Opening Saturday, April 5th

Breathtaking landscapes, painterly figurative work and vivid abstracts are sure to capture the interest of visitors this spring at the Quinlan.

The Georgia Watercolor Society's 29th Annual National Exhibition will feature 80 paintings by some of today's top watercolorists, ranging in style from realism to impressionism and from contemporary to abstract. "The diversity of the paintings will surprise people who might not realize how varied, interesting, and dynamic watercolor painting is," says Karen Orellana, co-chair of this year's show. Click HERE to see the photo gallery from this exhibition.

2007 National Exhibition Winner Jane Carter and Underground

The society was founded in 1975 and now boasts over 450 members throughout Georgia and the southeast. "This show draws top watercolor artists from Georgia and across the country," notes Kathy Rennell Forbes, president of GWS. The show will be judged by watercolor artist and instructor Mel Stabin who will also be teaching a five-day workshop in conjunction with the exhibit March 31 - April 4. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, April 5 from 5 pm-7pm. The reception is free and open to the public.

"We are honored to be hosting a fine arts show of such artistic diversity and beauty and to give our community another wonderful exhibition to experience," says Maureen Files, Executive Director of the Quinlan. For more information see www.georgiawatercolorsociety.com.