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The Watercolor Society of North Carolina, Inc. (WSNC) is a non-profit art organization; its purpose is to promote watercolor throughout the state and to elevate the standards of excellence in this medium.

About WSNC

To Join

Year Dues

Memberships are for the calendar year.  Dues received after March 31 are subject to a $5 late fee.
Student*
$15
Associate**
$20
Regular Renewal
$30
New
$35
Friend
$50-$99
Patron
$100-$249
Sponsor
$250-$499
Benefactor
$500 +
* Full-time college students residing in NC
** Associates are non-residents of NC and are not eligible for shows
Application form, click here.

 

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Mission

The Watercolor Society of North Carolina, Inc. (WSNC) is a non-profit art organization founded to encourage and recognize professional and artistic excellence through competitions and by elevating standards in watermedia to increase the visibility and stature of watercolor as an artistic medium.

WSNC strives to strengthen and promote watercolor throughout the state by hosting workshops featuring nationally recognized artists, by sponsoring juried exhibitions, and by educating artists, collectors, art enthusiasts, and the people of North Carolina through informational programs.

Programs and activities provide stimulating interaction and technical information to watercolor artists from the novice to the professional.

View our by-laws here.
 
History

Chartered in 1972 with 18 members, the Watercolor Society of North Carolina, Inc. (WSNC) was organized under the direction of A. Stuffer Myers, a prominent artist and businessman, from Lexington, NC.

Dixie Browning, a Winston-Salem artist, became the first president of the organization in September of 1972. The first membership meeting, attended by 80 artists, was held in Greensboro with guest artist Barlcay Sheaks. The first exhibition, juried by Frank Getlein, was held at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in the Spring of 1973. Incorporation of WSNC occurred in 1979. I

WSNC has experienced significant growth since its founding in 1972 with membership numbers exceeding 500. The membership includes dedicated artists from all over North Carolina who share a passion for the watercolor arts and who pursue opportunities for its purposeful expression. A volunteer Board of Directors supervises the WSNC activities.

This nation's watercolor societies reflect the evolution of a rich tapestry of historical trends in American watercolor painting. WSNC is proud of its contribution to this nationwide movement. The Society invites anyone interested in promoting the arts. and advancing watercolor as a major artistic medium to support WSNC by becoming a member.


WSNC Memorial Award Exhibition Plaques and Recipients
Past Presidents Award
Edwin H. Voorhees Memorial Award
Fall 2001 – Susan Schuhmacher Fall 2000 – John Parker
Summer 2002 – David Stickel Fall 2001 – Missie Dickens
Fall 2003 – Sally Griffin Summer 2002 – Kristen Dill
Fall 2004 – Susan Dade Fall 2003 – Richard Staat
Fall 2005 – Jeffrey A. Jakub Fall 2004 – Shirley Story
Fall 2006 – Jane W. Carter Fall 2005 – Ann Salisbury
Fall 2007 – Sue Moser Boggs Fall 2006 - Sally B. Miller
Fall 2008 – Susan Dade Fall 2007 – Ann Vasilik
   
Alice Johnson LaRoque Stott Memorial Award Edwin and Mildred Voorhees Memorial Award
Fall 1999 - Danie Janov 2008 – Betty Brown
Fall 2000 – Anne Jenkins  
Fall 2001 – Pam Shank Georgia A. Newton Memorial Award
Summer 2002 – Mary Crutchfield Fall 1997 – Russell Yerkes
Fall 2003 – David Stickel Fall 1998 – Ann Salisbury
Fall 2004 – Dixie Bridge Fall 1999 – Charles Sharpe
Fall 2005 – Danie Janov Fall 2000 – Susan Mauney
Fall 2006 – Mary Crutchfield Fall 2001 – Rebecca Patman
Fall 2007 – Verena J. Heroux Summer 2002 – Darlene Redfoot
Fall 2008 - Dee Standish Fall 2003 – Susan Schuhmacher
  Fall 2004 – Nona Butterworth
  Fall 2005 – Vincent Ketchie
Sallie T. Griffin Memorial Award Fall 2006 – Linda Griffin
2008 – William James Fall 2007 – Cora Mae Pipkin
  Fall 2008 – Dixie Leibert
Richard W. Tripp Memorial Award – Best Landscape  
2008 – Richard Siegel  
   
Non-Active / Retired Award Plaques  
Jean Pendergrass – Creative Spirit Award Colson Art Printing – Award of Excellence
Summer 2002 – Jane Hanck Fall 2000 – Ann Vasilik
Fall 2003 – Michael Dorsey Fall 2001 – Darlene Redfoot
Fall 2004 – Ed Macomber Summer 2002 – Rodney Moser
Fall 2005 – Chuck McLachlan Fall 2003 – Nancy Taylor
  Fall 2004 – Dixie Leibert
  Fall 2005 – Henry Moreno
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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