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Letter from the Vice President:
October is here, and with it comes a special treat for our club! We’re excited to host “Halloween Tricks and Watercolor Treats” on October 8th — an afternoon full of fun, creativity, and surprises. There will be over $1,500 in art supplies available for members to try, plus goody bags for the first 50 people through the doors, and a few extra giveaways you’ll have to attend to discover.
Just like the brilliant reds, oranges, and golds that light up the season, this event is a chance to immerse yourself in the rich colors of fall. Think of the fiery maples, glowing pumpkins, and crisp autumn skies — all waiting to be captured in paint. It is the perfect opportunity to experiment with warm palettes, layer textures, and explore techniques that bring out the depth and vibrancy of the season. Most of all, it is a chance to celebrate together, connect, and share inspiration drawn from the beauty all around us.
I would also like to give a warm thank-you to Joan Cranor for hosting her wonderful workshop on September 10 at our Zoom Members' Meeting. We are grateful for the time, creativity, and insight she shared with our members.
Wishing you all a colorful and inspiring October!
Warmly,
Eileen Hempel, Vice President
Annapolis Watercolor Club |
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October 8 ~ In-Person Meeting ~ 1-4 pm
Seelos Hall at St. John Neumann Church
1:00 pm Art Salon
2:00 pm General Meeting with President Juanita Green
2:15 pm Halloween Tricks and Watercolor Treats with Eileen Hempel |
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Art Salon
Please bring your in-process, or completed paintings to display on table easels in Seelos Hall. They can be matted, framed, or not.
We ask our members to leave their comments and critiques on ledger paper that is provided, and the artists can take home. |
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For our new AWC members, here is the location of
St. John Neumann Church and Seelos Hall |
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Thank you, Emma Lian
for your painting demonstration on Sept 10 |
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We all enjoyed seeing examples of Emma's paintings in her studio preceding her painting demonstration at our Zoom meeting. No wonder she has her work published in many magazines! Below is the completed cornflower painting she worked on during her demonstration.
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Workshop Was A Huge Success!
Thank you Joan Cranor for your wonderful workshop on Sept 18th & 19th
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Everyone enjoyed your enthusiasm and knowledge that you shared with us! Here is one of the paintings she painted with us.
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Abstract painting in process
during workshop |
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By Carol Kramer and Jan Morris
Oct 15, Adkins Arboretum
Fall Painting/Sketching
Adkins Arboretum has over 400 acres of native plants and forest representing the Mid Atlantic coastal plain. We may get lucky and hit peak fall foliage. Once you arrive at the Visitor Center, pick up a trail map. Review and seek out the different displays of wetlands, meadows and forests to explore for your painting. Most are within 1/2 to 1 mile of the visitor center. Hope to see you there! See images of the arboretum:
Adkins Photo Gallery - Google Photos
Place:12610 Eveland Road Ridgely MD (approximately 30 minutes from the Bay Bridge)
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain will cancel the event.
Fee: Free. Donations are appreciated.
Parking/Meeting Point: Follow parking signs then walk to Visitor Center. Bringing supplies in from the car can be a burden so a wagon/rolling cart would be useful. A volunteer-driven golf cart may be reserved no later than October 3 to assist those who have issues walking. Contact Carol Kramer, 703 725-6133 to make reservations.
NOTE: The visitor center has bathroom facilities, access to water, and a gift shop. They also provide audio tours for you to borrow and learn more about the area.
https://www.adkinsarboretum.org/ |
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Helen Tawes Garden Post Event Review by Jan Morris (held September 18) This cozy spot followed up nicely to the September demonstration on painting Black-Eyed Susan flowers. There were loads of the state flower in bloom along with nature-inspired statues, large trees and shady ponds. Painters chose the flying duck statue, moss covered trees, flowers and larger areas with the artist’s dog Olive to capture on paper. The day was partly sunny casting beautiful shadows throughout the space. Thanks to the fabulous five who attended and shared their work. Feel free to share your comments with the
pleinairchair@annapoliswatercolorclub.org |
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EXHIBITS
October 1 - 30, 2025 - Turning Leaves, Turning Pages
Don't forget to stop by the Michael Busch Public Library on West Street in Annapolis during the month of October. This will be our third exhibit of the year. We have over 30 exhibitors, so this promises to be a very good show.
Michael E. Busch Annapolis Public Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis 21401
Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 8 pm
Fri - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Sun: 1 pm - 5 pm |
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Our next exhibit will be at Ginger Cove. The exhibit will run from November 8, 2025 through January 2, 2026. This always proves to be a good show for sales. Registration should be on the website in the next few days. Since the show starts in early November, registration will close October 24. We are working on several other venues for the spring so stay tuned for upcoming information.
Kris Angelis, Exhibits Chair
ka28lax@aol.com |
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Featured Artist
Angela DiCicco
Based in Annapolis, MD, Angela
DiCicco has a passion for abstract and nautical artworks. Angela came to
painting in her 50’s and has been processing her life on canvas since 2011,
first in oils and pastels, now in acrylics and mixed media. Her work became
deeper and more complex after her husband’s motorcycle accident in 2015 that
left him a paraplegic.
Through her abstract art and authoring a book, Angela
processed the myriads of emotions she had after her husband’s accident. Pouring
her feelings on canvas, Angela found others could relate to the angst and
passion she expressed. Art became her sanity in the daily maelstrom of chaos
that she found herself in. |
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"Matador 2"
Awarded "Best in Show" at Quiet Waters Gallery 50th AWC Anniversary Celebration |
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What Are Our AWC Members Up To? |
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AWC
Member Spotlight: Stacy Lund Levy’s
Watercolor Retrospective |
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The Annapolis Watercolor Club is delighted to celebrate one of our own members, Stacy Lund Levy, who will be showcasing her work in a special exhibition at Quiet Waters Park this fall. Her show, titled Watercolor Retrospective, will be on display in the Garden Gallery from October 15 – November 16, 2025.
