This is the celebrated 148th American Watercolor Society (AWS) showing in the United States. The American Watercolor Society, founded in New York by 11 painters, initiated their renowned traveling exhibits in 1905. Today, the tour is considered one of the premiere watercolor shows in the world.

More than 1,200 artists from the United States and 12 foreign countries submitted their art to a panel of jurors (who were chosen from AWS Signature Members) to tour museums and galleries across the country.

Sacramento Fine Arts Center (SFAC) is honored to host this distinguished exhibition. The 40 pieces include watercolors from internationally-acclaimed artists Kowalski, Fausel, and Salminen, as well as four of California’s own: Frank Eber, Mike Bailey, Qian Gao, and Myrna Wacknov. The collection shares their visions of life through the magic of light, color, and form. Be dazzled! Be enchanted! Be there!

Date: Feb. 20th through April 9th, 2016 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Wheelchair accessible)

Place: Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330-B Gibbons Dr., Carmichael, Calif., 95608

Donation: $10 is appreciated

Art and Music Gala: Sat. Feb. 20th, 2016 - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Purchase tickets by Feb. 10th: $45 Call (916) 971-3713 or www.sacfinearts.org

Info: Dorothy (916) 428.7175 or email: [email protected] or Margaret (916) 704-8611 or email: [email protected]

Groups Welcome: to schedule a gallery tour, call Dorothy (916) 428- 7175.

Bus parking available, and there are plenty of nearby restaurants in the heart of Carmichael, close to Sacramento.

Established in 1986, Sacramento Fine Arts Center invites you to “come, create” visual art. Beyond mentoring artists in a kaleidoscope of art forms, SFAC also celebrates the cultural life of the art community. Discover vibrant educational programs, club activities, and ongoing gallery events to have fun and grow creatively at every age.