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Show The year 2002 marks the 27th annual exhibition variety of works on paper, and by providing a larger of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, number of artists more opportunities to allow their and we are delighted that this year The Albuquerque creativity to flow. Museum was selected to exhibit the show. This is the We are most grateful to jurors Barbara Nechis third time the Museum has received this signal honor. and Christopher Schink, who have given generously Each year, one of the eleven regional organizations of their time and expertise; their selections have that comprise the Federation hosts the exhibition. resulted in a richly varied yet outstanding exhibition. The New Mexico chapter works diligently to produce We especially appreciate all that Nina Adkins and the shows it hosts, through significant financial Kay Richards, co-chairs of this year's exhibition, have support for the show and catalog, and by dint of done to ensure the show's success, and are grateful unfailing labor. By presenting this prestigious juried to Bud Edmondson and Paul Murray for producing exhibition, the Museum is given the opportunity to the catalog. The good spirits and industriousness of collaborate with a multi-state organization to bring the forty committee members made them a pleasure works by artists from throughout the West to work with. We also would like to thank each to Albuquerque. member of the New Mexico Watercolor Society for Over the years the definition of watercolor has their participation; it is difficult to imagine that the been expanded to include all water soluble mediums. exhibition could have the impact it does without their This has enhanced the exhibition by including a wide enthusiastic cooperation. Ellen J. Landis Curator of Art, The Albuquerque Museum 2 |
