CWA MEMBER SHOW: SPLENDID SURROUNDINGS

ENTRY DEADLINE: September 10, 2024

There are so many possible subjects for us to paint! It’s not easy to decide, but you must for this show. Please submit artwork that highlights your splendid surroundings. Art for this show may be of a still life, landscape, nature, animals, abstract, or figures.

Open to ALL CWA Members – October 1 - October 31, 2024
ENTRY OPENING: August 1, 2024
ENTRY DEADLINE: September 10, 2024 

VIEW THE PROSPECTUS

September Newsletter

Community Outreach Art Supplies Sale

at GREAT SAVINGS to our CWA Members!

We Need You

Now is your chance to be a CWA board member! The list of open positions is on the About page. Please contact former CWA President Carol Husslein for more information and say you want to volunteer. You can read the description of the positions in the CWA bylaws.

CWA Store

Plein Air News

Upcoming Plein Air Event

Plein Air - Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore

(click the image for the address and to RSVP)

Other Plein Air Opportunities

Contra Costa Plein Air is a friendly group of artists who get together to paint at scenic locations around the Bay Area and beyond. The paint-out schedule is random, usually weekdays, with dates and locations inspired by the weather and members' suggestions. New artists are always welcome! There is no fee to participate.  

Click here for posts of upcoming paint-outs on their blog, or click here to visit Contra Costa Plein Air on Facebook.

Next General Meeting - IN PERSON

September 18, 2024, at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm PST with Michael Reardon, MCWA
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: Don Tatzin Hall in the Lafayette Library (click for directions)
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549 (Parking is free)

Upcoming Workshop

Michael Reardon - Watercolors Techniques for Landscapes, Cityscapes and Seascapes - IN PERSON
September 27-29, 2024, All Levels Welcome

In this workshop we will work on techniques to strengthen your skills in watercolor landscape painting. Fundamentals covered will include creating a strong composition, evoking a sense of light through the use of values, and manipulating color for its full expressive effect.

Give the Gift of Creativity

Make this a special year of gifting with a one-year gift membership or workshop for your special someone.  

See the calendar for all the upcoming events

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