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Enjoy historic and fine art exhibits year round. There is never a fee to visit our exhibits!
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Our Current Exhibit


2023 WOWS Member's Watercolor Show
August 25 - November 26

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In 1974, a group of artists wanted to create an organization for the purpose of promoting watercolor as a fine art medium, and they 
founded the Western Ohio Watercolor Society (WOWS). One of the original members, Elizabeth “Betty” (Garver) Nagy, was an organizer/founder and held the position of being the first president of WOWS.

In the years ahead, there were several other well-known artists that have served as President, i.e., acclaimed Miami Valley artist, David Smith, known for his watercolor architecture and landscapes of the Dayton area; Homer Hacker known for his watercolors both on a local and national organization level also served as President of WOWS. Renowned artist and author, Nita Leland, wrote six books on color 
theory and is believed to be the leading authority on color theory. We were honored to have had Nita serve as President in 1986.

No doubt, WOWS holds a long history, and we believe we were the first watercolor organization in Ohio. We are very proud of the many 
dedicated artists over the years who worked together with a vision to continue and to further the growth of the organization. We continue to exhibit our watercolors in shows, host watercolor demonstrations during our monthly meetings, and invite the public to participate and learn about watercolor.
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Meet Our Juror: Jill Hartman

Jill Hartman doesn’t recall a time as a child when she didn’t have a coloring book, pencils, crayons and a notepad. At age 7, her dad gifted her a woodburner that resulted in family and 
neighbors getting holiday ornaments that winter. As a teen, Jill took drawing classes from a local artist after school, made woven bracelets for friends and painted banners with her cheerleading squad; she was always making something.
                     
A graduate of Bowling Green State University and The University of Dayton, Jill Hartman has been a high school art teacher for 27 years. She has served The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in a variety of events and initiatives and coordinates an annual exhibit of Troy Area student work for local school districts. She was recently celebrated as “2023 Outstanding Art Teacher of the Year” for the western region of the Ohio Art Education Association.

Jill considers herself a “Jill of all mediums” and eagerly takes part in area workshops and classes where each new medium quickly becomes her new favorite. While watercolor was her undergraduate concentration, she finds watercolor among the most difficult mediums to teach despite its versatility.

As the parent of adult children and someone that cannot sit still, Jill is now starting to make more art for exhibit and sale. Fostering confidence in young talent and assisting young people in getting their work seen is her greatest contribution to the art world.

A Word From Our Juror

It was an incredible honor to serve as juror for the Western Ohio’s Watercolor Society (WOWS) Member Show at Troy-Hayner Cultural 
Center. To all artist members that submitted work, thank you for the opportunity to see through your eyes and experience your vision through this lens. To the artists selected, congratulations. As a veteran high school art teacher, I have always loved the versatility of watercolor but find it to be the most challenging to teach as teens often resist the planning and patience vital for developed, traditional works in watercolor. I sensed your persistence with the details I uncovered in each pass I made through the exhibit.

After careful study, I was ultimately drawn to works that transported me to a place. These works evoked a memory and occasionally echoed themes of celebrated artists. It would be irresponsible of me to not acknowledge my interest in the application of the media and I would note that a different juror could have easily chosen other works. There is an immense amount of talent on exhibit.

First place recipient Tessa Kalman translates smell and sound in Out of the Gate; her gestural figures are posturally expressive in the middle ground of a composition dominated by transparent, textural exhaust that capitalizes on the granular surface. Oakes Quarry Park by Linda Leas (second place) is masterfully masked and layered; I am transported to the idyllic settings we long for as observers of beloved natural settings. Rounding out the juror awardees is My First Wheels No2; seemingly celebratory of youth and its discovered freedoms, Connie S. Gifford’s closed composition hints at isolation like that of Edward Hopper; it delights and imposes thought.

Honorable Mention pieces explore a variety of themes like a survey course in the arts. Rose Schultz’s Shady Sojourn is a meticulous study in depth that’s playfully approached like a batik. The ordinary is extraordinary in Cheryl Milligan’s elevated still life, Summer’s Bounty; the rich tones in contrast to highlights satisfy the viewer. The loose, gestural quality of Jennifer O’Brien’s Twins is contemporary and playful. Finally, Marie Trittschuh’s open composition, Pollinating, marries traditional watercolor to the newest of paper; detail bubbles to the top of the surface in a soft, puddled background of a similar palette.

Winter of Life by Marsha Elliott was selected for the Portrait Award; this structured, modern vignette highlights a traditional, familiar subject with confident tones and bold light.

Other important factors are craftsmanship and technique, individual expression, and unique qualities that draw the viewer back to the piece for a second or third time, making me wonder how something was planned or marveling at what seems effortless (but clearly is not!) Life as a teacher can be insular and I want to applaud all exhibitors for their courage and hope others are inspired to share their work in this way. Again, thank you for this opportunity.

