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 Exhibition Details

CWA Member Show - My Vision

There are so many possible subjects for us to paint! It’s not easy to decide, but it makes a wonderful show to see many different artist’s ideas.  Please submit artwork that highlights your vision. Art for this show may be of a still life, landscape, nature, animals, abstract, or figures. 

Open to ALL CWA Members – May 5 -June 26, 2025

ENTRY OPENING: March 1, 2025

ENTRY DEADLINE: April 6, 2025

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 March 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.

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  Plein Air News

Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek

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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 and Demo by Gary Tucker - ZOOM

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
7:00 to 9:00 pm PST

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Next 2025 Workshop

Gary Tucker – Finding Confidence with Watercolor - Zoom
March 21-23, 2025 (3 Days), 9 AM – 4 PM PST
Advanced Beginner - Some experience with watercolor is helpful

Our subject will be streets and countryside’s and how we can translate these into watercolor. I will show you methods to build your confidence with watercolor through brushwork and edge control. We will learn to quickly a focal area, construct a composition, and bring it to life through watercolor. .

 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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