The annual 'Watercolor Images of the Refuge' art exhibition by members of the Brevard Watercolor Society (BWS) will be held at the Refuge Visitor Center from December 2, 2011 through January 31, 2012. Original watercolor paintings of flora and fauna that are seen on the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) will be exhibited in the auditorium. BWS members were given a special tour by Refuge Operation Specialist, Dorn Whitmore so artists could photograph reference material for their paintings. Paintings were juried in October with approximately 40 paintings selected by the judges. There are many talented and award winning artists among the 200+ members of the BWS and each year the paintings reflect very high quality of art. Original paintings will be offered for sale with 20% of the proceeds donated by the artists to MIWA. Matted prints of some of the paintings will also be offered for sale in the Bookery. You are cordially invited to attend the opening reception at the MINWR Visitors Center on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. Music, wine, and light appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP to the MIWA office at 321 861-2377. |
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is located on NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The Merritt Island Wildlife Association is a non-profit organization. |