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We are excited to share with you all the amazing happenings here at the Whitaker foundation!
In this issue
you will:
- Meet our Fall 2016 scholarship winners,
- Celebrate our inaugural Honorable Mention Commendations,
- Enjoy a stroll down memory lane with an essay by Frederic Whitaker,
- Peruse our carefully curated selection of watercolor giclées from the Foundation store,
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Letter from the Director
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Dear Foundation Friends,
Having just mailed a new round of scholarship dollars for three winning students interested in American Watercolor, we are delighted to once again help deserving young artists and art historians reach their professional goals.
I am happy to report that due to a targeted outreach program via social media as well as direct contact with colleges and universities, we are receiving applications from all over the country. The Whitakers' name and the foundation are getting national recognition from a new generation within the art world.
We have also tried to become a resource, especially on social media, for all things watercolor. We want to show visitors, foundation members, and scholarship alumni "the bigger picture" by disseminating pertinent information on special workshops, exhibitions, auction results and more. Let us know if this is a direction you would like us to continue pursuing.
Another exciting development is that our long time friend and Frederic Whitaker expert, Jon Kery, has retired and is now happy to focus his undivided attention on conducting pro bono research for the foundation and its members. So, if you own a Frederic Whitaker painting and would like to know more about its history, Jon is your man. Please be sure to provide us with photos of the front and back of the painting, a close up of the signature, as well as details regarding the size, title, and any other information you might have regarding your painting(s). Just to be clear, Jon is not an appraiser, so any questions regarding value need to be directed to a certified appraiser.
Lastly, we are well underway in planning the foundation's 30
th anniversary next year, and are looking forward to sharing news soon about upcoming events to celebrate this foundation milestone. Stay tuned!
All of us here at the foundation wish you a pleasant summer and hope you enjoy this latest edition of our newsletter below.
With my warmest wishes,
Barbara Cox
Director
The Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Foundation
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Fall 2016 Scholarship Winners
Twice annually The Whitaker Foundation
assists art students whose undergraduate degree includes an emphasis on watercolor or art history/museum studies, in completing the rigorous training and diverse educational requirements necessary for entering today's professional art and museum world.
The breadth of technique, focus, and skill represented in the submissions for the Fall 2016 term made the selection process challenging and exciting!
We are very proud to introduce you to this Fall's winners! J
oin us in learning more about our three scholarship recipients by clicking on their names below.
Bachelor of Fine Art Scholarship Winners:
Bachelor of Art in Art History/Museum Studies Winner:
Eleonor Botoman - English/Art History, at Barnard College
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Grandfather, the Loss of Memory
©Xiaoyan Zhao
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| My Sunshine ©Carrie Taylor |
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Honorable Mention Commendations
The Whitaker Foundation scholarship applications are competitive, and after carefully reviewing the recent pool of submissions for the Fall 2016 term, we felt that in the spirit of support for art students and the watercolor medium, we wished to recognize a select few applicants whose exceptional work was deserving of an Honorable Mention Commendation. Please click on the names below to learn more about each of these students and their future aspirations as artists and art historians.
Bachelor of Fine Art Scholarship Honorable Mention
Bachelor of Art in Art History/Museum Studies Honorable Mention
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Liberation ©Catherine Ross
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Anathematised ©Jacob Garcia
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What is Art? by Frederic Whitaker
Today the term "art" is applied to many things that certainly do not fit the traditional meaning of art -- scribbles by demented persons, welded scrap iron and stuffed trouser legs, to mention a few...Read More
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Gift a breathtaking Whitaker Giclée...
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"Horton Plaza"
by Eileen Monaghan Whitaker
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Do you get stressed looking for the perfect gift for a friend, co-worker, or loved one?
If you answered yes, then we have the
perfect gift idea for you!
Gift a stunning giclée print by watercolor Masters and National Academicians, Frederic Whitaker & Eileen Monaghan Whitaker. These museum-quality, high-resolution prints use only the
finest
quality archival paper and inks, and evoke all the magnificence and detail of the originals. Carefully selected for their soothing representational imagery, these open edition prints are an ideal fit for an office, home, or studio space.
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"Pink Portal #2"
by Frederic Whitaker |
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Seeking something extra special?
"Blue Chair," "Birdwatcher," and "California Quail" by Eileen Monaghan Whitaker are available signed by the artist, in limited editions of 100.
"Pink Portal #2" and "Flowers in the Tree Top" by Frederic Whitaker are available in
very limited quantity, as s
erigraphs printed by well known California serigrapher Guy McCoy, and are hand signed by the artist.
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A special thank you to the Frederic Whitaker & Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Board Members whose dedication and efforts allow us to realize our mission
Brigitte M. Laxdal Thomas G. Bush
President, Board Chairman Vice President, Treasurer
Patrick T. Bush Brunhilde M. Bush
Secretary, Design & Technology Manager 1st Vice President
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Art encompasses all manifestations of life.
Anything beautifully, creatively, and well done can be a work of art.
-Eileen Monaghan Whitaker
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The Frederic Whitaker & Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Foundation
360.378.1028 | foundation@whitakerwatercolors.org | www.whitakerwatercolors.org
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