North East Watercolor 50th Annual Juried Exhibition

Adelphi University Performing Arts Center

Three Day In-Person Workshop

with our Juror of Awards, ANTONIO MASI

FEARLESS APPROACH TO WATERCOLOR

Antonio Masi, an internationally renowned painter and president recently for 8 years of the American Watercolor Society, is offering a workshop titled "A Fearless Approach to Watercolor." This workshop is designed to help artists of all levels enhance their watercolor techniques, with a particular focus on controlling values, recognizing large masses, and understanding the relationship between color and values.​

The workshop is structured into two segments:​

1. Demonstration Session: In the first half, Antonio Masi will conduct a live demonstration, during which he will discuss his choice of paints, paper, palette, and brushes. He will delve into various watercolor techniques, including brush strokes, glazing, and the use of body color.​
2. Hands-On Painting Session: In the latter half, participants will have the opportunity to apply what they've learned. Antonio will provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to assist each student in discovering and refining their unique artistic voice.​
3. Each Day- He will demo a different image explaining what makes a painting successful.

This comprehensive workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, aiming to foster growth and confidence in watercolor painting.​

Antonio Masi , is President  Emeritus of  the American Watercolor Society and was president for 8 years. He has had feature articles in The Artist’s Magazine, PBS – “Sunday Arts”, NBC-TV “Weekend Today in New York”. Newsday feature in Aug. 2008, “Bridgemaster”, and in June 2009 a solo exhibition for The New York Centennial Commission of the Queensboro Bridge, and in 2010 a solo show at The Forbes Gallery in New York City, and The New York City Transit Museum in 2012, also at The Salmagundi Club of New York and The New York Times video, Sept. 2014 titled, “Living City: A Tale of Two Bridges”. He does National and International Workshops, and his paintings are collected nationally and internationally. He works in watercolor. 

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 10am -12pm

Join Member and Membership Chair, Liz Bay for a relaxing day of drawing and painting at the historic Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Either stay and paint with the group or go off on your own and paint the gardens, the many species of trees, or capture a scene. The only ask is that you stay off of walking paths. This event is free for members and their guests. One Guest per member, please. 

Information:

Meet Liz at the Visitor's Center Building at 10:00 am. The park opens at 9:00 am so it is suggested that you get there early to get your parking pass. Parking is $8.00 per vehicle and free for seniors 62+. Everyone should go to the pay station, scan your license, and you will be issued a day pass to put on the dashboard of your car.

This event is for members. If you would like to bring a guest, please let us know. 

Afterwards, visit the Hidden Oak Cafe, located in the historic Manor House. They are open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We are happy to present our 

2026 Members' Exhibition 

(please view the award winners and gallery on the designated page)

Thank you for participating and joining The North East Watercolor Society!

We have many upcoming events planned for the year. 

Lana Privitera, Breakfast With Maria, Best In Show