Minutes of the last meeting

Bloomington Watercolor Society Meeting

10-12-2026

The Bloomington Watercolor Society (BWS) meeting was brought to order by President, Jaime Gonzalez. Twenty-three people were in attendance including new members, Nan Brewer and Lia Kettenis, and guest, Marsha Garrison.

Jaime Gonzalez reviewed our latest developments including a new Instagram page started by Amber Connor, our Facebook page for sharing artwork, and our Facebook group for posts and discussions. He also encouraged us to participate in ‘Show & Share’ of our art. This would be done informally by placing our work at our table to be viewed during break/snack time.

A call for minutes to be approved was made by Jaime Gonzalez with a motion to approve by Meri Reinhold, and seconded by Zain Mackey.

Treasurer’s report was given by Daniel Goebbert.

Members not in attendance who require details can make a request by emailing info@bloomingtonwatercolor.org.

Activity committee report  

Nancy Metz thanked Peden Farm volunteers.

Barbara Coffman outlined October’s activity of a paint out at Wylie House on Saturday, October 17, from 10am-2pm. You are welcome to paint indoors or outdoors. Bathrooms and water are available in the nearby education building. The Wylie House is also hosting a ‘Crafternoon’ from 10:30-2:15.

Jacqueline Fernette has organized an outing to the Kentucky Watercolor National Juried Show on Sunday, November 15. The carpool will leave at 10am. 7 people have volunteered to drive. Please RSVP to email.

Sharon Parsons outlined our Winter Party. It will be held in lieu of the December meeting, on Monday December 14 at the back room of Crazy Horse. Deadline to sign up is November 15. The food will be a buffet, with the option to order off the menu.

Barbara Coffman explained the new concept, ‘Painting With Friends’. This will be comprised of art groups classified as to when the participants can meet, then the groups would be put together. These groups would meet to paint together and share knowledge. She passed around a sign-up sheet.

Babette Ballinger announced that this years’ Paint Bloomington was successful and thanked the volunteers.

Jaime Gonzalez thanked the outgoing President, Nancy Metz, and presented her with flowers and a gift certificate to Two Sticks Bakery. Jaime Gonzalez stated that the goal of BWS leadership is ‘paint more’.

Signature Member Award

Julie Boyd outlined some of the requirements to become a signature member of BWS – current membership, membership in other art organizations, participant in juried competitions, awards & honors, participated in art education, and submission of three works of art of the applicant. Tim Lewis was introduced as our newest signature member. He told us about his background and art journey. A montage of his paintings was displayed via video throughout the presentation.

After break and our first informal ‘Show & Share’, Patty Uffman gave a great presentation, Capturing Fall Colors.  She introduced several different techniques and samples of artwork using fall colors in watercolor.