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APPLAUSEREGION ICongratulations to the following artists in Region I/West TN who had their paintings accepted and or received awards: (Abbreviations) GCVAA / Gibson Co Visual Arts Association, GWS / Georgia Watercolor Society; JAA / Jackson Art Association; KWS / Kentucky Watercolor Society Aqueous USA, LWS / Louisiana Watercolor Society, MSWS / Mississippi Grand National, MGAL / Memphis Germantown Art League, SW-Southern Watercolor Society, MOWS / Missouri Watercolor SocietyBill Bailey won awards in the following exhibitions: “White Elephant” / Mary Jane Henley Award / MSMS 30th Exhibition, Oct 11-Nov 11; Honorable Mention / MGAL Winter Exhibition, Dec 2015; Third Place, MGAL Star Artist Exhibition, March 2016; TnWS Biennial 2016; 2 paintings GCVAA National Exhibition, Trenton, TN Apr 6-May 4 2016; “Early Morning Shopper “/ KWS 2015, Nov6-Dec 13 2015Sandra Carpenter “Magnificent Mile” / MSWS Grand National, Oct 11-Nov 22 2015; “All that Jazz” and “Leaving Grand Isle” / GCVAA National April 4-May 5 2016; “Tennessee Farm” KWS 2015Kay Coop “Southern Map Series: Tractor” / HM , MGAL Winter Exhibition, St. George’s Gallery, November, 2015; “Orchidize”- Award for Use of Color / MGAL Star Artist Exhibition, Shainberg Gallery, JCC

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Memphis March, 2016; “ Mission San Jose” Richeson –KWS Aqueous USA 2015, Actors Theater of Louisville, Nov, 2015; “ Bicycle Beauty & Snoozin’” - GCVAA National Exhibition, Apr 4-May 5, 2016

Floyd Speck “Fall Confetti” / MSWS Grand National 30th Exhibition / Oct 11-Nov 22, 2015Terry DeWitt “Siesta Time”, 2016 MGAL STAR Artist Exhibition and MGAL STAR Exhibition, Memphis Jewish Community Center (March 3-31); 15th GCVAA National, Trenton, April 4-May 5, 2016Judy Duke “Risen”, TnWS 2016 - Knoxville; “Twilight City”, Best of Show, Fur Fin and Feather, Middleton, TN September 2015; Dragonfly, KWS, Louisville, October 2015; TnWS, Knoxville, TN, Apr 4-June 24, 2016; “Pebbles” and “Three’s Company”, GCVAA National Juried Exhibition, Trenton, TN Apr 4- May 5, 2016

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Tim Hacker “Dandelion Fun” and “Copper John”, 15th GCVAA National Exhibition 2016; Riding Champ- Jan Schiller Smith Award/ 30th MSWS Grand National Award Oct. 11- Nov. 22, 2015

Charlotte Highers “Chuck: A Generic American” and “Swirling Water” GCVAA National 2016 Larry Hughes SW 39th Juried Exhibition, CSCC Pryor Gallery, Columbia, TN; TnWS Biennial Exhibition, The Emporium Center, Knoxville, TN; 2016 GCVAA National Juried Exhibition, Trenton City Hall, TN; 2 paintings and award / MGAL Star Artist Exhibition, Shainberg Art Gallery, JCC, Memphis, Tn; MGAL Winter Exhibition, St. George’s Episcopal Gallery, 3rd place award; 2015 MGAL National Juried Exhibition 3rd placeGopal Murti “Rhyncholaeliocattleya” / MGAL Star-Artist Juried exhibition (March 2016) Jewish Art Center, Memphis; GCVAA National Exhibition “Rhyncholaeliocattleya” and Uncanny “Canna”, April 4-May 5, 2016, Trenton, TN

Gopal Murti was a participant in “The Three Doctors (Murti/ Portner/ Wilson) Exhibition” organized by the Atelier Studio-Memphis from January 29-April 1, 2016Pat C. Patrick “Confluence” and “Take a Break” - GCVAA National Juried Exhibition, April 4-May 5, 2016; 9 to 5- TnWS Biennial Exhibition 2016, Knoxville, May12-June 24

Mary Spellings “Momma’s Guardian”/ GWS, March 13-April 30, 2016: “Iguana Don Be Blue”/ MOWS, St. Louis/April10-May 8, 2016; “St. Peter’s Posts”-TnWS Juried Biennial Exhibition, Knoxville/ May 12-June 24; “Help Wanted” / MSWS Grand Nation 30th Exhibition; “Tennesignia Americana” / SW 39th Juried Exhibition / Pryor Gallery CSCC, Columbia, TN/May 9-June 28

Tuva Stephens “Old Stogie II” - Signature American Watermedia, Fallbrook Art Center, CA, Jan-March 2016; “Old Stogie I” / Grand National Award / MGAL National Exhibition 2015, Aug-Sept; “Old Stogie I”, HM- MOWS Members Exhibition / purchased and donated to the Boone Historical Museum, Columbia, MO; “Old Stogie II” and “Katlyn” / GCVAA Juried National Exhibition 2016 /April-May, 2016;” Reminiscing” HM Award/MSWS Grand National 2015/ Columbia, MS; “Suspended Moment”-Best Experimental - JAA Spring Show, Feb-March 2016; “Firm Foundation” - TnWS Juried Biennial Exhibition / Knoxville, April-June 2016; “Zen” and “Kinetic Voyage” - MGAL Juried Star Exhibition, Shainsberg Jewish Gallery 2016; “Silver Thunder “- Southern Watercolor 39th Exhibition, Columbia Tn / April-June; “Dancing Color”, KWS Aqueous USA / Nov 6- Dec 13, 2015

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REGION IIWomen Painters of the Southeast (WPSE) will open its 2016 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition& Sale on April 9, 2016 at The Arts Depot, 314 Depot Square, Abingdon, VA 24210. The show runs until April 30. Two artists from Region II will have artwork in this show:

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Spaeder Haas, Harriet Chipley, Denton Ridge, Sandy Brown, Janan Mitchell, Leslie Dulin, Sandra Paynter Washburn, Ann Rutledge, Joan Clark, and Phyllis Wilson.