Jill Hartman
WOWS Juror
August, 2023

Participating Artists 
*listed in alphabetical order by last name

 Shirlee Bauer                 The View at Hebble Creek                                       $300
                                          Beach Grass                                                                $250
                                          Mikayla’s Selfie                                                           NFS

Aileen M. Cave              Fallingwater II                                                            $1,800
                                          Lost                                                                               $800

Sherry Cia                      A Morning of Hebble Creek Reserve                      $350
                                         The Life of the Rock                                                   $450
                                         No Title                                                                         $100

Donna Pierce-Clark      Still Standing                                                             $2,300

Carol Collett                   Grassland Sparrow                                                    $65
                                           Pretty Prickles                                                           $100
                                           The Tour guide                                                          $125

Joann Davenport           Time for Rehearsal                                                   NFS 
                                           Pop                                                                              NFS 
                                           Remembrance                                                          NFS 

Billie Dickson                 Flowers For M’Lady                                                $350
                                          Along the Seine                                                         $350
                                           Storm Clouds                                                            $350

Carol Edsall                    Island Channel                                                          $425
                                           Simple Treasures                                                     $325
                                           Shelling, Just One More                                         $325

Marsha Elliott                  Winter of Life *PORTRAIT AWARD*                 $325
                                            Chew Mail Pouch                                                     $425
                                             Such a Rascal                                                           $325

Jeanette B. Ferguson     Spirited Reflections                                                  $855
                                            Spring in the Courtyard                                          $525
                                            Fun at Flathead Lake                                               $465

Mary Foreman               Russell’s First Time to Destin, FL                           NFS
                                           Teddy Watching a Train Show                                NFS 

Charlene R. Fox             River Sparkle                                                               NFS 
                                          Duck Landscape #1                                                   $185

Connie S. Gifford           Fiona                                                                            $350
                                           Yellow Rose                                                                $350
                                           My First Wheels No2 *THIRD PLACE*               $400

Linda Grimes                 New Mexico Garden                                                   $150
                                           Hidden Garden Doors                                               NFS

Yuki Hall                        Patriots Point                                                               $900
                                          Duomo in Rain                                                            $600
                                          River Street                                                                  $400

Shirley Harbaugh          Early Autumn Reflections                                        NFS 
                                           Dale Hollow Hideaway                                            NFS 
                                           Contemplation                                                           NFS

Larry Hawkins               Nap Time                                                                    $150
                                          Let’s See                                                                      $125

Diana Hoke                   Bur Oak                                                                        $150
                                         Along the Rhine                                                         $400
                                          The Pink Hat                                                             NFS

Rosie Huart                   Enveloped Words                                                     $1500
                                         I AM                                                                             $500
                                        Just for Today                                                             $250

Tessa Kalman                Cow Committee, Interrupted                                 $250
                                         Out of the Gate *FIRST PLACE*                           $300
                                         A Heron Over Hebble                                              $275

Susan Konek                  Autumn in Vail                                                          NFS
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Bonnie Kuntz                 Check Mate                                                                $200
                                          A Day at the Track                                                   $275 
                                          Winter Rose                                                              $275

Linda Leas                     Landscape in Payne’s Gray                                      NFS
                                          Oakes Quarry Park *SECOND PLACE*               NFS

Cheryl Milligan               Summer’s Bounty *HM*                                        NFS 
                                            After The Rain                                                         $175
                                            Misty Breeze                                                            $195

Jennifer O’Brien             Twins *HM*                                                            $450
                                            The Rooster                                                            $250
                                            Sam                                                                          $400

Barbara Olekas             Cindy’s Lily Pond                                                     $150
                                         Under the Banyan in Maui                                     $300
                                          Sofia                                                                            $175

Kyna Paul                      Smokie Mountain                                                      $450
                                        Giraffe Wilderess                                                        $250

Libby Rudolf                  The Salish Sea                                                             $625
                                          Carol’s Poppies                                                           $625
                                           Old Sugar Mill                                                           $850

Mojan Samardar           Life of Devotion                                                          NFS
                                          Mr. Golden Jazz                                                          NFS
                                           Red Sky at Night                                                        NFS 

Rose Schultz                  Along the Tagus River                                               $250
                                         Shady Sojourn  *HM*                                                $250
                                          Facing the Square                                                     $250

Rhonda Sloan              Evening Delights                                                         $250
                                       Boating on the Cadaqués                                           $450
                                       Reflections of West Liberty Kentucky                     $350

Eileen Thomson         Emerging Butterfly                                                      $375
                                       Best Buds                                                                       $200
                                       The Twins                                                                       NFS 

Jane Trame                   Luminous Strata                                                           $395

Marie Trittschuh         Pollinating *HM*                                                           $150
                                       From the Vineto                                                              $150

M J White                     Portrait of Walter & Jim                                              NFS


Our Upcoming Exhibit

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