** RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE IN THE GALLERY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A GRAHAM GREEN WATERCOLOR PAINTING. DRAWING OCTOBER 18TH
** OUR WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED IN THE GALLERY IN THE MOUNTAINEER MALL
5000 Greenbag Road Morgantown, WV 26501
** FIRST FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS
August 2, 2024 5 TO 9pm
The Co-OP 131 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
August 2, 2024 5 TO 9pm
The Co-OP 131 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
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The Simplicity of Watercolor Painting Three-day workshop with JJ Jiang
Clarity. Confidence. Common sense. These are what JJ Jiang brings to his instruction. But you will quickly realize that his artistic passion and creativity underlie all that he says and does. With sincerity and good humor, JJ will share his wisdom and insights stemming from his eastern cultural background and his deep knowledge of western art. He approaches painting with a unique and refreshing perspective that he truly enjoys sharing with workshop participants! His years of teaching experience in fine art enable him to pull you in and grow in depth and confidence as an artist.
JJ’s teaching is based on his belief that certain fundamentals apply to all subject matter and even across mediums. JJ’s daily demos and talks will include clear instruction on these fundamentals: drawing, value, color, and edges. JJ will also discuss and demonstrate various techniques in watercolor, but he emphasizes the need for all artists to go beyond technique to explore their creative drive that has brought them to the easel.
In this workshop JJ will do daily step-by-step demos, give clear, brief talks, and provide individual guidance tailored to your level. To wrap up, if time allows, JJ will have a brief critique and a question & answer session each day. JJ will provide reference photos:
Day 1 Focus on landscape painting
Day 2 Focus on waterscape painting
Day 3 Focus on urbanscape painting
JJ Jiang is an award winning artist and a gifted instructor. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, a signature member of Oil Painters of America, and a North Carolina Watercolor Society Master Member. Though accomplished in watercolor, he is a versatile artist - excelling in drawing, oils, Chinese brush painting, with a variety of subjects including landscape/urbanscapes, human figures and portraits, and still life.
To see student testimonials and to read JJ’s teaching statement, go to his website: https://www.jjjiang.com/workshops
Clarity. Confidence. Common sense. These are what JJ Jiang brings to his instruction. But you will quickly realize that his artistic passion and creativity underlie all that he says and does. With sincerity and good humor, JJ will share his wisdom and insights stemming from his eastern cultural background and his deep knowledge of western art. He approaches painting with a unique and refreshing perspective that he truly enjoys sharing with workshop participants! His years of teaching experience in fine art enable him to pull you in and grow in depth and confidence as an artist.
JJ’s teaching is based on his belief that certain fundamentals apply to all subject matter and even across mediums. JJ’s daily demos and talks will include clear instruction on these fundamentals: drawing, value, color, and edges. JJ will also discuss and demonstrate various techniques in watercolor, but he emphasizes the need for all artists to go beyond technique to explore their creative drive that has brought them to the easel.
In this workshop JJ will do daily step-by-step demos, give clear, brief talks, and provide individual guidance tailored to your level. To wrap up, if time allows, JJ will have a brief critique and a question & answer session each day. JJ will provide reference photos:
Day 1 Focus on landscape painting
Day 2 Focus on waterscape painting
Day 3 Focus on urbanscape painting
JJ Jiang is an award winning artist and a gifted instructor. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, a signature member of Oil Painters of America, and a North Carolina Watercolor Society Master Member. Though accomplished in watercolor, he is a versatile artist - excelling in drawing, oils, Chinese brush painting, with a variety of subjects including landscape/urbanscapes, human figures and portraits, and still life.
To see student testimonials and to read JJ’s teaching statement, go to his website: https://www.jjjiang.com/workshops
JJ JIANG WORKSHOP SUPPLY LIST BELOW:
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** AUGUST KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
Tuesday, August 7th 10:00 - noon Lunch to follow
Instructor: Judy Hurst
"Making Matchbooks"
Supplies: scissors, glue stick, ruler, paper cutter if you have one
(More info to come later)
(for members only)
Tuesday, August 7th 10:00 - noon Lunch to follow
Instructor: Judy Hurst
"Making Matchbooks"
Supplies: scissors, glue stick, ruler, paper cutter if you have one
(More info to come later)
** GALLERY CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND
** FINAL PAYMENT DUE FOR MCANDREWS WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 3RD
** SEPTEMBER TAKE-IN
(for members only)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH 10:00 - 4:00
THE GALLERY
THEME CHOICES: BLUE AND GOLD / BACK TO SCHOOL / ARTIST'S CHOICE
** OCTOBER TAKE-IN
(for members only)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND 10:00 - 4:00
ALL-MEMBER SHOW
PROSPECTUS TO FOLLOW
(for members only)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND 10:00 - 4:00
ALL-MEMBER SHOW
PROSPECTUS TO FOLLOW
** OPENING RECEPTION FOR ALL MEMBERS SHOW
October 18
Show winners and the official opening of the Witt Gallery at the Morgantown Art Association.
** GALLERY HOURS
MONDAYS - FRIDAYS - 11:00 - 3:00
OPEN SATURDAYS - 10:00 - 2:00
(Our Gallery is closed anytime Monongalia Cty schools are closed as a result of inclement weather.)
