This show was originally scheduled to be seen and juried on site and in-person at the Farmstead Arts Center in Basking Ridge, NJ. However due to our current health crisis, this, like so many other aspects of our lives, has moved online. Luckily, the images of the works were clear and easily seen in the exhibition portal that we’ve used. I viewed all of the works on both iOS and Windows formats to make sure there were no color discrepancies and made my final decisions using a desktop computer with a color-calibrated wide-screen monitor.

Over 70 unique artworks were accepted into this show and many of them were of extremely high quality. As a juror, I found myself looking for those paintings that struck me immediately and gave me a sense of surprise and clarity of vision. The top contenders all showed a mastery of their medium, a strong sense of value and color, and a solid composition. As always, there were a few top contenders that did not win an award, but everyone represented in this show should feel proud of their accomplishments and the excellence of their work.

Gary Godbee
Juror

As our offices are closed due to state restrictions, please email us at admin@farmsteadarts.org with any questions you have or to purchase a painting.

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• Name of Painting and Name of Artist
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The Garden State Watercolor Society (GSWS) was founded by Dagmar Tribble in 1970 where she remained President until her death in 1989. She was an esteemed member of the American Watercolor Society. GSWS began with an Open Annual juried exhibition of New Jersey based watercolor artists. Dagmar recruited nationally know artists to juror the exhibits.

The Society grew from there with three major exhibits accommodating all levels of artists who work in the water based paint medium on paper. The GSWS is a non-profit volunteer art organization dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of our members. Membership is open to those 18 or over that are NJ, NY, PA or DE residents.

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