The Seattle Convention Center (SCC) has invited Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) back for a Signature Exhibition beginning January 23 and running through July 15, 2025. Eighty-five paintings from 63 Signature and Gold Medal Fellowship members will on display in the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery on Level 2 of the Arch Building located at 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101. The show will also be online at www.nwws.org.
The last time NWWS was at the Center (then the Washington State Convention Center) was in 2019. “This exhibition showcases the variety of watermedia art and techniques that our Signature members offer,” said chair Kristi Galindo Dyson. “You’ll see the best of traditional watercolors as well as acrylic and other watermedia using experimental techniques.”
SCC will host the Artists’ Reception on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 4pm to 6pm in the south end of Level 2 of the Arch Building. Special recognition will be awarded to 14 artists. Light refreshments, infused water and a no-host bar will be offered. Information on parking at SCC is available at www.seattleconventioncenter.com/parking-garage-information.
NWWS encourages all associate members to pursue a high level of artistic accomplishment by achieving Signature Membership status. These artists have earned the privilege to use “NWWS” following their signature. The next level to gain in NWWS, which has become an international prestigious art societly, is the Gold Medal Fellowship status.
For this exhibition, QR codes will be on each painting label directing art lovers who wish to purchase any of the fine art directly to the NWWS website. “We worked with our web developers to make this as easy as possible for purchasers,” Deborah Roskopf, acting president of NWWS, explained. “If convention goers see something they like, they can immediately buy it. The painting will be shipped after the show to wherever they want or arrangements can be made for pickup.” Special note to buyers, the artist receives 75% of the purchase price.
For watermedia artists – beginners as well as professionals – interested in knowing more about NWWS and all the society has to offer, please go to www.nwws.org.
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
