Best of Show Winner 2007
National Watercolor Exhibition, Sponsored
by the California Watercolor Association

"After the Rain"
Original Watercolor by Manette Fairmont





Books And Featured Articles of Manette's Watercolor Work:
Best of America: Watercolor Artists & Artisans
Kennedy Publishers
 2007
Rockport Publishers:
Fine Art Books:
Best of Watercolor -
Painting Composition
National Fine Art Book:
Creative Computer Tools for Artists by Jann Pollard and Jerry Little
Watson-Guptill Publlishers
International Artist Magazine
International Showcase of Prizewinners
April/May, 2001 Issue.
Watercolorist puts Sonoma on the art map.
The Sonoma
Index-Tribune
March 10, 1998
Lifestyle Section
Landscapes Through a Prism: The Watercolors of Manette Fairmont.
American Artist Watercolor




Current National Exhibitions: 

California Watercolor Association 39th National Watercolor Exhibit 2007 - Gold Medal Winner
Manette's painting titled: "After The Storm" has just received the highest honor, First Place, Gold Metal Award for this years exhibition. The top watercolor painters in the U.S.. will be among those featured at this special show. The show will be held October 3rd to December 6th, 2007 at The Presidio Officers' Club in San Francisco.
www.presidio.gov
www.californiawatercolor.org

Watercolor USA National Exhibit 2006
Manette Fairmont's painting, titled "Rain Storm," was recently accepted into this prestigious National watercolor Exhibition. The Juror was, Daniel Piersol, Deputy Director for Programs, Mississippi Museum of Art. The National Museum Exhibit at the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield Missouri. June 10 - August 6, 2006.
www.ci.springfield.mo.us/egov/art

California Watercolor Association National Exhibit 2006
Manette's painting, titled "If Only She Knew" was recently accepted into this national watercolor exhibition in San Francisco. The Juror Of Selection was Mel Stabin, AWS, NWS, nationally renowned watercolor painter. The exhibit will be hosted at the Academy of Art University Gallery at 79 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. October 2- 27, 2006.
www.californiawatercolor.org

Watercolor West National Exhibit XXXVIII - National Award Winner
Manette's painting titled "Russian River" was recently accepted into this national watercolor exhibit and received the prestigious "Janice Oprium" award, 6th place. The Juror for this years exhibition was, Barbara Nechis, NWS, AWS, a nationally renowned watercolor painter. The exhibit will be featured at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center Gallery in Brea, California. October 1 - December 10, 2006.
http://www.watercolor-online.com/WatercolorWest/index.phtml


 

Older Exhibitions:

Watercolor USA National 2004 Exhibition - National Award Winner
Manette's painting "Morning Fog" was just accepted into the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri. The juror is Joseph Jacobs, an independent curator, critic and writer in New York City. Curator of the Newark Museum. The Exhibit opens June 12th - August 8th 2004.
www.ci.springfield.mo.us/egov/art/

Watercolor West XXXV National Juried Exhibition
Manette Fairmont's watercolor painting titled "Obsidian Terrain II" was just
awarded 3rd Place by Juror, Stephen Quiller . The exhibit will be presented at the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, California, September 6th through October 25th 2003. Manette will also receive her election to Signature Membership Status, WW, to the Watercolor West Society at the Award ceremony.
www.watercolor-online.com/WatercolorWest/Winners03/east.html

National Juried Watercolor USA Exhibition
Manette Fairmont's watercolor painting titled "Russian River" has been
accepted to the at the Springfield Art Museum, June 3rd through August 18th 2003.
www.ci.springfield.mo.us/egov/art

The City of Springfield Art Museum presents Watercolor Now! 2003
April 25 - June 1. 2003. Manette Fairmont Painting, "Three Corners" will be on exhibition. A prestigious National watercolor exhibition of the Watercolor U.S.A Honor Society, an invitational exhibition only. Springfield Art Museum, 1111 East Brookside Drive, Springfield, Missouri. Please call (417) 837-5700.
www.ci.springfield.mo.us/egov/art/



 

Interview With The Artist:

Check out Manette Fairmont's recent documented interview about her art career, by the sponsors of Biblewise.com,Teen Time, last January and February 2004. Click on the following links for parts I and II.
Interview Part I - An Artist's Vision of Inclusive Art, Creativity, and Individuality
Interview Part II - An Artist's Courage to Find Her Own Voice

 

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