The Northern Arizona Watercolor Society was founded to create, foster and sustain interest in the art of water media painting and is dedicated to promoting watercolor painting throughout Arizona. NAWS sponsor educational programs at the monthly meetings, plus workshops, both of which are available to the general public.

NAWS has an extensive library for members. It sponsors exhibitions for members, which are juried by nationally known artists. Also, available for educational purposes are critique groups and plein-air painting events.

In addition to providing educational opportunities for members, NAWS supports the development of young artists in northern Arizona through an annual Student Art Show. NAWS also contributes scholarships funds to assist students with commitment to the arts.

The public is welcome to view this wonderful exhibit. To schedule an exclusive viewing, please contact Arts & Culture Coordinator Nancy Lattanzi at 928-203-5078 or email NLattanzi@SedonaAZ.gov.

Jan is an international artist and a national art instructor. Living in the high desert of Red Rock country has inspired her energetic and intuitive approach to art. As an art instructor, Jan shares the experimental techniques she has developed for achieving her color drenched tactile surfaces. She stated, “Many techniques, materials, approaches to composition and above all emotions, play off of each other when I am creating a piece. By combining aggressive textures, unusual media and various raw materials, I work toward an end result, which is the creative accomplishment of the painting. I am attracted to mixed media for its endless possibilities. The adventure lies in not knowing where you are going – until you get there!”

Jan was formally trained at the Kansas City Art Institute and received a B.A. in Art from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. She has worked in the commercial arts and movie animation, as well as a gallery director and art teacher. She has received many awards, exhibition honors and art jury assignments. Her work is featured in public, private and corporate collections. Her paintings are featured in galleries in Colorado, California and Arizona. Jan is a member of Arizona Watercolor Association, International Acrylic Painters Society, The Society of Experimental Artists and The Society of Layerists. She has published two art books, “Texture, Color, Feeling” and “It’s in the Detail.”

The public is welcome to view this wonderful exhibit. To schedule a viewing or for more information, please contact Nancy Lattanzi, Arts & Culture Coordinator, at 928-203-5078, or email NLattanzi@SedonaAZ.gov.