Opening Reception and Awards Presentation

Friday, September 10, 5:30–8 pm

The 37th Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibition boasts an innovative and fresh approach to

Foothills Art Center’s nationally-renowned, longest-running exhibition, with nearly 50 new artists and imaginative

artwork that pushes the boundaries of watermedia.

This year’s Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibition (RMNW) expands the viewer’s perception of what watermedia can do, with more than 80 dynamic and groundbreaking works on display, all featuring widely-varied

subject matter and techniques from top watermedia artists across the nation. To accommodate the breadth of this comprehensive exhibition, FAC will alter its gallery space with new walls designed exclusively for this exhibition.

Visitors to RMNW will be captivated by this year’s spectacular selections and their striking presentation in

the newly-constructed gallery space.

Challenging the traditional watercolor exhibition, this year’s RMNW showcases paintings in a variety of water-based mediums, such as acrylic, transparent watercolor, ink, pen and ink resist. Innovative methods explored include use of the synthetic surface, yupo, which can be found in RMNW artist Marcio Correa’s Parallel Lives. Correa’s work defies traditional watercolor in that the paint rests, rather than absorbs, into the surface, creating a much more fluid, vibrant image. (* My work in this show also utilizes Yupo)

Parallel Lives is but one example of many inventive and distinct approaches on display. A professional watercolorist for 14 years, nationally-recognized juror Judy Morris said of her selections, “Many of the selected paintings caught my attention with outstanding design or great color chords. Others provoked a respect for meaningful content or an unusual view of an ordinary subject. […] I looked closely at each entry for evidence of well-developed skills and a thoughtful painting process.” Morris has received more than fifty national and regional awards, and has been included in exhibitions throughout the United States.

Exhibition Events

Free Lecture with Judy Morris

Thursday, August 26, 6 pm

Watercolor: Start to Finish with RMNW juror Judy Morris

Friday, August 27–Sunday, August 29, 9:30 am–4 pm

Fees: $395 / FAC Member: $355.50

Skill Level: Beginning–Advanced

Details at www.foothillsartcenter.org//classes/adultprograms/classes.php.

SCFD Family Free Day

Saturday, October 2, 11 am–2 pm

Watercolor demonstration and art activities for kids

About Foothills Art Center

Foothills Art Center has served as the center for art exhibitions, education and culture for the greater Golden

community for over 40 years. Housed in two buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, FAC is known

for showcasing diverse exhibitions in a unique setting. Our mission is engaging the mind and inspiring the

spirit—offering the world of art through exhibition and education. Open Monday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm,

and Sunday 1–5 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. Free for members and students.

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www.foothillsartcenter.org

809 Fifteenth Street

Golden, CO 80401

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