Helen Burton Had two watercolor paintings accepted for the Dunwoody Fine Art Association “Sights & Insights” exhibition at the Spruill Gallery in Atlanta, January 28 to April 9, 2016. Juror Alan K. Avery selected 80 artworks from 50 artists out of 275 entries for this multi-media show. Helen’s works are “Seamen of the Seine” (which won her NWS Signature) and “Foul !” Polo Action Series No.3. Only 13 watercolors were included with other media paintings, photographs, drawings, collages, and sculptures from regional artists in six states.

Virginia Skipper Exhibits in 6 shows – with members of Civic Art League. One woman show Ooltewah Community Library February through April, Currently updating 25 permanent paintings at the First Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN.

Peach McComb’s “Coming in for a Landing” 16x20 acrylic.

Kathleen Haynes’ “WaterCOLOR” 22x26 poured watercolor. Haynes was awarded Signature status in WPSE last year.

Monthaven Art Society’s “Small Treasures Spring Exhibit 2016.” Region II artists are participating Kathleen Haynes, Peach McComb & Mary Field Neville will exhibit up to five pieces each, no larger than 154 sq in (incl. frame) and priced no higher than $150. All are for sale. Everyone is invited to the opening reception Fri, April 15 6-8:00pm. Location: Sumner County tourism (Comer House), 2310 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066. Regular Gallery hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri.Pam Francis Is now represented at Ansbach Artisans Gallery in Franklin. April Show at the Williamson County Library. Artwork hanging at the new Ford/Lincoln auto dealership in Franklin, TN.

Lynne Griffey “Rendezvous with Destiny” watercolor. The Tennessee State Museum was recently given a painting by local artist, Lynne Griffey, entitled Rendezvous with Destiny. The painting was given as a collaboration between the museum and The Fort Campbell Historical Foundation. The painting was donated to honor Samuel Bartholomew, a member of the Board of Directors, as a lifetime achievement award. The painting was originally donated by Griffey to the Clarksville Rotary Club’s annual auction in 2014 and was purchased by Retired General Hugh Smith. He donated the painting to help with fundraising for the Wings of Liberty Military Museum. It is displayed in the Tennessee State Museum military history section as part of their permanent collection.

REGION IIICongratulations to the 15 Region III artists who had their paintings among the 54 selected by the distinguished juror John Salminen for the Tennessee Watercolor Society 35th Juried Exhibition at the Emporium in Knoxville, May 20 - June 27, 2016. They are: Alan Shuptrine, Sandy Boone, Mary B. Lynch, Jennie Kirkpatrick, Helen Burton, Marie

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Sandy Brown Was featured in a one-person show entitled ‘Recent Works’ during September and October, 2015 at The Arts Center in Athens, TN . New watercolor and mixed-media works were featured. Sandy also had a one-person show titled ‘Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water during the month of November, 2015 at Dogwood City Art Gallery in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Elemental landscape works were exhibited.

REGION IVFrom the Knoxville and surrounding areas…TnWS members, who are also members of the Knoxville Watercolor Society, participated in the KWS exhibit at The Emporium on Gay Street in Knoxville during the month of March ending March 23. Those who exhibited are: Kate Aubrey, Connie Cliff, Lil Clinard, Jeanne Dole, Lee Edge, Brenda Mills, Chatlotte Walton, Kate McCullough, Nora Merritt, Susan Miller, Jean Porter; Max Robinson..FCAC “Dreams” Exhibit, Kate Aubrey, Kate McCullough, Lee Edge, Christine Harness, Susan Miller from January 15 to Feb. 12. Christine Harness received second place and Susan Miller honorable mention

Lee Edge’s painting “Fleur de Melun” was selected to appear in the Customer Gallery section of Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff 2016 Reference Catalog, along with other paintings of various media. Many hundreds of paintings/drawings were sent and they say the “competition was fierce.” There was no worldly gain, except in sharing one’s are with the world.

Receiving signature membership at the Awards Banquet on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, from Region IV: Lil Clinard, Loretta Lee Edge, Thomas Eckert, Kate McCullough

MEMORIAL George Robert James - February 16, 1932 - March 5, 2016The distinguished juror and workshop instructor for the 2010 TnWS Exhibition in Chattanooga, passed away at age 84. He was a pioneer in the use of Yupo, moving traditional watercolor around with foam rollers and various tools, creating his unique style of portraying various characters against a background of changing shapes. White +s were his trademark. His award-winning work is featured in many books, publications, videos, collections, and traveling exhibitions worldwide.Born in Detroit, Michigan, he relocated to Costa Mesa, California in 1947, and discovered his gift for watercolor as a high school senior. Over the next 60 years he became one of California’s premier artists, and mentored generations of students in high schools and colleges. He joined the faculty of California State University, Fullerton, in 1968 until his recent retirement as Professor Emeritus of Art.