Winter Garden Magazine March 2019 | Page 37

Central Florida Watercolor Society I n 1998, artist and founder, Ken Austin, organized a group of watercolor enthusiasts in Orlando. Initially known as the “Aquamedia Society”, a spinoff renamed the “Central Florida Watercolor Society” began in September of the same year. The Central Florida Watercolor Society (CFWS), is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote the medium of watercolor to the community through membership exhibitions, demonstrations, artist promotions and sponsored activities, and is open to anyone interested regardless of expertise. show to feature the best works by CFWS artists and hand out cash awards. The juror for this year is internationally known watercolor artist Michael Holter, NWS, TWSA, OPS, SWS. The reception/awards ceremony will take place on Friday, March 15th, from 6 – 8 pm in beautiful Lake Concord Park, adjacent to the Art House. The public is invited. This season, the Central Florida Watercolor Society celebrates their twentieth anniversary. The group meets monthly for artist demonstrations and announcements of upcoming events. Our group believes that education and the arts go hand in hand. Reception Date: March 15 th , 2019, 6 – 8 PM Admission: Free CFWS invites you to join us in celebrating this milestone by attending our Annual Juried Members Show at the beautiful Casselberry Art House. Each year the society holds its juried 127 Quail Pond Circle Casselberry, FL 32707 (407) 262-7700, Ext. 1122 Exhibition Dates: March 2 – 29 th , 2019 Visit CFWS online for more information: www. centralfloridawatercolor.org “The purpose of the Central Florida Watercolor Society is to contribute to the cultural atmosphere of Central Florida by promoting interest, education and participation in the art of watercolor.” MARCH 2019 | WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE |   37