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The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild is a community of artists who:
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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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2025 Officers
Carla Massee, President
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Betsy Conroy, VP of Programs
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Montie Slavin, VP of Shows
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Kay Sullivan, Treasurer
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Maureen Henson-Brunke, Secretary
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Karen Brungardt, Member at Large
Sue Mahon, Member at Large
Sandy Walker, Member at Large
Vacant, Past President
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Committee Members, Chairs, and Important Roles 2024-2025 |
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
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