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American Watercolor Society Exhibition Coming to ArtCenter Manatee

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December 22, 2021 – Sarasota

ArtCenter Manatee is honored to host the pre-eminent 154th Traveling Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society International Exhibition. Chosen from a field of 150 water media masterpieces selected into the International Exhibition (from 1100 entries), the traveling show features the work of 40 artists. This year’s show is sure to inspire artists and art lovers.

As one of only three venues in the country and the only in Florida to host this show, ArtCenter Manatee will display the diverse water media work in the Kellogg Gallery from February 8 through March 18 2022. The exhibit will also feature a slide show of the entries not included in the traveling exhibit for a more immersive art experience. Admission is $5, which assists in covering the cost of bringing such a prestigious exhibition to the ArtCenter and Bradenton. The Opening Reception is on Thursday, February 10 from 5-7pm and is free and open to the public. Mask may be required.

While inclusion in this exhibition is itself an honor, participants also compete for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals of Honor as well as other awards, with 27 artists sharing more than $44,000 in prize money.

Accompanying the exhibit will be the annual aqueous show by the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society (FSWS) in the Reid Hodges and Searle Galleries. FSWS was formed in 1983 to foster the advancement of and promote excellence in the art of watercolor painting. They seek to inform and educate through exhibitions, lectures and painting demonstrations as to the best work currently being done in watercolor.

We hope you’ll join us for our Opening Reception on Thursday, February 10, 5pm to 7pm. Meet the artists, discover the amazing talent of these local as well as international water media artists, and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere in our galleries. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages available.

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