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nvws.org April 2012 April is around the corner and the plans for the Western Federation Watercolor exhibition are coming NO Monthly Meeting together very nicely. Once again I want to thank all on those who have participated in planning this event, especially Kathy Christensen, WFWS Project Man- Wednesday, April 11th ager and Ed Hoag, WFWS Assistant Project Manager. I would also like to thank our committee chairs and all of you who have volunteered to do the many tasks which are necessary to make this an event successful. instead.......... The date for our April meeting has been changed to Thursday, April 12th at 7:00 pm at the Mesquite Club. There will be a Barbeque dinner beginning Please Join Us at 6:00 pm, followed by a slide show presentation titled “Life in Nevada,” by artist Sharon Schaffer at 7:00 pm. Members are invited to attend the dinner for the and/or the slide show. (See page 3 for details.) Those who registered and paid 37th Annual for the dinner at the March meeting do not need to contact us, your name has already been included in the count. There is no cost to attend the slide show. If Western Federation you wish to attend just the slide show, please contact me, Barbara Stanton, at of 804-6549, or via email at [email protected] by Wednesday, April 4th as well. Space is limited, so please register if you plan to attend. Thank you in advance Watercolor Societies for your cooperation. Exhibition On Friday, April 13th, members are also invited to attend a watercolor dem- onstration by NVWS artist Charlotte Huntley, at 1:00 pm at the Hyatt Place and related activities Las Vegas, 4520 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169. Space is limited there as April 12-15, 2012 well, so please contact me, Barbara Stanton, at 804-6549, or via email at [email protected] by Wednesday, April 4th if you wish to attend this event. Of course the WFWS reception will be held at 5:00 pm at UNLV that evening and is open to the public, so bring your friends and neighbors. Our March meeting was very successful with a very information presentation See Barb’s message by Dave Mazur on composing paintings using our photographs. Thank you and page 2 - 3 Dave for sharing your expertise and those wonderful little frames you created for us to use when creating our designs. for Our NVWS Spring show and reception in March was wonderful thanks to the all the activities diligent work of our own Vina Curtis, Louise Gillespie, Sylvia Bachiochi and the staff at the Springs Preserve. The exhibit is a beautiful testament to the tal- ent, ingenuity, and creative imagination of the artists in our club and the Las Vegas area. Great job everyone. Hope to see you all in April. Thanks again for all your support. The NVWS is successful because of your participation and dedication. Keep those paints and brushes moving. Barbara Stanton, NVWS President April 2012 Nevada Watercolor Society page 1 Western Fed 2012 Events Map - April 12-15th, 2012 Nevada Watercolor Society’s Spring Show at the to DOWNTOWN Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd at US 95 (admission fee to Springs Preserve) Las Vegas Premium Charleston Blvd. Outlets Charleston Blvd. E. St Louis Ave. Thursday night BBQ dinner @6pm ($17.00 per person) Stratosphere and Artist Presentation Valley View Blvd. Sahara Ave. Sahara Ave. @ 7pm (free) Palace at the Mesquite Club Station 702 E. St Louis Ave. LV 89104 (parking in rear) STRIP Highland Dr. Circus Circus Adventuredome Circus acts Riviera Blvd. Industrial Rd. Riviera Hilton Las Vegas Maryland Parkway Las Vegas Blvd. Desert Inn Rd. Convention Center Trump Encore Tower . Fashion Show d R STRIP Wynn Las Vegas mall e s Spring Mou i ntain Rd. Wynn Esplanade d a Sa r n a d P Treasure Island s The A v Sirens of TI Palazzo e. The Venetian The Mirage Volcano Sands Grand Twain Ave. Secret Garden Madame Convention Canal Center and Dolphin Habitat Tussaud’s Shoppes Harrah’s Caesars Imperial Palace Friday night Palace Auto Collection Forum Shops Flamingo Award Ceremony at 5pm Gold Flamingo Wildlife Habitat Rio at the Judy Bayley Theatre Coast Bill’s Gamblin’ Westin Flamingo Rd. Hall & Saloon Casuarina on UNLV Campus Palms Art Bally’s Tuscany and walk to see Gallery Via Bellagio Paris The Platinum WFWS 37 Exhibition at Conservatory STRIP Las Vegas UNLV Bellagio Fountains Eiel Tower Ham Hall (6pm) Arville St. Planet Hard Rock Hotel Campus (See Detailed UNLV Map) Harmon Ave. Hollywood Rock Tour Resort Hard Miracle Mile Shops Harmon Ave. Rock CityCenter 15 Polo Towers Harmon Ave. Hawaiian Marketplace . Saturday Showcase mall Koval Ln. Monte Carlo Hard Rock Cafe Delegate Discussion Group radise Rd radise MGM Grand a Roller P 9:15 am @ New York Coaster Majorie Barrack Museum New York Lion Habitat Tropicana Ave. Tropicana Ave. on the UNLV Campus . d v l Hooters and walk to