Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Inc.
Magum Opus XX Annual Open Show
Opens July 7, 2009
Contributing to the cultural life of the Sacramento community

At the WASH meeting May 11, 2009

The final photograph of the painting, not quite finished, says Robert. The president, David Peterson, held this pose for almost 2 hours!

Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons membership is open to active artists who are devoted to the watercolor medium and work to promote an atmosphere of inspiration, encouragement and creative growth through understanding. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month except July and August, and provide lectures, demonstrations, workshops, paintouts, critiques for members and visits to artist's studios. Annual scholarships are presented by WASH to worthy high school art students. WASH sponsors two annual major exhibitions, one exclusively for members and the other open to all watercolorists as well as other exhibits throughout the year. If you wish to become a member, contact the Sacrament Fine Arts Center at 916-971-3713.
A Brief History
WASH is the first and only group of artists devoted entirely to the watercolor medium in Sacramento. In 1978 Jan Miskulin and Nancy Haley discussed the need for a watercolor society. Jan's watercolor class enthusiastically endorsed the idea. The group formed and met at the President James Monroe Manor and Jan Miskulin was elected as the first President. The initials, W.A.S.H. were decided upon as being an appropriate name for a watercolor society. The first three were easy to realize, Watercolor Artists of Sacramento, but the letter “H” presented a problem until Jan's mother, Olive Schmid, suggested “Horizons” and thus the name was born.
Absent a home for exhibitions, work was displayed at various locations within the community such as Fidelity Savings, Home Savings, the John E. Moss building, and Crocker Bank. A Board Membership Exhibit was held at the Mills Gallery. These first shows were for members only and all participated. The first membership show was judged by Larry Weldon. In 1987, WASH was invited to become a member of the Sacramento Fine Arts Center by Marjorie Long, a genuine supporter of the arts and a Past President of WASH.