** GALLERY HOURS
MONDAYS - FRIDAYS - 11:00 - 3:00
OPEN SATURDAYS - 10:00 - 2:00
(Our Gallery is closed anytime Monongalia Cty schools are closed as a result of inclement weather.)
** OUR WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED IN THE GALLERY IN THE MOUNTAINEER MALL 5000 Greenbag Road Morgantown, WV 26501
** DUES
New members who pay by October 1st get the rest of the current year as well as the next year
included.
New members who pay by October 1st get the rest of the current year as well as the next year
included.
** FUTURE SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES:
* J.J. JIANG AUGUST 16TH - 18TH, 2024 WATERCOLOR
* MICK MCANDREWS OCTOBER 3 - 6, 2024 WATERCOLOR
* RYAN FOX APRIL 3 - 6, 2025 WC/BATIK
* MATTHEW BURNHAM JUNE 5 - 8. 2025
* JAIMIE CORDERO AUGUST 7 - 10, 2025
* KEN HOBSON OCTOBER 2 - 5, 2025
* STERLING EDWARDS APRIL 9 - 12, 2026
* IAIN STEWART JUNE 1 - 4, 2026
* TRISH MCKINNEY AUGUST 6 - 9, 2026
* JANET NUNN OCTOBER 5 - 8, 2026
IF INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN OUR WORKSHOPS, PLEASE, SEND YOUR CHECKS AND REGISTRATION FORMS TO:
MAA, Attn: Tia Hunt 5000 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV 26501
* J.J. JIANG AUGUST 16TH - 18TH, 2024 WATERCOLOR
* MICK MCANDREWS OCTOBER 3 - 6, 2024 WATERCOLOR
* RYAN FOX APRIL 3 - 6, 2025 WC/BATIK
* MATTHEW BURNHAM JUNE 5 - 8. 2025
* JAIMIE CORDERO AUGUST 7 - 10, 2025
* KEN HOBSON OCTOBER 2 - 5, 2025
* STERLING EDWARDS APRIL 9 - 12, 2026
* IAIN STEWART JUNE 1 - 4, 2026
* TRISH MCKINNEY AUGUST 6 - 9, 2026
* JANET NUNN OCTOBER 5 - 8, 2026
IF INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN OUR WORKSHOPS, PLEASE, SEND YOUR CHECKS AND REGISTRATION FORMS TO:
MAA, Attn: Tia Hunt 5000 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV 26501
**CALL OUT for instructors in oil, acrylics, and drawing. If interested contact:
The MAA Gallery 304-291-5900
or email [email protected]
The MAA Gallery 304-291-5900
or email [email protected]
** Become a Featured Artist at the Gallery (for members only)
The Featured Artist’s work will be displayed in the larger front window. This window is 50 sq. ft. of space that will be dedicated to the featured artist.
A photo of the artist along with a short bio will also be displayed with the art. The exhibit will be on display for 4 to 8 weeks.
The exhibit will be posted on the Gallery’s web page and facebook page. It will also be featured in a Gallery newspaper article.
All gallery members in good standing are eligible to fill out an application. Completed applications are due by May 1st and can be returned to the gallery or e-mailed to [email protected] to be placed in a drawing.
Names will be chosen at random during the May board meeting for each of the available months which are: June; July; August; September; January; February; March
Each artist chosen is responsible for delivering their work to the gallery and for picking it up at the appropriate time. As always the Gallery reserves the right to monitor art exhibited.
APPLICATION
Name: _____________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________
E-mail address: _______________________________________
Media: ______________________________________________
Preference: 1st _________________mo.
2nd ________________ mo.
3rd _________________mo.
** MORGANTOWN AND MONONGALIA COUNTY DESIGNATED ARTS COMMUNITY
The State Arts Office, West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts (WVCA) announces two new Certified Arts Communities designations. Monongalia County and the City of Morgantown (Monongalia County) have both been awarded this honor.
Monongalia County and the City of Morgantown both continuously work hard to advocate for the arts and to show how the arts play an intentional and integral role in community planning and development,” said WVDACH Curator Randall Reid-Smith. “It is important we honor these communities throughout West Virginia with the recognition they deserve.
The Certified Arts Community (CAC) designation is for communities that have realized the benefits of cooperation between arts and humanities groups, business leaders and jurisdictional agencies. To be eligible, communities must support arts organizations by providing volunteer governance, financial contributions and audiences for arts programming; adopt a resolution indicating recognition of the importance of the arts to economic development, educational quality and civic involvement; and demonstrate successful collaborations between arts, humanities and heritage groups, and business leaders and jurisdictional agencies.
Applications for the CAC program must be submitted with any required attachments, including letters of support, resolutions of governing authorities and other documentation of fulfillment of qualification. The WVDACH State Arts Office reviews applications to the CAC program and forwards successful applications to the WVCA for final approval.
For an application or more information about the Certified Arts Communities, visit www.wvculture.org or contact Lance Schrader, WVDACH director of arts, at [email protected] or (304) 558-0240.