see B s Tropicana Hotel Excalibur a Nevada Watercolor Society’s g Charlotte Huntley Demonstration e V Reno Ave. Permanent Collection s on Friday at 1pm (free) a ART GALLERY L at Leid Library (11am) ATTRACTIONS Luxor Hyatt Place Las Vegas McCARRAN Parking lot access MONORAIL INTERNATIONAL 4520 Paradise Road Mandalay AIRPORT available from SHOPPING Place Las Vegas, 89169 Mandalay Harmon Ave Bay Four Seasons Shark Reef THEHotel To HWY 215 , Airport Airport Access, terminal Los Angeles “Welcome” To Las Vegas sign parking Outlet Center To Airport and Town Square, Russell Rd. photography Connector area South Point and 215 and Silverton April 2012 Nevada Watercolor Society page 2 Western Federation of Watercolor Societies On Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 6:00 pm: NVWS Members are invited to attend the Mesquite Club dinner at 6pm and/or the Presentation by Wildlife Artist Sharon Schafer at 7pm. If you wish to attend the dinner, the cost is $17.00. Please register for the dinner by contacting Elida Kidman, at 716-2899 or via email at [email protected] no later than Wednesday, April 4th. Checks should be made out to the Nevada Watercolor Society and mailed to Elida Kidman at 6185 N. Conquistador St, Las Vegas, NV 89149-1339 by Wednesday, April 4th as well. On Friday, April 13, 2012 at 1:00 pm: NVWS Members are invited to attend the demonstration by California artist and NVWS member Charlotte Huntley at the Hyatt Place Las Vegas meeting room. 4520 Paradise Road, LV 89169..... This event is free but space is limited so please contact Barbara Stanton, at 804-6549, or via email at [email protected] by Wednesday, April 4th if you wish to attend this event. On Friday, April 13, 2012 at 5:00 pm: ALL NVWS Members and friends are invited to attend the Awards Ceremony and Opening Reception. The recep- tion and awards ceremony begins at the Judy Bayley Theater on the UNLV Campus. The reception continues with the viewing of the paintings from 6 - 7:30pm at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall (next to the Judy Bayley Theater on the UNLV Campus) FLAMINGO ROAD CLAYMONT ST CLAYMONT RECEPTION: APRIL 13TH 5pm EVENT PARKING AND MARYLAND PARKWAY GALLERY VIEWING READ CAREFULLY FOR HOURS & RESTRICTIONS COTTAGE GROVE AVE. BUILDING NAME: JUDY BAYLEY THEATRE .................... 86 PARKING PARKING LOT ARTEMUS W. HAM CONCERT HALL...84 LOT PARKING GARAGE (5 STORY).............85 85 FLASH LIGHT - SCULPTURE................A 89 ENTRY FINE ARTS - ALTA HAM..........................83 MUSIC CENTER - BEAM........................87 B FOUNDATIONS BUILDING...................89 84 86 87 GALLERY A RECEPTION BUS & TAXI DROP OFF AREA...............B HOURS: METERED & PERMIT PARKING 83 • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM MONDAY THRU THURSDAY STAFF • 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM FRIDAY PARKING LOT (AVAILABLE AFTER • OPEN PARKING SAT-SUN WORKING HRS) NO METERED OR PERMITS NEEDED • DO NOT PARK IN ANY RESERVED AREA Shows and Exhibits Congratulations to the Winners of the 2012 Spring Show: (above left) Best of Show: “Let Them Eat Cake” by Lolita Develay (above center) First Place: “High Mountain Gathering” by David Mazur (above right) Second Place: “Reading Railroad” by Shirley Jeane (above center) Third Place: “Round and Round” by Shirley Winslow (below center) Dottie Burton Creative Award: “Meltdown” by Barbara Stanton (below left)Honorable Mention: “It’s Never Too Late to Write” by Sharon Menary (below center) Honorable Mention: “Can’t Cross Here” by Bill Fravel (below right) Honorable Mention: “After Work - Fremont Street” by Elena Wherry Show continues until May 6th, 2012. Stop by the Big Springs Gallery at the Springs Preserve and see the complete NVWS Spring Show. (Spring Preserve entry fee required) April 2012 Nevada Watercolor Society page 4 Workshops Photo Shoot instead of Paintout Birgit O’Connor Workshop “Desert n’ Blooms” Photo Shoot (an alternative to a paintout) October 8-11th, 2012 Monday - Thursday at the Mesquite Club will meet McDonald’s $340 for members, $365 for non-members 10290 W CHARLESTON BLVD, Las Vegas, NV 89135 To reserve your spot, send a non-refundable $50 check to: Saturday May 5th at 8am for coffee, conversation and snacks Nevada Watercolor Society then we will proceed to P.O. Box 27224 Las Vegas, Nevada 89126 Calico Basin in Red Rock Canyon attn: Workshop deposit for Birgit O’Connor at 9am for the photo shoot Visit www.birgitoconnor.com to learn some of Bring your camera and Birgit’s techniques, get some free step by step dress for a sunny day and short hike instructions and tips Carpooling Available Accolades to our Members For additional information, contact David Mazur at cell 248-766-3469 Congratulations Critique Group to our NVWS Members who received awards Southeast Area (Henderson) Group in the City Lights 8th Juried Fine Art Show: will meet