The Whiskey Painters of America (WPA) have been invited to participate in the 37th Whiskey Painters of America Exhibition and Art Sale held at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, 2131 Front Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, from May 7^th – June 13^th. This popular annual exhibition opens on Tuesday, May 7^th kicking off the People’s Choice selection process. We invite the public to participate in our People’s Choice voting process that will select the top five best of show paintings on display. This voting will conclude during the public reception to be held on Friday, May 24^th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the main gallery.

This exhibition will display the largest collection of Whiskey Paintings for sale in one location in the world.  A Whiskey Painting is a watercolor miniature, no larger than 4” x 5” in size and is created by dipping one’s paint brush in some form of alcoholic spirits instead of water. The WPA was officially established in 1962, at Tangier Night Club in Akron, Ohio to promote the fine art of painting in miniature. To become a member of this exclusive organization, an applicant must first have a bona-fide member of the WPA as a sponsor. The Whiskey Painters of America is the most unique and exclusive miniature painting society in the world.’

For this year’s exhibition, members of the WPA have elected to donate Whiskey Paintings to be raffled off at their reception to be held on May 24^th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the gallery at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC).  The proceeds from these raffled items will be used to support the art departments of our local elementary schools. These schools are doing their best to function with a yearly budget equal to less than the price of two Whiskey Paintings! Thus, every dollar goes a long way in support of the arts for these youths. Donations towards this cause will be accepted at the reception as well. Raffle tickets can be purchased now at CVAC or over the phone at (330)928-8092, 1 ticket for $10 and 3 tickets for $20. Buy-it-now prices are also available for these donated items.

Whiskey Paintings, the perfect décor for your home or office, generally sell for a minimum of $75 to as high as $1500, with the average selling price between $150 and $300. Thus, by purchasing a raffle ticket you have the potential to win a Whiskey Painting for as low as $10, while donating to a worthy cause

To donate towards our local elementary art departments and potentially take home a Whiskey Painting purchase your raffle ticket today! Winner will be selected at the 37^th Annual National Whiskey Painters of America Exhibition at Art Sale reception on May 24^th at CVAC.

Featured Artist: Ann Ferguson Kah