We are a regional water media organization with the goals of providing our members with quality workshops, general meetings of interest and in supporting art education.
We host two water media exhibitions a year. Our regional spring exhibition, the Tri-State Juried Water Media Exhibition is open to members in the tri-state area, Florida, Georgia and Alabama. The fall members’ exhibition, Brush Strokes, is presented with the support of the Council on Culture and Arts.
The History of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society
The Society had its beginning in the late 1970’s among a small group of local dedicated watercolorists who joined in an effort to learn more about water media. Through the efforts of Mary Wyatt, Mitzi Kessler, Mary Jo Weale, Millie Van Aken, Vivian Sherlock and others, the Society was formally constituted and drew-up By-Laws in 1980 and elected Mary Wyatt as its first president in 1981.
Since its establishment, the Society promotes the fine art of water media through two annual shows: Brush Strokes in the fall and the Tri-State Juried Water Media Exhibition in the spring. The Society has consistently chosen to bring outstanding nationally recognized watercolorists to serve as jurors/ judges of the annual exhibitions. From the start, workshops given by qualified watercolor artists have been a key component for instructing techniques in water media to its members. In 2006 the Society established Signature Membership to those members who meet the qualifications of acceptance in the two annual exhibitions.
Through the general monthly meetings, invited guest artists present informative demonstrations and discussions on their craft. These meetings are open to the public.
The Society has an active outreach program in providing non-juried exhibitions within the Tallahassee area.
TaWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Div. of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-435-7352 within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. Tallahassee Watercolor Society, Inc. registration number is CH30868.
TaWS Board & Committees
President Natalia Andreeva
na_artist@v.andreeva.com
Vice President Suzanna Winton
wintonsa@aol.com
Treasurer Yoshi Murdick
ymurdick@comcast.net
Secretary Elena Scibelli
nena81959@gmail.com
Past President Jennifer Lange
jenlange@comcast.net
Membership Chair Echo Gates
echo813@comcast.net
Tri-State Chairperson Bobbie Buckingham bbbuckingham@comcast.net
Hospitality Chair Elena Scibelli
nena81959@gmail.com
Brushstrokes Chair Jennifer Lange
jenlange@comcast.net
Webmaster/Newsletter Chair Marty Holland holland.marty@gmail.com
Partnerships/Outreach
Tall Timbers Juanita Whiddon
juanitaw@comcast.net
TMH Rehab Jennifer Lange
jenlange@comcast.net
TMH Cancer Center Jennifer Lange
jenlange@comcast.net