This retrospective offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the breadth of Stacy’s creative journey in watercolor. Known for her ability to capture both subtle beauty and bold expression through color and light, Stacy’s work reflects a deep connection to nature, place, and emotion. The collection highlights her evolving style over the years, showcasing pieces that span her artistic career.
The Garden Gallery at Quiet Waters Park provides the perfect setting for this exhibition, inviting visitors to enjoy the harmony of art and nature together. Whether you are a fellow artist, an admirer of watercolor, or simply looking for seasonal inspiration, this show promises to be a rewarding experience.
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Leslie Carson Is Exhibiting
With BWS Mid Atlantic Show
I am thrilled to announce that out of 353 entries my “Samurai Saddle”, which was painted specifically for our AWC’s 50th Year Golden Anniversary Exhibit, has been selected for showing at the BWS 2025 Mid-Atlantic Regional Show at Kentland’s Mansion. This is my second time being selected and I am, once again, honored and humbled to be included in this highly prestigious show along with some of the best watercolorists in the region and some even recognized globally. I invite AWC members to join me at the reception, Sunday, November 9th, 1:30-3:30 pm.
SHOW DATES:
October 10, 2025 through January 11, 2026
Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion Galleries
311 and 320 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Paintings for the show will be displayed in BOTH buildings. In order to see BOTH buildings while open, it’s best to attend on Tuesday-Friday from 1-4. This is when both buildings are open at the same time.
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Reception and Awards Presentation:
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:30-3:30pm
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Linda Luke is Having A Wonderful Fall Workshop in Pennsylvania! |
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Dates & Pricing
10/21/2025 - 10/23/2025 - $350.00
Location
Pleasant Run Farm200 Marticville Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
https://www.pheasantrunfarmbb.com/
Fall foliage in Lancaster. Pennsylvania, it doesn't get better than this. This is a three day workshop at Pheasant Run Farm, a beautiful stone bed and breakfast. We will all paint together with instruction from Linda from 10:30 - 1:30 each day in the studio and then paint outside from 3:30- 5:30. Each person will have their own work area in the studio and can paint there at any time during the 3 days. There are many scenes to paint right on this property including a stone springhouse, wooden bridge and waterfall. Yes, a waterfall. |
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The accommodations at Pheasant Run Farm are limited but there are several lovely places nearby to stay within 15 minutes.
Come, relax and paint with this small group!
Email Linda with questions.
lindalukewatercolor@gmail.com |
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WEBSITE AND MEMBERSHIP
With fifteen new members joining since June 1st, our membership is now up to 226 active members. We have a few ‘pending’ memberships awaiting payment. If you have difficulty with the Wild Apricot payment system, please contact me for help. We do still accept payment by check: make you check payable to the Annapolis Watercolor Club and mail it to P.O. Box 6030, Annapolis MD 21401. Welcome to all our new members, and welcome back to everyone.
Liz Grimes, AWC Website Administrator
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SUNSHINE CLUB
If you like colorful paintings, this is the month for you. Reds, yellows and oranges abound in beautiful displays ripe for a landscape extravaganza. It's also the time of tricks and treats which brings to mind the tricks and treats life can play on us on occasion. The Sunshine club is here to help those ups and downs with a pretty e-card from Jacquie Lawson if the occasion warrants recognition. Please send name, email and occasion to sunshine.AWC.dw@gmail.com, and a card will be sent ASAP. Ta, Dina Weavers.
Thank you, Dina Weavers
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Don't forget that you can always find art supplies at the Art Things store in Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St, Room #108, lower level.
As of October 16, the new owners will be Meg Brennan and Katie Grasso. Let's give them our support.
410-878-7786. Hours: M-W-F 10-3, Sat 11-2 |
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AWC CALENDAR 2025
(click here to print copy with more details)
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MEETINGS:
Oct 2 - 7:00 pm Board Meeting
Oct 8 - In-Person Members' Meeting
1:00 - 4 pm Seelos Hall
Halloween Fun with Art Supplies
Nov 6 - 7:00 pm Board Meeting Nov 12 - Zoom Meeting
Dec 4 - 7:00 pm Board Meeting Dec 10 - In-Person HOLIDAY PARTY 1-4 pm Seelos Hall, St. John Neumann Church
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EXHIBITS:
Oct 1 - 30 "Turning Leaves, Turning Pages" at Busch Library, Annapolis 21401
Nov 8, 2025 to Jan 2,
2026 - Ginger Cove
EVENTS:
PLEIN AIR SKETCH & PAINT Oct 15 - Adkins Arboretum |
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Below are the dates and locations for our 2025 Members' Meetings:
Oct 8 - Seelos Hall, 1-4 pm Nov 12 - Zoom meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm Dec 10 - Seelos Hall Holiday Party 1-4 pm |
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PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!
OPEN POSITIONS FOR
BOARD MEMBERS AND CHAIRS
As noted below, we have the following volunteer positions open.
Please consider serving a two-year term for one of these fun jobs!
PRESIDENT (Dec 2025)
ART SALON CHAIR
SECRETARY
TREASURER
WORKSHOP CHAIR
Email President, Juanita Green, for more information about any of these positions.
President@annapoliswatercolorclub.org
Or, email the person in the job at the present time. |
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