Membership
It is time for the Essex Watercolor Club to begin a new season (our 94rd!)… September 2026 through August 2027. It will be a season full of opportunities for our members so it is important to renew your membership now! As a member you will continue to be able to participate in all demonstrations and shows without further fees. This includes being able to enter any painting that has not yet earned a prize in each of our shows at no cost.
Our exciting lineup of demonstrations and activities includes more in-person demos this year (thanks to the generosity of our growing membership!) First, in October a demo by Theresa Trois Heidel, a demo by Ken Stanek in November, an online demonstration by Grahame Booth in January, Judy Hummer will do a demo for us in March and Sharon Pitts will be demonstrating for us in April. Of course, there is our popular Holiday Raffle and Artist Panel Critic in December. Happily there will also be an in-person workshop by Ann Smiga Greene (additional fee) in February. So many opportunities for learning and community!
Our next exhibit will be at the Crane’s Mill Retirement Community and is now open for registration. The deadline for registration is coming soon on August 24th with receiving on August 30th. The exhibit is open to all current paid up members, but as we begin our new season on September 1st, dues must be paid in order to enter any shows after the Crane’s Mill exhibit.
We urge you to renew your membership to support our ability to provide you such terrific opportunities to improve your painting skills and participate in a community of like-minded creatives. Donations, of course, have always been an important part of our future so please consider adding a little extra to your renewal ... .And why not consider a gift membership to encourage a friend or family member to pick up a brush and become part of our community!
You will note on the attached application form we now accept payments by check, Zelle and Venmo. Or you can simply download, print and mail the form with to the address shown on the Membership Application form: https://userfiles.faso.us/50115/28425.pdf. Include a check for $50 made out to "EWCC Membership" and mail to our Membership Chair, Jan Williamson, and include your contact information and email address with the payment. Whatever method is most convenient for you!
