(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Arts Center is fortunate to be selected as the initial host of a world famous water painting art exhibit. It is all part of the American Watercolor Society’s “Best of International Watercolor.” Nancy Toma is the president of the Le Mars Arts Center and says the American Watercolor Society has been around for more than 150 years.
Toma says 40 different paintings from 40 different artists are featured at the Le Mars Arts Center gallery, including the very best of the submitted competition.
The Le Mars Arts Council president says the exhibit showcases a variety of paintings from portraits to landscapes, and other items.
The Le Mars Arts Center was allowed to open to the public on Friday, and Toma says the art painting exhibit will remain on display through the month of July.
Toma explains the work that was needed behind the scenes in order for Le Mars to be selected to host the prestigious water coloring art painting display.
She says the arts center has expanded its hours during the week in order to accommodate people wanting to view the display.
Toma says all artists aspire to be selected by the American Watercolor Society and to be so recognized for the distinction.
Although the display of paintings doesn’t feature any artists from Iowa, local artist, Jean Weiner will be on hand Saturday afternoon during the open house demonstrating the technique used and to answer questions about watercolor painting.
As for today’s open house, Toma says the Le Mars Arts Center will remain open until 4:00 p.m.
