
• The show is accepting 30 to 40 paintings. The address is
below for your convenience: Plein Air Painting at Linthicum
Walks
Benfield Gallery Photos courtesy of Nadine
485 Jumpers Hole Rd Vauthier, AWC Photographer
Severna Park, Md. and Web Master
410-544-2299
Please check the AWC rules for juried shows. Send Forms
and Checks to:
Brenda Larson
818 Coachway
Annapolis, Md 21401
WATERCOLORS IN MINIATURE CALENDAR
August 13 Delivery of art to be framed
Sept 10 Forms and checks must be in
Sept 13, 14 Receiving of artwork at Benfield Gallery 10 - 5
PM.
Sept 15 show will be juried
Sept 17 non selected art can be picked up from 10-5 PM
Sept 19 Exhibit begins
Sept 29 Reception to meet the artists 2-4 PM If you are in the
show, please show up 15 min. before hand.
Oct 20 Close date of show
Oct 22,23 Pickup of unsold painting 10-5 PM MINIATURES IN WATERCOLORS (Cont...d)
IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!
ARTIST INFORMATION-mail w/ check by Sept 10, ARTIST INFORMATION-mail w/ check by Sept 10,
2012. No late entries accepted. 2012. No late entries accepted.
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PHONE_________________________ PHONE_________________________
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PRICE__________________________ PRICE__________________________
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ARTIST INFO- PUT ON BACK OF ART ARTIST INFO- PUT ON BACK OF ART
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EMAIL__________________________ EMAIL__________________________

5. AWC Members Offering Classes
Ron Thomas
“Watercolor and Oil Painting Classes”
Students of all levels are welcome!
Tuesday, Severna Park AC Moore Store, formerly Old
Navy, 6pm til 8:30pm
Thursday, AC Moore Store Glen Burnie, 6pm til 8:30pm
Beginners Welcome. All Levels. $15 per class.
Maryland Federation of Artists (MFA)
Bring what you have, I’ll help with the rest. SHOW OPPORTUNITY
MFA is looking for entries in their annual Small Wonders
Call Ron Thomas. 410.255.3577 or call competition. The prospectus can be found on their web
Glen Burnie Store, 410.582.9346 site, http://www.mdfedart.org/ Open to artists residing in
USA, Puerto Rico and Canada, submit your JPEG entry
through MFA's On-line Entry Program at
www.mdfedart.org for entry application and to download a
prospectus.
Juror: Laura Amussen, Director of Exhibitions and Art Col-
...at a Miniatures Group Meeting lection Coordinator, Goucher College, Baltimore, MD.
Photos courtesy of Nadine Cash Awards: $1000.
Vauthier, AWC Photographer
and Web Master Submitted to AWC by Trish Doty, Past President.
Paint Out with Carolyn Councell
We are fortunate to have available to us the following work-
shop. Please contact Carolyn if you are interested either by
phone, (410) 437-5474, or email her at the following address:
AWC Newsletter Notes caramarb@aol.com.
What: Paint Out Workshop
Please do not hesitate to let me know if you are involved in a
show, community service project, have sold a painting (or Where: the Grachur Club in Pasadena, MD
more!) or head a group that is doing something with watercol-
ors. Include your photos! Just remember “Newsy Nine- When: 8 September, from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
teenth” That means that if you get an article to me by the
19th, I will do my best to get your news into the next month’s Cost: $15.00 a person
newsletter.
Want to advertise in this newsletter? There are two tiers The Grachur Club is on the Magothy, so if the weather is
available to you. If you have a one time event, the fee to ad- not good, the workshop will be held indoors.
vertise it is $10.00. If you have ongoing classes, workshops
or other events, there is an annual advertising fee of $50.00.
—Karen McGady, Editor

6. Annapolis Maritime Museum
Annual Watercolor Show
June 2012 Annapolis Maritime Museum
Annual Watercolor Show
Photos courtesy of Nadine Vauthier, June 2012
AWC Photographer and Web Master
Photos courtesy of Nadine Vauthier,
AWC Photographer and Web Master
Newsletter Editor
1704 Grey Birch Court
Crofton, MD 21114