ABOUT

 

 

 

The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild is a community of artists who:

  • enjoy the exploration of a wide range of water media,

  • value continued learning and practice,

  • exhibit and sell their art, and

  • support young artists through scholarships.

  • SAWG web video

 

The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild got its start in 1967, when a group of ten charter members met weekly each spring to paint after classes with the late Gerry Peirce. Under his tutelage, the group formed a chapter of the Southwestern Watercolor Society, withdrawing after five years to become a separate organization, the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild (SAWG). From an initial membership of 80 artists, the organization has grown to over 400 active members! The desire to participate in exhibitions in cities outside Arizona prompted SAWG to be a leader in establishing the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, now comprised of 10 art organizations in the western United States.

SAWG Mission Statement

The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild’s mission is to advance and develop watercolor as an important painting medium and to provide educational and cultural benefits for our members and interested supporters of our community.

SAWG Vision Statement

The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild is a community of watermedia artists recognized for excellence in their work, promotion of art education, and the advancement of watermedia in southern Arizona.

SAWG General Meetings

General meetings (unless noted) are held at St. Francis in the Foothills Celebration Center at 4625 E. River Road (near the corner of River and Swan) Tucson, AZ. MONDAY NIGHTS. Meetings are on the second Monday of the month from September through May. Starts with 6:00 pm social, then 6:30 pm meeting, and 7:00 demo. No meeting held in December.

General Information  president@southernazwatercolorguild.com 

 

 

Donations

When checking out make sure to let us know in the comments or special instructions box where you want your donation to go: General Funds, Scholarships, Shows, Western Federation, or Past President.  If nothing is mentioned it will go into the General funds account.

 

Donation
All donations are appreciated!

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2025 Officers

Carla Massee, President 
president@southernazwatercolorguild.com 

Betsy Conroy, VP of Programs
programs@southernazwatercolorguild.com  

Montie Slavin, VP of Shows 
shows@southernazwatercolorguild.com

Kay Sullivan, Treasurer
treasurer@southernazwatercolorguild.com 

Maureen Henson-Brunke, Secretary
secretary@southernazwatercolorguild.com

Karen Brungardt, Member at Large

Sue Mahon, Member at Large

Sandy Walker, Member at Large

Kay Sullivan, Past President

 

Committee Members, Chairs, and Important Roles 2024-2025

  • Assistant to VP of Shows: Susan Anderson
  • Bookkeeper: Peter McCray
  • Certificates Membership Coordinator: Renee Pearson
  • Corresponding Secretary: Bess Woodworth
  • DVD Library: Maureen Houlahan
  • Email Communication
    • Eblasts: Pat Jordan
    • Member to Member: Pat Jordan
    • Gallery Newsletter: Pat Jordan
  • Framers Corner: Michael Dutton, Scott Adams
  • Gallery Manager: Sue Mahon
    • Docent Orientation Chair: Open
      • Docent Instructors: Karen Brungardt, Kat Manton-Jones. Sarah Kochanowski
    • ​Gallery Classes Coordinator: Jeanne Ramsay
    • Gallery Classes RegistrarJeanne Ramsay
    • Gallery Docent Coordinator: Jean Pascek
    • Gallery Finance Manager: Jeanne Ramsay
    • Gallery Name Tags: Connie Price-Johnson
    • Gallery Scheduler: Charlotte Landis
    • Bins, Cards, and Petite Paintings: Summer Celeste
    • Wall Rental Scheduler: Charlotte Landis
  • Another Pair of Eyes: Open
  • Open Studio: Carolyn Streed and Karen Richert
  • Greeter Coordinator: Denise Smith
  • Historian: Sue Mahon
  • Hospitality at General Meeting: Risa Waldt
  • Image Archivist: Sandy Walker
  • Fundraising Chair: Open
    • Jim Click Fundraising: Beverly Holaday
  • Marketing Publicity/Promotion Chair: Montie Slavin
    • Committee:  Risa Waldt, Sue Hildreth, Lisa Bagshaw
    • Facebook/Instagram: Sandy Walker
  • Masterpiece (MP) and Website Administrator: Sue EmerAnne Henderson
    • MP Finance: Sue Emer
    • MP Show Loader: Donna Snyder
    • MP Rental Loader - Bin, Wall & Website: Donna Snyder
    • MP Website Rental Coordinator: Judy Constantine
    • MP Website: Anne Henderson
  • Membership Administrator:  Connie Price-Johnson
    • New Member Events: Betsy Conroy
  • Policy/Procedures: President
  • Property Lead(s) – AV equipment: 
  • SAWG Collection Coordinator: Michael Dutton
  • Scholarship Chair: Susan Anderson
    • Committee:  Marty Plevel, Sue Emer, Beverly Holaday
  • Show Chairs

Susan Anderson, Montie Slavin, Maureen Henson-Brunke, Kay Sullivan, Risa Waldt, Carla Massee, Cindy Engquist, Summer Celeste, Bob & Helen Jennette, Martha Plevel, Jean Pascek, Renee Pearson, Paula Weech, Karen Brungardt, Willa Barksdale, Jenny Clark

  • Western Fed Delegate/Alternate: Marty Plevel / Tracy Lynn Ross
  • Workshop RegistrarLaura Baragar
  • Workshop Chair: Acting Kay Sullivan
    • Committee: Renee Pearson, Rosemary Carmody, Joan Considine, Maureen Henson-Brunke, Pam Mersch